Where did it all go wrong?

It didn't?
It was a pretty great console all the way until the end of its life.

>>389653249
That's what I'm saying. Why are generations now so shit in comparison. There's maybe a handful of amazing games at most

>>389653157
Back then AAA games weren't obsessed with giving out participation trophies, most of these games actually required skill to get through them.

>>389653249
Market trends and focus groups, with a mix of skyrocketing development costs.

Back then , the best games made the most money.

Nowadays, the game with the best marketing makes the most money.

>>389653631
It was always that way you underage shit

>>389653157
West took over

>>389653631
This. Just appeal to the average "normie" who does not even finish the game but pre-orders it because of the marketing.

Sony still has the best games and the best system.

>>389654018
What PS4 exclusives are truely great other than Bloodborne? I guess Uncharted if you're into that

>>389653157
has there ever been a set of great games like this coming out in such close a period before or after?