StaceyPowers Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 I’m going to be jumping straight from PS3 to PS5, having never purchased a PS4 (but I am looking forward to hopefully catching up on a lot of the PS4 games I missed through backwards compatibility). Anyone else here skipping a generation on the way to PS5 or Xbox Series X? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shagger Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 Since I got both a PS4 and an XB1 this gen, I guess I don't have the option to skip, but it's with people in your situation whare backwards compatibility really comes into its own on the next gen consoles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamertotheend Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 Not skipping as I've had a PS4 for years but I think you'll be in a good position when you get a PS5 because you'll have the entire PS4 library at your fingertips and you'll be able to pick up lots of classics really cheaply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander. Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 (edited) I'll be skipping an entire generation from the Xbox 360. I'm not in the best position as most of my old games won't work on the Xbox Series X, unfortunately. All this means is that I'll have to invest in some modern classics that are compatible. Edited August 19, 2020 by Alexander. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blackangel Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 I missed the entire PS2 era, and didn't get to try it until after the PS3 was out, due to being homeless. I also skipped the Wii U and went straight to Switch. I picked up a PS4 a few days ago, and my girl got me an Xbox One last year on Black Friday I think. I just remember it was on sale for $99 brand new. I may buy a PS5 at some point (doubtful), but it will be several years from now. I prefer to wait until after bugs the developers missed are fixed, more games are available, and the price has gone down. Also everyone knows I'm a classic gamer, so I doubt I will have any use for a PS5. Unless I specifically want the backwards compatibility and new game capability. The only reason I can think of for me to get one would be if there are any new God Of War games released on the system. I flat out love that series. I know it was initially released for the PS2, but I never knew that and got the games on PS3. The one that actually got me into the series is Chains Of Olympus, as I had it on the PSP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Family sedan Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 I'm thinking about skipping the PS5 and getting a used PS4. I really want to try Gran Turismo Sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamertotheend Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 8 hours ago, Family sedan said: I'm thinking about skipping the PS5 and getting a used PS4. I really want to try Gran Turismo Sport. If I were you I'd either get a PS3 and GT on that or a PS5 and the up and coming GT game. because the PS4 version is not fantastic (PS3 version was much better) and it demands you are online even if playing in single player which is absurd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Family sedan Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 Thanks for the heads up. I have a PS3 and play GT6. I've completed the game and now mainly just race comfort food races in Rome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyfire Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 I think I have skipped a lot of xbox generations. But so far went through PS, PS4 in sequence so not missing a generation. I may even have skipped Nintendo generations too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DylanC Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 I'm so into video games, I'd find it very hard to skip a generation. Back in the day, when I was a kid, I skipped the PS1 generation as I didn't have the money to buy one. Now, I always make sure to buy a console every gen, especially as my job relies on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolves Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 I guess I could say it feels like I'm skipping a generation. Because of life, I've really only stuck to playing a few different games on the PS4. Back when the PS3 came out, I was playing dozens of different games and literally trophy hunting. I think it's going to be really exciting with the new Playstation release; especially being able to experience the updated graphics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 You're not alone. I own a PS3 and now i am looking to buy PS5.I think we should always goes to upgrating. PS4 is not old for us. I know some people still like it but we should always upgrading Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KuroInDistress Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 I was pretty close to skipping this gen, but got a PS4 for Final Fantasy 7 remake, and played a hell of a lot more games on it as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatman Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 I don't know if jumping from my retro SEGA console right into Playstation 1 would be considered generator jump in this subject matter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killamch89 Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 I had a PS3 and I'm planning on possibly getting the PS5 but I have some other things to sort out first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
