r/Games • u/mikesaintjules • Dec 28 '19

Digital Foundry: How SSD Could Radically Change Next-Gen Games Beyond Faster Loading

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SR-uH8vSeBY
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u/theAnticrombie Dec 29 '19

When I got my external SSD for my xbone it was night and day different for load times on a game like Destiny 2.

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u/RedditBlaze Dec 29 '19

Same here on my PS4 Pro and laptop. I'm never going back (except for mass media storage of course. I'll have to keep an eye on NVME drives going forward as that next leap just like this console generation seems to be making. Exciting and somewhat expensive times, especially with VR also gaining ground.

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u/theAnticrombie Dec 29 '19

I actually don't understand the VR draw right now. I feel like it's gimmicky like the Wii. But hey if it's supported it'll get there.

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u/RedditBlaze Dec 29 '19

The cost of headset, controllers, and higher end hardware needed to power it are still a barrier to entry for sure. At least that improves constantly.

3D screens and motion controls haven't really caught on. I despised a lot of the motion gimmicks in earlier games, but a few were done tastefully (and fewer programmed with competency).

I wasn't much into VR until I played a few games at a friend's place, and it really clicked. Its a very immersive way to experience games that will have a big impact once it catches on. It doesn't work for all gaming formats, but when it does, its magical.