The PS4

It's depressing to see how inactive it has been recently. I mean, everybody is pretty much primarily posting in the never ending thread now and there's not enough people here to make this place really booming. We need to find some way to bring more people here before this place just fades into nothingness...

I know for a fact that a lot of boards out there are thriving because of how many people are there. We just need to get back into the game and pull people here. However, where we obtain these people might matter, because we don't to end up pulling in douches like those at Selkath.

I understand that people are busy these days, but it doesn't seem like they're rarely at their computer anymore. I know most of you are still dicking around with your computer. I don't know how we …

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Opinions?

The Fabulous Posts : 7918 Join date : 2011-01-27 Age : 26

Explain to me what's gonna be so different about it besides it hoarding all the new games? Graphics on PS3 and Xbox 360 are already amazing. I can't imagine gameplay to be much different.

Hurray pessimism!

Subject: Re: The PS4 Thu Feb 21, 2013 6:49 pm

Bwanch wrote:: Explain to me what's gonna be so different about it besides it hoarding all the new games? Graphics on PS3 and Xbox 360 are already amazing. I can't imagine gameplay to be much different.

Hurray pessimism!

it makez toaster stroodlez

Subject: Re: The PS4 Thu Feb 21, 2013 6:52 pm

You lost me at P...

BananaGod Posts : 6603 Join date : 2011-02-12 Age : 32

Bwanch wrote:: Explain to me what's gonna be so different about it besides it hoarding all the new games? Graphics on PS3 and Xbox 360 are already amazing. I can't imagine gameplay to be much different.

Hurray pessimism!

For one, it uses a whole different architecture when it comes to code, same (or at least very, very similar) as PC - x86. Another thing, it's "more powerful", though comparison is sketchy as we don't really know how the new hardware would work for a console. In my case, that would be mainly how the system is supposed to use GDDR-based memory for it's RAM storage. GDDR is designed for use in graphics chips, and is not intended for use as system RAM...
Specs-wise, it's gonna be about as powerful as your average-mid range gaming rig...

And gameplay isn't something that comes from the platform, rather the actual games... Shooters have different gameplay elements than strategy games, for instance...

The Fabulous Posts : 7918 Join date : 2011-01-27 Age : 26

CollaWars wrote:

Bwanch wrote:: Explain to me what's gonna be so different about it besides it hoarding all the new games? Graphics on PS3 and Xbox 360 are already amazing. I can't imagine gameplay to be much different.

Hurray pessimism!

it makez toaster stroodlez

that wouldnt be a bad addition.

Subject: Re: The PS4 Sat Feb 23, 2013 9:25 pm

Looks meh. Probably will buy when it's 2017 and it costs $250.

Subject: Re: The PS4 Sun Feb 24, 2013 1:24 pm

To be honest, I am hitherto not really excited for the next generation of consoles arrive. My comfort rests in not needing to buy another system in order to continue playing newer titles. Hopefully it won't be for awhile.

BananaGod Posts : 6603 Join date : 2011-02-12 Age : 32

Causa wrote:: To be honest, I am hitherto not really excited for the next generation of consoles arrive. My comfort rests in not needing to buy another system in order to continue playing newer titles. Hopefully it won't be for awhile.

Indeed, next-gen consoles using PC x64 architecture would mean easier crossovers and better ports...

Subject: Re: The PS4 Sun Feb 24, 2013 4:49 pm

I don't wanna to have to go to next gen. The games are going to cost more and shit.

Sad Panda Posts : 2569 Join date : 2011-02-16 Age : 27

CollaWars wrote:: I don't wanna to have to go to next gen. The games are going to cost more and shit.

Fairly certain the games will be at the same price they have always been at.

Subject: Re: The PS4 Sun Feb 24, 2013 5:36 pm

Grimeth wrote:

CollaWars wrote:: I don't wanna to have to go to next gen. The games are going to cost more and shit.

Fairly certain the games will be at the same price they have always been at.

I remember when a PS2 game was $40.

Sad Panda Posts : 2569 Join date : 2011-02-16 Age : 27

CollaWars wrote:

Grimeth wrote:

CollaWars wrote:: I don't wanna to have to go to next gen. The games are going to cost more and shit.

Fairly certain the games will be at the same price they have always been at.

I remember when a PS2 game was $40.

That never happened. Unless it was out for a long while.

