Submitted by No-Chest-5678 t3_xwdiul in consoles
I know this seems like a no-brainer for most people, the series X is the one you should get. However, it’s a bit more complicated for me.
I’m a PlayStation guy, but the PS5 is still super hard to get that I’m really starting to consider getting a next gen Xbox just to have something that can play next gen games. Also, I’m not getting a PC (I don’t hate PC gaming I just prefer consoles but if you prefer PC go on and keep loving it). The reason why I’m considering the Series S (a bit) over the X is because I’m not really gonna use it that much. A lot of games that come out on next gen consoles are still coming out on current gen, but obviously there are exceptions. A big one for me is Gotham Knights, and right now that’s the only next gen exclusive I really want to play. Other upcoming games like God of War: Ragnarok or Assassin’s Creed Mirage are still coming out on current gen, so I can just play them on my PS4. I just want something that can play next gen games, but I won’t really be using it for anything else.
Also, I’m on a budget. That’s probably another reason why the S speaks to me more than the X does. It also more portable as I can take it with me to college pretty easily.
So what do you think I should do?
Anubra_Khan t1_ir6dqwe wrote
If you're buying a console for one game, and that one game is Gotham Knights, you may want to reconsider your approach. I'd honestly hold out for the thing you want (in this case, a ps5) as opposed to settling for less. Buyer's remorse is a pretty bad feeling.
You did well by identifying that Xbox has no next gen (current gen, really) games yet. I usually recommend Series X over Series S because the $200 difference can be made up if you buy memory or if you find good deals on physical discs. I mean, just borrowing a couple of games that are $60 each can make up that difference pretty quickly. However, if you are really certain that you won't be playing it much and are ok with the lacking performance and disc drive, then pick up the Series S.
Overall, I still say hold out for the PS5 only because that's what you really want and it actually has next gen exclusives that won multiple awards last year. But, if you can afford the Series S and still buy the PS5 if one becomes available, then go for it.
If you buy a Series S and a PS5 becomes available a week later and you can't afford it, how would that feel?