Given you have history with the Xbox, perhaps start with the Xbox. You can pick up the PS5 later on. My personal recommendation based on my experience so far with both systems would be PS5 since I had more to play on it that interested me but Game Pass is an option on Xbox that allows you to dabble in various games with a set monthly fee.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
Since you only have a 1080p TV, I'd say your most economical option would be to get a Series S. This is especially the case if you used to have an Xbox 360 and might have some purchases you made, because they might be playable on the Series S since it's backwards compatible.
If you're looking for something more future proof, I'd personally recommend a Series X. The library on Game Pass sounds like it'd be right in line with your interests (lots of "arcade" style games and shorter single player stuff) and it'd be a really inexpensive way to get a bunch of stuff now as well as a decently rotating library of things going forward. And since you like arcade games and older stuff, it's pretty easy to get Retroarch running on the Series X without much fuss, which even supports playing older (NES, Genesis, N64, etc.) games with Retro Achievements.
Considering your preference for single-player story campaigns, I'd say PS5 is a much better option for you.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
This cannot be overstated. Right now Microsoft is the only platform holder of the big three who I'd trust with my digital purchases. They have a pretty good track record of offering backwards compatibility and actually giving a shit about preservation and long term support of their software.they have made me regret every digital PS3 title I've ever bought with their very cool backward compatibility.
Series X/S is hottest console right now.
For previous gen single player games, PS5 could be better.
If you live in the UK, then PS5. Simply because you will not be able to get a Series X.
Since you only have a 1080p TV, I'd say your most economical option would be to get a Series S. This is especially the case if you used to have an Xbox 360 and might have some purchases you made, because they might be playable on the Series S since it's backwards compatible.
If you're looking for something more future proof, I'd personally recommend a Series X. The library on Game Pass sounds like it'd be right in line with your interests (lots of "arcade" style games and shorter single player stuff) and it'd be a really inexpensive way to get a bunch of stuff now as well as a decently rotating library of things going forward. And since you like arcade games and older stuff, it's pretty easy to get Retroarch running on the Series X without much fuss, which even supports playing older (NES, Genesis, N64, etc.) games with Retro Achievements.
As others have said though, the PS5 with the PS+ collection is a hell of a deal and will certainly keep you busy for a long time.
Either way you decide to go, have fun!
Having checked the OP, I can easily reccomend a PS5 over a Series X.
The main advantage of Series X over PS5 is Gamepass. But because you are so behind in games having skipped PS4 and Xbox One, you don't need Gamepass because you can grab used games that you missed out on for dirt cheap, it will actually cost you less than Gamepass to do this.
So discounting Gamepass, why PS5 over Series X, simply because there are way more quality exclusives between PS5 and PS4 over Series and One consoles.
With PS5 you can start with the Plus collection to catch-up with some of the best games from PS4, that collection itself would take you are year or 2 depending on how many gams you play. You have God of War, Horizon, Ratchet, Resident Evil 7, Uncharted 4 and etc. Then after you finish those you can continue to get more PS4 games, a simple metacritic search of the top games with a YouTube search would help you out. After you done with the backlog of cheap PS4 games you can then start the PS5 games by then the PS5 games will be dirt cheap.
This is basically a Sonygaf meme from years gone by.Tip: If you already own a decent PC then there's little reason to buy a xbox nowadays.
This is false. The XSS does not require any SSD expansion card anymore than the PS5 requires an internal NVME. Low performance is also false seeing how it has more 120fps titles than other current gen consoles not called the XSX. It also has considerably cheaper games with Game pass and a multitude of sources for digital titles which cannot be said for other platforms. It's fine if you prefer the games on the PS5 but no need to spread misinformation.I'm sorry but no disc drive, only 500GB of storage, very low performance, forced to buy SSD expansion at a very steep price, I'd say Series S is the least economical option.
This is false. The XSS does not require any SSD expansion card anymore than the PS5 requires an internal NVME. Low performance is also false seeing how it has more 120fps titles than other current gen consoles not called the XSX. It also has considerably cheaper games with Game pass and a multitude of sources for digital titles which cannot be said for other platforms. It's fine if you prefer the games on the PS5 but no need to spread misinformation.
This is basically a Sonygaf meme from years gone by.
A bit like "I have a gaming PC"
/narrator "his PC can barely run spreadsheets".
Yeah, and if yet not happy, flip againFlip a coin.
While I can't argue that he would have some great ps4 games to play, your completely skipping the large group of older games on gamepass that would equally offer a ton of great gaming for someone who is behind. It's a wash.
Gamepass would be more expensive though. If you so behind of games you better off going to a used game store and picking up s game for like £5 as well as play Plus Collection.
The reason I'm saying this is that is exactly what I'm doing I missed out alot of PS4 games and have been playing Plus collection and buying used games. So far since I had a PS5 I've spend £30 for PSN Plus and just been playing Plus Collection games.
But the time I'm done with the backlog of PS4 games I'll be paying for PS5 games for like £10 and under. This model of gaming is much cheaper than Gamepass and I'm not restricted to games on a service.
Really not a bad strategy when your behind, but 2 things:
-The same strategy applies to older xbox games
- While your method is cheaper, your not adding in value of other games (found tons of gems this way) on gamepass and also the bonus value of some newer games, plus xbox gold included. (So really gamepass isn't $15 per month) Not to mention the gold to ultimate conversion trick.......
And you can just walk up in a store and pick up a PS5 off the shelve?
You should edit this. Some people will report you for this and you'll get a ban.Get a XSX and just ********** for your Playstation like experience. Sorted
Guess you didn't read the stickyGet a XSX and just subscribe to a decent movie service for your Playstation like experience. Sorted
Get a XSX and just subscribe to a decent movie service for your Playstation like experience. Sorted