CyberPanda
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Sony’s silence on PS5 has done wonders for the next-gen Xbox
All eyes are on Microsoft, for now
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Polygon -Sony’s silence on PS5 has done wonders for the next-gen Xbox
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SaucyJack
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You can. Quite easily.
MS getting all the headlines, PS5 all that anyone is talking about.
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DeepEnigma
Gold Member
Yet here they are, still talking about the PS5. Right. In. The headline.
They know what’s going to get the most clicks.
They know what’s going to get the most clicks.
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Entroyp
Member
You can. Quite easily.
MS getting all the headlines, PS5 all that anyone is talking about.
Can’t argue with that either. Both are true in my opinion.
MS not trying to take advantage of Sony’s silence would be a dumb move. But if people don’t give a shit and are more interested in the PS5, that’s out of their control.
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JareBear: Remastered
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I’ve said before that I honestly think Sony’s silence is a mistake. It’s not like the release is 2 years away. It’s sooner than a lot of people realize.
If they haven’t done a full reveal by the end of April then I’ll officially start to worry
Meanwhile the XSX details have already convinced me to purchase Day One when I originally was just going PC/PS5 next gen
If they haven’t done a full reveal by the end of April then I’ll officially start to worry
Meanwhile the XSX details have already convinced me to purchase Day One when I originally was just going PC/PS5 next gen
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LMJ
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On forums and the like sure, but in real day to day buzz all I'm hearing is excitement for FF7 and as of the other night Ghost Of Tsushima as well...and Nintendo Switch of course
Specs are awesome and (barring the stupidity and denial in the AMD RNDA2 thread) fun to debate, but games are king and Sony is letting its exclusives talk right now...
Specs are awesome and (barring the stupidity and denial in the AMD RNDA2 thread) fun to debate, but games are king and Sony is letting its exclusives talk right now...
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Panaphonics
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Arrogant Sony is back. Well deserved MS.
Gamers have been the center of MS strategy since don left.
BC, crossplay, play anywhere, smart delivery, gamepass, all the good thing for the gamers. Thanks MS! Well deserved.
Gamers have been the center of MS strategy since don left.
BC, crossplay, play anywhere, smart delivery, gamepass, all the good thing for the gamers. Thanks MS! Well deserved.
Panaphonics
Banned
You can. Quite easily.
MS getting all the headlines, PS5 all that anyone is talking about.
they are Talking shit about PS5 though. Like that pathetic logo reveal where people made fun of them and now people expressing their frustration with Sonys silence.
people are not talking in a good way about Sony!
Shambala
Member
Arrogant Sony is back baby
. It’s not like Sony is focusing on their big release games first. While Microsoft is forcing to focus on next gen cause this gen is a huge failure for them...
reconminicon
Banned
I think Sony have done an Ooooopsie resulting in a Christmas 2021 release so they can have MORE POOOWWWEEEERRRRRR. But that's just my onion.
DeepEnigma
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Entroyp
Member
For me all of that is is worthless without a quality exclusive output. But that’s only my opinion. Sony brought the games and that is great for customers like me.
MS is at least trying now so that’s great for everyone.
OrionNebula
Member
Perhaps Sony’s just waiting for Microsoft to blow their load to pull out their dick, though. It did wonders for them last time
At this point all we really can be sure of is that I have blue balls from all the waiting and it’s starting to reflect in my posting
At this point all we really can be sure of is that I have blue balls from all the waiting and it’s starting to reflect in my posting
Jigsaah
Gold Member
Ive defended the silence in the past...i didnt think it would be this frustrating though. The whole crouching down thing sounded like the long wait before Goku comes back after training for like 10 years.
I know its only March, but man i need something. Im literally saving money for a console i know very little about. I guess it doesnt mayyer because save some type of catastrophe. Imma buy it anyways. Actually thats probably why its so frustrating. My purchase decision has already been made so just show me the damn thing already, ya know?
I Love Rock 'n' Roll
Member
No. Just no. PS5 logo is still more shared than xbox reveal.
Panaphonics
Banned
Arrogant Sony is back baby
lol but Sony started the talk back in OCTOBER and then they went fucking silent. Also they had PLENTY OF TIME in January and February to reveal some stuff.
This is just a lame excuse
Shambala
Member
Ok Phil Spencer
Panaphonics
Banned
Becaude People were making fun of that, because it was so pathetic and showed how out of touch Sony is. People were making fun of Sony.
