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Should I get an XSX or a PS5?
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Arun1910
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Depends what you want.
If you want backwards compatibility with a tonne of games then get the XSX. GamePass is also good value.
If you want really good and diverse Exclusives I'd say get the PS5. The new Controller is also really cool with the Haptic Feedback and Adaptive Triggers.
Where MS excels in Backwards Comp and Value for money they lack good Exclusives. Vice verse for Sony.
If you want backwards compatibility with a tonne of games then get the XSX. GamePass is also good value.
If you want really good and diverse Exclusives I'd say get the PS5. The new Controller is also really cool with the Haptic Feedback and Adaptive Triggers.
Where MS excels in Backwards Comp and Value for money they lack good Exclusives. Vice verse for Sony.
Its facts, just apply your own question to XSX and the answer is 0 games.
If the OP already has a PS4 library then his library transfers to the PS5 backwards Compatibility. He can play all Multiplats and PlayStation Exclusives. Heck even "The Medium" which isn't that good of a Game will be on PlayStation.
The only reason to get XSX is if you really really want to play Halo Infinite and Forza (which does look good) coming up.
But still aren't both of those also Cross-Gen games?
Panajev2001a
GAF's Pleasant Genius
I would say both, if you can afford it. PS5 wise, depending on how much you like to watch UHD Blu-Ray movies, I would go with either the disc based PS5 or the cheaper digital edition + dedicated UHD Blu-Ray player.
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Concern
Member
Tbf if you looked back at the polls for people who had both consoles, Xbox was winning the poll here and on ree. It was so bad, known fanboys who we know only have a PlayStation were voting in but still didn't change the results lol.
Dick Jones
Gold Member
Buy the PS5 now. You already have a library and I'd be shocked if you don't have a backlog of games. Spencer has said they are trying to get the option to stream Series X games without a console so when that takes off you have both for the price of one.
Gameplaylover
Member
XSX + Game Pass Ultimate. Day1 first parties + cheap games from Argentina/Brazil save you so much money that you can also get a PS5 + the games that interest you in a few years.
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His library is on PS4, thus for backwards compatibility he should get the PS5. Getting an XSX he would LOSE Backwards Compatibility since he is in the Sony Ecosystem. PS5 is virtually 100% Backwards Compatible with PS4.
MiguelItUp
Member
Think about what system houses IPs that you would care about most.
Then think about what offers more to your liking than the other.
It's different for everyone. I got a PS5 because I frequently play on PC, so as a result an XSX felt pointless.
Then think about what offers more to your liking than the other.
It's different for everyone. I got a PS5 because I frequently play on PC, so as a result an XSX felt pointless.
cormack12
Gold Member
If you had a PS4 and played most of the library and if you are buying right now, Xbox with GPU is probably best value and will open up a lot of games you prob haven't played like gears, horizon etc. Alternatively you have a few updates, couple of really good exclusives but you're probably waiting till Q1 2022 for the games like h:fw and gt7
But the buy in cost is an extra £100 for the GPU sub for the 3 Yr deal.
If you buy a PS5, then I'd say R&C and Returnal are must buys but even with the DE that's a cost of an extra £140 or buy the more expensive console and cheaper disc editions but it will be still be about 100 notes. It's up to you to decide how much replay value you'll get from the likes of spiderman, God of war, Ghost of Tsushima etc. With their updates/patches.
Also consider the big third parties coming up and which ecosystem your friends are going to be on.
But the buy in cost is an extra £100 for the GPU sub for the 3 Yr deal.
If you buy a PS5, then I'd say R&C and Returnal are must buys but even with the DE that's a cost of an extra £140 or buy the more expensive console and cheaper disc editions but it will be still be about 100 notes. It's up to you to decide how much replay value you'll get from the likes of spiderman, God of war, Ghost of Tsushima etc. With their updates/patches.
Also consider the big third parties coming up and which ecosystem your friends are going to be on.
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FunkMiller
Gold Member
Either's fine, really. I personally have a Ps5 and a gaming laptop for GamePass, which covers me for everything. If you want the Playstation exclusives, go Sony. If you don't you can basically flip a coin.
vaibhavpisal
Member
If you have always played on Sony systems, get xbox for a change. Always best to play different types of games.
Xbox games are normally far more sandbox type in nature giving a nice change of pace from scripted Sony games.
Xbox also seem to be leading on exclusives as of now with no sign of stopping.
Xbox games are normally far more sandbox type in nature giving a nice change of pace from scripted Sony games.
Xbox also seem to be leading on exclusives as of now with no sign of stopping.
Most games on game pass being available on PS5 makes more sense to me to go Xbox (which is why I did). Rather than having to pick and choose and buy outright I get them all for low cost.
