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Economical viably? No software. It's a platform for games. With input devices targeted for games. With an operational system target for games.

• criddell 2y ago
  > It's a platform for games. Primarily. Some can also play Blu-ray disks and all can stream music and movies from a bunch of different sources. The PS5 also has integrations with some social media sites and a built-in web browser. The PS5 Game Base application also lets you call and text other PS5 users. > With input devices targeted for games. But also bluetooth keyboard and mouse support. > With an operational system target for games. Did you have something specific in mind for this?
  • hu3 2y ago
    You're seriously asking me how is Playstation OS targeted at games? Sorry I wont indulge in this level of discussion. Waste of time for all involved.
    • criddell 2y ago
      > You're seriously asking me how is Playstation OS targeted at games? We know the OS is great for games. What I'm asking is why it's not good for other things (the OS kernel is FreeBSD 11). The PS2 and 3 had full user Linux support so those were obviously general purpose PCs. They removed Linux support for the PS4 and 5 though and apparently that seems to be enough for many people here to no longer think of them as computers. If the dividing line between general purpose computer and appliance is in how the manufacturer lets you use it, then what functionality would the iPhone need to lose to in order for you to stop thinking the iPhone is a general purpose computer?