8th Generation of Console Gaming

LoathsomePete · 10-16-2013, 11:46 AM

I could, but then it's only a matter of time before my 660ti is out-of-date. I was absolutely flabbergasted when the recommended GPU for Call of Duty: Ghosts was a 780, that's a $650 card! While I have no intention of playing that game, it does make me wonder what the requirements will be for a game I do care about, like say The Witcher 3. It almost seems like having a PS4 just to play the few AAA games I care about, while letting my PC do most of the work is the better way to go than constantly upgrading my components because I didn't research well enough when I bought my new PC earlier this year.

Key · 10-16-2013, 11:56 AM

^That does make sense. Though that's where my original comment came from. I don't have a whole lot of interest in the games that will be released on the new consoles, so i'm good with my PC. Team Fortress 2 has been doing a damn good job at keeping me busy for months / years on end. I'm weird though, because as soon as prices drop or the new consoles become "old", i'll jump on it quick and try it out, that's what I did with the PS3, I wasn't a fan at first, but I got one because I got it cheap.

LoathsomePete · 10-16-2013, 12:03 PM

With Watch_Dogs getting delayed till spring of 2014 there's really no reason for me to buy a PS4 at launch. In fact there's no real reason to buy any new console at launch because you're going to be paying a premium for early access, plus there are bound to be bugs. I mean it took Microsoft 5 years really to make the 360 not die every couple of months and I do recall there being some early difficulties with the PS3.

I'll probably see what Black Friday/ Cyber Monday deals are going on for a PS3 and catch up on the 5 or 6 games that actually interest me and then pick up a PS4 either next summer or during Black Friday/ Cyber Monday of 2014.

Key · 10-16-2013, 12:13 PM

Yeah, I know people who always go crazy on launch day for this sort of stuff, I often wonder where people even get the money to do that. I preordered the Pokemon games, and unfortunately I don't even have the funds to pick them up yet, but my next paycheck will probably be able to cover it. Steam is always throwing up good sales so I feel like I can get enough satisfaction out of the games they are releasing. I'm hoping to get Beyond: Two Souls for PC sometime in the near future, i've seen trailers and it looks fantastic.

FRED HALE SR. · 10-16-2013, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Ki

Yeah, I know people who always go crazy on launch day for this sort of stuff, I often wonder where people even get the money to do that. I preordered the Pokemon games, and unfortunately I don't even have the funds to pick them up yet, but my next paycheck will probably be able to cover it. Steam is always throwing up good sales so I feel like I can get enough satisfaction out of the games they are releasing. I'm hoping to get Beyond: Two Souls for PC sometime in the near future, i've seen trailers and it looks fantastic.

I think alot of people buy on credit and pay monthly for the higher end systems. I have money already set aside for the PS4 launch and will definitely buy first day if thats even possible. I'm not gonna pre-pay because last time I did that I didn't receive my ps3 til the second shipment of systems. Meanwhile best buy/circuit city/gamestop employees were hoarding that ****. I always give my old system to my good friend Dan as hes still playing the ps2, so ill give him the ps3 when I get my 4.

djchameleon · 10-16-2013, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by FRED HALE SR.

I think alot of people buy on credit and pay monthly for the higher end systems. I have money already set aside for the PS4 launch and will definitely buy first day if thats even possible. I'm not gonna pre-pay because last time I did that I didn't receive my ps3 til the second shipment of systems. Meanwhile best buy/circuit city/gamestop employees were hoarding that ****. I always give my old system to my good friend Dan as hes still playing the ps2, so ill give him the ps3 when I get my 4.

Same, I set aside my money for it already and there is NO way in hell I'm giving away my ps3 though. I'm still going to need it for the third installment of FF-XIII and also Kingdom Hearts 2.5 HD remix. oh and also for GTA V online.

I'm so pissed about the whole Watchdogs delay. I was so looking forward to that at launch but I'll have Drive Club and Knack to play and keep me occupied.

LoathsomePete · 10-16-2013, 02:16 PM

Unless of course the rumors about Drive Club also being delayed turn out to be true.

Mr. Charlie · 10-16-2013, 02:34 PM

Considered pre-ordering a PS4 but none of the launch games appeal to me so gonna wait 'til Dark Souls 2 is released on the current gen by which time I'm hoping it will easier to choose between the XBone and PS4.

djchameleon · 10-16-2013, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by LoathsomePete

Unless of course the rumors about Drive Club also being delayed turn out to be true.

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The Batlord · 10-16-2013, 03:49 PM

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Definitely think PC is the way to go, but after seeing some of the specs for the upcoming next gen games, my PC is starting to feel a little inadequate. It plays current gen games just fine (60 FPS in Far Cry 3 for instance), but here's the recommended specs for Watch_Dogs

I just had a friend who got a custom gaming PC and it made me feel like I had a baby dick. I saw him put it together and it had a graphics card that was bigger than your average paperback and had three fans on it. It was one of the most beautiful things I'd ever seen and I wanted to murder him.

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10-16-2013, 11:46 AM	#91 (permalink)
LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	I could, but then it's only a matter of time before my 660ti is out-of-date. I was absolutely flabbergasted when the recommended GPU for Call of Duty: Ghosts was a 780, that's a $650 card! While I have no intention of playing that game, it does make me wonder what the requirements will be for a game I do care about, like say The Witcher 3. It almost seems like having a PS4 just to play the few AAA games I care about, while letting my PC do most of the work is the better way to go than constantly upgrading my components because I didn't research well enough when I bought my new PC earlier this year. __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too

10-16-2013, 12:03 PM	#93 (permalink)
LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	With Watch_Dogs getting delayed till spring of 2014 there's really no reason for me to buy a PS4 at launch. In fact there's no real reason to buy any new console at launch because you're going to be paying a premium for early access, plus there are bound to be bugs. I mean it took Microsoft 5 years really to make the 360 not die every couple of months and I do recall there being some early difficulties with the PS3. I'll probably see what Black Friday/ Cyber Monday deals are going on for a PS3 and catch up on the 5 or 6 games that actually interest me and then pick up a PS4 either next summer or during Black Friday/ Cyber Monday of 2014. __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too

10-16-2013, 02:16 PM	#97 (permalink)
LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	Unless of course the rumors about Drive Club also being delayed turn out to be true. __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too

10-16-2013, 11:56 AM	#92 (permalink)
Key . Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 13,153	^That does make sense. Though that's where my original comment came from. I don't have a whole lot of interest in the games that will be released on the new consoles, so i'm good with my PC. Team Fortress 2 has been doing a damn good job at keeping me busy for months / years on end. I'm weird though, because as soon as prices drop or the new consoles become "old", i'll jump on it quick and try it out, that's what I did with the PS3, I wasn't a fan at first, but I got one because I got it cheap.

10-16-2013, 12:13 PM	#94 (permalink)
Key . Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 13,153	Yeah, I know people who always go crazy on launch day for this sort of stuff, I often wonder where people even get the money to do that. I preordered the Pokemon games, and unfortunately I don't even have the funds to pick them up yet, but my next paycheck will probably be able to cover it. Steam is always throwing up good sales so I feel like I can get enough satisfaction out of the games they are releasing. I'm hoping to get Beyond: Two Souls for PC sometime in the near future, i've seen trailers and it looks fantastic.

10-16-2013, 02:34 PM	#98 (permalink)
Mr. Charlie Shoo Thoughts Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: These Mountains Posts: 2,308	Considered pre-ordering a PS4 but none of the launch games appeal to me so gonna wait 'til Dark Souls 2 is released on the current gen by which time I'm hoping it will easier to choose between the XBone and PS4.