Playstation 4 Or Xbox One? (See mod warning in the first post)

FAILSAFE 00 · 04-02-2014 10:09pm

PlayStation + is a great service.

Now that's over with. I have wondered will its success be a problem for Sony.

With so many free games isn't it most likely that the Sony audience will not be willing to pay extra subs for Playstation Now and other premium Sony services on PS3/PS4/Vita.

I'd be interested to see what effect does free "recent" games have on new game sales.

For example the gamer that says "ahhhh, I'll just wait until it comes out on PSN+ for free" instead of buying a new game.

irishmover · 04-02-2014 10:15pm

FAILSAFE 00 wrote: »

PlayStation + is a great service.

Now that's over with. I have wondered will its success be a problem for Sony.

With so many free games isn't it most likely that the Sony audience will not be willing to pay extra subs for Playstation Now and other premium Sony services on PS3/PS4/Vita.

I'd be interested to see what effect does free "recent" games have on new game sales.

For example the gamer that says "ahhhh, I'll just wait until it comes out on PSN+ for free" instead of buying a new game.

I think you'll find it doesn't have too much of an impact on the games market for sony. People who want a game now will buy it now.

ShadowHearth · 04-02-2014 10:16pm

FAILSAFE 00 wrote: »

I'd be interested to see what effect does free "recent" games have on new game sales.

For example the gamer that says "ahhhh, I'll just wait until it comes out on PSN+ for free" instead of buying a new game.

Who ever said that most likely is a personal. Who would not have bought that game in the first place.
Those who will want particular game will just buy it.

Don't forget the other positive effect ps+ have: people try out games, which are outside their comfort zone. It's a dlc Sale or sequel sale sale after.
I stayed away from Dragons dogma, I gave it a shot and now I am going to buy Dragons Dogma 2.
I am one of those people who were very annoyed by new Devil may cry remake. I am a fan of old Dante. I got Dmc for free on ps+, gave it a shot and I am loving it. I will buy next Ninja Theory Dmc game.

Xenji · 04-02-2014 10:17pm

FAILSAFE 00 wrote: »

PlayStation + is a great service.

Now that's over with. I have wondered will its success be a problem for Sony.

With so many free games isn't it most likely that the Sony audience will not be willing to pay extra subs for Playstation Now and other premium Sony services on PS3/PS4/Vita.

I'd be interested to see what effect does free "recent" games have on new game sales.

For example the gamer that says "ahhhh, I'll just wait until it comes out on PSN+ for free" instead of buying a new game.

I can't see it being a issue, if people want the game in the first place they will go out and buy it when it is released. For the majority of people it is " ooohh Metro Last Light is on PS+, always meant to get around to playing that", then they go out and buy the DLC and are more hyped for the developers next release if they enjoy it, in a way the service may actually boost game sales.

Grayditch · 04-02-2014 10:18pm

I would have only bought Metro last Light second had, probably, so maybe this in some way goes towards helping to stop Gamestop and the likes making so much from second hand games?

sarumite · 04-02-2014 10:34pm

FAILSAFE 00 wrote: »

For example the gamer that says "ahhhh, I'll just wait until it comes out on PSN+ for free" instead of buying a new game.

That is the same as the gamer who says I will wait and pick it up in 6 months for cheap or people who says they will wait and pick it up on a steam sale. People still buy games when they are released eventhough they know they can get them up for cheaper later.

I have actually bought DLC for games I picked up on PS+.

Magill · 04-02-2014 10:46pm

mystic86 · 04-02-2014 11:19pm

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2014-ps4-vs-xbox-one-which-is-the-better-media-player

the summary is PS3>>>PS4>XboxOne
crazy really

RasTa · 04-02-2014 11:53pm

You should show that image to the guy who got Netflix started.

The level of stupidity on here astounds me sometimes.

COYVB · 05-02-2014 12:08am

Tipsy McSwagger wrote: »

Spend 50 euro on a steam sale and you will get a ton of great games and they are yours to keep forever.

Someone hasn't read the Steam terms and conditions...

Grayditch · 05-02-2014 12:43am

If going by the thread title, we were to compare the difference between what you get for your €50 euro per year on PSN for 1, 2 or 3 systems as opposed to your €60 on XBox Live for one... well... ya know...

jenjenten · 05-02-2014 12:48am

The idea of renting vs, owning is mute imo....if your PS+ sub lapses the games you have on your DL list dont disappear, if you sub again in the future they are all still there!

Even the notion of "owning" games through GWG is not real, its digital....its not like you can trade them in for 3 quid in gamestop (yup....i took another swipe at them).

astonaidan · 05-02-2014 1:12am

I honestly dont know how anyone can try diss Plus, I only got it cause I needed it for the PS4 and well after looking back over the games Ive missed out on, I regret not getting it years ago. But with it being needed for PS4 online you will need it anyways so losing them when your subscription shouldnt really happen

Kirby · 05-02-2014 1:34am

Grayditch wrote: »

If going by the thread title, we were to compare the difference between what you get for your €50 euro per year on PSN for 1, 2 or 3 systems as opposed to your €60 on XBox Live for one... well... ya know...

