How can you tell this was Canadian? Probably a stupid question but is it because the money sign is smaller? Lol i cant find anything that shows its Canadian. Haha
I bought my first Playstation OG for $200. I had saved every dime cutting grass, delivering papers and cleaning pools. That thing was still working in 2009. At the risk of sounding old, they really have priced these so the average person can't afford them anymore and the average industrious scamp can't possibly work towards it.
This is what happened with me too. I stood in front of the counter trying to think of 3 good reasons I needed a PS5. I just couldn't do it- especially with a lot of Sony's exclusives coming to PC, I'll play it eventually if I really want to.
Returnal looks pretty interesting.. but not enough to buy an exclusive system for me. I just like buying PC games now.. console games are kind of a rip off when they pretty much die when your console is retired.
I wish I had the foresight you have. I got caught up in the rush to grab one last year, and finally had a chance to buy one via an expensive bundle with games I didn't even want.
I bought a Series S back when buying a PS5 from anywhere but Ebay scalpers was next to impossible. Now, about 8 months later, I'm deep in Doom Eternal, Plague Tale, and many of the older games that have received FPS Boosts or updates on the console, like Assassin's Creed Unity and Skyrim. Now, I understand the the PS5 is the superior console, but there are genuinely FPS Boosted games that will run 60 FPS on Series S and not on PS5. I still want to replay some of the PS4's best games on the PS5 - and experience Horizon, God of War and future games at their best. But until I see a game that really pushes the system and interests me at the same time, while not being a remake of an older game, I will be happy exploring the Series S's extensive library.
I've actually ignored two emails from Sony now with an invitation to buy one direct from them. The first one came about a week after I got my Steam Deck. I can't justify $500 or whatever to play Demon's Souls.
I feel like scalpers killed the hype since no one could get new consoles for the first 2 years and now I'm just gonna wait for the next console and buy old one on sale. I'm having a blast still playing through my Xbox 360 game library
I feel this. Finally got the invite to buy one on Amazon but now I’m not sure I should pay full price for a two year old electronic anything. The hype and excitement is totally gone.
Indeed. Hell I even pre-ordered Demon's Souls because I also had a PS5 pre-ordered. My PS5 order "got lost" at the local shop so I bought an RTX 3080 instead. I look at the PS5 games available now and I want to play 2? Maybe 3? I might be done with consoles all together.
I managed to get a cheap Xbox one second hand a few months ago that still works perfect! Couldn’t afford the newer ones but looking forward to getting the game pass and stuff on it instead of filling my pc storage up with the games
Also no new games came out. COVID delayed everything indefinitely and so the next gen has barely had any features. So far all next gen has is a few major story based games that last gen can technically run but they run like garbage.
I figured I'd just keep playing my ps4 until it dies and then I'll look at a PS5, maybe. It's not just the scalpers. I haven't really seen a great gen exclusive game that makes me even want to play the ps5.
For real. Bought a cheap used PS4 Pro right when PS5 came out. More amazing games than I could play in a lifetime, all for like $15 a piece or cheaper. I'm having a blast over here.
I’d been feeling this way over the last two years, however I bought this bundle since I’m a GoW fanboy and I gotta say that I’m legitimately impressed with its performance and graphics. Still totally get where you’re coming from though; there’s still very little in the way of “must play” titles.
I meant to thank a scalper. Couldn’t get a ps5. Bought a switch instead and now I play WITH my family and friends. Truly, was a better choice and I never knew it.
Yeah I feel the same. I was super excited to get one to take to my apartment and now I'm already adapted and I just feel like I don't need it. Scalpers are definitely a problem because by nature I don't get my hopes up so that the disappointment is less and let me tell you why. About a year ago I was frantically searching for PS5's, anytime I went to a superstore or GameStop, I'd always go straight to the register and ask if they had any. One day I was at the mall buying shoes and I had to scratch that itch, I would constantly convince myself that this was going to be the store that had it like a gamblers fallacy. They didn't have it, so I went back to the shoe store and I was just having some idle chitchat with one of the employees. I mention that I've been looking for a PS5, my man says he knows a guy (I am visibly excited, I was willing to buy from a scalper but the most I was paying was 600, no more no less). Mans tells me that his friend can't go under 700, and THAT was the end of my dream to get a PS5. I started questioning what was the point of me constantly going around in circles just to get a game console when I already had many in my life. It pretty much killed my hype for gaming overall, only a few games from certain franchises can bring back that hype but beyond that I stopped trying new things, it makes me sad but everytime I look at a PS5, as soon as the excitement kicks in, I remember the 700$ price tag and I deflate.
