Sony says there's no "major risk" of players choosing PC gaming over a PS5

According to Sony, there's no risk of PlayStation players making the move from the console to PC - something the company stands by despite the PlayStation 5's recently adjusted price in Japan and the controversy surrounding how expensive the newer PS5 Pro is.

[ocelot07]

If every sony title releases on pc day and day with playstation. I'll happily sell up and stick to PC only. I would save money on a subscription then.

[Software_Lover]

I'm already on PC as I (personally) just don't feel the need or have the time to buy games day of release. I am willing to wait things out, plus the games would be cheaper anyway. My back catalog on Steam, Playstation, and Xbox is already ridiculous. No new consoles for me.

[RupeeHoarder]

If that works for you definitely. For my situation, 7 years of PS Plus is cheaper than a PC graphics card alone. (I would be starting from scratch) - I am the person they are talking about.

[ocelot07]

I completely understand your situation. As much as I'm loving my pro. My pc is modest. It's got a Ryzen 5700x3d and a used but still fairly good 2080 ti. It's not great at 4k but I sure love seeing 100+ FPS on lower resolutions. Even a fairly recent rtx 4070 can be had for around the cost of a standard ps5.

Sony seem to be picky what they release on pc right now. This is why I have a ps5 pro. As I don't want to be sitting there with just a pc and be like well is astro bots going to release in 6 months? Or a year? Or ever?

[Michiel1989]

Sony is not picky at all with what they're releasing on pc, every recent 1st party game has come to pc or is coming to pc.

[Christopher]

I mean, the reason they've shown no loss is because they haven't done this. Doing this would completely change and they would see a loss.

[andy85]

Cost massively more in games though. Maybe once physical is no more

[Babadook7]

Exactly what nearly every PC guy forgets. ^^^

The cheapest option is still buying discs (used even) and selling them after.

[Workshyskiver]

I only see a Steam machine somewhat console priced as anything that would endanger Sonys dominance at this point.

[crazyCoconuts]

I think SteamOS (Steam machine + Steam deck) + Xbox hardware decline is going to make Sony want to take the fight to PC more. Even if they could move 20% of the PC gamers over it would be a nice lift for them. I think that means more k/m friendly options, reversing course on the exclusive games going over, and continuing to make higher-end models like the Pro available.

[Extermin8or3_]

I expect that to happen next gen. If rumours are correct a handheld playstation is coming and will take the fight to steam deck. It's a relatively easy battle to win imo. I love my steam deck but a handheld ps with full access to my ps library, certified support for every game unlike on steam where it's touch and go and sometimes you have Todo shit in the systems files and settings to get games to run it could easily give steam deck a run for its money.

[anast]

That Steam console is going to be jank.

[UltimateOwnage]

If it’s anything like Deck, it will be less jank than Windows 11 for gaming at this point. It’s sort of embarrassing that SteamOS can often outperform Windows on AAA games even running them through a compatibility layer like Proton. I wouldn’t count Valve out, or people’s massive Steam libraries looking for a new home in the living room.

[anast]

You got a point, but it's a low bar.

[DarXyde]

I think a performance-competent Nintendo device would, as long as they get around to making a great online platform.

Both of those things are unlikely, but I think that would challenge Sony.

[raWfodog]

It's all basically up to your personal gaming preference. If PC gaming is your preference, then you're typically more willing to spend more for a quality rig. I wouldn't think it had anything to do with the high price for a PS5 Pro console. I would think it would have more to do with the vast number of PC titles available and higher fps/graphics.

[neutralgamer1992]

I agree as a console gamer for over 25 years I switched to Pc less then 2 years ago. There is nothing cheap about Pc gaming but There is more freedom like mods and much better more helpful gaming community.

Steam is great but if there a game you want sometimes after Sony releases the game it could take 6-9 months before it receives any worthwhile diacount. Sony is in a win win situation here. They relesee their games twice and both times charge full price.

[PassNextquestion]

I think alot of parents would be more likely to buy their kids a console over a gaming pc. Simply based off of price alone.

