No RB on PS4?

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Don't you realise that that is harder than changing discs for TB:RB?

Actually it's easier than it sounds. Get an AV selector from Radio Shack or wherever. Hook up your systems to the switcher, then hook the switcher up to the TV. From now on just push one button to switch consoles. Some even have controllers for the especially lazy. Either way, it's the sane alternative to messing with wires every time you want to switch systems.

I really don't get why so many companies lately are against things like backwards compatibility and used games. You'd think that being able to buy and play games from previous consoles would increase console loyalty and reduce fear of upgrading. If they ever do end up remastering or re-releasing a game people will still buy the new version for many reasons (this is why GoG is in business), if the game is never rereleased then it's no loss to the company. Used games themselves are very useful for introducing players to new games and encouraging them to try things they otherwise wouldn't have tried (ex: "If I don't like it, I'll turn it back in for store credit and buy another new game").

I understand controllers not being backwards compatible, especially as new features are added to the games. New features can mean new buttons! But choosing not to make it so it can read older software? Not the best choice, IMHO.

I really don't get what developers are thinking this gen. Even if they are thinking "moneymoneymoney" then why are they doing things that discourage us from being loyal buyers? All the proprietary to the system crap makes me think of the late 80's in a bad way. I'm starting to wonder if the doomsayers talking about a 201# game crash have some ground here....