It was also because GPUs were priced through the roof and impossible to get. If someone could build a half decent computer and not have to spend a bunch for a less powerful console, they'd be less likely to buy consoles from scalpers. I have a good PC now, so I'm not interested in a PS5 or XBOX whatever series it is these days. I do have a Switch, though, because Nintendo games are never going to PC.
This was me last week. Honestly, the scalping and ridiculousness surrounding getting a next gen console wore me down to the point I don’t care to buy one anymore.
There was a point where I was obssesed with the notion I needed a PS5 - I hadn't owned a Sony console since the PS2, and I had a list of games I needed to play as long as my arm. I signed up for all kinds of notifications and draws to get one, had the money put aside, and was ready to go at a seconds notice.
Yeah, FOMO is pretty insidious. Obvious why it worked as an evolutionary advantage but dang, can make peoples' minds easily fall prey to unscrupulous jerkass companies.
My desire to buy a PS5 has long passed. Couldn’t find one for a long time, now it’s just not worth that kind of money. Still have a PS2 and PS3 that still work.
Same for me. Hard to get excited and justify a console purchase when PS exclusives now have a chance to be ported into PC eventually. And xbox exclusives are nonexistent since they're all on PC but instead a glorified game pass console. It's also hard to enjoy games as a regular adult now compared to my younger days.
So much this. I managed to get a ps5 not to long ago but it's also my first playstation since the original. So waiting was fine for me. Now i can play all the ps4 stuff and ps5 as it comes out.
I stopped in game stop a few weeks ago. The guy at the counter told me as soon as I walked in the door that they had 4 PS5s on stock. I said that’s cool didn’t figure I’d ever hear that. He asked me if I wanted one. I said 2 years ago I did. Now I couldn’t care less about a PS5. He was shocked.
I saved up some money and was bummed out af when PS5s were sold out constantly for a year straight. Used the money to buy RTX 3070 instead and i'm not turning back.
Can't say I blame you. If it's anything like my Xbox Series X, the only real thing it brings to the table is 4k, and you need a massive TV to notice the difference.
It's so ridiculous the ways people try to downplay the PS5. People try to knock it for not having many next gen only games but it still plays all new games much better than the PS4 does with tons of improvements.
Picked up this same bundle last week (in Canada as well) and love it! Was able to sell my ps4 and use some gift cards. I’m a big GOW fan and this did not disappoint. The sting of the price is worn off and I am happy :)
Bought the same box yesterday from target 888 aud. It’s not bad considering a gaming pc is at least 1k for something comparable. Primarily bought it for GoW, resident evil 4 and FF16. Probably collect dust for a good while after that though.
FOMO and hunger marketing are killer at making you spend money on something you don't need. Soon as those end because stock is available you can think more rationally.
I don't plan on buying current gen until next gen comes out, if that. I still have so many games I haven't even touched for ps4 and steam. And what do I choose to play? Skyrim on switch lol
Yeah I saw a cart full of them at target last week. Just kinda went “meh” and kept walking. I put in one of those Amazon requests to get one a while back.
I think I'm missing something, why has the hype died down? I've been looking for a PS5 since their release but don't feel the same need to buy one now, could be because it's not the new shiny toy anymore. But it seems like a lot of people won't buy now even though their in stock, Is it that the hype has died down, did scalpers kill the PS5, is it the lack of games, the price or is it Sony itself?
I think I'm going to skip this console generation. It will be the first playstation I haven't owned. The PS4 still looks incredible and there is so much to play on it.
