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[kinggroin]

So why are folks buying the system in record numbers? Is it for Octodad? Is it for Sony's music service? Is it because folks don't realize Titanfall isnt on it?



It can't possibly be that the assertion in the thread title isn't true, right? Then why does said assertion even exist, in the face of hard numbers?

Spoiler

Edit: The second paragraph is the most important ;-)

MODS: If I'm banned for this, let it be known in advance that I've learned my lesson.

 

[Clarkus Darkus]

I bought it to be cool again

 

[monlo]

kinda the same reason that people *aren't* buying Wii U in record numbers... despite it having good games already.

The future.

 

[Certinty]

Which makes you wonder just how big the margin is going to grow once it does have games.

 

[GlamFM]

Amazing thread, should be pinned or something.

 

[Live Free or Die]

Joke thread?

 

[Fracas]

The PS4's got a lot of good stuff, the problem is that most of it came out in November (at least in terms of what I like).

 

[Zombie James]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_PlayStation_4_games

I'm counting 38.

 

[KingHenrik30]

It has games. I play them often.

 

[StuBurns]

It has lots of games, it just doesn't have any good exclusive games, but that's not particularly important.

 

[Justice_Bolt]

Notsureifserious.gif

 

[GeoramA]

All these PS4 backlash threads right before GDC and Second Son :lol

 

[Carl]

Maybe your own taste doesn't apply to everyone, and some people out there like the games already released on the system.

 

[jackmurray]

Because when people are buying something like this they're buying part of the next five years of their life, and they don't want to give their money to a company they don't trust as far as they can spit.

 

[The Grim Heaper]

Titanfall isn't the only game that can sell systems, you know.

 

[timetokill]

Similar to the PS2, it's performing well early based on hype and promises despite competitors having a better library at the moment. Everyone figures "the games are coming eventually" and are tired of their old platforms, want the newest thing, etc.

 

[Nafai1123]

I bought it so I can sit there and admire it's shape. Sometimes I use it's glossy side as a mirror.

 

[The Real Napsta]

I want one for the best version of Ground Zeros.

 

[Barry Burton]

Record length of the previous generation has a lot to do with the high demand.

 

[danthefan]

1. There are games
2. People know a hell of a lot more games are coming

 

[Majestad]

I believe the sales will drastically go down over the next few months. That goes pretty much for every platform. Only one that might see a slight bump is the WiiU because MK is a juggernaut, although even that system will keep struggling hard time.

 

[Artex]

Because that fanboy trope isn't true?

 

[Sniper McBlaze]

Well... to be honest most people don't have too much time to play anyway. Saying it has no games isn't really true for the majority of people buying it. I can only see the hardcore people complaining they've played all the games they want to play.

 

[Moosichu]

Notsureifserious.gif

Definetely not serious

 

[McDougles]

So why are folks buying the system in record numbers? Is it for Octodad? Is it for Sony's music service? Is it because folks don't realize Titanfall isnt on it?

 

[900bv]

Fuck off.

 

[RobFox64tm]

I think it's the potential of games that has sold the PS4. Same thing that sold the PS2 in record numbers its first year.

 

[RedRooster]

Certain people on GAF told me to, so I complied. I'm such a follower.

 

[vxXJordanXxv]

Fuck off.

Not smart.

 

[-griffy-]

Asking this question the week Ground Zeroes and Infamous drop is perhaps shortsighted. Not to mention it's a bullshit question in the first place.

*reads OP* Wait a minute...

 

[kiguel182]

Is this a thread mocking people who say the console has no games or are you serious?

As a poster already said it has 38 games and in only 4 months of life. Seems good.

 

[John Harker]

attach rate for XBO is noticeably higher than PS4.

maybe PS4 people don't want/need games?

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Because it does have games. You get a lot of shitting on lineups around here because they are just "last gen ports" or games already available on the PC, but the average consumer doesn't think that way. To them, getting shit like Resogun or Outlast for free, or being able to play better looking versions of NBA or Battlefield are still pretty big selling points. They are not as cynical as us.

 

[Moofers]

WAT DO YOO MEAN NO GAMEZ?

After work, I'm going to get a PS4 with copies of:

Dark Souls 2
Final Fantasy XIII Lightning Returns
South Park Stick of Truth

That's 3 games in one day not too bad IMO. You are just jelly of all the power. Are you jelly? You need to go to jelly school? Cuz I can call and see if they have an opening!

 

[Giolon]

Infamous Second Son and Dynasty Warriors 8 XL Complete Edition both come out next week. What more could anyone want?

 

[CambriaRising]

Because it does have games.

 

[bob page]

One game on XBO (Titanfall) vs one game on PS4 (Infamous). Pretty even. But the PS4 also has a large quantity of indie games that are quite fun.

I think the answer is pretty clear.

Oh, and dat next gen graffix.

 

[vocab]

It has games, but it doesn't have the games I want quite yet. A lot of people are playing the waiting game. Once those games start rolling ill be glad to buy a ps4.

 

[rob305]

Friday!

 

[OldKingDoran]

still waiting for FF15 or KH3, unless there are some interesting announcements at e3.

 

[BD1]

I think the biggest threat to PS4 momentum right now is that it's hard to find and outside of Infamous, there isn't really any new exclusive stuff in the near future.

At some point do consumers who want a next gen box just buy XB1 & Titanfall or keep waiting?

 

[alterno69]

This argument again, two of the most popular shooters on the market are available on it and they looks better than on any other console on earth.

New games are releasing every week, a big AAA exclusive is releasing this week.

 

[CosmicQueso]

Oh ffs... is it still 2007?

 

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

Because nothing feels better than being on the winning side

 

[S¡mon]

This shit again.

 

[unholyrevenger72]

Another case Occuloindieumbralism

 

[jts]

Hype sells.

I've had all home PlayStations so far and will not buy a PS4 until like a year down the line, when hopefully it already has a handful of nice games, is maybe cheaper, maybe larger storage, maybe more efficient model, OS and features are richer and more robust, I'll also get a more efective use of the warranty period, etc.

 

[SwiftDeath]

Who want's games when you can just watch a Russian couple go at it dirty style?

 

[oggob]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_PlayStation_4_games

I'm counting 38.

Yep, that's what I have, with another 2 or 3 due after the store publish this week.

 

[timetokill]

Fuck off.

Hmmmm I feel like I saw this exact post recently and things didn't end well.