Everything is paywalled. The console doesn't even let you back up your save files without PS+ subscription for life - pay till you drop dead. Still you can't acess them even then.
They have a web browser but prevent use of the app. I have never seen anything like it in my life, Microsoft, Google or Apple would have been fined millions of dollars for even lesser than this!!
They can do BC but refuse to do it, so you can rebuy old games on digital store. Competition does BC flawleslly.
They have built in planned obsolescence, so you can't preserve your console for retro gaming one day or if you ever wanna hand it over to someone special. It's was designed this way by making ssd drive soldered in mobo. First three PS consoles where future proof, not 4 & 5.
PS3 was thier masterpiece. First three consoles where all perfect. PS5 doesn't even have the functionality of PS1 released in 1995 which I can to this very day use to play audio-cds. PS2 was a DVD player, and PS3 was a Blue-Ray player and a linux HTPC masterpiece that will never exist again.
But hey PS5 Pro is cool bro it has these TFLOPS you should care much about, so let's rush and buy it!!! Like I said, too much brainwashing.
Thank you. I’ve been primarily a PC gamer since I first got into computers as a kid in the late ’80s, though I also own all of the current consoles and many from past generations. You’ve made some excellent points, and I share your concerns. It’s frustrating how Sony has fully embraced the “games as a service” model, where everything requires a subscription, ownership is fleeting, and planned obsolescence is baked into the experience. Unfortunately, this trend isn’t unique to Sony; it’s a direction that much of the gaming, entertainment, and even other industries are rapidly moving toward. While PC gaming is not immune to these shifts, it still offers more flexibility and control by comparison.
That said, I think saying console gamers should “get their heads examined” is a bit over the top. For many, the upfront cost, complexity, and technical skills required for PC gaming are significant barriers. Consoles remain the gold standard for “plug and play” simplicity. Companies like Valve are making strides toward bridging that gap and making PC gaming more accessible, but there’s still a long way to go.
It’s true that, over time, console gamers often spend more money than PC gamers, especially due to the higher price of console games. However, many console players only buy a handful of games, often exclusives that aren’t available on PC. For these players, the convenience and ease of consoles outweigh the long-term costs.
Consoles are undeniably more convenient and have a much lower barrier to entry. They’re designed for people who either lack technical expertise or simply want to avoid the hassle of maintaining a gaming PC. While consoles require occasional software updates, these are typically automated and require little effort or knowledge. In contrast, PC gaming demands familiarity with desktop operating systems, software installation, managing multiple game launchers, storage management, driver updates, hardware compatibility, tweaking in-game settings, troubleshooting bugs, and more. This flexibility is what makes PCs so powerful, but it also makes them far more time-consuming and complex to use effectively.
While I agree that many would benefit from switching to PC gaming in the long run, doing so requires substantial prior knowledge, patience, and a willingness to deal with far more frustration than most are willing or able to handle.