Honestly some of the people Playstation lost they have themselves to blame. I played console my entire life but my PS4 was getting older. I had a kinda shitty gaming pc I bought on a payment plan years ago from Amazon, and got a friend to suggest some upgrades. Ones that would cost less than a ps5.
If there is a hot new product, whether it’s a phone, game, or toy that is constantly unavailable due to high demand, I get over buying it. I’m not going to jump through hoops to give you my hard-earned money.
The retail arbitrage for this, the newer XBox, and the switch (at various points) made me feel very weird. I got a local alert for PS5 at my local target too and I just shrugged. Am I really missing something important? Or is it just hype upon hype?
They are hard to come by especially in ON, CA. I've been wanting one but everywhere I look they're all sold out or need restocking. The cheapest here is the digital version 500$ disc version 800$ not including tax
I don't have the ps5 yet but the new God of war from the gameplay I've seen looks nice, I hope that at Christmas when I go to my friend he'll let me try it
I had time to take 3 months to bitch and complain about how there’s no ps5s then take another year and a half to slowly buy parts to build a nice gaming pc before I even saw one myself lol.
After trying to get one for so long initially, and I realize they can be had now with just a little effort... I'm more or less all Office Space about it: "It's not that I'm lazy, Bob, it's that I just don't care."
In this economy?!
In all economies!
Thats $547.79 in U.S dollars, for everyone freaking out about the price
$900 in Australia
How can you tell this was Canadian? Probably a stupid question but is it because the money sign is smaller? Lol i cant find anything that shows its Canadian. Haha
Yeah, Canadian here, I still freak out at the price. Because it’s fucking expensive
MFers really can’t figure out there’s more than one currency
Play has no limits but my wallet sure does and any console over $350 is too rich for my blood.
Except we don’t get paid as much as Americans do.
Even still, I'll wait.
I bought my first Playstation OG for $200. I had saved every dime cutting grass, delivering papers and cleaning pools. That thing was still working in 2009. At the risk of sounding old, they really have priced these so the average person can't afford them anymore and the average industrious scamp can't possibly work towards it.
It's around 675 usd in India. F#ck customs.
LMFAO, My reaction, followed by your comment being the first thing I see, read me like book
I was about to flip out even at this price but then I did some calculations:
670 usd for the same thing in Romania
Took me a second to realize this is $730 Canadian, which is about right. For $730 US, I’d pass for sure.
Yeah, its about the same in the US at $560.
Even then their normal prices $650
After buying a PlayStation for €700 I’m a more than happy with the price. Don’t care, it’s worth it.
For the disc version plus a new game,the price seems about right
With tax it’s going to cost about 820$.
It's been two years already?
Gotta prepare for the PS6 now
My lilttle cousins wanted a ps5 or xbox 2 years ago but i couldn’t find one. And now they don’t want one anymore they want tablets and PCs. Win-wins
crazy huh
Haha. Yeah i really wanted one… but the nonsense involved in getting one was a major turn off. I still haven’t bought one and i’m guessing i won’t.
Holy shit!! Where did you find it?!?! I’m not gonna buy it either
But how else are you gonna play all of its exclusives?
The PS5 might be the first console that will be outdated before it was generally available.
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This is what happened with me too. I stood in front of the counter trying to think of 3 good reasons I needed a PS5. I just couldn't do it- especially with a lot of Sony's exclusives coming to PC, I'll play it eventually if I really want to.
Returnal looks pretty interesting.. but not enough to buy an exclusive system for me. I just like buying PC games now.. console games are kind of a rip off when they pretty much die when your console is retired.
there will be plenty available but Ive enjoyed my ps5 so much, I cant ever regret buying it. even though I had to starve for two weeks
I wish I had the foresight you have. I got caught up in the rush to grab one last year, and finally had a chance to buy one via an expensive bundle with games I didn't even want.
