Most Developers Are Not Happy With PS4K, Insider Claims

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The PS4K is an exciting and bold new step forward towards the future of gaming consoles– however, it is a first, and that means that there will be those who will oppose it simply because it represents change. Apparently, that number includes a fair number of developers.

Industry insider Colin Moriarty, who has his pulse on the PlayStation development community, has revealed that ‘most developers’ are apparently unhappy with the PS4K- it sounds like they don’t appreciate being given another SKU to develop for, especially since consoles are supposed to be their respite from shifting base specs by giving them one frozen standard to work with.

On my part, I do appreciate the PS4K, and what it represents, though I also feel that Sony have been far too conservative with the update, and that the PS4K won’t represent any real performance benefits, thanks to Sony’s conservatism. But then again, baby steps- let’s hope the PS4K is just a trail blazer for other, bolder consoles to follow.

A trusted source tells me most developers are not happy with PS4.5, and having to develop around it. Extra cost, planning, other nonsense.
— Colin Moriarty (@notaxation) April 19, 2016

Posted: Apr 23, 2016 12:41 pm
Related Forum: PlayStation Forum

Source: http://gamingbolt.com/most-developers-are-not-happy-with-ps4k-insider-claims

Comments

StifledPosted: Wed. May 04, 2016

Just stick to the current console.

9ntyPosted: Tue. Apr 26, 2016

I think they should update the console and not have a separate console. It would save a lot of money. I would be mad as well.

AhriPosted: Mon. Apr 25, 2016

I wouldn't be too happy either, if I had to build my game around a different system as well as multiple other systems at the same time. Sony should given the developers a large notice before pushing out any new system.

MickersPosted: Mon. Apr 25, 2016

Can imagine that for devs it is not going to be too profitable.

SeamPosted: Mon. Apr 25, 2016

I understand where the developers are coming from, having to re-engineer the game for a smaller group of gamers just so they can play in 4K is going to add so much work to an already huge amount of work they have.

MushroomElmPosted: Sun. Apr 24, 2016

miller1821
Italian I won't pay for another ps4, just for better graphics because that's exactly what they're aiming for, just graphics. It's ridiculous. But yea why would a developer like the ps4? Because now they're gonna have to develop graphics differently for 1 game.

You are absolutely correct. This ps4 isn't for you and it isn't expected to be for people like you. This is for people that spent well over $2000 for a 4k tv, like myself, and have nothing to use it for. This is for the hardcore minority but that's what they are aiming for and thus why they require base and neo games.

While it's true they should make this for the small amount of people who actually have the funds for this, they won't. They will cut corners and try to 'budget' it for people who don't have the money for these kind of consoles. Like how they've been claiming high res since they launched and barely meet standards, if ever, now.

They really need to take a step back and look at their old consoles. PS3 and 360 were great. These consoles feel rushed, under done, and already both companies seem to have 'leaks' of new console testing/development while they haven't fixed their old ones.

GaryPosted: Sun. Apr 24, 2016

As someone who tinkers around with game creation I can honestly say I know where they're coming from.

AustinPosted: Sun. Apr 24, 2016

they should just stick to one console for now instead of trying to upgrade

miller1821Posted: Sun. Apr 24, 2016

Italian I won't pay for another ps4, just for better graphics because that's exactly what they're aiming for, just graphics. It's ridiculous. But yea why would a developer like the ps4? Because now they're gonna have to develop graphics differently for 1 game.

You are absolutely correct. This ps4 isn't for you and it isn't expected to be for people like you. This is for people that spent well over $2000 for a 4k tv, like myself, and have nothing to use it for. This is for the hardcore minority but that's what they are aiming for and thus why they require base and neo games.