I can't say I'm in the same boat.

I'm loving the PS5's overall direction with its focus on efficiency, pushing for immersion through the Dualsense, SIE doubling down on AAA titles, a variety of second/third party exclusives, PSVR2 push, the Play At Home Initiative, and the ever improving PS+ value proposition that's enticing for a single player like me. That's not to say that I don't enjoy the niche, more creative titles that Sony used to make, I just don't think that's gone because Sony has decided to double down on AAA's with their internal teams, the same with their Japanese support.

Yep, cause the first 5 months of a generation (which is currently impacted by a pandemic) definitly defines how the remaining of the generation will be.

I always thought it was a bit strange that Sony pivoted away from Japan though I can't necessarily blame them. And with them supporting PC more maybe you can get away with the PC/Switch combo and play some of the PS exclusives you enjoyed, if you're patient.

This is why I always wait, keep expectations in check and never buy at launch. Be it Sony, Nintendo and in one case, Ms.
When PS4 launched I saw zero appeal and had a similar feeling to what you are describing, but 2 years down the line I finally bought my ps4 and as of today is my favorite console - overall - since the PS2. I have the same mindset with the PS5, theres little appeal to it right now. But there are some games coming in the future i'd be very interested.
Im also a huge fan of japanese games - specially RPGs - and the PS4 is flooded with them. In due time, I'd expect the Ps5 to have a similar offer. I dont really see them closing that door, because thats always been a huge appeal for them.
Come the end of 2022-early 2023 and lets see If I dont own one already.

i came in here assuming this was a joke thread

While I don't think it's a good idea to get attached to a brand/company, it's nice that you have mostly had great experiences with PlayStation.
But yeah, it sucks sometimes when you enjoy a platform (or line of platforms) so much and the corporation running it makes even more baffling decisions than they already do.
We need the humbled PlayStation from the late 2000s to mid 2010s back right now. While the PS5 launch and launch months are more smooth than the PS3, there's still a lot to complain about.
My main grievances with PlayStation are these
1. Lack of legacy content
2. The manner in which they're shutting down the legacy stores
3. Party chat changes and shutting down of communities
4. Games that are priced $69.99
5. No way yet to expand the SSD in the PS5.
6. Seemingly alienating Japanese games and gamers more with each passing year.

It's true but the problem with that is MS has no games. They are still pumping out Halo and Gears which are so tired at this point. I can't believe they wont give those series a break. Medium was ok. Meanwhile Sony is just continuing to pump out hit after hit. So you have a situation where one company is offering a great deal but very little new games to actually play. Then the other company is offering great games to play but you still have the standard $60 fee. I didn't get into gaming to save money so I still side with Sony on this one. 

I've shifted towards PC mainly anyways at this point and with playnite + controller companion my PC is just like a console. Now that Sony is starting to move their games to PC and Japanese companies are moving to Steam this will most likely be my last Sony console.

We all have.

Doomed since 1994.

The £70 thing is odd. While yes, the price increase is unwanted, UK market usually reduces games prices to remain competitive. RRP last gen was £55-60 for all games, so £10 increase doesn't sound much right? But no one paid £55-60 for game last gen, unless you bought games first day digital. Stores, both in highstreet and online reduced games prices to compete to get business and games usually sold for £45-50 instead.

However, for some reason game stores and retailers aren't doing competing prices on the new gen. So in the UK what was once 45-50 seemingly shot up to £70.

The greed I'd say is amazon and other stores, not really Sony.

Plus GamePass games are not free for anyone, not the person paying for the sub, not the developers and certainly not MS.

Idk where you have the energy to reply xD Some people are forever stuck in 2015 lol Haven't had a mainline Halo game in 6 years and they still get accused of milking it. sheesh. So many new IPs (and old revivals) coming, it's going to be an exciting generation. I do feel for all the Playstation fans not liking the current direction, I was in the same spot last gen with Xbox. I really thought I was going to leave the platform for good but Phil really turned it around.