Sony: PS4 Destiny Bundle Helps Perception That PlayStation is "Best Place to Play"

Gamespot: The $450 white Destiny PlayStation 4 bundle is a "critical" component of Sony's plan to make consumers think of PlayStation as the "best place to play." That's according to Adam Boyes, PlayStation vice president of publisher and developer relations, who says in a new interview that Sony's overall goal is to make PlayStation owners "feel special."'

[gangsta_red]

Sometimes even I forget that this game is for Xbox One. Not only that system but also 360 and the PS3.

And isn't the extra content timed? I can't keep up with all these extra deals these games pass off for certain systems.

[Majin-vegeta]

Yup for a year.

[Death]

On the Xbox it's called money hatting. On the PS4 it's "Sony's plan to make consumers think of PlayStation as the "best place to play.""

For me the best place to play is where my friends are. Sometimes it's on the Playstation, sometimes the Xbox and sometimes the Wii.

[Volkama]

Yup, a game like Destiny definitely will be worth playing on whatever console your friends play it on.

In my case the friends I have that are enthusiastic about Destiny got that enthusiasm from Halo, so they are picking up Xboxes. Halo MCC is Microsoft's best counter to the Destiny marketing juggernaught, so I expect to see them put out as strong a message as they can get away with to make people aware of both games being on the platform.

I can't imagine I will play for a year, so I doubt I will ever see the timed exclusive content. Which is lame.

[ShaqSoda]

You can get an Xbox One with a game for $399.

[MeliMel]

And if you dare use craigslist you can get it for less.

[MasterCornholio]

The same with the PS4.

I dont understand the point of your comment since the PS4 provides better value due to its stronger hardware.

[ShaqSoda]

Read the article's title dumbass. That's why I said that about the ps4's destiny bundle at $450.

[KwietStorm_BLM]

Ok?

[Boody-Bandit]

I can get items for a dollar at the dollar store.
Neither of which have to do with this article

On topic:
This is a smart move by Sony. This is one of the biggest titles coming out this Holiday Season and it creates the illusion of it being an exclusive to those that don't follow the industry like most of us do.

[DragonbornZ]

Sony: "If it aint white, it aint right"

By "MrFreehuggs" from gamespot
lol

[jnemesh]

Not only the bundle, but all of the TV advertising which is incoming will reinforce that as well. Sure, the game will play just fine on the XB1 (with reduced graphical detail), but the BEST experience will be on the PS4 (at least until the PC port comes out).

[Majin-vegeta]

Assuming there will be a PC port.

[700p]

I dont get the whole point of this article.

[colonel179]

I wanted the white PS4 so much, but I got an awesome deal to get a PS4, so I went for it, and now I have it black.

I really like the white PS4, but I hate that the trackpad is black in the white controller. Why is it that Nintendo is the only company that can make a device the same color entirely.

I wonder how a DS4 would look like if it had a white trackpad, and white buttons and sticks. (or at least light grey). I know Sony does it like that because they mass produce the buttons, but it looks kind of ugly.

[berndogskate]

Playstation Is the best place to play

[ghostface9]

.....overpriced last gen games

[averagejoe26]

Really? I didn't know you were a Sony insider that has used the non beta version of PS now with the reduced prices that Sony has already announced. Please, tell us more.

[ghostface9]

prices are set by the publishers for each game so its doubtful the prices will drop

[ltachiUchiha]

Whatz crazy is the ps4 doesn't need this bundle to sell well but this game is going to be such a huge hit, I guarantee it will definitely boost ps4 sales even higher despite being a multiplatform game. While playing the Beta I cant help but feel a Halo/RPG/FPS/MMO mixture. This game will sell very well but I think the ps4 version will sell like crazy & alot of units.

[timlot]

Feeeelings. Sony playing mind games with the fanboys. Last week they were in full force trying to convince everybody that Sony was right not accept EA Access. No shame.

[ltachiUchiha]

EA is shooting themselves in the foot. U really think that 3 million copies sold from 4 platforms for the most hyped up game weve seen in a while makes them happy? There is a reason TF2 is coming to ps4 & EA access not being on ps4 only hurts them because they are missing out on 10 million plus potential users for just ps4 alone and with no ps3 fanbase in the mix lol. They fu**ed up big time.

Edit: Peter Moore about to lose his job lol.

[timlot]

While I'm sure EA would have liked access on PS4 also. EA would potentially lose more physical game sales if PS4's larger install base were apart of access too. Somebody got to buy the last years Madden in the bargain bin. Might as well be PS4 owners with the superior version. :\

[chaosx]

Just because they tell you "its the best place to play" does not mean it is…. its a subjective comment. What if you like playing world of warcraft? or Titanfall or just plain out Angry birds..

This company is the Master of PR spin.

[Spotie]

Given Microsoft's last year, nobody can claim the PR BS crown but them.

[ltachiUchiha]

Name me an exclusive game better then TLOU Remastered on any next gen system? Also the ps4 is the stronger system & offers games for ps4/ps3/vita through ps plus & has a bigger fanbase. So technically it is the best place to play & proof is by sales, there is no denying these things. Consumers are showing where the best place to play even with the competition at the same price & lower prices. Am i right?

[chaosx]

But what if I like to play Halo and league of legends. Is it still the best place to play for me?

It seems to be for you , but it doesn't mean it is for everyone.

A more accurate statement would be

" the best place to play the games you can only play on a Playstation"

[Death]

Unless you live in Japan. Technically the best place to play there is the DS. The games Plus has offered on the PS4 and Vita have been indie shovelware for the most part. It's a great service for the PS3 where it is optional. You would think people were buying PS4's for the games, but both next gen consoles have been a disappointment as far as software sales go. The best place to play is subjective, but at this time you are better off with a PS3 than a PS4.

[trouble_bubble]

@Death
"Indie shovelware for the most part?" Metacritic would disagree. Are Outlast, Resogun, Dead Nation, Fez, Strider, Trine2, Towerfall Ascension, Pixeljunk Shooter not exceptions? Especially considering they're rating higher than their full price retail AAA brothers.

Retail flopware like Transformers, Spiderman2, Bound by Flame, Sniper Elite, Thief, Murdered Soul Suspect, NBA Live '14 ain't the answer.

[cyclindk]

"If you don't like it don't buy it/comment on it whatsoever!"

I know, but I am becoming exhausted with what I feel is a market over saturated with "leveling up" "XP-obsessed" games.

I'm fine with underlying premise of it, but not the appearance, the overtness of it, how it his presented to the player/character within the game world, et cetera.

It could do with some concealment, The Last of Us and I'm sure other games, do better with this.

It just feels so gamey and lazy to me.