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General and Gaming => Modern Video Games => Topic started by: seether on June 14, 2020, 04:05:51 am
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The PS5 showcase wasn't enough for me, I still don't feel Sony has been as transparent in giving details on the system as Xbox has. I'm still waiting on more about the PS5 and how it handle backwards compatibility before I decide.
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It's pretty no contest Playstation 5 for me. They have the games that interest me and that is most of what matters most. I have a PC also and since most Xbox games will be on PC anyways, I really don't have much of a need for an Xbox to begin with, not that I was ever expecting Microsoft to win me back over. They certainly could, they've been acquiring studios left and right for awhile to try and turn things around for themselves, so they could come out with some big surprises for sure, I'm just not holding out for it.
It is kinda interesting the differences at this point between the two. Microsoft got their system and specs out there earlier on, touting its features, but didn't have much in the game department to show off outside of Halo. Playstation 5 on the other hand has been and still is being quite tight-lipped about itself, but their event had some solid exclusives to show off and other games that got people pretty excited. I'm not sure if they are gonna have as significant of backwards compatibility as Microsoft, but for me personally, that's not a very important feature.
Also I like the PS5 design way more. It's far more interesting and standout a design compared to the pretty basic, mini-PC design that Xbox went with.
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Xbox for a few reasons
Likely lower price
Confirmed backwards compatibility
I'm more fond of Xbox
I might just get a PS5 a few years later
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When it comes to the design, neither.
When it comes to the game lineup, PS5.
Name-wise, PS5 for sure.
In the end which is the best is debatable. Not that it matters to me, really, as I always end up getting new gen consoles years after their release, which inevitably means they see a few changes in many areas. I've yet to own an Xbox, though, so there's that, too.
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Definitely PS5. Sony has better developers and IP and cares a lot about the console itself while Xbox and Phil Spencer have been nonchalant about the console and cares most about Xbox Game Pass.
Some comparisons of the two:
PS5
- Great name
- First party exclusives from the start.
- Most first party games won't be on PC
- New UI
- New controller
- Great design
- Faster
- PS4 backwards compatibility
- Free to play games are free online
Xbox (Series X)
- Confusing name
- Two year period where first party games will also be on Xbox One.
- All first party games will be on PC
- Same UI as Xbox One
- Pretty much the same controller
- Boring design
- More powerful
- Xbox One backwards compatibility and a good amount of 360 and original Xbox games
- Free to play games require paid subscription to play online
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I've bought every Playstation. I've been in the Playstation ecosystem since Christmas '95. I did skip the PS4 Pro so for me, the PS5 is a proper generational leap. I'll be buying the optical drive PS5 probably at launch.
The big question now is what the price is going to be. I'm anticipating that it will be $500.... maybe $550 for the optical drive model.
As for Xbox... I had bought the original to play Halo 2 with my brother when it launched. I beat the story and went online. The experience was absolutely the worst online experience I had ever had. Couple that with my brother never being online when I was and I ended up selling the Xbox with everything after owning it for only a single month. 360 had the RRoD issue which was a severe turn off. X1 had the horrible policies shown off during E3 2013 which were eventually reversed. By then... it was too late. I've written the Xbox brand off completely.
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Just as weirdfeline above, I buy consoles for their game line-up and original IPs. Personally, I do not enjoy any of Microsoft's exclusive IPs, whereas Sony consistently has a large pool to choose from with plenty of variety by comparison. If a title I'm interested in is for some reason exclusive to a Microsoft system, I can always buy the item for PC. It's important to say that I am not one to sway one way over another because one system has a minor advantage in terms of graphical fidelity, more terraflops, etc. As far as pricing goes, the two systems will both cost a lot in their early years; even if the PlayStation 5 costs an additional $100 to spend, that is an incredibly minor disadvantage against it that I will easily accept if it ensures investing in a better gaming experience.
Also, I will admit that I am not a fan of the PlayStation 5 design--mostly in concern with its color scheme. I'm not in any hurry to secure a PlayStation 5 upon its release, but I will pick it up eventually in time once a better design is unveiled.
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I think the "PS5" is the most yawntastic name possible :P So boring and unoriginal. I definitely prefer the Series X as far as names go, even though it is a little confusing.
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Is it bad that I mostly just wanna play Demon's Souls on it?
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Is it bad that I mostly just wanna play Demon's Souls on it?
