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> That hardware can no longer compete with platforms that don't throw away their entire library on every release is probably one of the first impacts of games f
by thaumasiotes 2y ago
> That hardware can no longer compete with platforms that don't throw away their entire library on every release is probably one of the first impacts of games finally maturing. My "next console" was a Steam Deck for partially this very reason, the fact that it came preloaded with years of previous acquisitions.
This was something that confused me about the concept of consoles in the 90s. The nonexistent value proposition of a console hasn't changed since then.
I assume they serve two purposes:
(1) They're marketed as toys you might buy for someone as a gift.
(2) You might own a console if you don't want to own a computer.
Purpose (2) seems to have withered and died.
> There's been a number of articles about how $NEW_GAME never even reached a peak player count of something like Skyrim. I think that's currently being written as a sort of a "ha ha, that's sorta funny", but it represents a real problem. It is not unsolvable; Hollywood has always faced this issue and it has historically managed to make money anyhow.
One major aspect of copyright law is making it difficult for people to consume media from the past.
- JohnBooty 2y ago(3) Play console-exclusive games (or they want to play online with their friends who do) (4) Don't have money for computer (there is a lot of overlap here, a PC may or may not be cheaper in cases for a given perf level) (5) Gift bought by non tech-savvy family member (6) Do own a computer, but just want a different and more plug and play device to relax with after staring at said computer for 10 hours a day
- thaumasiotes 2y agoI don't think (1) and (5) are different ideas?
- LakesAndTrees 2y ago(7) get super uncomfortable sitting in the office chair all day and just want to play on the couch with the TV.
- high_na_euv 2y agoIsnt such setting doable with PC?
- LakesAndTrees 2y agoSurely - but with kids, an XBOX also offered the ability to share the experience a little easier.
- ahartmetz 2y agoThat's actually (6) - a living room PC with Steam 10ft UI and a wireless game controller is a thing.
- LakesAndTrees 2y agoThat's true to an extent, but it's also quite a bit more expensive than the $300 (CAD) I paid for an XBOX with 2 controllers, and I had the side benefit of being able to easily play with the kids (who find it easy to use).