SUBZERO-08
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I like the first party games they offer.
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(If you are) Why are you getting a PS4?
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Why I'm getting a PS4: Because it will have games that I want to play.
Why I'm getting a PS4 at launch: because it makes me feel nerd-cool.
It sounds like the OP really wants to know why PS4 over XB1, but asking for that reasoning without any XB1 negativity is impossible.
I've pre-ordered both, but my XB1 order makes me feel a bit scummy.
Why I'm getting a PS4 at launch: because it makes me feel nerd-cool.
It sounds like the OP really wants to know why PS4 over XB1, but asking for that reasoning without any XB1 negativity is impossible.
I've pre-ordered both, but my XB1 order makes me feel a bit scummy.
Cangaceiro
Banned
Sony has always had the best and most diverse library of games.
recklesscognition
Member
1. The culture of gaming at Sony
2. The future lineup that the PS4 will deliver
2. The future lineup that the PS4 will deliver
Portugeezer
Member
I need a new system to play next gen games.
It looks like the better console, Sony seem to care more about gamers.
Sony impressed me this gen and I missed out on many of their games.
But price is important, I don't see why I...
... oh. Now I understand.
It looks like the better console, Sony seem to care more about gamers.
Sony impressed me this gen and I missed out on many of their games.
But price is important, I don't see why I...
... oh. Now I understand.
Wickerbasket
Member
Mostly because I like what's on offer on the PS4.
I enjoy Sony's first party titles, and I enjoy Japanese games, and I expect it will get a lot of both over it's lifetime.
I'm also a current subscriber of PS+, so they're practically giving me free PS4 games each month which makes it hard to resist.
There's a lot of titles from launch I want as well, first and third party, otherwise I might held off for a year.
Also, it's the cheapest way to play next gen multiplatform titles; I know the OP said to not mention the price, but it's one of the biggest reasons to buy it.
I enjoy Sony's first party titles, and I enjoy Japanese games, and I expect it will get a lot of both over it's lifetime.
I'm also a current subscriber of PS+, so they're practically giving me free PS4 games each month which makes it hard to resist.
There's a lot of titles from launch I want as well, first and third party, otherwise I might held off for a year.
Also, it's the cheapest way to play next gen multiplatform titles; I know the OP said to not mention the price, but it's one of the biggest reasons to buy it.
+ Sony's past history of first party titles are to my liking
+ Better bang for your buck in terms of hardware/price ratio then the competitors
+ Following from the second pro, console multiplats should look and/or perform better on PS4
+ The media functions I use are not behind a paywall on PS4
+ It's not from a company that tried to destroy consumer ownership rights, despite months of negative reaction to rumors about said policies, and who only changed their stance when piss-poor pre-order numbers came rolling in.
+ Better bang for your buck in terms of hardware/price ratio then the competitors
+ Following from the second pro, console multiplats should look and/or perform better on PS4
+ The media functions I use are not behind a paywall on PS4
+ It's not from a company that tried to destroy consumer ownership rights, despite months of negative reaction to rumors about said policies, and who only changed their stance when piss-poor pre-order numbers came rolling in.
Sony likes video games
Microsoft made Rare make avatar clothes
Halo/Fables/Gears was a neat combo....for awhile.
XBL Gold vs PSN+, i like the free games psn+ gives me for vita and now that will carry on to PS4
Standby Mode is going to be great for when i only want to play a game for 20 min at a time.
I have a vita and i will use the remote play feature
my only hesitation for buying at launch is not knowing how loud the ps4 will be, xbox one is allegedly " near silent", i hope ps4 doesn't have the high pitched whine/buzz you can hear in a quiet room. That..and a launch line-up that doesn't have a standout title,though it's full of quality.
Microsoft made Rare make avatar clothes
Halo/Fables/Gears was a neat combo....for awhile.
XBL Gold vs PSN+, i like the free games psn+ gives me for vita and now that will carry on to PS4
Standby Mode is going to be great for when i only want to play a game for 20 min at a time.
I have a vita and i will use the remote play feature
my only hesitation for buying at launch is not knowing how loud the ps4 will be, xbox one is allegedly " near silent", i hope ps4 doesn't have the high pitched whine/buzz you can hear in a quiet room. That..and a launch line-up that doesn't have a standout title,though it's full of quality.
lionkitten
Banned
I just like being able to play everything, so I buy all the platforms.
Although I still can;t pull the trigger on Wii U. Maybe after the new-console smell wears off these other two....
Although I still can;t pull the trigger on Wii U. Maybe after the new-console smell wears off these other two....
Cornbread78
Member
BleachAndPepsi
Banned
Love Sony's first party studios.
Big supporter of indies.
It's the most powerful console available.
The launch games (and launch window games) look awesome.
PS+ is a fucking amazing deal.
Sony didn't try to shit on gamers.
Big supporter of indies.
It's the most powerful console available.
The launch games (and launch window games) look awesome.
PS+ is a fucking amazing deal.
Sony didn't try to shit on gamers.
They make good hardware. They have a great 1st party. More likely to get games from Japan. And unlike Microsoft I've always felt Sony has treated me fairly well. Sony doesn't give off the vibe that they are constantly digging around in your wallet for every last fucking dime you have (even if they are they manage to hide it well enough).
I want next gen graphics in my life. I'm a mac user and don't really have the money to get a decent pc just for playing games.
Sony has a many great first party studios whose games I have loved, and also tend to fund some more diverse artsy projects as well as the blockbusters. Also their newfound love of indies is very promising.
