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What's your pet peeve of each generation

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darko:

--- Quote from: haloofthesun on July 30, 2013, 02:18:07 pm ---I do use my PS3 to watch DVDs and Blu-Ray and that's because it was a cheap alternative to a Blu-Ray player, and (obviously) I like video games, but it just gets ridiculous. Who cares if a console now can't play DVDs? The Wii U can't, but really, anyone interested in a Wii U probably has at least one other device that can already play DVDs anyway. Adding that functionality would add to the cost of a console where Nintendo is already losing money per sale, so I don't understand when people use the lack of that feature as a criticism.

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For me, it's all about space. I only have X inputs on my receiver and X space on my TV stand. I would rather not have 3 systems and a bluray player hooked up at the same time in one room. Sure, I could do it, but it's more convenient to have the option to throw a movie in without having to change everything up. It's an annoyance more than anything else, especially when everyone else offers/will be offering a fix for the clutter issue.

That being said, the likelihood of me purchasing a Wii U is approaching 0 with each passing day. Lackluster library, loss of some third party support (I think more will bail in the future), limited functionality (no BR player, for example) - it just doesn't do it for me.

Also, the loss leader thing happens with every console, not just the big N. That's not a legit excuse for leaving out a standard (now) function of home video game consoles.

I know DVD playback, etc is not necessary to enjoy video games, but the precedent has already been set (for several generations now). One of the reasons there are so many video game consoles in homes today is because of this all-in-one philosophy. They're competing with Apple, Roku, Toshiba, Panasonic, etc. Oh yeah, and computers in general. They need these extras to draw attention to their products. I have a ton of friends who love games but have kids, wives, partners, etc - and they would probably have to argue to get a game system on their main TV if it didn't have alternate functionality.

Of course it's a double edged sword, but without the sales figures, you don't get as much content (games). It's kind of why I don't get the whole "hate on the FPS & sports genre" mantaility. Those games put so much money into the industry it's crazy. Video games wouldn't be the same without that kind of hype and money flowing. Granted, it would be great to see that excitement and activity surrounding other genres (Elder Scrolls excluded), but we need people to love that stuff to ensure that other, smaller companies get funded for projects that we might get excited about.

varkias:

--- Quote from: haloofthesun on July 30, 2013, 01:11:21 am ---Another big issue I have with this current gen, and also somewhat with last gen: video game consoles being video game consoles + internet browsers + blu-ray players + social networking hubs + etc.... That stuff is nice and all but I kinda just prefer that my consoles just play games. I have a computer to use the internet, I don't need to awkwardly do it with a controller or tell people on Facebook I just got an achievement/trophy. Not to mention that all these extra features drive up the cost of the consoles.

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This!  I do want multiplayer features and media streaming options.  But all the extra social crap can go away.  7 years later Sony is still adding tons of features I don't give a $*!% about, but their browser and media streaming still feels 10 years old.  Odd when they claim it's a media center, but since they wouldn't make any extra money by improving these features I'm sure the same garbage will make it to ps4. 

Anyone occasionally rent off PSN?  I've been seeing rentals for $8.99 recently... a RENTAL.  I've been moving away from PSN anything and towards Google Play.  The menu drives me nuts on PSN as well, I'll go to movies and the first option is "featured", go past that to rentals and the first option is "featured", go to new releases and the first option is "featured" AHHHHGG.  I already have to look at your "featured" garbage on every page, this just pushes my buttons.

tpugmire:
I have a tendency to just ignore stuff that I don't like, so I don't really have much that bothers me, but the few that do affect me are:

Atari 2600 games missing end labels.

N64 controller thumbsticks.

Yellowed SNES consoles.

bikingjahuty:
Gen 1: It's pretty much just pong


Gen 2: Games require too much imagination and have mostly aged horribly


Gen 3: Mountains of shovelware with a few gems sprinkled in


Gen 4: Too many subpar platformers and fighting games


Gen 5: The imaginary law that every old franchise had to release a 3D game


Gen 6: The Dreamcast getting killed off too soon and the Gamecube being a dramatic step down from the N64


Gen 7: The corporatization of the video game industry


Gen 8: Massive downloads and HDDs that filled up after a dozen games or so


Gen 9: Most games are glorified CD keys now (save Nintendo)

finley:
Most of my complaints have been mentioned... Especially that this generation is mostly just download keys only. I miss the days when I could trade my games with people.

I also don't know if it's because it's so much easier to make games, but there are just so many low-effort games out there now that barely even function properly or last for about an hour before you complete them. Sure, those existed before now too, but it's so hard sifting through them all just to find one game that might actually be worth the asking price.

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