mjk45 said:
Thats because they didn't exist there was a policy of parity across those platforms, there weren't any Pro/One X versions,the only benefit gained was from playing on stronger hardware. |
That is the exact same thing as the "new" consoles: they are simply stronger hardware. There isn't really a particular "feature" that requires the new consoles outside of massively improved loading speeds (with the PS5 taking a much stronger lead). Console innovations have mostly disappeared since the Xbox360/PS3 era, so all we're doing now is steadily increasing power to meet the expectations of customers and the needs of the developers. Also, there really was never a parity policy, per se, just that it would be unwise if you had two pieces of hardware labeled "PS4" that played different games. Had the PS4 Pro actually been named a PS5, for example, we'd be right where we are now (albeit with less power advancements), and the PS5 would simply be a PS6 lol
SvennoJ said:
Time is money, unskippable adds cost time. I don't watch you tube videos with ads anymore, but at least yours are unaffected for now :) |
You may not know this part, but I'll tell you a secret: unskippable ads are set by the YouTube user. Even if I became monetized (and I used to be), I always had my ads set to skippable. The channels that set the ads to unskippable are the ones you should be unsubbing from because they're trying to improve/increase their cut of the ad monetizations. That greed just so happens to be on the YouTube channel's side, not YouTube themselves lol
| numberwang said: The whole audio stream is leveled to 100% which is just too loud for a normal voice and effects. Let it peak at ca. 50% to avoid ear rape for headphone guys.
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YouTube does the normalization, so yes, I would have to cut my entire videos' volume well below the normalization line. The issue now is it's too late without making at least some sort of announcement first (imagine you just watched today's video, and next week you're cranking your volume up) lol
Having said that, I did cut the volume of the gunshots in today's video from 20 down to 16 (editing suite reference numbers).
| EricHiggin said: A pretty reasonable review based on your opinion. Also glad to see you've made the DLC and/or upgrade choice that is best for you. I do remember full console hardware upgrades for the first time, and those early adopters who had to trade in their base console plus extra for the mid gen upgrade though. The hardware was the same if not similar tech, mostly just beefed up. Wouldn't be the first time hardware upgrades were optional later on to be able to play some games. I also remember articles suggesting that SNY hadn't decided on whether all the software upgrades would be free or not for Pro as well. Some upgrades have been just for the feels and didn't really impact performance, like premium controllers, but why nobody is upset those weren't added initially for no extra cost, or weren't free upgrades later, can't help but make you wonder with that mindset. I also remember that for this gen, MS made it quite clear they wanted an all in one ecosystem where as much as possible was tied together, upgraded, old XB and new. SNY made it clear they still believed in generations, though not 100% like their prior launch consoles because they knowingly made the PS5 BC with PS4. The fact that MS is handing out more freebies makes sense because they set that expectation for their brand this gen, and also, everyone paying attention knows they have to be more generous because of the weaker position they've put themselves in. SNY made it clear their focus is still more so generations, though not entirely, which everyone can see that balancing act going on. We also know SNY obviously has the upper hand right now, which always leads to companies asking for more to some degree and looking like the bad guy. So far they've been quite reasonable, and if they ever get too out of line, their core fanbase will surely let them know socially and financially. |
Well, yes: Sony has been quite reasonable because they don't want to "lose" to Microsoft, but their strong market lead is starting to lead to that greed, and I do NOT see the core fanbase understanding this. They instead defend it to "support" Sony like they're a charity, and I've decided to make a later discussion video on this particular topic, haha!
Azzanation said:
Completely agree, if only people can see and understand it. As you said, If they weren't sitting at Number 1 they wouldn't dare charge $10 for PS5 upgrades. The customers need to be treated like customers and not like consumers. Unfortunately this logic skips past a lot of people and just accept it. Well done to you and other Youtubers for putting your foot down on this one. |
Yea, normally my videos aren't "political" (as in, I don't play the sides or try to gain the favor of one over the other), but when it comes to going against corporate greed and just taking advantage of us consumers, I'm wholly against that. We work hard for our money, it's not something we should simply "hand out" to businesses: they're not charities, they need to earn it.