I bought a Series S back when buying a PS5 from anywhere but Ebay scalpers was next to impossible. Now, about 8 months later, I'm deep in Doom Eternal, Plague Tale, and many of the older games that have received FPS Boosts or updates on the console, like Assassin's Creed Unity and Skyrim. Now, I understand the the PS5 is the superior console, but there are genuinely FPS Boosted games that will run 60 FPS on Series S and not on PS5. I still want to replay some of the PS4's best games on the PS5 - and experience Horizon, God of War and future games at their best. But until I see a game that really pushes the system and interests me at the same time, while not being a remake of an older game, I will be happy exploring the Series S's extensive library.
Most of the good PS5 games are actually PS4 games. Not worth it. Wait for the next version of the PS5.
I've actually ignored two emails from Sony now with an invitation to buy one direct from them. The first one came about a week after I got my Steam Deck. I can't justify $500 or whatever to play Demon's Souls.
Same, the only reason I want one is for Demon's Souls
Op id love to follow you. Take pictures of things you dont buy, i think youre onto something.
you know, with the right balance of sarcasm with every pic, i think it could be a great success lol
Beware OP could even have pictures of their girlfriend!
"Play has no limits"
Can't afford to run that beast. Electric prices are heavy here in the UK.
I feel like scalpers killed the hype since no one could get new consoles for the first 2 years and now I'm just gonna wait for the next console and buy old one on sale. I'm having a blast still playing through my Xbox 360 game library
I feel this. Finally got the invite to buy one on Amazon but now I’m not sure I should pay full price for a two year old electronic anything. The hype and excitement is totally gone.
I've feel we've been conditioned to be disappointed at worst and indifferent at best.
Useless fantasy, but imagine if gamers around the world acted as one at launch to say no to scalpers and didn't buy a single one. I'd read that novel.
Indeed. Hell I even pre-ordered Demon's Souls because I also had a PS5 pre-ordered. My PS5 order "got lost" at the local shop so I bought an RTX 3080 instead. I look at the PS5 games available now and I want to play 2? Maybe 3? I might be done with consoles all together.
I thought that the last generation but the ps4 still hasn’t gotten to a cheap price
I managed to get a cheap Xbox one second hand a few months ago that still works perfect! Couldn’t afford the newer ones but looking forward to getting the game pass and stuff on it instead of filling my pc storage up with the games
I'm just waiting for a slim model. The ps5 is unreasonable massive, I'd have to rearrange my living room if I ever got one
It definitely killed the hype for me. I ended up just getting a used series s for $150 and gamepass.
You’re going to wait 5 years because the hype is gone?
Also no new games came out. COVID delayed everything indefinitely and so the next gen has barely had any features. So far all next gen has is a few major story based games that last gen can technically run but they run like garbage.
I just think all scalpers should go directly to hell 🥰 fuck you scum, from the depths of my heart
I figured I'd just keep playing my ps4 until it dies and then I'll look at a PS5, maybe. It's not just the scalpers. I haven't really seen a great gen exclusive game that makes me even want to play the ps5.
Or get a pc which plays all the same games and more for the same price and can be upgraded.
Yeah I bought a gaming PC. 15+ years PlayStation user and I couldn’t get one for almost a year and a half. Dumb as fuck.
I started playing PC instead, so now i've lost all interest in upgrading my old xbox one.
For real. Bought a cheap used PS4 Pro right when PS5 came out. More amazing games than I could play in a lifetime, all for like $15 a piece or cheaper. I'm having a blast over here.
I’d been feeling this way over the last two years, however I bought this bundle since I’m a GoW fanboy and I gotta say that I’m legitimately impressed with its performance and graphics. Still totally get where you’re coming from though; there’s still very little in the way of “must play” titles.
I meant to thank a scalper. Couldn’t get a ps5. Bought a switch instead and now I play WITH my family and friends. Truly, was a better choice and I never knew it.
