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Evolution Of Playstation Features
- Thread starter dannyboy
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It depends to what degree you use the features.
I never used things like DLNA or the ability to read CDs or the web browser. So for me visually, the graphics and loading speed is better but thats about it aside from online gaming. Obviously, this is a hugely simplified way of looking at it.
I never used things like DLNA or the ability to read CDs or the web browser. So for me visually, the graphics and loading speed is better but thats about it aside from online gaming. Obviously, this is a hugely simplified way of looking at it.
Yeah the graphics have come a long way in the past 19 years. The graphics have become more elaborate over time.
SpaceTiger
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With PS across the generations graphical ability is the obvious thing, but the additions from PS2 to PS3 was the biggest leap, really.
Haymansafc
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I think there's been good changes and bad changes since the initial launch of the original PlayStation. Obviously, it’s all a matter of opinion and personal taste.
The positives?
Graphics have certainly improved leaps and bounds. I remember being very impressed with the original ‘Red Faction’ game on the PS2 and how smooth it felt compared to the relative 'clunkiness' of Quake 2 that I was used to and that I spent countless hours doing deathmatches on. The biggest leap was, as already said, from PS2 to PS3.
Voice acting has also notably improved. Go back to the first two Resident Evil titles and then play ‘6’ and you’ll see what I mean… Along the same lines, cutscenes are now almost cinematic in appearance compared to the earlier years.
Console durability seems to have improved. Whilst I’ve yet to have any major issue with any of the three consoles, the original did feel a little bit brittle with it’s slightly wobbly circular, top opener for the discs. The PS3 feels as though it’s been carved from granite in comparison. (I can’t comment upon the PS4, yet)
A big improvement was the introduction of the dual-shock analoge sticks over the straightforward up, down, left and right buttons. True, I know I've said I'm not wholly fond of them as I find them either too sensitive or not sensitive enough but I can’t deny it's improved precision without doubt.
The negatives?
This could be just my age now, but I don't think there's anywhere near the same level of gameplay as there used to be. Games seem much more linear than they once were – although to be fair the makers do disguise this reasonably well. Some go so far as being mind-numbing by giving hints and pointers of what to do next or where to go. Leave that for the gamer to decide and figure out please – that's part of the enjoyment. Fancy graphics isn't everything to a game. It's nice to have but I would rather have longer gameplay with a better storyline and more thought in it's puzzles rather than better looking backgrounds or nice looking character hands...
Whilst cutscenes are notably improved as I've said, there seems to be an awful lot of interactive ones coming in these days. I know this is a matter of taste but I'm really struggling to enjoy or see the point in them. Is it a cutscene we can sit back and savour, or is it supposed to be part of the gameplay where you’re expected to be 'Speedy Gonzales' with your fingers and thumbs?! Make up your minds! Either way, I just don't like them. I want it to be one or the other like it used to be. Sometimes a small break is what's needed.
This will be another one which will split opinion and isn’t limited to just Playstation, but I'm really not fond of the online/internet dominance with the new generation. Not everyone wants online gaming, not everyone understands it and not everyone has and/or afford top of the line internet packages. For those who prefer single player campaigns and/or just want to slot in a disc and play (i.e – me), they’re going to feel increasingly short changed over their purchases as the focus is clearly no longer on them despite paying just as much for the initial game purchase. This really is a big personal bugbear of mine. My opinion on this may very well change over time but for now this is how I stand on it.
The positives?
Graphics have certainly improved leaps and bounds. I remember being very impressed with the original ‘Red Faction’ game on the PS2 and how smooth it felt compared to the relative 'clunkiness' of Quake 2 that I was used to and that I spent countless hours doing deathmatches on. The biggest leap was, as already said, from PS2 to PS3.
Voice acting has also notably improved. Go back to the first two Resident Evil titles and then play ‘6’ and you’ll see what I mean… Along the same lines, cutscenes are now almost cinematic in appearance compared to the earlier years.
Console durability seems to have improved. Whilst I’ve yet to have any major issue with any of the three consoles, the original did feel a little bit brittle with it’s slightly wobbly circular, top opener for the discs. The PS3 feels as though it’s been carved from granite in comparison. (I can’t comment upon the PS4, yet)
A big improvement was the introduction of the dual-shock analoge sticks over the straightforward up, down, left and right buttons. True, I know I've said I'm not wholly fond of them as I find them either too sensitive or not sensitive enough but I can’t deny it's improved precision without doubt.
The negatives?
