LivingMetal said:
mysteryman said:
I'd imagine those buying a PS4pro would have 4K TVs, no?
It personally doesn't affect me, as I have no 4K TV for either 4K Blurays or the PS4pro, so I will be getting neither. But it is strange to see that Playstation is suddenly "only about the games" despite championing various entertainment media formats throughout their generations.
I don't believe the cost increase to be anywhere near what is implied, but more improtantly that a price increase would even matter. The PS4pro is to be the premium PS4, for hardcore fans and those who have invested in 4K TVs.It is essentially a tech demo for 4K, and the small, niche userbase are not shy when it comes to spending for the experience.
There also seems to be a disconnect in the argument that 4K Blurays aren't worth it when the previous format is good enough, yet this is the exact premise for the existence of the PS4pro.
Again, I'm not buying a PS4pro either way. I just find it an illogical omission given the company's history and the intent of the device.
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I don't have a 4K TV and I'm buying a Pro. And Sony publicly stated that they recognize the growth and demand of streaming is why they excluded 4K Blu Ray playback while emphasizing gameplay on a 4k Set. Whether you believe them or not, what they say is reasonable. That was their expressed intent.
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To me, that's a bigger waste of money than paying a bit extra for a 4K player on the device. But I did mention the hardcore fanbase as part of the niche audience for the PS4pro.
Out of interest, would you still be buying a PS4pro if it cost $100 more?