Yeah I feel the same. I was super excited to get one to take to my apartment and now I'm already adapted and I just feel like I don't need it. Scalpers are definitely a problem because by nature I don't get my hopes up so that the disappointment is less and let me tell you why. About a year ago I was frantically searching for PS5's, anytime I went to a superstore or GameStop, I'd always go straight to the register and ask if they had any. One day I was at the mall buying shoes and I had to scratch that itch, I would constantly convince myself that this was going to be the store that had it like a gamblers fallacy. They didn't have it, so I went back to the shoe store and I was just having some idle chitchat with one of the employees. I mention that I've been looking for a PS5, my man says he knows a guy (I am visibly excited, I was willing to buy from a scalper but the most I was paying was 600, no more no less). Mans tells me that his friend can't go under 700, and THAT was the end of my dream to get a PS5. I started questioning what was the point of me constantly going around in circles just to get a game console when I already had many in my life. It pretty much killed my hype for gaming overall, only a few games from certain franchises can bring back that hype but beyond that I stopped trying new things, it makes me sad but everytime I look at a PS5, as soon as the excitement kicks in, I remember the 700$ price tag and I deflate.
It was also because GPUs were priced through the roof and impossible to get. If someone could build a half decent computer and not have to spend a bunch for a less powerful console, they'd be less likely to buy consoles from scalpers. I have a good PC now, so I'm not interested in a PS5 or XBOX whatever series it is these days. I do have a Switch, though, because Nintendo games are never going to PC.
This was me last week. Honestly, the scalping and ridiculousness surrounding getting a next gen console wore me down to the point I don’t care to buy one anymore.
Totally. Same here. Not intrested. Besides, the PS5 is basically PS4 in the rain, and too big to fit in my tv furniture
Yeah at this point idgaf anymore, the FOMO wears off, you build a chemical tolerance
There was a point where I was obssesed with the notion I needed a PS5 - I hadn't owned a Sony console since the PS2, and I had a list of games I needed to play as long as my arm. I signed up for all kinds of notifications and draws to get one, had the money put aside, and was ready to go at a seconds notice.
Honestly I would be just as happy have my ps4 slim back.
Yeah, FOMO is pretty insidious. Obvious why it worked as an evolutionary advantage but dang, can make peoples' minds easily fall prey to unscrupulous jerkass companies.
My desire to buy a PS5 has long passed. Couldn’t find one for a long time, now it’s just not worth that kind of money. Still have a PS2 and PS3 that still work.
Bro just combine them. PS2 + PS3 = PS5. Simple math really
My mans how's come you never got a 4? This cracked me up haha
How I feel about excel and calculators. I have an abacus that works perfectly fine.
I've had one since launch and I only like 4 games (GoW isn't one of them). These new systems don't have that fun pizazz like the PSX and Ps2 had.
Same for me. Hard to get excited and justify a console purchase when PS exclusives now have a chance to be ported into PC eventually. And xbox exclusives are nonexistent since they're all on PC but instead a glorified game pass console. It's also hard to enjoy games as a regular adult now compared to my younger days.
Having had it for a year, I still think the game selection is sorely lacking tbh
In the future we're gonna get 3 hour youtube videos about how the ps5 sales and console life was hindered and unable to shine.
I bought one when they came out last January. Definitely a pricey investment but if you play lots of games the faster speed and 120hz is pretty nice .
People underestimate the speed of even just the ui and menu on it. My PS4 can't do this shit.
Yeah I upgraded to a 4k 144hz monitor and damn the games look great on it. Both Spiderman games especially look and feel super smooth
For me it’s the silence compared to the jet taking off that was my PS4, and the loading times (including the resume feature).
"PLAY HAS NO LIMIT" sees price that is definitely over the limit.
Eh that's CND not USD it'd be about 550 in USD.
Still half the price of a decent computer. I'm sure it's worth the cost if you don't want to fork over 1500 for a PC setup.
Yeah, I gave up and built a new PC instead
CANADIAN Y'ALL
This is what happens when they don’t make exclusive games for the current gen.
So much this. I managed to get a ps5 not to long ago but it's also my first playstation since the original. So waiting was fine for me. Now i can play all the ps4 stuff and ps5 as it comes out.
>found ps5 after looking for 2 years
Canada?
Yup
2 years? Yikes. Someone broke into our house during the hurricane and stole everything. My gf found one for under cost three days later
They are getting pretty common now.
