My kids got a hand-me-down PS4, and I found out that we had to pay a connection fee to play online on top of my existing ISP internet fee. I had a what-the-actual-fuck moment. You’re forced into the walled garden of the console maker’s store and forced to pay more to play with friends? I built them both PCs and they’ve never really looked back.
I’ve never been a console fan simply for the proprietary nature of the devices along with the walled garden concept (and fuck controllers lol, I’m too used to mouse and keyboard) , but it really cemented my further rejection of the systems when it became apparent that online play was extra $.
Certain games feel better with controllers. So I got myself a cheap 3rd party controller, that has been working solid for 5+ years. Don’t need to support the big console companies.
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My kids got a hand-me-down PS4, and I found out that we had to pay a connection fee to play online on top of my existing ISP internet fee. I had a what-the-actual-fuck moment. You’re forced into the walled garden of the console maker’s store and forced to pay more to play with friends? I built them both PCs and they’ve never really looked back.
I’ve never been a console fan simply for the proprietary nature of the devices along with the walled garden concept (and fuck controllers lol, I’m too used to mouse and keyboard) , but it really cemented my further rejection of the systems when it became apparent that online play was extra $.
Certain games feel better with controllers. So I got myself a cheap 3rd party controller, that has been working solid for 5+ years. Don’t need to support the big console companies.
Hardware isn’t a big profit driver for basically anyone usually so you dont have to feel bad if you pick up a ps5 or Xbox controller for PC.
No hate for third party but just so people know. 🤷♂️
My first xbox controller fell apart after 2 years, and was more expensive. I just don’t see a point in paying huge mark ups for a controller.
What’s pathetic is they often don’t even provide dedicated servers for the price.
Yes, it’s very clearly done only because Microsoft got away with it with the 360, so everyone else followed suit to fleece their customers.