Yeah why would anyone pay 700 bucks for a highly restricted device, that can't even play games online without an additional subscription. Just get a Steam Deck, which costs less, is portable, doesn't require subscriptions, and basically works like a full PC.

[–] nxn@biglemmowski.win 11 points 14 hours ago (2 children)

I have a Steam Deck and a PS5 that I will be replacing with the Pro when it ships. So to give you an answer: I'm not going to be plugging a Steam Deck into a 4k 65" OLED TV with VRR. Don't get me wrong, I love the Steam Deck, and I also enjoy PC gaming when mouse and keyboard makes sense, but sitting on the couch in font of a giant responsive display with amazing colors is by far how I enjoy gaming the most.

[–] Kolanaki@yiffit.net 41 points 13 hours ago (2 children)

Ok but why are you replacing the regular PS5 with the PS5 Pro?

[–] nxn@biglemmowski.win 1 points 13 hours ago* (last edited 13 hours ago) (2 children)

Because to me it is a worthwhile upgrade. If you compare the image quality in FF7 Rebirth specifically in the 60 FPS modes the differences are significant. The new ray tracing features in F1 2024 for the pro also made a big impact on how that game looks.

In general, I don't like gaming at 30 FPS and I've been noticing that developers don't always do a good job with their choices when dialing it back to get 60 FPS. For example, I'm holding off on buying Black Myth Wukong because their performance mode looks flawed right now, and I don't want to play it at 30 either.

[–] moonburster@lemmy.world 10 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

Quick question though, why not buy a PC and link it to the tv? The features you're talking about are also on the PC and you're not limited to their proprietary services and file formats.

[–] JoshuaFalken@lemmy.world 1 points 2 hours ago (1 children)

Not sure why people are beating up on @nxn@biglemmowski.win for saying his opinion. Different people value different things.

I think I can answer your question though. Buying a console is a plug and play experience. Building a PC is not. Not everyone has the time, the patience, or the technical experience required to purchase compatible components, assemble the machine, and install the various software.

Anyone that's ever bought a prepared meal has overpaid in comparison to acquiring the ingredients, prepping them, and cooking the dish. It's worth the price to do so because I sure as hell don't want to spend time making a bowl of French onion soup.

[–] moonburster@lemmy.world 2 points 1 hour ago

I actually get that. Was just curious. My girlfriend uses a PS5 and loves it tons whilst I game on PC. Both totally understand each other haha

[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 2 points 4 hours ago

I can't even imagine telling my child self playing Joust in the arcade about people like you...

[–] untorquer@lemmy.world 6 points 7 hours ago

You can use a controller on PC and also connect to this display with the same responsiveness and colors. I always thought consoles were for the exclusive games and to play with friends, not performance or graphics.

[–] slaacaa@lemmy.world 5 points 5 hours ago

For Europe it’s 800 EUR + disc drive + vertical stand, almost 1k in total. No thanks, Sony 🤡

[–] zipzoopaboop@lemmynsfw.com 1 points 6 hours ago (1 children)

I'm a huge fan of the deck and use mine daily, but that is just stupid. These are entirely different platforms with different purposes, and deck just fails at new games. I see so many cases of people saying it runs new games perfectly and realistically you get 20 fps on low

[–] frezik@midwest.social 1 points 1 hour ago

deck just fails at new games.

That assumes the PS5 has games worth playing in the first place.

[–] Anticorp@lemmy.world 1 points 10 hours ago (2 children)

The specs on the Steamdeck are pretty underwhelming, and the cost of storage upgrades is outrageous. I was thinking about buying one yesterday, so I just looked at all the specs. It's due for a second version, but that's not coming for at least another year. So, I decided to build a mATX computer instead. But I don't care at all about the portable aspect, so I'm probably not their target demographic.

[–] Zoot@reddthat.com 11 points 8 hours ago

30$ for 500gb, what the fuck are you on about storage being expensive?!

[–] InternetPerson@lemmings.world 1 points 5 hours ago* (last edited 5 hours ago)

Compared to what I'm used to regarding storage upgrades on other highly integrated devices like smartphones for example, the storage upgrade costs of the steamdeck seem much better and fair.