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I know this is PatientGamers, but can we discuss how even the current generation of consoles seems to ask for patience as they aren't that many games 4 years after their release? (sopuli.xyz)

submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Stumbled upon this video, which kind of summarizes the issue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJxaIP8F3K8

In summary

lack of risk taking by the industry
lack of creativity
industry prioritizes profit by making games compatible with the previous consoles generation
removal of split screen
outdated voice communication compared to PC Discord
disabled voice communication by default

For people here who have a current console, what do you think about this?

Another video on the topic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61lX2mixdKQ

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[–] [email protected] 52 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (5 children)

Abandon consoles. Embrace the inevitability of the PC master race.

[–] [email protected] 34 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I wasn't sure about the Steam Deck, but my god man - it truly is the best of all worlds.

[x] Playing games in bed with instant suspend/resume
[x] Easy emulation of old (and new) consoles
[x] Supports and excels at playing the vast majority of my old Steam games
[ ] Makes me snacks when I'm hungry.

I've played Chronotrigger on here, Skies of Arcadia, and Civ3. Lately I've been going through the Yakuza series for the first time.

I will say that I'm always a little tempted to get a console for the exclusive new titles, but I can never justify the price when I have such a big backlog of games already.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I will say that I'm always a little tempted to get a console for the exclusive new titles, but I can never justify the price when I have such a big backlog of games already

A while back, as a patient gamer, I waited until Wii & Wii games were cheap so I could buy it. I really want to catch up on all the Wii Zelda games. But by then, someone recommended how to get it work on PC, with higher res and on better screens.

And also by that time, I had too many games. So I look forward to playing Twilight Princess in 2030.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 3 months ago (2 children)

I recommend the Wii U HD version of Twilight Princess through Cemu at this point.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 months ago

At this rate, I'll probably be playing Wii U games in 2035.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago

This - Cemu is near flawless in my experience.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 months ago

Yeah, never had a console. I recently did get the steam deck and that has definitely allowed me to play a few games I never had the time to play before. Still have a huge backlog though.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 months ago

2026 will be the year for me. Let DDR6 and next gen APUs hit mini PCs and I’m there.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 months ago

Pretty glad I skipped the current gen consoles - my last one was an Xbox one S. Still have it around to play DVDs and blu ray lol. Steam deck has been the best gaming purchase and I don't see myself going back.

[–] [email protected] -3 points 3 months ago

I did the PC thing for 13 years. I'm over it.