Sony's PS5 Logo Reveal Was A Big Letdown
Sony's PlayStation 5 logo reveal forgot to bring with it any hardware details or imagery just weeks after Microsoft revealed the Xbox Series X.
screenrant.com
DeepEnigma
Gold Member
Becaude People were making fun of that, because it was so pathetic and showed how out of touch Sony is. People were making fun of Sony.
Sony's PS5 Logo Reveal Was A Big Letdown
Sony's PlayStation 5 logo reveal forgot to bring with it any hardware details or imagery just weeks after Microsoft revealed the Xbox Series X.
It’s still in everybody’s minds, I mean look at you, you can’t stop talking about the PS5.
Panaphonics
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Afro Republican
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I only think this will become a mistake for Sony if MS blows it out the water at the pre-e3 reveal AND the E3 reveal, which Sony is skipping. Until then meh.
Northeastmonk
Gold Member
I’m not sure if I believe that. The consoles aren’t even close to coming out. How is that a win for anyone? You’ll get to play Cyberpunk 2077 before either console hits the consumer market.
Sony is still making bank on the Final Fantasy VII Remake as well as The Last of Us also getting an HBO series. Someone tell me how that isn’t somehow getting a head? What if, for a second, they talk about the PS5 like the Series X. Aren’t the consumers going to be playing the next 4-5 months of games instead?
Look how popular The Witcher was when the Netflix TV Series was on. Everyone jumped back on board to play The Witcher 3 for what? A month. Where’s all the “toss a coin” stuff in March 2020.
I don’t think these articles mean anything, especially when 1-2 reveals will sell the console (either side). The Demo for FFVIIR is more important than news about the PS5 “at the moment”. Why would little pieces of info about the hardware make 1 console better than the other?
All it’s going to take is 1-2 exclusives around launch. 1-2 announcements. That’s how I’ve seen this work before.
Sony is still making bank on the Final Fantasy VII Remake as well as The Last of Us also getting an HBO series. Someone tell me how that isn’t somehow getting a head? What if, for a second, they talk about the PS5 like the Series X. Aren’t the consumers going to be playing the next 4-5 months of games instead?
Look how popular The Witcher was when the Netflix TV Series was on. Everyone jumped back on board to play The Witcher 3 for what? A month. Where’s all the “toss a coin” stuff in March 2020.
I don’t think these articles mean anything, especially when 1-2 reveals will sell the console (either side). The Demo for FFVIIR is more important than news about the PS5 “at the moment”. Why would little pieces of info about the hardware make 1 console better than the other?
All it’s going to take is 1-2 exclusives around launch. 1-2 announcements. That’s how I’ve seen this work before.
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Vawn
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Sony IS talking. They're talking by showing how they bring games. Just look at the PS4 games still coming out. That does a lot more for confidence in PS5 than 100 Phil Spencer interviews a week.
Sony is literally putting their money where MS's mouth is. It has been this way for so many years now.
Massive PS console exclusive
Phil Spencer promises future will be better
Massive PS console exclusive
Phil Spencer promises future will be better
Massive PS console exclusive
Phil Spencer promises future will be better
Massive PS console exclusive
Phil Spencer promises future will be better
People say Sony being quiet says a lot that they don't have anything. It's just the opposite. MS keeps talking because they don't have anything. What games are they showing with all these endless Phil Spencer interviews over the years? Not much. Meanwhile, PS quietly keeps dropping massive hit after hit.
THAT'S why everyone still talks more about PS5 despite knowing so little details. Games.
Sony is literally putting their money where MS's mouth is. It has been this way for so many years now.
Massive PS console exclusive
Phil Spencer promises future will be better
Massive PS console exclusive
Phil Spencer promises future will be better
Massive PS console exclusive
Phil Spencer promises future will be better
Massive PS console exclusive
Phil Spencer promises future will be better
People say Sony being quiet says a lot that they don't have anything. It's just the opposite. MS keeps talking because they don't have anything. What games are they showing with all these endless Phil Spencer interviews over the years? Not much. Meanwhile, PS quietly keeps dropping massive hit after hit.
THAT'S why everyone still talks more about PS5 despite knowing so little details. Games.
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Panaphonics
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Here is the thing though, Microsoft has been so open so they told us about SMART DELIVERY:
You can buy cyberpunk NOW and play it on Xbox one.
And as soon as series X releases and cyberpunk nextgen series X version releases YOU CAN PLAY IT FOR FREE.
