Ps5 advice

Submitted by [deleted] t3_y5igph in consoles

Hey guys, first post here on Reddit. I’ve been debating on buying the ps5 and then it hit me the other day, maybe I should wait until Sony start releasing let’s say the ‘ps5 slim ‘ etc etc. any thoughts/advice on this ?

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A_lost_10mm_socket t1_isjr5d5 wrote

The purpose of "slim" versions is to reduce cost of production by eliminating as many parts as possible. Right now the digital edition only has one moving part, the fan. If they do make a slim it will be in years time.

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Glenith02 t1_isjua1y wrote

But the savings cost in buying the digital edition is soon lost in the savings you can make buying prowned games, so at this point in time OP might as well buy the disc version now rather than wait for the possibility of a slim version

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[deleted] OP t1_isjzjjo wrote

I think I’d prefer a disc version. So I still had the games physically also. 😃

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[deleted] OP t1_isjzgbk wrote

Ok thanks a lot for your response. So with that being said, we shouldn’t expect to see any new models of the ps5 within the coming couple of years ?

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A_lost_10mm_socket t1_iskk9iz wrote

Technically they've released different hardware revisions already but for an actually different console no, it would be a while still.

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blazinlow86 t1_ispks3f wrote

I'd wait, they will likely make yet another revision that increases the power and decreasestge shape/dimensions to be able to compete better with the series X.

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[deleted] OP t1_ispm5dk wrote

I can’t lie, whichever I decide to do ( wait or not ) I’m super excited to get one. Haven’t had a console in a while!

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blazinlow86 t1_ispmd1c wrote

Grab a series S or X now and get a ps5 in a few years when there's enough exclusives to make it worthwhile 👍

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spoonard t1_isk3p26 wrote

It's not a bad idea. A slim is due in a year or so, maybe less. Ignore all these dummy early adopters that say there won't be a slim. Of course there will be a slim model. And a Pro model. They've already proven they can sell slims and mid-gen upgrades. So why would they not capitalize on that?

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FunkinDonutzz t1_isl0wdq wrote

Because the PS4 had a notoriously weak CPU the day it came out. The PS5 doesn't, and it is a much more balanced console. The mid-gen refresh was also partially because of 4K TVs going mainstream and the base consoles being far too underpowered to take advantage. There's no such shift in screen tech this time around.

"Dummy" indeed.

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blazinlow86 t1_ispmkrs wrote

Ps5 is still considerably weak compared to the series X so they could still benefit by making a newer smaller more powerful ps5.

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FunkinDonutzz t1_isqcm4o wrote

>Considerably weak

LOL, care to back that up with proof? Pretty much every video Digital Foundry and NX Gamer have done have shown them to be more or less equal, with the PS5 slightly more performant.

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blazinlow86 t1_isqct0o wrote

Just the facts bud, you can look up the specs for yourself if your interested, the numbers don't lie 👍

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FunkinDonutzz t1_iss2qpf wrote

Ah, so you're one of those people that think having a higher teraflop number makes it more powerful? You also made it out like there's a massive difference in spec?

If it's "just the facts" then you're more than welcome to provide proof of those facts like I asked... what's that, you can't?

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blazinlow86 t1_ist059h wrote

Yes I believe in facts 👍

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FunkinDonutzz t1_istbad4 wrote

You've yet to show any concrete proof of these "facts". Let's look at the performance metrics on Digital Foundry and NX Gamer for some "facts" 👍

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blazinlow86 t1_istbldx wrote

And as I already said you can do Google the PS5 specs versus the Xbox series X specs and see for yourself. It's no secret that the series X is considerably more powerful than the PS5. The numbers don't lie 👍

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FunkinDonutzz t1_istcdyy wrote

For one, it's not "considerably" more powerful. You're also ignoring the fact that the PS5 is more performant in some ways - but I get the impression you're the type of person that sees one bigger number and automatically assumes it's better because you don't actually understand shit.

And also ignoring the fact that the games usually perform better on PS5 - again, show me real world evidence that the Series X is "conSidErabLY moRe poWEfuL". Again - you can't, because it isn't.

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blazinlow86 t1_istd9b7 wrote

Just the facts bud, there there if you wanna see them 👍👍

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FunkinDonutzz t1_istdyvm wrote

I do. Now, provide sources for your facts, I'll wait 👍👍

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blazinlow86 t1_isteqld wrote

Just a google search away bud 👍👍

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FunkinDonutzz t1_istg4vl wrote

Sounds like you can't provide proof of these claims, and you know it.

But for the LOLs, I did Google it, and the PS5 comes out on top.

Any more self-owns today? 👍👍

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blazinlow86 t1_istgj29 wrote

No reason for me to prove a well known fact to a random on the internet. The numbers are there, up to you if you want to see them 👍👍

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[deleted] OP t1_isk55z6 wrote

I think I’ll hang out a while longer…. Maybe wait into the new year and decide then. I haven’t had a console in years but I’m eager to get one now.

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blazinlow86 t1_istbeym wrote

Buy a used series S for 250$. Gives you access to all the best upcoming exclusives via gamepass

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celcius_451 t1_isns99e wrote

I rocked my thicc og PS4 since day one to my PS5 purchase last year.

Some people want the best performance they can get which I totally understand and respect.

For me, even though I understand what that improved hardware brings in I just want to run my games plug&play style nothing more.

So, to answer your question I think it boils down to what you enjoy. If you don't want to wait for all the games that are already out just get one, I think ps5 hardware can support this generation smoothly to the end. (Except Gotham Knights lol) But if you are seeking native 4k+ray tracing+unlocked fps kind of experience simply just wait.

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[deleted] OP t1_isnshgg wrote

Thanks for your response. Great way of looking at it 😃 appreciate it dude

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