I mean it's a great game, so I'd support it!
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Is it bad that I mostly just wanna play Demon's Souls on it?
Nope, I was going to get a PS5 regardless but with Demon's Souls its a must for me
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Is it bad that I mostly just wanna play Demon's Souls on it?
With how much of a remake it is visually and I assume it'll be as good as Dark Souls 3 and Bloodborne, if not better, gameplay wise, so there's good reason to be excited for it. I personally didn't like the game on PS3 because of how janky it was, so seeing it get such a significant remake is awesome.
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Is it bad that I mostly just wanna play Demon's Souls on it?
With how much of a remake it is visually and I assume it'll be as good as Dark Souls 3 and Bloodborne, if not better, gameplay wise, so there's good reason to be excited for it. I personally didn't like the game on PS3 because of how janky it was, so seeing it get such a significant remake is awesome.
Agreed, I had so many problems with the PS3 release i.e. glitches.
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Definitely PS5 for me. I enjoy Playstation exclusives way more than Xbox. Don't get me wrong, I love Gears and Halo but PS has Ratchet and Clank, Spider-Man, Demon's Souls. I can always play Xbox 1st party games on PC too. I know a lot of people don't like the design of the PS5, but honestly it was exactly what I was hoping for. I wanted something that looked new and unique, not boring.
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Both. Because I buy both consoles to get the best from each. It’s not that difficult to do. While I prefer XBOX’s UI, controller and much quieter hardware to me it’s a wash because I still enjoy both.
To me both platforms are flawed one way or another, but this doesn’t matter if you enjoy the games. It isn’t like SNES vs Genesis days we’re differences ACTUALLY mattered. Today they are two sides of the same coin only separated really by the types of 1st party games people like and controller preference. Both of which aren’t really a big deal.
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I think the PS5's controller actually looks pretty comfortable, looks more like the Xbox design. I've never been the biggest fan of the PS4 controller personally, though it's certainly not bad.
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Rumors popping up again about full backwards compatibility on the PS5. Apparently Sony applied for some patent that are making people think it's a possibility.
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Rumors popping up again about full backwards compatibility on the PS5. Apparently Sony applied for some patent that are making people think it's a possibility.
What I remember hearing about that though is that it's only for a cloud service type of deal, not actual disc BC, so it would just mostly be an extension of PS Now, which I've heard isn't very good. Not saying it can't work, but I'd be worried about the games having lag to deal with and multiplayer games could have issues, especially any fighting games.
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Don’t really care which is best.
Buying and enjoying both. :-)
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I won't buy either out of the gate, just too damn expensive. But once price drops happen, then I'll be considering a next-gen purchase. Besides saving money, the other advantage to that is that you can see what's gonna happen. You'll be able to see what games are coming out for each, how each performs, and how much 3rd-party support it gets.
If I were to choose right now, based on the information we have; PS5 all the way. Xbox's game reveal event was lackluster to say the least. Here's to hoping the next scheduled event (sometime this month, IIRC) is more of a wower. Because I have been more of an Xbox man, myself (though I do own a PS4, as well).
But man, if the PS5 rumors about full backwards compatibility turn out to be true, that's big swayer for me, too. I have an extensive PS1 and PS2 library that I wouldn't mind seeing in HD.
I know it's a cloud-based service. But that doesn't necessarily mean discs won't work. I mean that's how the XBox One backwards compatibility works. You stick in a disc and it just authenticates that you own it then downloads the game from a server. I really hope that's the case with PS5's, as well.
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PS5, PS5 Digital, Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S?
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PS5 and Xbox Series S
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At this point... Switch Pro
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Easy choice I'd say
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After the Zenimax purchase I am half tempted to get a Series S just to run as a Game Pass dedicated machine. It probably still wouldn't be or a while, and I'd only get Game Pass when it was on sale, but it is a thought that crossed my mind.
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I feel like Sony has shown a lot for the PS5 talking about no loading screens and such... but I don't think Xbox has really shown much for the XSX, makes me a little concerned.
I also haven't heard if we'll have any additional enhancements on X1 or BC titles on XSX over X1X.
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I'm definitely going to get a Switch whenever that alleged upgrade comes out.
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As much as I'd like a Switch Pro to play certain games better, the Switch has been kind of a dud for me the past couple years so I'm not really that big on it anymore.
