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nohumanape t1_j3mwfxr wrote

Why? I mean, there have been unofficial bundles that include a second controller. But why would this come from Sony? I'd feel like most PS5 owners would rather have a special second controller that isn't the standard white. What games would even require two controllers?

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WasteOfLife t1_j3n12po wrote

At this point Sony knows people will spend the extra money on the bundle JUST to get a PS5, easy attach rate and margin growth.

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smoothjedi t1_j3n6zi5 wrote

I agree here. Personally I love the purple one, but I of course got a white one with the ps5 and got the GoW one. Having a second one is nice so I can hot swap if the battery is low. However, I feel like I'm shut out of even considering getting that purple one. I mean, if it's hard to justify a second, why would I ever think of getting a third?!

Personally I wish instead of these two controller versions they'd have a no controller version with either a voucher for one at the same price or for $50+ cheaper.

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FLHCv2 t1_j3nfql0 wrote

>What games would even require two controllers?

Completely not on topic but I fucking hate how the gaming industry successfully made it almost a requirement that it's 1 person per console if you want to game with friends or family.

Have two kids that are heavy gamers that want to play games with each other? Two PS5s.

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nohumanape t1_j3ngqw8 wrote

As someone else pointed out to me, fighting games (like Street Fighter) and sports games (like Madden and FIFA) still have local multiplayer. But that is a far cry from the olden days of local couch multiplayer or co-op. And none of these are split-screen.

It's really too bad, because those kinds of games were a ton of fun. I wonder if they will see a resurgence at some point in the future? Seems like something someone might tap into at some point and people go crazy for it in some way that results in a few fairly high profile games in a relitively short period of time.

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5exy-melon t1_j3na0ub wrote

FIFA. Tekken, Street fighter, NBA etc

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nohumanape t1_j3nae9e wrote

That's true. I forget that Sports games exist that people multi-play locally. But that's fair. Especially if they push this harder outside of North America.

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garlicluv t1_j3qn2jj wrote

>I'd feel like most PS5 owners would rather have a special second controller

Nah, most people don't care about that. Most people would welcome two controllers in their bundle.

Most gamers aren't as obsessed as the ones on reddit.

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Dangerous-Charity-47 t1_j3qrdbh wrote

I don't game often but when I do, I play 10+ hours. In that time I have to switch controller after about 5 - 6 hours. Depends on the game and how many features of the new PS5 controllers they are using. IMO batteries in PS5 controllers don't last as long as batteries in PS4 controllers.

So there, one controller is not enough for me.

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