[gold_drake]

yeh absolutely

we also dont know just how many people play the games on pc.
on a game-to-game basis.

[dveio]

I'd be happy if everyone could agree that for almost 40 years now, home consoles have been a pretty popular thing.

I believe that, as long as there ain't no "quantum physics"-like change is happening in the field of how we enjoy entertainment at home, gaming consoles will stay relevant.

The whooole business that's been established around gaming consoles is so huge now, that today it has surpassed music and movie industry numbers by far.

Consoles are easy to buy, easy to unbox and easy to play with - and they've been the places of historically impressive milestones in videogaming.

And they will continue to provide 'em.

[Christopher]

We can't even completely move away from devices (sticks and boxes) for streaming content to TVs. Highly doubt consoles are going anywhere anytime soon.

[Destiny1080]

Pc has its place, to keep the hackers off the consoles

[Loktai]

Different use case. The PC does NOT work in the way the sony machine does. If you have kids, and use it in a livingroom, the machine does NOT work as plug and play as the sony machine does. Remote play on a PC does NOT work the way the playstation does- Being able to read a review and KNOW it will work on your PC exactly as described does not work on PC the same way. I am a PC engineer- its my job. I am a computer guy through and through. I LOVE gaming on PC- but they are not the same thing and I buy playstations when they come out because frankly 1. the value proposition is incredible and 2. the machine is absolutely just "HERE YOU GO!" Your kids can use it and not be sitting at your PC, its purpose build, the interface is- PC gamers (I am one) spend half the time not even playing but idling the game in the background and fucking around - browsing the web and doing PC stuff- which is what a pc IS FOR. You dont have Games like Gran Turismo or Astrobot on PC and if you did, the polish would not be as high- I am not BASHING THE PC in the least I love the PC. i think PCs are cool, I love customizing my hardware, I love being able to build a SPEC MONSTER and run my OS or even run VMs, or program my own AI model and have 512gb of ram installed to actually push workloads- But when it comes to just logging in... playing games that are optimized, ready to go, in an environment MEANT for gaming, on a machine small enough to throw in a backpack including all its cables and controllers and still have room for a change of clothes.... or just bring your PS portal with you (or vita or whatever in previous gens to remote play).... the playstation ecosystem is its own thing. Saying you can replace a playstation with a gaming PC is similar to replacing your switch with mobile gaming- there are just things you wont get on the "open" mobile game platforms including knowing YOUR phone plays the game as you heard, knowing your controllers are what the developer intended, having the purpose built stuff there without configuring it and going out of your way. I know its a BOOK I just wrote but it only took me a couple minutes from the comfort of my PC.... But here I am doing this, not playing ... when I am on my playstation, I am in VR racing or totally engrossed in an RPG- I know those are not exclusive to playstation - but the GRAB AND GO of it is not on PC even if you can get half way there with a MICRO ITX build and a steam deck.

[TheColbertinator]

I love PC gaming and prefer it over consoles but the Switch is like nothing else when it comes to simplicity

[Good-Smurf]

Agreed, when you want to game after a day of work, you just want to GAME. kick back relax and have fun right away and not spending at least 5-10 minutes tinkering with the hardware config or game settings or launching few other apps to try and help the game runs properly each time.
Some elitists and hobbyists like that kind of stuff, but the truth most barely has time to do all that stuff beforehand.

[CrimsonWing69]

I hear companies make more from software sales than consoles sales, so if that’s the message you want to push, alrighty then.

[Christopher]

They really make a lot more when they're not paying someone else 30% for software sales as well.

[StoriedGamer]

This gen has pretty much completely persuaded me to switch over to PC despite being a long time console gamer. The fact that there have been more PC exclusive and timed exclusive releases that I interested me more this gen in particular, the games have been cheaper cheaper and didn't require the ever increasing cost of PSN+ (which actually just ended up going toward humble choice as I was getting better games each month and had the option to both keep all the games even after expiration and to skip months that didn't interest me), the console exclusives releasing in a generally more complete and better state while also being able to max them even further, AND having all my games on the go with my steam deck has all culminated in me ending up just playing other things until the PC releases of the exclusives (currently waiting on astrobot) rather than giving the full amount to Sony.

