I still keep a gaming PC because consoles still have laughable performance in many games, which I struggle to overlook - for example the latest call of duty game having 2007 graphics when in 120fps mode - or a game I really want to play (Elden ring) sitting at 40fps on the ps5 and frametime spikes galore. Power to those who can live with that, but I can't unfortunately
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PC vs Console, has high GPU prices played a part?
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Which actually looks very interesting and promising.
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yes of course it has.
whilst you have a % of PC gamers in the aging population with potentially higher disposable income, and younger gamers with choices before they have dependences ultimately that market is shrinking
its really not ok for the current situation and I am for one going to be reporting all evolved to the UK Competition & Markets Authority for investigation and whilst you might joke about the effectiveness from such things I would say:
- What are you doing to help
- UK regulators speak with other regulators around the world
- Consumers have been ripped off, fact
- exploiting a dominant market position is in fact illegal, it not simply 'supply vs demand' or any other PR BS coming from vendors its deliberate manipulation for profit
whilst you have a % of PC gamers in the aging population with potentially higher disposable income, and younger gamers with choices before they have dependences ultimately that market is shrinking
its really not ok for the current situation and I am for one going to be reporting all evolved to the UK Competition & Markets Authority for investigation and whilst you might joke about the effectiveness from such things I would say:
- What are you doing to help
- UK regulators speak with other regulators around the world
- Consumers have been ripped off, fact
- exploiting a dominant market position is in fact illegal, it not simply 'supply vs demand' or any other PR BS coming from vendors its deliberate manipulation for profit
I completed it on release on Steam. Only problem I had was the boss women at the start where frames would dip as they turned into bats. Was not a huge deal and did not get in the way of me enjoying the game as I recall.
I didn't say consoles weren't subject to scalping, I said that consoles are available at their intended retail price whereas GPUs seemingly aren't. The prices of PS5s on eBay don't matter a jot to me because a) I got one on launch day and b) if I wanted another I'd be able to get one for it's intended price. The situation with GPUs is far worse, at least from the perspective I gave earlier.
Are you getting Uncharted 4 for PC next year?
Soldato
There is a Farcry 6 thread and the same game got discussed with same people then denying they mentioned it! People bring in odd tangents basically to suit their narrative.
Caporegime
Learnt my lesson, I move to console and then leave again. Left console forever now.
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Why not enjoy both sides. The ps5 is a much better console than ps4 or pro. Its a much better balance with cpu, gpu and hard drive with nothing really holding anything back. i am really looking forward to see what Sony studio's can bring to the table. Best bit is mouse and keyboard has full support in games where i would use them. You get all the no nonsense console support with the majority of pc usability and it's only £450. Imo it's a no brainer to have. Honestly the most impressive console release for a long while to me which is why they can't make them fast enough. If supply was no issue it would be the fastest selling console ever.
Caporegime
I just feel most games I play are on the PC, and I can turn my PC on and control it with the xbox controller straight from login. So a console is just an extra box.
And I can't afford a console because the 3080ti cost me an arm and a leg
I will at some point probably have a PS5, in a few years
And I can't afford a console because the 3080ti cost me an arm and a leg
I will at some point probably have a PS5, in a few years
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I just feel most games I play are on the PC, and I can turn my PC on and control it with the xbox controller straight from login. So a console is just an extra box.
And I can't afford a console because the 3080ti cost me an arm and a leg
I will at some point probably have a PS5, in a few years
Fair play mate.
The new God of War I think will be mind blowing on the PS5.
+Console support is usually good
+Exclusive games usually look good, so the exclusives tempt you in to buy a new console
+It is just a gaming console so just play games
+Good for 1080p@60fpsand less intense 4K games
-A new console that's been out for 1 year, and very few PS5 game exclusives (better off with an XBOX as they are easier to get)
-Already struggling at 4K@60fps, with Ray Tracing and 8K badge is a gimmik
-PS5 is scalped like crazy
-PS5 has been selling so fast because of scalpers and FOMO.
-You might get one for £450 msrp if you are lucky and look at drops and all that nonsense as they sell out in minutes due to scalpers
-Games are very expensive, you can spend much on games over the year. Maybe expect to spend £500-£1000 or more depends on how many games you buy.
So I don't think anyone would be missing out if you wanted a PS5 and have not got one as playing Spideman Miles Morales and Ratchet and Clank for one year is hardly Next Gen.
Interestingly I seen a video where a jailbroken PS4 had a cheat engine type APP, fully moddable games and a debug menu.
If only Sony opened the system up more, consoles could be much more enticing, but the reality is we can now only back up saves to the cloud, and a locked down system. Annoying that it could be so much better.
Soldato
I'll address some of your predictable comments.
You have lots of negatives about consoles which implies you wouldn't own one, you're kind of lost here when you have people like myself and others who are capable of a balanced viewpoint.
You should go back to playing your games at max fps on your 1440p monitor. (which you no doubt have, because 90% of people on here do. - remember, framerate is king)
You have lots of negatives about consoles which implies you wouldn't own one, you're kind of lost here when you have people like myself and others who are capable of a balanced viewpoint.
You should go back to playing your games at max fps on your 1440p monitor. (which you no doubt have, because 90% of people on here do. - remember, framerate is king)
Soldato
Here's another gem from Sarge
https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/posts/34626365
"I would never recommend scapled cards and sorry to anyone pressured to pay over the odds for a card due to scapling. The situation is grim and if I had a spare card I would donate it at retail at most tbh. The 3090 is a powerfully GPU and I hope you enjoy the card if you have one. It is a good card.
Just , when I review a product , I always consider price as part of my recommendation of the product. So if I saw say a 1060 laptop on sale for £5k. I would firstly not recommend it because of the price. Not sure why "if money is no object" is relevant in a review. Price and performance are key features of tech parts."
remember guys, Price and performance are key features of tech parts... unless they are consoles right...
Seems people called you out on posting tripe in that thread too.
https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/posts/34626365
"I would never recommend scapled cards and sorry to anyone pressured to pay over the odds for a card due to scapling. The situation is grim and if I had a spare card I would donate it at retail at most tbh. The 3090 is a powerfully GPU and I hope you enjoy the card if you have one. It is a good card.
Just , when I review a product , I always consider price as part of my recommendation of the product. So if I saw say a 1060 laptop on sale for £5k. I would firstly not recommend it because of the price. Not sure why "if money is no object" is relevant in a review. Price and performance are key features of tech parts."
remember guys, Price and performance are key features of tech parts... unless they are consoles right...
Seems people called you out on posting tripe in that thread too.
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