*** The Official Playstation 4 (PS4) Thread ***
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I have both a ps4 and a recently over hauled and over clocked pc. Social life is going ok, I just like to be ready for what ever must have game comes next. I did have a Wii U but ran out of reasons to keep it, so that turned into a 280x lol. As for the xbox one, It's still too much ££ but Horizon 2 is putting up a good show.. they all have their place imo.
I's funny, I still game on PC but I really have become disenchanted with the fruitless, pointless race that is the PC hardware upgrade game. For me (and many others I have encountered on forums over the years) my PC was an unwitting social replacement... I used to spend hours on it at a time when my social life was less than stellar. I spent many thousands of pounds on constant CPU and GPU upgrades for a temporary, fleeting buzz, and then repeated the process ad infinitum, all the while scoffing at consoles as my poorer cousins.
However, in reality, and despite the higher games prices, consoles are much more suited to people who don't spend an inordinate of time in their bedroom. Not only that, but it's so nice not having to worry about upgrading the machine... games will be produced that look the best they can for the capability it provides...and I can just enjoy the games without worrying about whether I need to upgrade a component. I still play PC games, but only on a laptop, and even then almost strictly limited to RTS games or RPG games that need a mouse to play properly.
I still remember when PC gaming was about innovation and originality, and not mostly about chasing the next graphical API. Lots of smaller development houses that didn't work to time pressure or strict budgets, and concentrated on producing gaming nirvana. How times change.
I am done with the absolutely futile OC hardware/overclocking race, and I feel much better for it.
I would never have played video games with my GF on my PC. Many nights we have sat up playing co-op on Rayman and Trine 2. Yeah, rock and roll me. I don't game on a PC anymore and my laptop would only be powerful enough for low level RPGs & strategy games. Console gaming suits me much more. Having a group of mates over for beers and FIFA, or "Drinking Tiger Woods" is win win too (they better hurry up with a golf game for the PS4
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That would workOr leave the Forces with a nice couple of tax free pensions.
A wife with a good job also helps...
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I have a custom high end PC and consoles and I have time for a social life as well. Although I do not work so that more than likely helps....
If you don't mind me asking Moogley's, why aren't you working? I've been in the same boat as had back injury. Hence why I been spending more time on the forums lately lol. I hate not working tbh, I mean we have lot's to do looking after the kids and everything else but still it gets boring being at home imho.
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I always find that. Wait ages for a holiday from work, then bored stiff when actually on holiday
Send your other half out to work and look after the kids on your own, you won't get bored then trust me!
I guess that depends on your view of what constitutes challenging mental stimulation... certainly staying home looking after the kids every day would not be at the top of most mens "life fulfilment" lists.
Class my life as unfulfilled then, sob...I guess that depends on your view of what constitutes challenging mental stimulation... certainly staying home looking after the kids every day would not be at the top of most mens "life fulfilment" lists.
I was medically discharged from the forces with bowel disease. Finding an employer who is willing to give you a job based on my needs is impossible. It made more sense for me and the wife to swap roles as such.
I don't get bored although I miss working. Between hobbies, Friends and 3 kids I have more than enough to keep me entertained.
I was medically discharged from the forces with bowel disease. Finding an employer who is willing to give you a job based on my needs is impossible. It made more sense for me and the wife to swap roles as such.
I don't get bored although I miss working. Between hobbies, Friends and 3 kids I have more than enough to keep me entertained.
Not sure how the ps4 thread ended up here.. But yeah
Good on you tbh.
I need drive club with it's weather effects in my life now!
Drive club is looking fantastic. I'm a little worried with it being 30fps but hopefully it will be a constant 30fps.
The weather effects look stunning.
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I'm hoping it's more Gotham than GT tbh. A nice fast paced semi arcade racer would be fantastic which is what I think it will be.
Sounds like we're in the same boat, I'm looking forward to getting back to work in about 4 years time
Forza just bores me senseless and I don't know why.
If something's not 1080p60 it's got to be crap now. This is the mantra of this new generation.