I stopped in game stop a few weeks ago. The guy at the counter told me as soon as I walked in the door that they had 4 PS5s on stock. I said that’s cool didn’t figure I’d ever hear that. He asked me if I wanted one. I said 2 years ago I did. Now I couldn’t care less about a PS5. He was shocked.
I saved up some money and was bummed out af when PS5s were sold out constantly for a year straight. Used the money to buy RTX 3070 instead and i'm not turning back.
If I’m going to spend more then $500 on a gaming system, I might as well pool that money for a PC
I finally got mine this week - also the bundle - direct from Sony for $459. I’m currently playing Forbidden West on it and loving it!
I got mine last Friday. Fired it up on Monday and the disc drive doesn't work. Have to send it in for repair and wait 15-30 days. Woohoo
Considering Ragnarok is on PS4, there isn't really any PS5 exclusives out there I want.
Silent Hill 2 remake release date has not yet been announced, but when it does, for me it will be a countdown until I basically have no choice.
After reading some of these replies, glad I'm not the only one!
Wait… 2 years? It’s only felt like a few months!
I did that waitlist on Amazon two weeks ago and got my invite. Decided to not get it though. I guess if I can wait two years, I didn’t really need it
Man i got one at gamestop, they had tons
Bundles only tho?
Welcome to Canada 🇨🇦
If I can’t buy a new toy when it’s new I will wait for the next new model and have something that is new.
I want a PS5, but not a God of War or other bundle PS5.
It just comes with the download code, I don't think it looks any different than one without the game.
Humor is your specialty and this was your post?
After two years the hype is gone.
Yeah, I gave up caring.
Ok
Man I swear this picture looks like it was taken at my Walmart, I've seen this exact view last Saturday.
Can't say I blame you. If it's anything like my Xbox Series X, the only real thing it brings to the table is 4k, and you need a massive TV to notice the difference.
It's quiet, better controllers, fast load8ng, better game play.
Just get a PC at that point.
Might as well
OP probably built a PC and realizes he's in a much better place
Get yourself a nice PC. It's better
Nice PCs have always been better, but a lot more expensive and less convenient.
Shit for nearly $800 I wouldn’t buy it either. I want one really bad, but the price is still too outrageous.
This is in Canada.
Price has been $500 USD since release. This person is clearly in Canada.
This entire thread is just a ps5 bad circlejerk… woo how wonderful/s
This subreddit is just the
IKR. I got a digital version in Feb '21 and have definitely gotten my money's worth.
It's so ridiculous the ways people try to downplay the PS5. People try to knock it for not having many next gen only games but it still plays all new games much better than the PS4 does with tons of improvements.
Man, that's 100% me. I don't care anymore about having one.
It should be $400 now
It's actually going up in price in some areas.
Don’t lie to us. You couldn’t afford it
I just want to play Spider-Man’s…
are you serious right neow bro??
i always wondered what i would do if i seen one in the wild, haven’t played my ps4 in years so not sure if its worth my money and time at this point
I don't plan to buy into the next gen until Elder Scrolls 6, so I have some time to wait.
Happy cake day
Haha... yeah. Now that they're finally in stock... I'm like.. do I REALLY want one that bad?
i bought one when amazon finally let me order it after 2 years of trying. seems like its way easier to buy nowadays.
I thought the HD camera price was for the PS5 for a second and missed a heartbeat
Is it even worth it at this point?
Picked up this same bundle last week (in Canada as well) and love it! Was able to sell my ps4 and use some gift cards. I’m a big GOW fan and this did not disappoint. The sting of the price is worn off and I am happy :)
It’s a good game, if that helps.
I bought one weeks ago but haven’t had time to play it
Bought the same box yesterday from target 888 aud. It’s not bad considering a gaming pc is at least 1k for something comparable. Primarily bought it for GoW, resident evil 4 and FF16. Probably collect dust for a good while after that though.
Ok?
at this point if you wanted to buy one at regular price and haven't found one yet, you really haven't been trying.
Lol I keep coming across them but for some reason I don't have the urge to buy one.
FOMO and hunger marketing are killer at making you spend money on something you don't need. Soon as those end because stock is available you can think more rationally.
