• username_1@discuss.tchncs.de
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    2 days ago

    Interesting if that is true and GTA fans are crazy or is it just some artificial drama to create additional “hype” around the game and sell some consoles at overprice.

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      2 days ago

      It’s scalpers. Literally the first sentence in the article.

      “PS5 Pro consoles have all but vanished from major US retailers in the wake of GTA 6’s extended Netflix reveal, with third-party sellers on Amazon and Walmart charging as much as $1,300 for units that normally go for $899.”

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        That fucking stupid, do the scalpers know that the GTA VI won’t be on the 5 but the 6? And do what they want I have PS5 and even if I didn’t wouldn’t buy another one. Hell the one I have now is in its original box and put away.

          • brucethemoose@lemmy.world
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            2 days ago

            By “6”, maybe Fred means the 5 Pro?

            I don’t see why it wouldn’t come to the base PS5 though, albeit with lower graphics.

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            I was told this was not going be available on the 5. So what are you talking about? Did Rockstar change the release date or something? I didn’t think it was coming out for at least other year or two.

            Doesn’t matter fuck Rockstar will not pay 100 dollars for a video game.

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                2 days ago

                Really when did all that change? What is the price? Because just months ago Rockstar was doubling down on the hundred dollar price tag. Is still not going have disc or did that change too?

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                  I believe the regular version will be $70. It’s releasing as digital only but they did say they might print actual discs later on. They’re probably trying to show down piracy I’m guessing.

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      It was only ever here and in niche places. We may be morally right, but we are a fraction of a percent. Sony planned all of this to coincide with GTA 6 because they know 99% of people wouldn’t care because it’s GTA.

      Which, I’ll admit I’ll still buy the game, but next year on PC.

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    2 days ago

    Wild, you can still make a decent-ish PC for that much.

    If I was going to spend that money for a console, I’d still opt for a Steam Machine too.

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    So glad I outgrew GTA back in the early 00s. I get its an ultra-beloved franchise, but after playing I-IV when they were originally released, I realized the formula never really changed aside from the online multiplayer. The lengthy development cycle on these games also leads to dated tropes and cultural references once the release window hits. I remember dipping my toes into V just to see if it would grab me like IV did. Within the first 2 hours, I was eye rolling and groaning at the dialog and character personalities. Full reign crime spree just doesn’t hit quite the same when you can just look outside your window for a comparable experience.

    tldr: Unpopular old guy opinion.

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    2 days ago

    If I had fuck you money I’d definitely spend my days going Jay and Silent Bob style on electronics scalpers