This could be just my age now, but I don't think there's anywhere near the same level of gameplay as there used to be. Games seem much more linear than they once were – although to be fair the makers do disguise this reasonably well. Some go so far as being mind-numbing by giving hints and pointers of what to do next or where to go. Leave that for the gamer to decide and figure out please – that's part of the enjoyment. Fancy graphics isn't everything to a game. It's nice to have but I would rather have longer gameplay with a better storyline and more thought in it's puzzles rather than better looking backgrounds or nice looking character hands...
Whilst cutscenes are notably improved as I've said, there seems to be an awful lot of interactive ones coming in these days. I know this is a matter of taste but I'm really struggling to enjoy or see the point in them. Is it a cutscene we can sit back and savour, or is it supposed to be part of the gameplay where you’re expected to be 'Speedy Gonzales' with your fingers and thumbs?! Make up your minds! Either way, I just don't like them. I want it to be one or the other like it used to be. Sometimes a small break is what's needed.
This will be another one which will split opinion and isn’t limited to just Playstation, but I'm really not fond of the online/internet dominance with the new generation. Not everyone wants online gaming, not everyone understands it and not everyone has and/or afford top of the line internet packages. For those who prefer single player campaigns and/or just want to slot in a disc and play (i.e – me), they’re going to feel increasingly short changed over their purchases as the focus is clearly no longer on them despite paying just as much for the initial game purchase. This really is a big personal bugbear of mine. My opinion on this may very well change over time but for now this is how I stand on it.
KMJ_84
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TheDarkDefender
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For me it's the wireless functions. Being able to sit back or get up with wireless controllers and headsets is a blast. That and the online integration. Patches, online gaming, and friends. All great stuff.
Tomba
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This. I was fine with QTE when it was on Sega consoles. They popularized that whole thing and it would've made sense if their consoles were the only ones doing it. Sometimes I think I get to a cutscene I can sit and chill and a QTE will pop up. Sometimes itll be the first in the game. The manual will note there are QTEs, but of course there's nothing about how regular they are so I'll stay on guard and stuff.
NuclearDragon
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Originally I didn't care for cutscenes period after Square Enix started to get crazy with them, but I've gotten kinda use to them. I do not like QTE/interactive cutscenes.
I don't think games are much more linear, they just feel shorter since you have some people say "You can beat it in 10-15 hours going straight through and 20-25 if you're collecting everything."
I don't think games are much more linear, they just feel shorter since you have some people say "You can beat it in 10-15 hours going straight through and 20-25 if you're collecting everything."
WarriorSoldier
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From game console to multimedia device to game console again. I like the focus on core game for people to enjoy.
Tomba
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I believe that PS4 is strongly a game console now because the brand was always meant to be a game console first and feature entertainment/multimedia second if there was anything new going on at that moment (PS1 with CDs, PS2 with CDs/DVDs, PS3 with Blu-Ray). Also by comparison to Xbox One, PS4 is like a Nintendo console on the "game console to multimedia device scale" (it's an scale Crash mentioned) in that it's as close to a pure gaming console that you can get without being a Nintendo console.
Stuck_X_Button
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I agree. I can understand that some people are upset that it's lacking some of those multimedia features, but personally I like that the PS4 is firmly a game console. It's not trying replace anything and it's in no risk of being moved from one market and into another.
Tomba
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I can see why Sony dropped some of the media functionality. It's not from being a gaming console stance (even though that worked out for them), but that bumped up the price of the PS3 and put them out of the running for awhile. Like PS3 was basically luxury priced compared to the Wii and 360. They kind of went back to their roots with PS4 (and the actually read the Sony playbook that Nintendo read last generation) in a less is more way.
You could also liken the dropping of some functionality to Nintendo not going with CD media when PSX came on the scene because every console prior to N64 failed miserably. While people liked the functionality available in the PS3, they never had that consistent Sony-momentum that they had PSX and PS2...even for the second best selling console spot.
You could also liken the dropping of some functionality to Nintendo not going with CD media when PSX came on the scene because every console prior to N64 failed miserably. While people liked the functionality available in the PS3, they never had that consistent Sony-momentum that they had PSX and PS2...even for the second best selling console spot.
DrRipley
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One of the biggest evolution of the Playstation I'd say would be the online multiplayer capability. Gone are the days of needing to drive all the way to a friend's house just to play with them. Now you'd only need to check if your friend is online and you don't even have to get up from your bed. Also, I appreciate the fact that these consoles have become a well rounded multimedia center as you can interchange between playing games and watching videos with ease.
