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[–] [email protected] 21 points 5 days ago (2 children)

On the one hand, I agree that consoles get less relevant and important with each new generation. On the other hand, Netflix gaming isn't what kids care about. Most kids I know play Roblox, minecraft and fortnite on underpowered PCs.

They don't care about the new GPU launches either because even average home PCs play these games.

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[–] [email protected] 55 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Eight year olds also don't have any money. I'm a grown ass adult and can afford to PS6 if it's compelling enough. Also, none of those Netflix games are interesting.

[–] [email protected] 25 points 5 days ago (2 children)
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[–] [email protected] 30 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Damn I am glad every day I cancelled this shit, and I started as a customer back in under “please mail me DVDs” phase. This company has completely lost itself.

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[–] [email protected] 107 points 6 days ago (2 children)

"Kids don't want good shows, they want slop TV they can put on in the background while they're on their phones", says Netflix.

[–] [email protected] 18 points 5 days ago

Third screen content

[–] [email protected] 48 points 6 days ago

Exactly this. Company statements have zero basis in reality, they should be ignored unless they actually back them up with evidence or data.

[–] [email protected] 20 points 6 days ago (2 children)

I mean, is it that? Or are electronics getting to an unattainable price point? What 8 year old has $400+ for a console and $60 per game? Sure, parents will buy it, but it's out of range for many.

[–] [email protected] 28 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (8 children)

Or are electronics getting to an unattainable price point? What 8 year old has $400+ for a console and $60 per game?

The Nintendo Entertainment System launched at $179 in 1983.

In 2025 dollars, that's $573.45.

Super Mario Bros. 3


which I think is probably the best NES game


ran for $50 in 1990. That's $122 in 2025 dollars.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 5 days ago

However, the switch is only $300. It's raised prices ~$100 in 40 years. Versus the PlayStation started at $300 in 95, and is up to $500. $200 in 30 years.

I understand your comparison, but some companies have extended the starting price more than others.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 6 days ago

bottom line, yes it's true, but also at the same time, luxury costs have been fairly consistant. People make more money, but housing, food, vehicle expenses go up, at the end of it, they have about the same amount left for entertainment today as they did 20 years ago. bottom line the increases to what we have to buy has left no room for growth in spending on what we want to buy.

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[–] [email protected] 21 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (6 children)

That too, but also console gens aren't what they used to be. What has the current gen done to justify itself beyond the prior gen?

The PS5 is basically PS4 Pro 2. Meh.

Where's the excitement? We don't have the graphical or storytelling upgrades of the past anymore. What is going to be incredible and new abiht the next generation? Probably not much.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 6 days ago

I completely agree, I can’t even think of any games from this gen that were must play games that didn’t also come out on pc.

I think all gaming is heading towards pc at this point.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 days ago

They probably dream of playing roblox on an RTX5090 XD

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