TIL you could drive cars in that game.

I loved that series.

Really wish they’d put it in Steam, even though I know it’ll never happen. I’d buy all of them if they did.

I haven’t seen an option for it because there isn’t a need for it, everything is optimized already. They wouldn’t even need to add it so long as the game could detect which system it is running on, which would be simple to accomplish. Games that can auto detect settings isn’t anything new anyway, and will probably be even more accurate because rather then working with a mishmash of parts they really only will need to work with a handful of different models.

The people responsible for a good gaming experience are the game designers, not the console developers. They would be incentivized to make sure the OG system plays just as well (albeit with less graphics) to maximize sales.

Games will still be optimized for the older system because there are plenty of people out there that either will choose not to, or simply couldn’t afford to buy a new one. Just how old computers still run new games without an issue, you just can’t max out the settings anymore.

And then when your console finally breaks or ages to the point where you want to experience top tier graphics again you can choose to buy an upgrade. Games are nearing the point where the diminishing returns of graphics Vs processing power aren’t noticeable enough for it to ruin the gaming experience, so buying each upgrade won’t even be necessary.

You haven’t actually denied anything I have said. By all means enlighten me as to any other reason you’d oppose the idea of being able to upgrade your console other than wanting to have a top of the line computer for 5 years without having to spend more money on it.

If new games would literally not function or be made for older versions, I’d agree with you. But that’s literally not the case, and if anything, going to an upgrading platform will extend the life of consoles. Having to buy a brand new one every 5 years doesn’t always guarantee backward compatibility. So you can just keep buying the new games for an older system with lower graphics.

Calling you out on lying isn’t aggression, but you starting out with name calling and now gaslighting really speaks for itself.

I’m not that one having a tantrum that wants to have his big boy toy and cries like a baby when someone has a better bigger toy.

And now you are using extreme arguments to prove a point you have no ground to stand on. But let’s go with your stupid argument… if a year later someone wants to buy the PS6 XXL+ Xtreme then sure, that’s fine by me. It’s only a problem if new games won’t play on the original , but that will never happen. Game designers aren’t going to produce titles that will only work on a fraction of a fraction of the market. You are just upset because you wouldn’t be able to run games on Ultra on a 5 year old system.

Don’t deflect the question, your answer is “Yes, I want old hardware in my console”. You just feel entitled to having the best specs on a computer (aka console) and don’t want anyone else to have something better because you don’t want to spend money on it for yourself.

So you’d rather consoles not provide the most up to date technology? Or not provide cheaper alternatives?

On the other hand it will drive down prices and scalping for older models, so if you don’t really care about top specs but still want to play exclusive titles you can without forking over a ton of money.