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The answer is probably that disk read speed just isn't that important for casual applications like games. We had a lot of great games even when storage was spi
by LeoPanthera 1y ago
The answer is probably that disk read speed just isn't that important for casual applications like games.
We had a lot of great games even when storage was spinning rust.
- dontlaugh 1y agoIt’s actually essential for more serious games without loading screens, which is why for example the PS5 ships with and mandates fast SSDs.
- LeoPanthera 1y agoI would guess that's only a small percentage of popular games, though. The Steam Deck and the PS5 probably don't attract the same kind of gamer.
- MYEUHD 1y agoGrand theft auto games on the PS2 ran without loading screens
- dontlaugh 1y agoMany games have done it historically, almost always with trade offs. Today it’s possible to do it in almost any game if you are guaranteed a fast SSD and the consoles do that.