Xbox live doesn't cover one system. It covers two. I know that lessens the impact of your statement a little bit but the truth tends to do that.

Plus is much better value than Live. You don't need to embellish....it stands on its own.

Grayditch · 05-02-2014 1:44am

Kirby wrote: »

It covers two. I know that lessens the impact of your statement a little bit but the truth tends to do that.

What a snotty remark. A simple mistake, it does of course cover two. My bad.

Kirby · 05-02-2014 1:50am

Well one might say snotty, I would say honest and informed.

It gets tiresome when people try to points score in this "console war :rolleyes:" by just making stuff up. "This console has 2835 times the power and is 7,000 euro cheaper!" and so on. Live covering both the 360 and XBone is common knowledge.

Grayditch · 05-02-2014 1:55am

Yeah, I think I know what way you intended to deliver the remark, but sure that's grand.

No intent on any lies, just a brain fart forgetful moment.

2Mad2BeMad · 05-02-2014 1:56am

Grayditch wrote: »

What a snotty remark. A simple mistake, it does of course cover two. My bad.

It also does not cost 60 for the year. Anyone paying 60 does not deserve too complain because of their own stupidity

But ps plus does .... This back and forth gets really boring . I agree too disagree with all of you

Grayditch · 05-02-2014 2:00am

I haven't subscribed to Xbox Live in a couple of years, is the rrp not still €59.99? If it isn't then grand. Fair play to them for dropping it down.

EDIT: Just had a look on Xbox there and it's 60, so I'm going by the RRP on both. I'm sure both can be gotten for cheaper, but if they're the same price, or whatever, grand. Chalk it down to more propaganda on my part :pac:

_Redzer_ · 05-02-2014 2:04am

2Mad2BeMad wrote: »

It also does not cost 60 for the year. Anyone paying 60 does not deserve too complain because of their own stupidity

But ps plus does .... This back and forth gets really boring . I agree too disagree with all of you

PS+ costs €50 last I saw. Got 15 month membership for €30 in smyths last march or February. Think they're both the same price tbh with offers in between.

Xenji · 05-02-2014 2:16am

PS+ has always been 50 Euro per year, but you can get it for lower with discounts and deals.

jenjenten · 05-02-2014 3:08am

Grayditch wrote: »

What a snotty remark. A simple mistake, it does of course cover two. My bad.

it was more snooty then snotty

12gauge dave · 05-02-2014 3:15am

Just got my playstation 4 a few days back. Fifa was the only game I got and its a big improvment I must say it looks and feels so much better.

My free psn trial is over. Where do I buy the 50 euro yearly psn subscription from gamestop is it? I take it I get a code is it?

Also what games would you recommend?
What is call of duty like online?

Is tomb raider any good? I have never owned a tomb raider before do they carry on from previous ones or anything?

_Redzer_ · 05-02-2014 3:27am

Assassins creed black flag is great. Get tomb raider too. AFAIK you don't need to have played the rest to get into them.

COD is COD tbh. Same old, same old.

Pushtrak · 05-02-2014 3:29am

12gauge dave wrote: »

Also what games would you recommend?

I keep hearing good things about assassin's creed 4.

Is tomb raider any good? I have never owned a tomb raider before do they carry on from previous ones or anything?

It's a reboot, no need to play other games.

12gauge dave · 05-02-2014 3:35am

Do you need to have played previous assassins creed as I have some how managed to get to 2014 without playing an assasins creed mostly due to my previous xbox ownership.

FAILSAFE 00 · 05-02-2014 3:36am

Grayditch wrote: »

If going by the thread title, we were to compare the difference between what you get for your €50 euro per year on PSN for 1, 2 or 3 systems as opposed to your €60 on XBox Live for one... well... ya know...

Actually, I have paid €33 for my xbox live sub for the last 4 years. Only MS charge the full €60.

Pushtrak · 05-02-2014 3:37am

12gauge dave wrote: »

Do you need to have played previous assassins creed as I have some how managed to get to 2014 without playing an assasins creed mostly due to my previous xbox ownership.

I'd suggest it. They were all available on Xbox.

Techniques07 · 05-02-2014 3:42am

FAILSAFE 00 wrote: »

Actually, I have paid €33 for my xbox live sub for the last 4 years. Only MS charge the full €60.

The only time I paid €50 for live was the first time I got the xbox 360. Been paying between €30-€35 since then, and with all the day trials and 2 week trials I get with games I end up with a longer membership.

Almost Titanfall time :cool:

12gauge dave · 05-02-2014 4:12am

Pushtrak wrote: »

I'd suggest it. They were all available on Xbox.

I thought it was a playstation exclusive how wrong I was big fail by me.

Im gonna give tomb raider a go when I get paid again.

When is watch dogs set for release here?

Playstation 4 Or Xbox One? (See mod warning in the first post)

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