How awesome is that? What about Sony? Will they do the same?
In the beginning of this gen, we had to rebuy all the remasters! Wonder if it will be the same again.
Panaphonics
Banned
meh. No it doesn’t or did you see the launch lineup? We only know about Godfall and this one looks horrible.
do you know about any other launch titles? Any good once?
PS4 launche lineup was mediocre.
Northeastmonk
Gold Member
That is awesome. Believe me, I see your point. However, how many enthusiast will replay it or how many will move on? Let’s say I played BioShock, paid $65 back in 2007. Over the years I spent another $65 on that Remastered Edition for PS4 and then maybe $10 on the PC versions. Same with Skyrim. They gave me an enhanced edition for the entire BioShock series and Skyrim. That’s awesome, but my primary gametime was spent playing through each game on 360 and PS3 (Skyrim). Granted, not everyone is like that. That initial window of playing a game and focusing on it, is at launch. It certainly is a bonus. How many hardcore fans will want FFVIIR on its next platform? It’s literally a year wait to play it elsewhere. It’s an awesome idea and it’s a huge bonus. We also have an industry that spins on a dime and fans can come/go with each title. Enhancements (especially FREE enhancements) are amazing. I just wonder how much of an impact it will be if Smart delivery is somehow delayed or postponed.
I’m sure if I had a choice to pay for a game I played 6 months prior, that it wouldn’t be a huge concern if I somehow didn’t get the upgraded graphics or peaks.
DeepEnigma
Gold Member
If this is arrogance, keep giving it to me!!! Take my money!
DeepEnigma
Gold Member
They’re giving you the Series X patch for free, just like you already get the One X patch for free, locked behind the online DRM since they’re not going send you a disk with it already on it for those who buy physical.
Both companies will probably be doing this since both have full blown current gen BC in the same ecosystem out of the gate. MS is just good with marketing buzzwords.
Aidah
Member
I don't think it's doing "wonders" for Xbox. Besides, so what? I don't think Xbox's current coverage will make a difference in the end. These things are still 8 or 9 months away. More than enough time to not only know everything about PS5 and market it, but also get tired of hearing about it.
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Panaphonics
Banned
Not a Patch though. It’s a complete different version.
It’s like When we had different versions GTA V for XBOX 360 and Xbox one.
We will see how different cyberpunk will look on series X compared to Xbox one.
Also, this is something completely different to BC. Way different league. You clearly have no idea what you are talking about.
Also, not sure if Sony is going to allow it. They made tons of money selling their lastgen games as „remasters“. They will want to do the same.
Vawn
Banned
I'm talking about how they support their consoles the entire generation. They don't disappear a few years in like Xbox has done every generation.
PlayStation is releasing a bunch of huge exclusives THIS YEAR for PS4. They're not abandoning the console early. They've done this every generation. That builds confidence for the next generation.
Dee Dah Dave
Member
I suppose to an extent. But all that really matters is that everything is known about both consoles when the official preorders go up.
Xbox preorders probably go up on the day of E3. If I were Sony I would do my full reveal up to a month prior, that’s a good chunk of time that you can only ‘officially’ preorder one of the consoles.
Xbox preorders probably go up on the day of E3. If I were Sony I would do my full reveal up to a month prior, that’s a good chunk of time that you can only ‘officially’ preorder one of the consoles.
DeepEnigma
Gold Member
You don’t know this. Far as I’m aware, they haven’t detailed the exact plans of it. I’m going off current trends.
What you’re describing is basically Cross Buy as well. And with BC, etc, the transitions will remain smooth for everyone.
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BatSu
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Sony’s silence on PS5 has done wonders for the next-gen Xbox
All eyes are on Microsoft, for now
Hayabusabruh
Member
Sony could decide not to release a ps5 at all, and people would be like that's genius!
iPhone 12 releases this year and supposedly there’s an iPhone SE2 at the end of March.
Why won’t Apple release any info? Surely this strategy of not revealing anything before launch is costing them!
When a brand is as well known as PlayStation, they create news waves of their own. Unlike some consoles, the PS4 still has life left.
Why won’t Apple release any info? Surely this strategy of not revealing anything before launch is costing them!
When a brand is as well known as PlayStation, they create news waves of their own. Unlike some consoles, the PS4 still has life left.
molasar
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You mean that every single gamer who does not know how to run a business. Also those two games can give indications about how much Sony cares about their customers. Plus you are going to get your 'PR about Ps5' sooner or later.
