Next-Gen Consoles (Coming 2020-ish)

[Monkey_Driven]

If the PS5 is backwards compatible out of the box with PS4 games I see no reason not to upgrade, especially if you get a slight visual boost.

[Simple Torture]

I am ready to be disappointed in regards to the backward compatibility. The idea of selling my PS4 Pro to offset the cost of a new console but still getting to play my backlog + new games sounds great, but would Sony really want to make its last console obsolete?

[tragabigzanda]

1. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (SNES)
2. Mario Kart (Wii)
3. Half-Life 2 (PC)
4. Twisted Metal 2 (PS1)
5. NHL 95 (Sega Genesis)
6. The Oregon Trail (graphical version, 1985, Apple II)
7. Metroid: Zero Mission (GBA)
8. Missile Command (Arcade)
9. Rocket League (PS4)
10. Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Father (PC)

[Monkey_Driven]

I am ready to be disappointed in regards to the backward compatibility. The idea of selling my PS4 Pro to offset the cost of a new console but still getting to play my backlog + new games sounds great, but would Sony really want to make its last console obsolete?

Because it would encourage people to buy their new, more expensive console. You've already bought their old one.

[tragabigzanda]

1. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (SNES)
2. Mario Kart (Wii)
3. Half-Life 2 (PC)
4. Twisted Metal 2 (PS1)
5. NHL 95 (Sega Genesis)
6. The Oregon Trail (graphical version, 1985, Apple II)
7. Metroid: Zero Mission (GBA)
8. Missile Command (Arcade)
9. Rocket League (PS4)
10. Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Father (PC)

[Monkey_Driven]

I’ll most likely wait a year or so to get the PS5; the possibility of buying a Switch is the more immediate question.

Do it! Do it!

[Anders]

Yes, do it.

[tragabigzanda]

1. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (SNES)
2. Mario Kart (Wii)
3. Half-Life 2 (PC)
4. Twisted Metal 2 (PS1)
5. NHL 95 (Sega Genesis)
6. The Oregon Trail (graphical version, 1985, Apple II)
7. Metroid: Zero Mission (GBA)
8. Missile Command (Arcade)
9. Rocket League (PS4)
10. Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Father (PC)

[tragabigzanda]

1. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (SNES)
2. Mario Kart (Wii)
3. Half-Life 2 (PC)
4. Twisted Metal 2 (PS1)
5. NHL 95 (Sega Genesis)
6. The Oregon Trail (graphical version, 1985, Apple II)
7. Metroid: Zero Mission (GBA)
8. Missile Command (Arcade)
9. Rocket League (PS4)
10. Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Father (PC)

[Monkey_Driven]

The major downside to the Switch lite is no docked, TV-Mode. But if that's not a problem for you I think it is the superior device in terms of comfort and build quality.

[tragabigzanda]

1. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (SNES)
2. Mario Kart (Wii)
3. Half-Life 2 (PC)
4. Twisted Metal 2 (PS1)
5. NHL 95 (Sega Genesis)
6. The Oregon Trail (graphical version, 1985, Apple II)
7. Metroid: Zero Mission (GBA)
8. Missile Command (Arcade)
9. Rocket League (PS4)
10. Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Father (PC)

[Monkey_Driven]

I have luckily never encountered JoyCon drift on my launch Switch.

[CopperTom]

I am ready to be disappointed in regards to the backward compatibility. The idea of selling my PS4 Pro to offset the cost of a new console but still getting to play my backlog + new games sounds great, but would Sony really want to make its last console obsolete?

Every game console ever released tried to make it's previous console entry obsolete.

[E.H. Ruddock]

I am ready to be disappointed in regards to the backward compatibility. The idea of selling my PS4 Pro to offset the cost of a new console but still getting to play my backlog + new games sounds great, but would Sony really want to make its last console obsolete?

Every game console ever released tried to make it's previous console entry obsolete.

Nintendo was great at this, then cashing in by reintroducing them to the new platform.

[tragabigzanda]

1. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (SNES)
2. Mario Kart (Wii)
3. Half-Life 2 (PC)
4. Twisted Metal 2 (PS1)
5. NHL 95 (Sega Genesis)
6. The Oregon Trail (graphical version, 1985, Apple II)
7. Metroid: Zero Mission (GBA)
8. Missile Command (Arcade)
9. Rocket League (PS4)
10. Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Father (PC)

[CopperTom]

I am ready to be disappointed in regards to the backward compatibility. The idea of selling my PS4 Pro to offset the cost of a new console but still getting to play my backlog + new games sounds great, but would Sony really want to make its last console obsolete?

Every game console ever released tried to make it's previous console entry obsolete.

Nintendo was great at this, then cashing in by reintroducing them to the new platform.