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As much as I'd like a Switch Pro to play certain games better, the Switch has been kind of a dud for me the past couple years so I'm not really that big on it anymore.
If I was a Wii U owner I'd feel the same way.
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As much as I'd like a Switch Pro to play certain games better, the Switch has been kind of a dud for me the past couple years so I'm not really that big on it anymore.
If I was a Wii U owner I'd feel the same way.
Yeah for sure, I played most all the good stuff on Wii U already, so getting ports wasn't a big deal at all and just comes across as a significant amount of filler. That first year was amazing with Breath of the Wild, Mario Odyssey, and Xenoblade, but after that, there just hasn't been a ton for me. I like Smash Bros in general, but I don't play it much, it's a party game and Pokemon Sword was a pretty notable disappointment for being so half-assed.
That being said, the new Hyrule Warriors has me excited for the first time in abit, even if I know exactly what I'm getting out of it, and Monster Hunter Rise could be super awesome and of course Breath of the Wild 2 is on the horizon, so maybe these games will push me to want to have better performance with a Switch Pro upgrade. Who knows! Maybe the second half of the Switch's lifespan will perk things up for me since they've pretty much run out of Wii U games to use as filler lol
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I was leaning towards PS5...but that Bethesda deal has me firmly on the Xbox side, now.
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As much as I'd like a Switch Pro to play certain games better, the Switch has been kind of a dud for me the past couple years so I'm not really that big on it anymore.
If I was a Wii U owner I'd feel the same way.
That's a good point actually, I have a lot of Wii U games that came out on the Switch, so that portion of the Switch's library isn't that exciting for me. The only one that I don't have that I want is MK8.
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As much as I'd like a Switch Pro to play certain games better, the Switch has been kind of a dud for me the past couple years so I'm not really that big on it anymore.
If I was a Wii U owner I'd feel the same way.
That's a good point actually, I have a lot of Wii U games that came out on the Switch, so that portion of the Switch's library isn't that exciting for me. The only one that I don't have that I want is MK8.
I'm in the same boat, as a Wii U owner. I've been eyeing LoZ: Link to the Past, Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3, and Super Mario Odyssey; myself. But i keep coming back to, "Is it really worth it for just 3 games?"
When Breath of the Wild 2 hits, I'll definitely cave and get one, though.
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Honestly, I feel the Xbox Serioux is the better console, GamePass & their dedication to backwards compatibility are their leading features.
The biggest issue I have with the PS5 is their lack of focus on backwards compatibility, it sucks to have so many PS2 & PS3 games that are going to be left behind - I still don't have a good way to play PS2 games, so they're stuffed in storage. I'm just so hoping that their claim of 99% of PS4 games running on PS5 is true and that they run on par with the PS4 Pro experience - Hoping that a lot of tests wil be run by companies like digital foundry at launch to demonstrate this. A big part of my upgrading to PS5 is how redundant my PS4 Pro will be if this is true and to be honest, i can't justify buying a PS5 out right, so before trading in my PS4 Pro I have to know the experience that console offers is handled sufficiently on PS5.
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The one with games.
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Halo is on PC so what's the point of buying an Xbox?
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Halo is on PC so what's the point of buying an Xbox?
I'm not a PC gamer. And Bethesda.
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Halo is on PC so what's the point of buying an Xbox?
If you have a good PC, there's definitely no reason to buy an Xbox, but not everyone wants to buy a nice PC.
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Halo is on PC so what's the point of buying an Xbox?
less and less people have a dedicated pc with each year. allot of people ditched pc's by going tablets and smart phones only to check their messages read the news and such. Househols having no pc ain't a rarity these days.
so consoles are getting pretty viable all things considered. if smart phones didn't exist I'd absolutely agree with you but that ain't the case here.
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I'm not going to lie.... the Bethesda acquisition by MS was a really big move. It's going to sway many over to the Xbox brand, but it also solidifies that Microsoft doesn't develop their own games.... they simply buy out studios that make games. They've been doing this since before the first Xbox launched when they bought Bungie.
I'll be sticking with Playstation again. I've already got mine preordered. I still consider it the best platform for the type of games I enjoy.... Action/Adventure narrative driven single player games.
Luckily for me, I was never a huge fan of any of the games that MS's acquisition moved over exclusively to their camp. I feel bad for the Playstation and Nintendo gamers that won't see those games on their platform of choice, but that's the harsh reality of gaming these days. It truly seems that the industry is moving into massive competing conglomerates with all the smaller studios getting bought up.
