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When are you picking it up?

Pre-ordering ASAP. 39 23.78%
 
Launch day, launch week or so. 29 17.68%
 
Nah, first 12 months or so 19 11.59%
 
I need to see that sequel... 12 7.32%
 
Eventualy after some deal 27 16.46%
 
No clue 38 23.17%
 
Total:164
think-man on 10 October 2019
Dulfite said:
I guess this is a poll for just Sony fans on the site, rather than to get polling data on the whole site, because you didn't include a "not going to buy it" option. I supposed the bottom one is the closest thing.

There have been a number of factors, over the years, for why I have never bought Playstation hardware. But there is one reason, above any, of why I refuse to buy their devices. I cannot stand their controllers. They feel awkward in my hands. And they aren't the only console maker that creates uncomfortable controllers, I hated the N64 controller with a passion and now, in retrospect, I cannot stand Wiimotes either. I also hated the original xbox controller, and I'm not terribly fond of the Joycons (though the portability factor outweighs my dislike, and when it's docked I play on the pro controller which is great). But with Sony, they consistently make controllers I hate, whereas other companies are hit and miss. I hated the PS1-PS4 controllers and I'm fairly certain the PS5 will be similar to their past, which is great for people that like it but I just can't get over my hatred of how awkward it feels in my hand. But who knows, maybe they will update it enough to get me liking it.

You'll be happy to know that there are over a dozen different controllers for the PS4, so you can go buy one now xD



 

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silkylove on 10 October 2019

If there is an absolutely killer launch game I might cave. Otherwise I'm waiting for the inevitable Pro version.



Chrkeller on 10 October 2019

Depends on when the price hits $400.



QUAKECore89 on 10 October 2019

In between mid 2023 to late 2024, when the good Japanese games come out like Yakuza & Gravity Rush.



vivster on 11 October 2019

Probably preordering again. Unless there are like zero good games at launch. Then I might not even buy it at all.



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Random_Matt on 11 October 2019
Dulfite said:
I guess this is a poll for just Sony fans on the site, rather than to get polling data on the whole site, because you didn't include a "not going to buy it" option. I supposed the bottom one is the closest thing.

There have been a number of factors, over the years, for why I have never bought Playstation hardware. But there is one reason, above any, of why I refuse to buy their devices. I cannot stand their controllers. They feel awkward in my hands. And they aren't the only console maker that creates uncomfortable controllers, I hated the N64 controller with a passion and now, in retrospect, I cannot stand Wiimotes either. I also hated the original xbox controller, and I'm not terribly fond of the Joycons (though the portability factor outweighs my dislike, and when it's docked I play on the pro controller which is great). But with Sony, they consistently make controllers I hate, whereas other companies are hit and miss. I hated the PS1-PS4 controllers and I'm fairly certain the PS5 will be similar to their past, which is great for people that like it but I just can't get over my hatred of how awkward it feels in my hand. But who knows, maybe they will update it enough to get me liking it.

It is not the controller son, it is Sony hate. You can buy so many controllers these days and adaptors where you can use other platform controllers.



Barkley on 11 October 2019

I'll be replacing my PS4 day one.



S.Peelman on 11 October 2019

When it has games.

So who knows. Could be day one, could be never.



KilleyMc on 11 October 2019

When it gets enough good turn based JRPGs for me to care about the console, or same day of the launch of Suikoden VI.



Dulfite on 11 October 2019
Random_Matt said:
Dulfite said:
I guess this is a poll for just Sony fans on the site, rather than to get polling data on the whole site, because you didn't include a "not going to buy it" option. I supposed the bottom one is the closest thing.

There have been a number of factors, over the years, for why I have never bought Playstation hardware. But there is one reason, above any, of why I refuse to buy their devices. I cannot stand their controllers. They feel awkward in my hands. And they aren't the only console maker that creates uncomfortable controllers, I hated the N64 controller with a passion and now, in retrospect, I cannot stand Wiimotes either. I also hated the original xbox controller, and I'm not terribly fond of the Joycons (though the portability factor outweighs my dislike, and when it's docked I play on the pro controller which is great). But with Sony, they consistently make controllers I hate, whereas other companies are hit and miss. I hated the PS1-PS4 controllers and I'm fairly certain the PS5 will be similar to their past, which is great for people that like it but I just can't get over my hatred of how awkward it feels in my hand. But who knows, maybe they will update it enough to get me liking it.

It is not the controller son, it is Sony hate. You can buy so many controllers these days and adaptors where you can use other platform controllers.

Wait seriously? You can play PS4 with Xbox 360 controller? Or GameCube? Or Switch Pro?

That would be a game changer for me if true.