The HUGE difference between Nintendo and the other systems is that the former had a couple of flagship series that launched new, great looking titles with the new consoles. Very different approach than PS and Xbox, which generally roll out new consoles with slightly spiffed up versions of popular franchises that can still be played on last-gen systems.

Even Halo Infinite will be released on XBOX 1 & 2. That's Microsoft's killer app. It would be wise to make it an XBOX 2 exclusive. Sony has no 1st party games to match Halo. Supposedly, Horizon will be the PS5 launch title killer app.

[Simple Torture]

I think what I was trying to get at earlier was: as someone who bought a PS3 very late in its lifecycle (just 6 months before the PS4 came out), I never really hesitated, since I knew there were dozens of past titles that I could play and enjoy for years. I'm sure Sony continued to sell lots of those consoles along with PS4s for years. But when the PS5 comes out, if it truly has backwards compatibility, why would anyone buy a PS4 again? (Price is probably the only thing that comes to mind.)

I'm probably over-thinking this. Regardless, I won't upgrade until probably 2022/2023 when there's a new Elder Scrolls game available.

[Monkey_Driven]

I am ready to be disappointed in regards to the backward compatibility. The idea of selling my PS4 Pro to offset the cost of a new console but still getting to play my backlog + new games sounds great, but would Sony really want to make its last console obsolete?

Every game console ever released tried to make it's previous console entry obsolete.

Nintendo was great at this, then cashing in by reintroducing them to the new platform.

The HUGE difference between Nintendo and the other systems is that the former had a couple of flagship series that launched new, great looking titles with the new consoles. Very different approach than PS and Xbox, which generally roll out new consoles with slightly spiffed up versions of popular franchises that can still be played on last-gen systems.

Even Halo Infinite will be released on XBOX 1 & 2. That's Microsoft's killer app. It would be wise to make it an XBOX 2 exclusive. Sony has no 1st party games to match Halo. Supposedly, Horizon will be the PS5 launch title killer app.

Sony has had 6 first party games (which includes the original Horizon) outsell Halo 5 this generation. I agree that Halo's killer app, but they need to make new franchises. Way too many Gears and Halo games.

[CopperTom]

I am ready to be disappointed in regards to the backward compatibility. The idea of selling my PS4 Pro to offset the cost of a new console but still getting to play my backlog + new games sounds great, but would Sony really want to make its last console obsolete?

Every game console ever released tried to make it's previous console entry obsolete.

Nintendo was great at this, then cashing in by reintroducing them to the new platform.

The HUGE difference between Nintendo and the other systems is that the former had a couple of flagship series that launched new, great looking titles with the new consoles. Very different approach than PS and Xbox, which generally roll out new consoles with slightly spiffed up versions of popular franchises that can still be played on last-gen systems.

Even Halo Infinite will be released on XBOX 1 & 2. That's Microsoft's killer app. It would be wise to make it an XBOX 2 exclusive. Sony has no 1st party games to match Halo. Supposedly, Horizon will be the PS5 launch title killer app.

Sony has had 6 first party games (which includes the original Horizon) outsell Halo 5 this generation. I agree that Halo's killer app, but they need to make new franchises. Way too many Gears and Halo games.

Yea, but hasn't the PS4 significantly outsold the X1. That's not the most apples to apples comparison. IMO, outside of Mario or Zelda, Halo would be the next greatest exclusive to launch with a new console to sell systems.

[Monkey_Driven]

I am ready to be disappointed in regards to the backward compatibility. The idea of selling my PS4 Pro to offset the cost of a new console but still getting to play my backlog + new games sounds great, but would Sony really want to make its last console obsolete?

Every game console ever released tried to make it's previous console entry obsolete.

Nintendo was great at this, then cashing in by reintroducing them to the new platform.

The HUGE difference between Nintendo and the other systems is that the former had a couple of flagship series that launched new, great looking titles with the new consoles. Very different approach than PS and Xbox, which generally roll out new consoles with slightly spiffed up versions of popular franchises that can still be played on last-gen systems.

Even Halo Infinite will be released on XBOX 1 & 2. That's Microsoft's killer app. It would be wise to make it an XBOX 2 exclusive. Sony has no 1st party games to match Halo. Supposedly, Horizon will be the PS5 launch title killer app.

Sony has had 6 first party games (which includes the original Horizon) outsell Halo 5 this generation. I agree that Halo's killer app, but they need to make new franchises. Way too many Gears and Halo games.

Yea, but hasn't the PS4 significantly outsold the X1. That's not the most apples to apples comparison. IMO, outside of Mario or Zelda, Halo would be the next greatest exclusive to launch with a new console to sell systems.

It has, mostly due to the strength of its exclusives . I'm not sure if one exclusive launch game is enough for most consumers these days with the number of options available (i.e. mobile games, free to play, etc.). There are way more factors to consider in purchasing a system.