To be honest, I don't think Sony is going to tout power in the same way the competition does. Given the mindshare they've captured this generation and the momentum that still causes launch day lineups like we saw in South Korea recently, I really believe that content is essential.
I mean, how many of us will remember the PS5's price point or be concerned that the console has less TFLOPS than it's nearest competitor... When Aloy, in all her next gen glory appears on Screen?
And I'm not using Horizon Zero Dawn because it's my game of the gen, thus far. More so to showcase the bevy of IP that has resonated over this generation with the PS audience. From Until Dawn to Bloodborne. I don't think any spec sheet resonates beyond the core audience when compared to games that have resonated.
In short momentum and mind Share coupled with ip that has resonated is the language the broader audience understands. A spec sheet, PS5 or otherwise, not so much. And I'd be suprised if Sony didn't use that combination as their USP as opposed to mentioning TFlops and Navi.
I mean, how many of us will remember the PS5's price point or be concerned that the console has less TFLOPS than it's nearest competitor... When Aloy, in all her next gen glory appears on Screen?
And I'm not using Horizon Zero Dawn because it's my game of the gen, thus far. More so to showcase the bevy of IP that has resonated over this generation with the PS audience. From Until Dawn to Bloodborne. I don't think any spec sheet resonates beyond the core audience when compared to games that have resonated.
In short momentum and mind Share coupled with ip that has resonated is the language the broader audience understands. A spec sheet, PS5 or otherwise, not so much. And I'd be suprised if Sony didn't use that combination as their USP as opposed to mentioning TFlops and Navi.
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