A player who has been waiting for GTA VI for years is currently facing a dilemma: whether to buy a PS5 Slim to experience the game early, or allocate their limited budget toward upgrading their PC. Since they do not expect to play other titles on the console, the prospect of purchasing an entire setup just for one game makes the decision difficult.
This player stated that they are not opposed to playing games on the PlayStation platform, but feel that the cost of purchasing console games is relatively high. They are also concerned that if they wait for the PC version, they might miss out on the initial discussion hype when the new title launches, and end up learning about the story and gameplay from online videos and related content beforehand.
They cited their experience with the release of Grand Theft Auto V to illustrate their concerns. At the time, they were unable to play it promptly, and by the time they got around to it, they already knew the ending and much of the gameplay, which diminished their interest when they finally started playing. To manage expenses, they proposed the idea of renting a console short-term.
Opinions among netizens participating in the discussion varied. Some recommended upgrading the PC directly, noting that it can meet other usage needs as well; others advocated buying a PS5, speculating that the PC version might take longer to release and that avoiding online spoilers long-term is not easy. The aforementioned timing judgments are merely speculation by netizens.
Other players expressed willingness to continue waiting for the PC version, or suggested buying a used console bundle with a controller and game from the second-hand market. The original poster has not yet made a final decision, with both renting equipment and purchasing a used PS5 still under consideration.