For me I valued playing MS and 3rd party games as best as possible/as cheap as possible which is why I went XSX over XSS. Then I'll get a PS5 slim or something later to play the Sony exclusives for cheap (unless they come out on PC)
DaleinCalgary
Member
I have both and don't regret it.
But right now I'm playing more PS5 and with cross compatibility it doesnt really matter but I'm sure if your friends are more on one or the other the chat features are better if all are playing on one.
I'm going to say get both and then you will be a nicer person on this forum and have no need to console war
But right now I'm playing more PS5 and with cross compatibility it doesnt really matter but I'm sure if your friends are more on one or the other the chat features are better if all are playing on one.
I'm going to say get both and then you will be a nicer person on this forum and have no need to console war
Fredrik
Member
First half of 2021: PS5
Second half of 2021: XSX
2022 and onwards: PS5+XSX
At this point I think it’s impossible to choose, at the end you won’t be happy without having both consoles, that’s the harsh reality we’re living in now. There will be awesome 1st party games coming to both platforms. You could buy a PC though and play the MS exclusives that way but that’s a whole other ballpark economically.
Second half of 2021: XSX
2022 and onwards: PS5+XSX
At this point I think it’s impossible to choose, at the end you won’t be happy without having both consoles, that’s the harsh reality we’re living in now. There will be awesome 1st party games coming to both platforms. You could buy a PC though and play the MS exclusives that way but that’s a whole other ballpark economically.
Gameplaylover
Member
A poll on GAF about Sony and Microsoft is as useful as a poll about the bast car manufacturer in a BMW forum.
Here is your poll:
PlayStation 5: 87%
Xbox Series x: 13%
Bryank75
Banned
Whatever you find first.
Of course I would say PS5 but I just love the exclusives and I am a PS fan. Demons Souls, Astrobot, R&C, Returnal, Sackboy, Miles Morales, Ghost of Tsushima, Death Stranding, Death Loop, Guilty Gear. Even something like Destruction Allstars is decent enough, it's just not on the level of the other stuff obviously.
FInal Fantasy Remaster Intergrade is another excellent exclusive too.
There are also things like PSPlus collection, PSplus monthly games and your back catalog that you might consider also. If you have lots of games that you have yet to play bought on PS or Xbox, you might feel inclined to buy one or the other based on that.
PS5 will cost you more, in terms of games particularly.
So if you just want to pay 500 and a monthly sub, probably go with Xbox and GP.
If you want amazing exclusives and money is no issue, go PS5. It has many more exclusives than you'd actually think at this point, particularly high scoring ones and Horizon, GT7, GOW and Ghostwire Tokyo are around the corner too.
Of course I would say PS5 but I just love the exclusives and I am a PS fan. Demons Souls, Astrobot, R&C, Returnal, Sackboy, Miles Morales, Ghost of Tsushima, Death Stranding, Death Loop, Guilty Gear. Even something like Destruction Allstars is decent enough, it's just not on the level of the other stuff obviously.
FInal Fantasy Remaster Intergrade is another excellent exclusive too.
There are also things like PSPlus collection, PSplus monthly games and your back catalog that you might consider also. If you have lots of games that you have yet to play bought on PS or Xbox, you might feel inclined to buy one or the other based on that.
PS5 will cost you more, in terms of games particularly.
So if you just want to pay 500 and a monthly sub, probably go with Xbox and GP.
If you want amazing exclusives and money is no issue, go PS5. It has many more exclusives than you'd actually think at this point, particularly high scoring ones and Horizon, GT7, GOW and Ghostwire Tokyo are around the corner too.
saintjules
Member
Long term down the road, if you can, get both. Love having options.
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Magnific0giganticus
Banned
By 2023 the Xbox will potentially have a good number of great games. If you get Game Pass Ultimate for free now like a lot of people do, or for something like $5 a month, then get the Xbox now, you'll buy the PS5 later. GP is good value (for that price) even if many of those games you already own/played on PS4.
Justin9mm
Member
It's funny but so true!
SafeOrAlone
Banned
PS5 has better exclusives. More of them too. For now, at least.
Xbox has better backwards compatibility, value, and customer service. Also, if your friends have game pass, the multiplayer ecosystem is superb.
You can have a great time with either.
Xbox has better backwards compatibility, value, and customer service. Also, if your friends have game pass, the multiplayer ecosystem is superb.
You can have a great time with either.
Mr Reasonable
Completely Unreasonable
They'll both have mostly the same games, Xbox has more first party studios and will let you play all their games on Gamepass.
VS
The 3rd person adventure games Sony made such a success of last gen.
All signs suggest hardware is mostly in the same ballpark in terms of performance.
I think there are nitpicky things you can get into in terms of value and what kind of tv do you have and is resolution important, but I think mostly people could be happy with either.
VS
The 3rd person adventure games Sony made such a success of last gen.
All signs suggest hardware is mostly in the same ballpark in terms of performance.
