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gamechanger87 · Dec 10, 2015

Earlier this week Kotaku posted a "State of the PS4 in 2015" article. They do this every year for both consoles.

Linkle below:

http://kotaku.com/the-state-of-the-playstation-4-in-2015-1746913059

Also, please open the article and read it prior to commenting. I've removed the quotes because people are just using them as a reason to trash the article.

DeepEnigma · Dec 10, 2015

Well that is a stark quote difference compared to the Xbox article. One reads like an ad, the other like constructive criticism, lol.

Auctopus · Dec 10, 2015

I've been fully enjoying mine (despite a very slim launch) but I'd really like more frequent firmware updates or at least more communication about why they can't implement new features. (No, not ID changes).

BiGBoSSMk23 · Dec 10, 2015

DeepEnigma said:
Well that is a stark quote difference compared to the Xbox article. One reads like an ad, the other like constructive criticism, lol.

Yeah... Kinda.

Mind you, they're right. But the wording...

gtj1092 · Dec 10, 2015

That summary. Have there been any game changing games this generation?

darkside31337 · Dec 10, 2015

Weird to say that there aren't bold new directions in store for the PS4 given the fact they're diving in head first into VR in the very near future... especially because he mentioned it 2 sentences before he wrote that line.

eFKac · Dec 10, 2015

I love the agenda that is tried to be pushed how PS4 is such a disapointment while Xbone is a great console.

Meh, fortunately the market has spoken, and keeps speaking what it thinks about this.

Mass_Pincup · Dec 10, 2015

Mine just died and I just play on PC now, I don't miss it very much but starting next year things will be way better for me gaming wise.

SEGAvangelist · Dec 10, 2015

Good write-up. It's pretty much how I feel as well.

darkside31337 said:
Weird to say that there aren't bold new directions in store for the PS4 given the fact they're diving in head first into VR in the very near future... especially because he mentioned it 2 sentences before he wrote that line.

PSVR is pretty much a new platform, though. It doesn't add to the PS4 unless you buy an expensive piece of hardware.

Raylan · Dec 10, 2015

DeepEnigma said:
Well that is a stark quote difference compared to the Xbox article. One reads like an ad, the other like constructive criticism, lol.

The media is always rooting for the small underdog ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

t0rment · Dec 10, 2015

what's the transformative moment of the xbone?

get2sammyb · Dec 10, 2015

The variety of titles released on and announced for the PS4 is quite staggering. They've got practically every base covered - it's very impressive.

On Demand · Dec 10, 2015

eFKac said:
I love the agenda that is tried to be pushed how PS4 is such a disapointment while Xbone is a great console.

Meh, fortunately the market has spoken, and keeps speaking what it thinks about this.

As i said in the other thread, you always root for the underdog. Things get exaggerated too.

GeoramA · Dec 10, 2015

darkside31337 said:
Weird to say that there aren't bold new directions in store for the PS4 given the fact they're diving in head first into VR in the very near future... especially because he mentioned it 2 sentences before he wrote that line.

Yeah, these are some head-scratching articles from Kotaku.

gamechanger87 · Dec 10, 2015

DeepEnigma said:
Well that is a stark quote difference compared to the Xbox article. One reads like an ad, the other like constructive criticism, lol.

I mean you could open the article and read it? I pulled the last paragraph from the article because there wasn't a true summary. His primary point is that the console hasn't changed much since release and there isn't much to speak about. XBO has had wholesale changes while the PS4 has plugged along.

Black Republican · Dec 10, 2015

its best year for its retail and indie exclusives for me. love the updates too

Zeta Oni · Dec 10, 2015

Oh boy.....

The other thread was already going nowhere.

randomengine · Dec 10, 2015

eFKac said:
I love the agenda that is tried to be pushed how PS4 is such a disapointment while Xbone is a great console.

Meh, fortunately the market has spoken, and keeps speaking what it thinks about this.

If you look at current-gen exclusives, the PS4 is disappointing. Xbox One has more and arguably better offerings this Christmas. And in terms of value...Xbox One has won that battle as well.

Shuggananas · Dec 10, 2015

t0rment said:
what's the transformative moment of the xbone?

dropping kinect ?

Alpha Phoenix · Dec 10, 2015

Pretty spot-on article. PS4 hasn't really changed in any appreciable way since the console that launched in November 2013, unlike the XB1.

eFKac · Dec 10, 2015

On Demand said:
As i said in the other thread, you always root for the underdog. Things get exaggerated too.

Yeah I guess so. That's my take on it as well. It's mostly the reason probably.

SilentRob · Dec 10, 2015

eFKac said:
I love the agenda that is tried to be pushed how PS4 is such a disapointment while Xbone is a great console.

Meh, fortunately the market has spoken, and keeps speaking what it thinks about this.

"agenda"

Yes. Stephen Totilo and Kirk Hamilton have met beforehand and agreed on which agenda they wanted to push instead of, you know, writing down their opinion. That seems much easier.

Raging Spaniard · Dec 10, 2015

Lol Kotaku, thanks for your transparent agenda.

Cant even seriously debate this when the bias in these articles is so blatant.

Fdkn · Dec 10, 2015

I knew on the inside that it was unexciting to play good videogames on a videogame console. Thanks kotaku for making me realize it.

On Demand · Dec 10, 2015

get2sammyb said:
The variety of titles released on and announced for the PS4 is quite staggering. They've got practically every base covered - it's very impressive.