Games have been getting cheaper, not more expensive.

Subject: Re: The PS4 Sun Feb 24, 2013 6:01 pm

Grimeth wrote:

CollaWars wrote:

Grimeth wrote:

CollaWars wrote:: I don't wanna to have to go to next gen. The games are going to cost more and shit.

Fairly certain the games will be at the same price they have always been at.

I remember when a PS2 game was $40.

That never happened. Unless it was out for a long while.

Games have been getting cheaper, not more expensive.

Um... no? I remember buying most games for original xbox new at $40.

Sad Panda Posts : 2569 Join date : 2011-02-16 Age : 27

Scott wrote:

Grimeth wrote:

CollaWars wrote:: I remember when a PS2 game was $40.

That never happened. Unless it was out for a long while.

Games have been getting cheaper, not more expensive.

Um... no? I remember buying most games for original xbox new at $40.

Where'd you buy 'em?

Subject: Re: The PS4 Sun Feb 24, 2013 6:17 pm

According to inflation, video game prices are decreasing...

Sad Panda Posts : 2569 Join date : 2011-02-16 Age : 27

Boba wrote:: According to inflation, video game prices are decreasing...

Yup. ECONOMICS!

Subject: Re: The PS4 Sun Feb 24, 2013 6:18 pm

No, Grimeth you are incorrect.

Subject: Re: The PS4 Sun Feb 24, 2013 6:23 pm

Grimeth wrote:

Scott wrote:

Grimeth wrote:

CollaWars wrote:: I remember when a PS2 game was $40.

That never happened. Unless it was out for a long while.

Games have been getting cheaper, not more expensive.

Um... no? I remember buying most games for original xbox new at $40.

Where'd you buy 'em?

Target... Walmart... Best Buy... etc.

Sad Panda Posts : 2569 Join date : 2011-02-16 Age : 27

Scott wrote:

Grimeth wrote:

Scott wrote:: Um... no? I remember buying most games for original xbox new at $40.

Where'd you buy 'em?

Target... Walmart... Best Buy... etc.

That would explain it.

Subject: Re: The PS4 Sun Feb 24, 2013 6:32 pm

Grimeth wrote:

Scott wrote:

Grimeth wrote:

Scott wrote:: Um... no? I remember buying most games for original xbox new at $40.

Where'd you buy 'em?

Target... Walmart... Best Buy... etc.

That would explain it.

...

That's where I still buy games... well most of em. Sometimes Amazon or Steam.

BananaGod Posts : 6603 Join date : 2011-02-12 Age : 32

Boba wrote:: According to inflation, video game prices are decreasing...

Um... Nope... If anything, they're going up... Inflation means currency values are decreasing, which would mean more money would be needed to represent the same amount.

Sad Panda Posts : 2569 Join date : 2011-02-16 Age : 27

Ban-Anad wrote:

Boba wrote:: According to inflation, video game prices are decreasing...

Um... Nope... If anything, they're going up... Inflation means currency values are decreasing, which would mean more money would be needed to represent the same amount.

But video games have stayed at the relative price of 60 (USD) here in america. for quite a while, but because of inflation that 60 dollars is not worth as much as it used to be, and is thus cheaper.

Subject: Re: The PS4 Sun Feb 24, 2013 7:02 pm

Grimeth wrote:

Ban-Anad wrote:

Boba wrote:: According to inflation, video game prices are decreasing...

Um... Nope... If anything, they're going up... Inflation means currency values are decreasing, which would mean more money would be needed to represent the same amount.

But video games have stayed at the relative price of 60 (USD) here in america. for quite a while, but because of inflation that 60 dollars is not worth as much as it used to be, and is thus cheaper.

It's only been $60 since the last generation of consoles came out... the next gen they'll be $70 or $80.

Sad Panda Posts : 2569 Join date : 2011-02-16 Age : 27

Scott wrote:

Grimeth wrote:

Ban-Anad wrote:: Um... Nope... If anything, they're going up... Inflation means currency values are decreasing, which would mean more money would be needed to represent the same amount.

But video games have stayed at the relative price of 60 (USD) here in america. for quite a while, but because of inflation that 60 dollars is not worth as much as it used to be, and is thus cheaper.

It's only been $60 since the last generation of consoles came out... the next gen they'll be $70 or $80.

The original mario bros was around 50 USD, which if you include inflation is equal to around 90 USD today.