I think there are nitpicky things you can get into in terms of value and what kind of tv do you have and is resolution important, but I think mostly people could be happy with either.
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Magnific0giganticus
Banned
Starfield is out in November, high chance it slips into 2023. None of the other games you listed have dates, very unlikely any of those are 2022. Only Deathloop is sure coming in 2022. Tokyo GW will be out in 2022 for PS5 and then have to wait 12 months of exclusivity to end. He would be missing the current games and upcoming games later this year primarily Forza H5 and Halo. If he's so interested in that right now and can get GPU for free or for $5/month, then Xbox is not a bad choice. If not, it isn't like he can't buy it later when there's more stuff he likes. It's not like the opportunity to get an Xbox and its games is lost forever.
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Fredrik
Member
Yeah, I had a two month sweet honeymoon with my PS5 when I barely even touched the XSX, but Gamepass eventually pulled me back around the release of The Ascent and Flight Sim.
Alpha Male
Member
YES
Martinski43
Member
Real answer is to get both, PS5 for the exclusives for that platform and Xbox for Gamepass which will save u a ton of money in the long term esp on third party games.
Then all the Day 1 releases from MS studios on Gamepass too.
Right now unless you really dig hardcore and kinda brutal games there are few exclusive PS5 titles, I love Returnal and Demon’s Souls but unless you are into those I wouldn’t say it’s worth it for Ratchet and Clank.
Unless you really really want to play some of your PS4 games in 60 FPS.
Then all the Day 1 releases from MS studios on Gamepass too.
Right now unless you really dig hardcore and kinda brutal games there are few exclusive PS5 titles, I love Returnal and Demon’s Souls but unless you are into those I wouldn’t say it’s worth it for Ratchet and Clank.
Unless you really really want to play some of your PS4 games in 60 FPS.
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Iced Arcade
Member
I'd go xbox but it's all personal preferance. your post basically answers your own question and judging by your avatar, you probably should go PS5.
vaibhavpisal
Member
It's funny but so true!
But you would be paying $100 per Sony game day 1.
Get PS5 slim 4 yrs down the line with ~10 exclusives $20 a pop.
Right now just play xbox exclusives day 1 affordably with gamepass. This seems far better choice.
DaleinCalgary
Member
Backwards compatibility and improved older games means it is worth it to get one now. And these systems improvements means you don't need to hold on to the older systems and can sell them without regret.
ManaByte
Gold Member
I have zero storage issues on my XSX. I have the 1TB expansion card and 13TB of regular storage attached.
Yep. I'm a #BrokeCollegeStudent since quitting and starting grad school, so I made the decision to buy a XSX and 3 years+ of GPU as part of that transition. I don't NEED to spend an extra dime on new releases for the foreseeable future. I can also cash in MS Rewards to buy new games not on GP. It's great. If I went PS5 I'd have to shell out $70 a pop or sit around waiting for a deal. I'd rather just play now and get the PS5 later with a revision and cheap black friday deals or whatever.
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S0ULZB0URNE
Member
XSX for now as it will be a newer experience.
But do not skip getting a PS5 shortly after.
akaFullmetal
Member
If you have mainly liked Playstation games go with ps5 and get a xss later on for the Xbox games.
If your more looking to get more value and wider amount games and not worried about quality then go with xsx and get game pass. Then try to find a ps5 digital later.
If your more looking to get more value and wider amount games and not worried about quality then go with xsx and get game pass. Then try to find a ps5 digital later.
Topher
Gold Member
$100? What is that? AUD?
Game Pass is great if it has the games you want to play. But for those who want the day one AAA games like AC, CoD, etc. it doesn't help much. Personally, I let the game I want to play guide my decision.
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Gameplaylover
Member
It does: https://www.xbox-now.com/en/game-comparison
You can either buy it yourself with gift cards or look for a gifter on Discord. Super easy, super cheap.
ManaByte
Gold Member
MS rewards is great. Was able to get the Ultimate edition of Battlefield for the price of the standard using points to buy digital Xbox cards.
Justin9mm
Member
I never pay $100 per game. I buy physical from major chain stores cheaper or wait a couple weeks and buy it used for like 30%-40% less.
Plus PS5 Exclusives are better imo and GamePass is full of bullshit filler. Its $16 for Gamepass Ultimate a month. Not worth it, I used to have it for a long time and cancelled. Good AAA Non Xbox Exclusives are up for like a couple months or so and then they take them off. They had RDR2 up for like a few months.. You know how long that game is for someone who doesn't play hours and hours everyday? it's a joke!
KormaChameleon
Member
If you already have a large library with Sony then it makes sense to me to get a PS5. If you can get one that is.
vaibhavpisal
Member
Take a month off from gamepass and play them.
It doesn't affect your ability to purchase games.
Gamepass has come a long way.
Just this month I played The Ascent and Flight Simulator both day 1. Amazing games both.