B1 – Intermediate
Sony’s PlayStation 5 is still in high demand that outlet stores and courier companies have been overwhelmed by the number of purchases people made. The Tokyo-based tech giant anticipated the high volume of sales because of the holiday season and people being confined at home due to the coronavirus.
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Discussion Questions:
- Are you a fan of gaming consoles?
- What do you think are the reasons why there is an increasing number of people buying them?
- What forms of entertainment did you enjoy as a child? How would you compare them with gaming consoles?
- What is the name of the competitor mentioned in the article?
- Why do you think children get hooked on this kind of gadget?
14 replies on “PlayStation 5”
1. Not really, only when I was young.
2.Because gaming console are more entertainment interactive, funny etc
3.Playing with my friends in the park, with barbies, bratz, playing hike and seek…
4.Xbox
5. I think is dangerous, few ability of control for stop on time
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1. Are you a fan of gaming consoles?
I am not a real fan. However, my husband and my son are, therefore, I have the PlayStation 5 in my livingroom and I´m usually listening them playing while I am Reading or wachting a tv movie.
2. What do you think are the reasons why there is an increasing number of people buying them?
I think the main reason is because technology entertainment is the way teenagers communicate between them.
3. What forms of entertainment did you enjoy as a child? How would you compare them with gaming consoles?
When I was a child, I loved having outdoor plans with my Friends and at home, I loved to read novels. I think that the main comparision between this kind of enjoy is the fast. Children today are always anxius. When I was a child it was more common to be bored and… the adults were happy with. Now, adults are really worried about boring children, so we are always looking for new plans, activities, ways to be active
4. What is the name of the competitor mentioned in the article?
The Sony main competitor is Microsoft who is selling Xbox.
5. Why do you think children get hooked on this kind of gadget?
I thin they get hooked because there are many atractive images, action. In fact, is like being inside a movie and you are kind of main character.
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1- Not really, but I understand who is.
2- Perhaps to keep their children entertained and indoors.
3- I enjoyed outdoor games and board games.
I think consoles are the board games of today.
4- Microsoft’s Xbox.
5- Because it has very good visual and audio effects, and a clear, almost lifelike image.
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Are you a fan of gaming consoles?
No I’m not. When I was younger (teenager) I liked playing TETRIS game or Mario Bros. Nowadays, I have playstation, Xbox and Nintendo switch for my children and husband.
What do you think are the reasons why there is an increasing number of people buying them?
Because the people can play on line with their friends. Appears a new game relationship.
What forms of entertainment did you enjoy as a child?
When I was a child, I loved playing with my friends in the street, in the park. We played football, tennis
How would you compare them with gaming consoles?
Nowadays, They prefer gaming consoles than play sports. I have to limit the hours to avoid game dependence.
What is the name of the competitor mentioned in the article?
The competitor is XBOX
Why do you think children get hooked on this kind of gadget?
Because, the games are very real, very exciting with stress music…
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1.Are you a fan of gaming consoles?
I’ m not keen on consoles , but I would like to test it as I see my son playing and I feel some envy
2.What do you think are the reasons why there is an increasing number of people buying them?
In my opinion people tends to stay at home nowadays and one of the
ways to have fun is playing videogames
3.What forms of entertainment did you enjoy as a child? How would you compare them with gaming consoles?
When I was child I was outside almost all day playind with my friends to classical games without screens
4.What is the name of the competitor mentioned in the article?
The most important competitor is Xbox made by Microsoft
5.Why do you think children get hooked on this kind of gadget?
In my opinion the quality of the games is very high and they introduce you in a different world where you can feel an actor.
On the other hand, playing these games is a challenge to improve your skills
Thanks for answering the questions about Playstation 5. Nice work!
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Are you a fan of gaming consoles?
No, definitely not. The only console I have had was the one that my brother wanted to throw in the trash but he preferred to give me when I had my children very young. Anyway, we only used it a couple of times, neither my children nor I and my wife are fans of videogames.
What do you think are the reasons why there is an increasing number of people buying them?
I guess people are getting used to doing things at home because of digital habits.
What forms of entertainment did you enjoy as a child? How would you compare them with gaming consoles?
I preferred to play sports or physical games in the park or in the courts.
What is the name of the competitor mentioned in the article?
Microsoft, with its Xbox console.
Why do you think children get hooked on this kind of gadget?
Because the technical quality of the videogames are so good that seems like movies where you can interact with the characters.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this topic.
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1. Are you a fan of gaming consoles?
No, I’m not. When I was a teenager I enjoyed playing some games like Tetris and Pang in Arcade machines.
Currently, we have the Nintendo Switch and the Wii but I haven’t played.
2. What do you think are the reasons why there is an increasing number of people buying them?
Because playing on line it’s a comfortable way to relatonship with other people.
Also, the children stay more time in their house and they can’t play outdoor because there are more dangers that some years ago.
3. What forms of entertainment did you enjoy as a child? How would you compare them with gaming consoles?
I loved playing with my neighbours in the playground of my house in summer, and I enjoyed playing with dolls and strategy games with my family.
I’m not an expert in gaming consoles but I think It’s worse to play with gaming consoles because the player is less imaginative and creative.
4. What is the name of the competitor mentioned in the article?
It’s Microsoft with the Xbox console
5. Why do you think children get hooked on this kind of gadget?
I think the parents are guilty. We allow them to play with this when they are very young, because it’s a way we can do things without them disturbing us.
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