Owning two consoles

Submitted by FishingOk4088 t3_118i4fe in consoles

Hey everybody, I’ve been an Xbox player my whole life but I got a great deal on a PS2 not too long ago and love the Playstation. Obviously its 2023 and the PS2 isn’t exactly up to date with the modern gaming era but should I invest in a PS5? I really want to play those exclusive Playstation games and I would really like to play with people on Playstation as well as Xbox but is it practical owning a PS5 when I already have an Xbox Series X? I find myself often bored with exclusive Xbox games nowadays and really want that RPG and MMO feel of Bloodborne and Shadow Of The Colossus. Im really leaning towards just saving up for the PS5 but I would like to know if theres any other advantages to owning a Playstation that an Xbox player wont necessarily know about or think of. I’ve also been considering just getting a good PC but thats a pretty large investment for me personally so another console would be ideal, thank you!

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Anubra_Khan t1_j9hczey wrote

I've run with both since the xbox 360/PS3 days. It was always cheaper than getting a high-end gaming PC.

This gen is a little different. I decided to drop the xbox (still have OG, 360, and Xbone) and get a PC. Now I play PC/PS5.

I definitely recommend saving up for the PS5 and running 2 consoles. Sony is currently the most innovative in the industry, and the quality of their exclusives are GOTY candidates (and often winners) every single year.

The PS Plus subscription will overload you with all of the exclusives you've missed over the years with more games at half the price of GamePass.

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FishingOk4088 OP t1_j9hecuo wrote

those playstation exclusives are whats selling me, the xbox exclusives obviously arent bad, but the playstation seems like it has more to offer game wise, also any idea if i can put PS1 and PS2 games into the PS5?

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Anubra_Khan t1_j9hgual wrote

No, you can not play ps1, ps2, or ps3 discs on ps5. But you can play ps4 discs which can be found for very cheap.

However, your ps2 should play both ps1 and ps2 games. Late model ps3's are somewhat easy to come by and are relatively affordable. They also play ps1 games.

Early model PS3's (look up the specific model numbers) would play ps1, ps2, and ps3 games. They're more expensive, have less memory, and are more likely to be faulty. The benefit is being able to play all PS games on 2 consoles instead of 3.

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BallsOfSteel86 t1_j9hnep8 wrote

Can put all ps1 games in ps3 ! Certain version of ps3 can play ps2 games too

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Ty-douken t1_j9j9rxr wrote

One more is that they're are a selection of ps1/2 games you can buy digital on PS5, but discs won't work from anything older than PS4 & there's a small list of PS4 games that don't work on PS5.

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RBTropical t1_j9j4igq wrote

Sony isn’t remotely the most innovative in the industry - sorry. That’s either indie PC devs or Nintendo.

With all Xbox exclusives being on PC and most Sony ones making their way there, 0 reason to buy a PS5 (even more so soon as we’re approaching the point where a PC can be had for the same price if you’re smart).

PC is the way to go atm.

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Anubra_Khan t1_j9j55es wrote

Most PS exclusives aren't on PC. Indie PC devs? What are they doing to change the industry other than regressing it with outdated graphics that have gone hipster?

Nintendo is revolutionizing the industry...with hardware that's 2 generations behind.

I'm sorry you have to choose instead of being able to enjoy both. Don't be mad about it. I recommend you save up a little each month so you can one day enjoy all of the games available. Or wait 2 to 4 years for a chance that PS exclusives might come to PC when their sequels are released on PS5.

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RBTropical t1_j9jvxzn wrote

Because graphics just getting steadily slightly better isn’t innovation, gameplay mechanics are?

There’s nothing revolutionary about Sony hardware, so not really sure why you’re making this a hill to die on. It’s a generation old PC hardware, how is this innovative? Meanwhile Nintendo made their mainstream console a handheld….

“I’m sorry you have to choose” - buddy, I’m sorry you had to resort to a personal attack because you can’t argue the point at hand. I have a gaming PC which cost 10x the amount your PS5 did, plus a PS4 and a switch. Oh, and the graphics are FAR superior to your PS4/5 versions.

I recommend you save up a little each month so you can afford therapy for a clear inferiority complex.

As for PS exclusives - Spider Man, Horizon, God of War and soon to be the Last of Us are all on Steam. As I said - most big exclusives have come to the PC.

Grow the fuck up and learn to argue and exist in reality rather than making petty childish comments about finances you know nothing about. It’s clear by your salty and sad comments you only make statements to defend your own purchasing decisions, and your comments and opinions aren’t grounded in reality but what makes you feel better. Sad.