Seems multiplats should generally perform better than on xbox one. Given the architectural similarities this time around ps4 should certainly never get the worst version, so it's a safer bet even if most do end up looking the same. Won't be getting screwed again this time like with skyrim or bayonetta.
And yes, the price. It matters.
Sony has a many great first party studios whose games I have loved, and also tend to fund some more diverse artsy projects as well as the blockbusters. Also their newfound love of indies is very promising.
Seems multiplats should generally perform better than on xbox one. Given the architectural similarities this time around ps4 should certainly never get the worst version, so it's a safer bet even if most do end up looking the same. Won't be getting screwed again this time like with skyrim or bayonetta.
And yes, the price. It matters.
Always-honest
Banned
Great exclusives and playing them with more bells and whistles. Pretty done with the limitations of last gen.
But Sony has great exclusives for me and great indie games coming.
But Sony has great exclusives for me and great indie games coming.
spacemonkeynation
Member
1) It's more powerful.
2) Sony first party studios produce a lot more games I'm interested in playing.
3) Sony isn't forcing costly unwanted features into the box.
2) Sony first party studios produce a lot more games I'm interested in playing.
3) Sony isn't forcing costly unwanted features into the box.
fargofallout
Member
There are few enough legitimate exclusives that I feel like missing a Naughty Dog game is bigger than missing whatever Microsoft has. To be clear, I like Halo, but after Halo 4, I can definitively say I wouldn't care if I missed future Halo games. 343/Microsoft are just making Halo games for the sake of making Halo games - that story is nonsense and serves no purpose. I can get FPS games with nonsensical stories anywhere.
Also, price. Also, I could not possibly care less about Kinect.
Also, price. Also, I could not possibly care less about Kinect.
astroturfing
Member
for The Last Guardian, like my PS3.
Zatoichi's Cane
Member
- More powerful hardware
- Friends
- PS1/2/3
- First party games like Last of US/GOW/Uncharted
- Sony addressed every issue I had with PS3
- Some really nice indie games
- All Multiplatform games are available on PS4 (COD/BF/FIFA...)
EDIT: - PS+
anexanhume
Member
Because I want a next gen system and naughty dog is my favorite first party developer.
illmatic22
Banned
Their first party games.
Getting one at launch because I want the next gen versions of sports games.
Getting one at launch because I want the next gen versions of sports games.
Infinite_Daremo
Member
I'm a laptop gamer but upgrading those are expensive so I get a console at the start of a generation.
Exclusives for both don't interest me but vita remote play does. I'll be getting one when FF15 or Witcher 3 drops.
Exclusives for both don't interest me but vita remote play does. I'll be getting one when FF15 or Witcher 3 drops.
BleachAndPepsi
Banned
Oh shit, I forgot to add Remote Play on my Vita and the second screen stuff on tablets (think SmartGlass but without the stupid name) looks awesome. Also, game streaming and 15 minutes of recording. And the controller looks amazing. And I'm about sick of this gen.
Frankenstein
Banned
For the same reason i bought the PSX, the PS2 and the PS3:
Playstation is the motherfuckin tits!
Also extremely pumped for Killzone: Shadow Fall right now.
Playstation is the motherfuckin tits!
Also extremely pumped for Killzone: Shadow Fall right now.
GalacticGravy
Member
I'm getting every console because I collect consoles. It makes me happy to be on the cutting edge of video game technology, so I save and purchase what I can with my disposable income. As an adult, it's one of the things that I do partially because I can. I'm not a kid anymore. I can do whatever the fuck I want. My parents only got me and my brothers a couple consoles as kids (perfectly understandable, that shit's expensive) but that didn't stop me from wishing I could have them all. And now I can. It's the same reason every so often I'll decide to have ice cream for dinner. Because I'm a fucking adult now and I can do whatever I want and it's awesome.
Angel Abaddon
Member
I love playing around with new technology, I have the money now and I would buy one for Infamous SS anyway, so might as well grab it day 1 since it won't drop in price between now and the game release.
FantasyFreak07
Member
I want to keep on playing Naughty Dog's games and I'm hoping for some great JRPGs this generation.
The Elite
BOSS
Russell on the Operation Sports forums has hinted at its existence.
It's my number one reason to get a PS4 as well.
- My friends will also have Titanfall on the Xbox One so I will be playing it there.
- That is not always true. For instance, Cove is probably the best map in Black Ops 2.
- I love the idea of using Skype snapped onto the side of my screen while watching events like football games or UFC "with" my brother, friends, etc. (Obviously this could be accomplished with other devices but I like the way it is done simply in one device.)
blastprocessor
The Amiga Brotherhood
Exclusives; they are generally very high quality ...
Also as my media centre.
Also as my media centre.
michaelius
Banned
- Best Hardware
- Doesn't need additional annual fee apart from the one i'm paying for "free" Vita games
- Will inherit my ps3/psv ecosystem (acount, trophies, friends)
- Will get proper Japanise support
- Region Free
- "free" games each month
- Sony first party
DC1
Member
Wow..
I was expecting something else...something with a little more depth. .what do the young folk say these days?.. Oh Yes! Something with more gravitas.
Glass Brain
Member
- Remote play
- First party games
- Crossbuy
- PS Plus
- PS1/2/3 catalog
- Don't need PS+ for media stuff
- Sony's attitude (that's kind of a nebulous one but I like their attitude)