So PS4 Is Basically Going To Win This Gen, Right?

[Runa216]

This is such a fanboy thread....yet I agree with pretty much all the points. Sony is doing virtually everything right this time around, and don't seem to be making any fumbles. the only complaints I have about the PS4 are backwards compatibility and the need for PS+ to play games online, and given my personal opinions and what I understand of the hardware, I don't have a problem with either decision.

1 - I think everyone should have PS+ anyway, the deals are just too amazing to pass up and it makes gaming on the PS3 and PSV just so much better, so adding that one caveat seems more like a bid to get more people on board than a 'screw you, pay for online' bid by Sony.

2 - PS3 hardware was an absolute bitch, truly labyrinthine. I don't LIKE that the PS4 isn't backwards compatible, but I understand why it isn't. My bet is that the PS5 when it comes out WILL be backwards compatible to the PS4. I'd be willing to bet on it.

Not trying to 'excuse' sony for their decisions, but I really do think that the positives heavily outweigh the negatives. And even though at this point I'm not convinced the launch lineup on it is going to be too exceptional (Killzone looks great but Knack and Drive Club are wild cards, both new IP's), I've learned my lesson. PS3 had one of the worst launch years of all time and ended up with arguably the most robust library of any console aside from PC, and enough exclusives to compete with Nintendo's legendary stable. They always said it was a marathon, not a sprint, and the last generation proved it. They may not be firing on all cylinders out the gate, but based on history I have no doubt in my mind they'll be far ahead in a couple years.

The controller redesign is apparently boss, no need for batteries or battery packs, most powerful console of the three, better price than the One, cheaper online with better deals, No forced Kinect/motion control, great support of indies.

Yeah, I think Sony has it. I mean, anything can happen, and Microsoft has proven that they are willing to change when the situation calls for it, but right now I definitely think it's PS4's generation to win.