It's just another annoyance to try to fit by the TV. Things annoyingly big.
I bought a series s and barely touch it right now. I'm on the same boat as you on the PS5
I don't plan on buying current gen until next gen comes out, if that. I still have so many games I haven't even touched for ps4 and steam. And what do I choose to play? Skyrim on switch lol
Get an Xbox bro
To play what games lol
800 . Fuck no.
Amazon gave me the option to buy one via an “Invitation”… I just stared at the email.
That’s Canadian, right?
ps5 already 2 years old?
Sold the PS4 Pro, probably gonna wait for PS5 pro to come out. So many PC games to play anyway.
Same. I’ve seen them available in a couple of places but the long wait has buried my interest in one.
I'll wait another 2 years when the PS5 pro plus elite is out and cheaper.
Yeah I saw a cart full of them at target last week. Just kinda went “meh” and kept walking. I put in one of those Amazon requests to get one a while back.
Canadian dollar for ppl who are freaking out
Should have cause this God of War game is really fun
1000$ Sweden
Has the new gen craze finnaly worne off?
Can someone explain why he/she don't buy it? Is it because of God of war Theme? Is it that bad or what's wrong? Don't get it, sorry 😅
Congrats, you’ve defeated consumerism
The ultimate version of keeping your card in a block of ice to prevent impulse buying
Me sitting there with my 300€ xbox series s playing cod on 120hz...
I think I'm missing something, why has the hype died down? I've been looking for a PS5 since their release but don't feel the same need to buy one now, could be because it's not the new shiny toy anymore. But it seems like a lot of people won't buy now even though their in stock, Is it that the hype has died down, did scalpers kill the PS5, is it the lack of games, the price or is it Sony itself?
I think I'm going to skip this console generation. It will be the first playstation I haven't owned. The PS4 still looks incredible and there is so much to play on it.
My initial thought when all these PlayStation "exclusives" are all coming to PC anyways...
Honestly some of the people Playstation lost they have themselves to blame. I played console my entire life but my PS4 was getting older. I had a kinda shitty gaming pc I bought on a payment plan years ago from Amazon, and got a friend to suggest some upgrades. Ones that would cost less than a ps5.
This is how you achieve enlightenment and peace of mind, you might think you want something, but in reality you don’t need it. Holding off is good
Might as well wait for the 6 I say
Remember when consoles and such commodity hardware was something we could just go out and buy?
If there is a hot new product, whether it’s a phone, game, or toy that is constantly unavailable due to high demand, I get over buying it. I’m not going to jump through hoops to give you my hard-earned money.
The retail arbitrage for this, the newer XBox, and the switch (at various points) made me feel very weird. I got a local alert for PS5 at my local target too and I just shrugged. Am I really missing something important? Or is it just hype upon hype?
SEVEN HUNDRED AND TWENTY DOLLARS??
I love that you’re like “… nah”
Stay poor my friend, never regretted it for a second.
They are hard to come by especially in ON, CA. I've been wanting one but everywhere I look they're all sold out or need restocking. The cheapest here is the digital version 500$ disc version 800$ not including tax
Turkish sell 22.5K₺ 🗿
And you left it....... Alright then....
Good on you, Walmart been price gouging like crazy recently.
I'll wait for an updated version, I never buy the first iterations of consoles.. This model is already out for 2 years....
I don't have the ps5 yet but the new God of war from the gameplay I've seen looks nice, I hope that at Christmas when I go to my friend he'll let me try it
It has been two years already?? 😭
That price is too high.
I had time to take 3 months to bitch and complain about how there’s no ps5s then take another year and a half to slowly buy parts to build a nice gaming pc before I even saw one myself lol.
Still way over priced $800???? I got mine for 450 when it came out
Oh cool, another pic of a ps5 box on this sub. 42.5k upvotes for the 1000th trash post. I'm done.
Being a Canadian PC user, I could never justify spending over $700 on a game console.
After trying to get one for so long initially, and I realize they can be had now with just a little effort... I'm more or less all Office Space about it: "It's not that I'm lazy, Bob, it's that I just don't care."