Should I sell my Sony PS4?

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I have a confession to make: I haven't touched my (relatively new) PS4 in a month.

I'm wondering if this is a sign I should consider just cutting my losses and selling it.

The thing is, even with my PS3 I was never really into the 'average' console games, which I found to be either too violent or too structured. The only exceptions to that were the Rockstar games (e.g. Read Dead Redemption and Grand Theft Auto), which were that rare combination of fun and unstructured.

The snag is that Rockstar don't make games nearly often enough for me to justify having an entire console just sitting waiting for their next release (I did however buy my PS3 with the sole intention of playing GTA IV lol), and the other PS4 games I've played have been enjoyable for the visual candy but gotten boring (yes - make me run and gun for my life for hours on end and I get bored once the adrenalin dies away).

Anybody know of any reasons to hang onto a PS4? I heard a rumour that Sony's experimentation with Virtual Reality might make an entry on the platform in the future, but again I don't know that there's any point in waiting for that

Thanks for any hints into what the future holds!
 
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Check out Obduction, developed by Cyan, preview and then decide?
 
jingaling said:
Check out Oblivion, developed by Cyan, preview and then decide?
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Elder Scrolls: Oblivion? That was fun on PS3, but too much mindless hacking and slashing. The scenery was great to discover though.

As for peripherals, it reminds me of my grandfather's wise warning against throwing away good money after bad.

I enjoy a spot of car racing, but more arcade-style than ultra-realistic. It's just because I view console gaming as a means to relax, so any frustration or endless simulated anxiety is annoying.
 
Foxhound5366 said:
Elder Scrolls: Oblivion? That was fun on PS3, but too much mindless hacking and slashing. The scenery was great to discover though.

As for peripherals, it reminds me of my grandfather's wise warning against throwing away good money after bad.

I enjoy a spot of car racing, but more arcade-style than ultra-realistic. It's just because I view console gaming as a means to relax, so any frustration or endless simulated anxiety is annoying.
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Sorry, meant Obduction due to be released later this year. Although, there is no guarantee it will be released on PS4.
 
Foxhound5366 said:
I have a confession to make: I haven't touched my (relatively new) PS4 in a month.

I'm wondering if this is a sign I should consider just cutting my losses and selling it.

The thing is, even with my PS3 I was never really into the 'average' console games, which I found to be either too violent or too structured. The only exceptions to that were the Rockstar games (e.g. Read Dead Redemption and Grand Theft Auto), which were that rare combination of fun and unstructured.

The snag is that Rockstar don't make games nearly often enough for me to justify having an entire console just sitting waiting for their next release (I did however buy my PS3 with the sole intention of playing GTA IV lol), and the other PS4 games I've played have been enjoyable for the visual candy but gotten boring (yes - make me run and gun for my life for hours on end and I get bored once the adrenalin dies away).

Anybody know of any reasons to hang onto a PS4? I heard a rumour that Sony's experimentation with Virtual Reality might make an entry on the platform in the future, but again I don't know that there's any point in waiting for that

Thanks for any hints into what the future holds!
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I basically had/have the same problem with my PS3. It's been gathering dust for months (apart from rarely being used as a blu-ray player). Thankfully I didn't pay much for it (R2500 for an 80 gig refurbished big model). I bought... 7 or 8 games over 3-4 years. I will say it was worth it, only because of The Last of Us. That game was fookin amazing!

If I was in your shoes I'd probably just sell it.
 
Foxhound5366 said:
I have a confession to make: I haven't touched my (relatively new) PS4 in a month.

I'm wondering if this is a sign I should consider just cutting my losses and selling it.

The thing is, even with my PS3 I was never really into the 'average' console games, which I found to be either too violent or too structured. The only exceptions to that were the Rockstar games (e.g. Read Dead Redemption and Grand Theft Auto), which were that rare combination of fun and unstructured.

The snag is that Rockstar don't make games nearly often enough for me to justify having an entire console just sitting waiting for their next release (I did however buy my PS3 with the sole intention of playing GTA IV lol), and the other PS4 games I've played have been enjoyable for the visual candy but gotten boring (yes - make me run and gun for my life for hours on end and I get bored once the adrenalin dies away).

Anybody know of any reasons to hang onto a PS4? I heard a rumour that Sony's experimentation with Virtual Reality might make an entry on the platform in the future, but again I don't know that there's any point in waiting for that

Thanks for any hints into what the future holds!
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Uncharted 4 is still coming.

So no need to sell yet.
 
I'm waiting for Gran Turismo 7...

playing the free stuff on Playstation Plus until it arrives :D

Bio...where does that wheel go? On your lap, desk or special stand?
 
satanboy said:
I'm waiting for Gran Turismo 7...

playing the free stuff on Playstation Plus until it arrives :D

Bio...where does that wheel go? On your lap or a desk?
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Screw clamp to edge of desk.
 
"Confession"...

Who cares if you don't use it that often - if you don't readily need the money you'd get from selling it then just keep it around.

I've not really used my Ps3 since I bought it but I do enjoy a spot of gaming on the thing from time-to-time.
 
Ridolfc said:
I will be having a look at this. This looks expensive.
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FTFY :D

My wife barely rubberstamped me getting the PS4,I don't think spending north of R3000 on peripherals will do.

Thanks for the game mentions here, I'll check those out!
 
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