The amount of port begging threads recently proves this.

omonimo · Dec 10, 2015

The article pretty sum the state of game journalism in Kotaku as well.

Coxy100 · Dec 10, 2015

DeepEnigma said:
Well that is a stark quote difference compared to the Xbox article. One reads like an ad, the other like constructive criticism, lol.

I swear at times this site is like NeoPlaystation.

Sony can do no wrong on here - whereas it's always time for a good bashing of xbox.

James93 · Dec 10, 2015

gtj1092 said:
That summary. Have there been any game changing games this generation?

I think there has been alot of good games, but nothing game changing. Like we saw from fallout 3, ac2, cod4, uc2

eFKac · Dec 10, 2015

randomengine said:
If you look at current-gen exclusives, the PS4 is disappointing. Xbox One has more and arguably better offerings this Christmas. And in terms of value...Xbox One has won that battle as well.

Xbone isn't disapointing?

It had like 0 exclusives for the first 8 months of this year. Are still gonna play the game that only the Holidays matter?

Raist · Dec 10, 2015

That bit in the xbox article is hilarious.

Sonys been skipping around this year, barely releasing major new exclusives and enjoying all the positive word of mouth from beating the Xbox One out of the gate while coming out ahead in the quasi-perceptible graphics resolution debate.

Death Metalist · Dec 10, 2015

Alpha Phoenix said:
Pretty spot-on article. PS4 hasn't really changed in any appreciable way since the console that launched in November 2013, unlike the XB1.

That's what most people are not getting is how much the console changed or added things ever since it launched.

Breakbeat · Dec 10, 2015

Since I threw a little shade in the Xbox sister topic, I think I have to be fair here and say that, while I love my PS4, it's true that Sony seems to be coasting a bit as far as system features go, at least in comparison to the XB1. However, that 2016 release schedule. Unf. Haven't been this excited since the days of the PS2. After being jaded and cynical out of gen 7, this really is a breath of fresh air.

darkwing · Dec 10, 2015

PS4 is unexciting

Sony has drop the ball on this one

boredandlazy · Dec 10, 2015

I guess 2016 doesn't count as 'soon' for Kotaku?

Kenzodielocke · Dec 10, 2015

Alpha Phoenix said:
Pretty spot-on article. PS4 hasn't really changed in any appreciable way since the console that launched in November 2013, unlike the XB1.

Well, from what I hear and read the UI of the XB1 desperately needed a change while the PS4 UI was just fine.

But that is just anecdotally.

Alx · Dec 10, 2015

Sony consoles have always felt too "safe", and as a consequence a bit boring. I'm considering getting one when Morpheus releases, though, that's the most exciting part of its roadmap. And also Sony's boldest move in a long time.

Acquiescence · Dec 10, 2015

I don't want to be an instigator or anything, but compared to the Xbox One equivalent, this piece kinda reads like night and day lol. Totilo can't say enough good things, but this guy almost sounds resentful that the PS4 is doing as well as it is.

Giriath_89 · Dec 10, 2015

Complacent, arrogant Sony haven't done a thing since 2013, while humble and enterprising Microsoft have done all they can to please customers, and really deserves to be on top? LOL!

roblox · Dec 10, 2015

ITT: People being surprised at sponsored 'journalism' on Kotaku.

In all seriousness though, my consoles are largely media players at this point. Unless its a fighting game (excluding Melty Blood) I'm playing games on PC.

t0rment · Dec 10, 2015

On Demand said:
As i said in the other thread, you always root for the underdog. Things get exaggerated too.

yep, just as they ''rooted'' for the ps3 last gen, right?

Zukuu · Dec 10, 2015

Does it play games? Yes? Well that's all I need.

Bits N Pieces · Dec 10, 2015

Who can we compare to Hitler in this thread

crinale · Dec 10, 2015

Raylan said:
The media is always rooting for the small underdog ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

My take is Kotaku's general stance against Sony & MS remain unchanged for last 2 gens regardless of who's winning.

JimJamJones · Dec 10, 2015

2016 is looking real good for PS4. Hopefully, Persona 5 will actually happen.

benny_a · Dec 10, 2015

roblox said:
ITT: People being surprised at sponsored 'journalism' on Kotaku.

What evidence is there that this is sponsored?

omonimo · Dec 10, 2015

Alx said:
Sony consoles have always felt too "safe", and as a consequence a bit boring. I'm considering getting one when Morpheus releases, though, that's the most exciting part of its roadmap. And also Sony's boldest move in a long time.

what do you mean?

SolidSnakex · Dec 10, 2015

Alpha Phoenix said:
Pretty spot-on article. PS4 hasn't really changed in any appreciable way since the console that launched in November 2013, unlike the XB1.

Because it doesn't need to change. Sony wanted to create the best game machine of this gen. That's what they did. They don't need to change that.

RoboPlato · Dec 10, 2015

The PlayStation 4 of 2015 isnt all that different from the PlayStation 4 Sony launched in 2013. Its gotten a minor hardware update, but the box and controller look the same. Its operating system is largely unchanged, aside from a few small but welcome new OS features.

I don't really understand what they're getting at here. OS changes are very rare, the console design doesn't usually get changed within two years, and I can't think of any time a completely different controller came out, even the Elite is the same basic form.

Sjefen · Dec 10, 2015

"The PlayStation 4 is an unexciting video game console"

boredandlazy · Dec 10, 2015

You really do have to wonder what the narrative will shift to after the deluge of games coming to PS4 next year.

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