[TheNamelessOne]

A lot of console players just want cheap and easy. Let's be real though, PC offers a lot of freedom, and decent hardware now gets everything Microsoft, starting to get a lot of Sony, and can simply emulate Nintendo if they choose. There are some making the switch over lately.

[Inverno]

Why would there be? I thought that they lose on hardware sale but recoup with software? That's what everyone always says every gen. The middle man is the hardware, without having to worry about that and being able to skip right to buying the game they get the profit quicker. If I bought a PS5 right now I'd think twice about what game I buy and then I'd only buy 1 game. If I had a PC already and saw those games releasing on steam I'd see that as a sweet deal cause it doesn't require me to buy extra hardware. I couldn't care less where I play PlayStation games anymore, I just wanna be able to play em. Whether it's on SONY hardware, PC, Handheld PCs, the occasional Switch release, or if they finally decide to release a stand alone PS Now app for tablets and TV's, it all benefits them. Its funny cause Xbox been doing the same thing and they get hate for it, but wtf does it actually matter? STFU and play.

[anast]

Prices mean something

[badz149]

Believe me, I tried moving over to PC gaming after all the games Sony has been putting on PC. I already have a modest setup and my backlog is already terrible as it is on PC too. It just doesn't feel the same even with the controller. PC gaming just doesn't click with me personally. But then...why the hell did I just buy the Crysis Trilogy Remakes LOL.

[DaleCooper]

Very shortsighted of Sony.

[UltimateOwnage]

If they keep pushing the industry forward, raising the bar on tech and development quality, and making their platform the best value per pixel then I completely agree with them.

PC’s can’t readily compete with PS5’s performance for the same price if all you’re looking for is AAA gaming. For casual gaming Deck is the best value around IMO, and it’s barely a PC in how it functions, which is most of the appeal.

Thankfully Sony is also investing in PC after releasing games on their hardware first and doing top notch updated versions that are worthy of a port. They’re doing it right, and I’m here for it.

[Stevonidas]

Wait a year, get the game complete with all bugs worked out and at a discount when the first Steam sale drops. PC all the way. Honestly, there's no point in owning a PS5/Xbox if you can afford to build a decent rig,

I do like how Xbox BC makes some older 360 titles play at 4K/60 fps however...

[Profchaos]

I think simplicity is still highly valued I enjoy having a console connected to my tv I can put a game in and play with little effort I game on PC but it's far more involved I feel

I don't see most console users suddenly switching to PC

[Good-Smurf]

I'm going back and forth between my gaming laptop and PS5 almost daily and I ended up play games and actually enjoyed it far more on PS5 than on PC.
There's the sense of something's up and changing in my laptop every time I turn it on and play games that makes it hard for me to really enjoy games there, too many distractions just from OS side of things alone and too many other things to worry or obsess over.
Having a device that just do one thing really well is such an underrated concept value nowadays.
Same reason why mobile gaming never caught with me, when I want to game that's all I want just in that whatever little free time I have and not having some numerous app updates popping up or some intrusive thoughts or notifications ruining the experience.

[Ristul]

I'm PC and Switch for now, this generation has been a major dissapointment so far.

[TheKingKratos]

Sure thing, Sony ....suuuure

Pride comes before fall ... You are doing a fine job at following Microsoft to hell 👍👍👍

[MaximusPrime_]

Microsoft is already in hell, Sony is nowhere near it

[TheNamelessOne]

While they aren't moving consoles like Sony or Nintendo are, their games division is very, very healthy right now. Their Xbox division is bringing in a lot of cash.

[Babadook7]

This is a bad PR statement by Sony.

On the other hand I think it's largely true. PC is just not a good option for many and PS5 is a just a better experience for the money.

[Richhard1]

PC Masterrace.

[Jingsing]

They are going to be in for a shock when the PS6 comes around, I've bought 10 PS5 games this generation that is down from like 100 or so previous generations. This is because they went back on exclusive software and I just get their stuff for free on PC now.

[SonOfOsiris]

LOL rip sony