Vythonaut: I wouldn't recommend getting a console for just one game. Try Dead Space if you want a good 3rd person horror game. And i'll second the STALKER series if you enjoy FPP games.

Bigs: By itself - no

However a PS4 IS worth picking up if you have the money and an interest in the system exclusives (as opposed to an XB1 where 85+% of the catalogue are available on other consoles and/or PC)

Things like Bloodborn / Until Dawn / Uncharted / God of War / Kingdom Hearts / Horizon Zero Dawn

https://www.playstation.com/en-au/explore/ps4-exclusives

Also the best back catalogue if you're into JRPGs... though going forward I'd recommend a PC or Switch over a Playstation

richlind33: I definitely feel that way but the game looks pretty amazing.

richlind33: Yes, this is a game thread! :o

Here's what I need your input on: is The Last Of Us good enough to warrant getting a Playstation?

Is there anything as good on PC?

Thanks.

Leroux: Dunno, it didn't feel that special to me compared to other games I've played but then again this isn't really my main interest or area of expertise either. And of course, I played it six years after release, via streaming. In any case, I thought it all got a bit repetitive after a while. Later on some sections were more interesting again, but the game took its sweet time to get there.

Leroux: Oh, IIRC, PS Now had one glaring issue, in that it didn't offer HD resolution when I tried it over here. Maybe by now or in the US it's different, but I remember now that I thought that a bit off-putting for a streaming service you're supposed to pay about $15 a month for in 2019. But like I said, there's a free trial period, so you don't have to pay anything if you don't want to.

paladin181: It's a great game. Not worth the cost of a PS4. Maybe if you get an old PS3 and play the game on the PS3 it's worth it.

richlind33: Anything "free" is usually gimped, so not surprising.

Randalator: The Last of Us looks gorgeous even in its un-remastered state on PS3. If you can get a bargain deal on a used PS3, I recommend going for that instead. Unless you're interested in additional PS4/console exclusives like Uncharted 4, God of War and (for now) Red Dead Redemption 2, then go for the PS4.

Strijkbout: I second getting a PS3, you may not get the fidelity and framerate of the PS4 but The Last Of Us is a game you play for the story anyway.

Leroux: The thing is, I don't think this has anything to do with the free trial, they expect you to accept that in the paid version, too. (And "version" is the wrong word for it, it's like Netflix and similar, you just don't pay in the trial period, but the service is the same as if you did.)

richlind33: Ah, OK.

richlind33: Where would you go if you were in the market for one? Any sites that stand above the rest?

rtcvb32: No. I don't see anything for the PS4/XBone/Switch that says it's worth dropping for a new console, not even the exclusives.

Several years ago i'd have bought a PS3 just for FF7 when they showed a demo. But that was a long time ago. And the current gaming scene isn't worth it.

richlind33: I'm already over my initial amazement with the game. It looks good, but not *that* good. :o