While many people, both gamers and critics alike, expected the PlayStation 4 Pro to perform successfully on the market, some were a bit surprised to learn that the console also managed to boost the market performance of the original PlayStation 4.
According to some, this makes perfect sense, as the extra marketing has brought the console back into the spotlight, making many people realize that they would be fine with the classic PlayStation 4 and that they don’t need the upgrade straight away.
So far, the data looks quite good – sales for the original PlayStation 4 are up by more than 200%, and there is also a good deal of activity surrounding the new PlayStation 4 Pro as well. It looks like Sony have made a winning move with this release, all things considered, and they’ve managed to capture a sector of the market that was previously seen as questionable at best.
They’re not alone though, as Microsoft have also been following the trend with the special edition of their Xbox One, although it’s probably a bit too early to compare the two and their performance on the market. For gamers, the important thing to take away from the situation is that they have lots of options available right now, and there is good competition between the different manufacturers.
Sony have also been pushing forward with the marketing of the PlayStation 4 Pro very actively, releasing new accessories for the console, such as two new special controllers designed for it. Some have pointed out that the situation is starting to resemble the one on the PC market to some extent, as console gamers now have access to a much greater variety of choices.
On the other hand, some have been questioning the value of the PlayStation 4 Pro, wondering if there is even a point in investing in the new model. While it’s never a bad thing to see one’s favorite games reimagined with a higher resolution and other special bells and whistles, having to buy a whole new console just for that can definitely make anyone think twice.
Most opinions seem positive so far, and critics have been particularly excited about the PlayStation 4 recently. It looks like most people agree with Sony’s decision to move in that direction, and hopefully the company is going to live up to expectations by continuing to support the PlayStation 4 Pro after its initial release as much as they can.
It’s also important to get enough support from developers, on the other hand, and so far things have been good in this regard. Sony are enjoying a good deal of attention from their developers, and many companies seem eager to bring their titles to the new, more powerful console.
Once it becomes clear how gamers themselves receive those new games, we’re likely going to see an interesting shift in the industry. It would definitely be great to see more and more companies developing their games with the PlayStation 4 Pro in mind, but on the other hand, some gamers have been worried about the implications this could hold.
The problem, according to them, is that this might strain developers too much in the future, and will lead to a lower overall quality of the games they bring out. It’s easy to see where this argument is coming from, as it’s obvious that a company would have to put a lot more work into their releases in order to bring them to the PlayStation 4 Pro as well as the original console.