Unless you have a PC, you really need both. Microsoft and Sony are going to have some incredible exclusives this generation and Microsoft's BC is second to none (for the catching up you mention).Hi guys. I am looking to jump in to next gen (having not bothered with ps4 / xbox one). But I am on the fence as to which to get.
I currently have a 360 with a load of disc games (and some original xbox). I was thinking maybe getting gamepass ultimate for streaming. My last Sony console was ps2 (got discs but not played at all aside from psx gpolice in last 10 years on it).
I only have a 10yr old 1080p tv (wont replace until it breaks) but I refuse to go without a drive. I don't sell old consoles so backwards compatibility is nice but not essential.
On PS5 side I did enjoy a few ps4 games at friends and the new controller looks interesting (if a little gimped by the analogue placement). My impression is the library on ps4 was superior last gen so I am tempted not to miss out. I hate loading.
Generally I like arcade games or single player with 6 to 30 hour campaigns.
Which would offer the best entertainment for someone who has some catching up to do? Iam not invested in console wars so all advice welcome
Short answer
"I’d say the ps5 just wins with the first party games."
My ms account had at least my purchases from 360 era
Most of the games you played online on 360 will still carry over. I still had a save from Castle Crashers from the 360. Games you bought that are still compatible on the Series consoles can still be downloaded and played. Again Castle Crashers still works and I didn't have to repurchase.
‘With Gamepass’? Did you do the All Access financing thing?
There won't be a Game Pass like thing on PlayStation and the PS5 DE is the absolutely worst console when it comes to money.
It's still the worst console if it comes to money, if you don't care about money DE is fine i guess.
Congrats! Excellent choice!
Like i said i was just talking about money, nothing else.
lol that service is nothing like game pass, its literally a rebranding of PS+/PSNow
Yes. I could not buy on the website otherwise. But with only 80meg broadband, I think a bit of cloud streaming before committing to a download could be handy for me.
To be fair that is just a list of sony first party, if you include infamous, days gone, detroit, alienation, sackboy and until dawn you might as well highly recommend knack too.If you choose PS5 I'm jealous of the overwhelming amount of great games you're gonna get to experience
Uncharted 4
Spider-man
Ghost of Tsushima
Detroit Become Human
Until Dawn
Days Gone
Bloodborne
Demon Souls
Sackboy
FIST
Returnal
Spider-man MM
Uncharted Lost Legacy
Astro's Playroom
Ratchet and Clank Rift Apart
Ratchet and Clank PS4
Death Stranding
Infamous Second Son
God of War
Horizon Zero Dawn
Alienation
Nex Machina
Insane
that rumored "tier 2" subscription is literally game pass ultimate without day one exclusives. which is normal because ps exclusives are too good for being on a subscription day one. but yes the whole thing is not confirmed yet tho.
Those are great games that you listed. 3rd party games are a wash this gen, there's no major difference
100% this. If you only want PlayStation games it makes sense but from saving the gamer money perspective the PlayStation 5 DE isn't great. Part of the issue is that Sony is the sole source of digital games and you'd have to pay whatever they charge. Not a great deal for consumers. I'd say the normal disc PS5 is a better value. That's why I chose that one.
This is always arguable and going to come down to what kinds of games the player prefers. There are plenty of people who think those games aren't great and would prefer Starfield, Halo, and Forza games, along with the other stuff Xbox is going to have this gen.
Makes total sense. I also don't like PC gaming myself because I just don't want the hassle of Windows or a big expensive box dedicated to games, and I do software engineering for a living. I want to sit down and push a button and go on a big screen with good surround sound. And yes, I know you can set up a PC to do that, but again ... don't want the box, just want to buy a thing and push a button when it comes to games. But I totally get liking PC. Just not for me.
Makes total sense. I also don't like PC gaming myself because I just don't want the hassle of Windows or a big expensive box dedicated to games, and I do software engineering for a living. I want to sit down and push a button and go on a big screen with good surround sound. And yes, I know you can set up a PC to do that, but again ... don't want the box, just want to buy a thing and push a button when it comes to games. But I totally get liking PC. Just not for me.
I just think it's funny to see people give their advice of "you should do this!" because it's what they like. The question is ... well what does the person asking actually want for themselves?
I spend too much time on this board.
I see PC being offered as a solution but it has to be the most expensive route with regards to hardware. Also how much would a PC cost that would outperform the XSX or even better the XSS? Could you even build a PC that outperforms the XSS for $300? The flexibility the PC offers really revolves around running Word and Excel or doing other productivity work. Of course
Dr Bass
already mentioned not everyone want to deal with the hassle of building and maintaining a PC so I don't really see how it's a real alternative to console gaming especially in a chip shortage era. PS5 and XSS would make more sense and still give you access to all the games at a fraction of the cost or effort.
Yeah I'm aware, I've thought about it. Do you run wires through your walls?