PixelPerfect - No, Sony has only just started releasing games on Steam. Miles Morales was very quick, and the version of TLOU is the remastered one released at the same time as PS5…

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Asleep-Ad-9381 t1_j9j8n8f wrote

Do you know you can get gamepass on pc? So you dont really need the new xbox if you have a pc and also most ps exclusives are on or coming to pc. So the cheapest option is having a pc, plus can make a decent system for like 700/800 pound that will run all newer games decent enough. Plus pc games are just way cheaper, I've never played full price for any game on pc even on day one you can find the game like 30/40% cheaper on various websites

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Anubra_Khan t1_j9j98ky wrote

Yes. I have gamepass on my PC and it's cheaper than Game Pass for Xbox. I also have PS Plus Premium which is 300 more games for even less.

For games not on subscription, nothing is cheaper than used, physical copies (and even new physical titles that are older). They are cheaper than digital sales and you don't have to wait for sales. You can also sell, trade and borrow them. I buy and sell video games as a side hobby and it pays for both of my subscriptions and all my other games.

Game Pass is a fine service. The library of 450+ games is a lot of mid, though. It doesn't have nearly the GOTY lineup or the 750+ games that PS Plus Premium has for half the price.

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Saskatchatoon-eh t1_j9hxsq6 wrote

If you want PS exclusives, I found that PS4 pros and slims are pretty cheap right now. You wont be able to play at ps5 quality but the pro is still a good deal. Set an alert for new postings on ps4s on whatever app you use for buying used and some people post them for cheap just cuz they wanna get rid of it

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nunzio- t1_j9j5lfr wrote

The Dual sense Controller is really well made and feels (personally speaking) top notch quality for a controller shipped with the console. My GF never plays games and just bought a second Dual sense after I showed her the functions in Astros playroom Controller showcase.

The haptic feedback is just so nice. It gives a new immersive feeling in charging a bow or Aim and shoot in an FPS which is hard to describe if you never had it in your hands.

And the Ps exclusives are a must play. God of war and Ghost of Tsushima are just Beautiful.

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Dedward5 t1_j9jl7hi wrote

If you can afford it why not, I’m old so we have. PS1, Xbox, Wii, Switch, PC, Mac, Raspberry Pi etc don’t let any concept of “brand loyalty” enter you life. It’s a pointless concept people invent to make themselves feel justified.

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Si-guy14 t1_j9ic8qs wrote

Might not help that much for you as I have never owned any x box ever. I've been a PS guy my entire life. Had each generation of console but skipped ps4 pro. Just got the ps5 and timing wasn't great, we just had our second child less than 2 weeks ago. Not as much time as I'd like to play but man I do not regret buying a PS5. I've always really enjoyed the PS products and I have zero intent on switching. Maybe I'm biased but if I were you I'd get a PS5. If you're even thinking about this now you don't want to regret NOT buying one. Worst case scenario you hate it, you can sell it for probably what you paid for it as they are still not super easy to find.

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Don_Tommasino_5687 t1_j9j2qrr wrote

I recently upgraded both my systems to next gen.

Got a 4K TV and Went with a PS5 as I generally prefer PS exclusive games and wanted excellent frame rate for things like God Of War.

Also got the Xbox Series S too - which is cool because of its size and price tag. It displays at 1440 so not quite 4k like the PS5, but still great graphics and display and fast loading too. I’ll be using this for Starfield and Elder Scrolls 6 as well as the other mini games from Game Pass (I.e. Age Of Empire, Sea Of Thieves, Grounded)

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FishingOk4088 OP t1_j9kuiv1 wrote

at this rate The Elder Scrolls 6 is gonna be in a PS7 bundle lmao

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Peppy_Tomato t1_j9j44fx wrote

I have both PS5 and Xbox Series X. When there's a good game (something I like) on Gamepass, I spend a few months playing it. Otherwise, most of my gaming time is spent playing RPGs on the PS5.

I let the subscriptions lapse and renew whatever console happens to have something that catches my fancy. If you asked me to give one up, I would put up a fight, but ultimately, there are more games that suit my taste on the PS5 than the Xbox (I'm not an FPS player).

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FishingOk4088 OP t1_j9kuu97 wrote

Really happy you said this because i play shooters kinda rarely, the rpgs on xbox are solid good games but they just seem hollow to the ps exclusives

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PrinceDizzy t1_j9jc8h0 wrote

I personally prefer console gaming rather than PC and think you'll be fine with PS5 and Series X.

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Radar2032 t1_j9jllhd wrote

Buy a cheap PS3 and mod it to allow you the full catalogue of PS1, PS2 and PS3 games

Then invest in a PS5 to have PS4 backwards compatibility. In this way you will have access to all 5 generations

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ollyberryV2 t1_j9uww1t wrote

Get a mcboot card for your ps2 ...you can emulate every Nintendo and Sega game .....and on the ps2 scarface Is my fave game or 1 of them

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