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How I see it now, the main reason to get an Xbox is for pure game value. Getting an Xbox with Game Pass is an obscenely good deal, especially if you just want a large amount of games to play. The Zenimax deal is great and impressive, but it also isn't something that'll matter for awhile. The big Bethesda games are still probably a year or two out at the earliest, Starfield first and then Elder Scrolls way later, followed by a new Fallout eventually. It's a long game play that'll benefit them more later on for sure, but right now, Xbox still just doesn't have the big draw games I feel like Sony does. That and just keeping within the PS gaming ecosystem is what got me to pre-order a PS5.
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This gen is really a shake up for me. I did not even get an Xbone last gen. I kept putting if off until it got to the point where waiting for the Series X/S was the best option. It's going to be BC with the Xbone titles so why get one now is what always ran across my mind? I plan to get both the PS4/Series X, but I'm going with the series x first. Gamepass and the backlog of 360/Xbone games are good enough for me. Not to mention the ecosystem Xbox has going with PC is really nice and appreciated. Heck I'd get alone for the fact I can play Panzer Dragoon Orta in such high fidelity.
Playstation used to be the go to platform for a lot of the more niche Japanese titles for me and many others as well. Now that seems to be changing with Sony's new policies. A lot of those devs are pushing to PC/Switch. Was reading an article earlier on how Uppers' localization was canceled for the PS4 and was going to be exclusive to Steam for NA/EU territories. A lot of the buzz is tied to Sony's new policies, but the devs never out right said anything in regards to it. SEGA is giving Xbox a lot support as well so we may even see other Japanese devs give it more of a chance this gen. On top of that MS has acquired some great studios to look forward to as well, assuming they do end up utilizing them.
Ultimately as a gamer I like having options so I will be getting both consoles at some point. Just a stark contrast from last gen for my opinions to say the least.
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Getting PS5 on release date. Xbox shady bussiness makes me not trust them. Also just look at top games on xbox its just gears, halo, forza... call of duty.... come on its mostly just 1 genra of games. Which you could play almosy everwere else. The bethesda move got my worried cause i feel like they going to go exclusives with games that used to be released on all consoles. But we shall see. They too focused on gamer pass. Like honestly if you got PC no need for xbox. I got PC and Sony. Gaming covered.
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Xbox Series S + Gamepass sounds like the greatest idea ever.
So I am open to buy that, the only bad could be that the console won't have some japanese games.
Sony modem can wait a few years until Sony make it a better console.
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Sony modem can wait a few years until Sony make it a better console.
Genuinely curious.... what improvements need to be made in your perspective? Are you waiting for a potential "Pro" model like what PS4 had?
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- Answering to @telekil
First of all the design, I don't think is ugly but those "ears", peaks or plastic pieces from the top of the console looks pretty fragile, and that the console is bigger than PS3 is... a bit unsettling for me, I don't have space for it.
- I heard that the console consume too much energy, like the double of Xbox One and triple of Wii U, so... yeah, I prefer to wait up until Sony redesign the console.
Also I am hoping more companies realize that request 70$ - 80$ for games is just... insane.
Also I prefer to wait up for the possible problems that the first firmware and more will have the console.
Anyway, I hope you enjoy and don't have problems with it.
While that I am more positive about Microsoft one, I am not planning to buy it up any time soon.
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- Answering to @telekil
Thanks for the honest answers. I agree with the fragile looking exterior plates. If the system falls off of the TV stand from the dog or the kids running around, that could potentially be the first thing to snap. And yes... it's a freak'n beast in size.
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Eventually I'll end up with both but im leaning toward xbox first.
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Thanks for the honest answers. I agree with the fragile looking exterior plates. If the system falls off of the TV stand from the dog or the kids running around, that could potentially be the first thing to snap. And yes... it's a freak'n beast in size.
I can already see many PS5's in the shop window with chipped edges :P
I don't like the aesthetic - I don't generally like white/light consoles incase they go yellow with age. Sending away my PS4 PRO today & it looks practically brand new - will I be able to say that about the PS5 in 4/5 years... we'll see :P
But I've got my order set. We're going in lockdown here in the UK so I had 3 days to go into the GAME store I had my Pre-Order & pay for it. They aren't even sending them via delivery - Have to turn up to the store on launch day, sincerely hope I don't get mugged :P