For the life of me I can't decide between switching to PS5 or staying with Xbox

Submitted by mysteryman20003 t3_y96l7q in consoles

I've been trying to make a decision for weeks, but I can't make a final one so here's my situation and tell my what you guys think.

Context: Right now I have an Xbox One S and I've been playing on that for the past 3 years, and I really only got the One S and not the PS4 because all my friends at the time had Xbox's. Now I don't really game with friends at all anymore, so it's not a factor in my decision. I've always been interested in PlayStation and their exclusives though.

What I LIKE about Xbox: All my Xbox One games would transfer over, Game Pass, Microsoft buying gaming companies could mean theyre upping their game when it comes to exclusives in the future, but it's not certain. Also quick resume seems nice, and the fact that I could get one from my nearest Wal-Mart right now if I wanted to.

What I LIKE about PS5: Obviously the console exclusives (God of War, Ghost of Tsushima, Spiderman, etc.), and I heard the controller comes with a bunch of cool features.

What I DON'T LIKE about Xbox: Pretty much that Microsoft didn't really change their UI much, if not at all, from the Xbox One era, same with the controller.

What I DON'T LIKE about PlayStation: I would be set back to square one game wise, and it's just really hard to get your hands on one in general.

-So that's what I have going on right now, would appreciate any feedback or advice, thank you:)

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Steward1975 t1_it44xzf wrote

Just get both best of both worlds

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SpongeBob190 t1_it59hhv wrote

Who will pay?

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Steward1975 t1_it6xivw wrote

You

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SpongeBob190 t1_it71qqb wrote

If they could have bought both consoles, they would have done it already instead of asking on reddit

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Steward1975 t1_it76k0e wrote

Bro who gives a Dam I was just saying if you can't decide buy both end of discussion

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[deleted] t1_it4dvei wrote

I just got a PS5 a week ago. Had an Xbox One X since it came out. Here are my thoughts:

  • Games are king. Of course. If there is a must-play exclusive, then your decision is made. Assuming you don't have a PC.
  • If you're thinking about getting a Series X, technically it's the more powerful system (we'll see whether or not PS5 "Pro" has anything to say about that). Both systems are going to compromise in either fidelity/quality, and performance/frames per second, so pick your poison on that front - neither is a PC, of course.
  • PS5's storage is, effectively, twice as fast as Xbox Series, which could lead to some amazing things down the road, other than just fast load times. May or may not see use from devs, though.
  • Xbox Series storage expansion is more expensive and proprietary, but, also, easier to install (plug it in), easier to swap between systems, and you can have as many as you want, and you can just start a catalog of memory cards if you need to, whereas on a PS5, when your internal storage and expanded storage m.2 port are full, you have to start swapping game installs to and from a USB drive if you're looking to play PS5 games that couldn't fit on the system storage. Proprietary, easier to use & transport, contained SSDs actually win this battle, if you ask me.
  • UI doesn't really matter in the end. You're playing games, not menus. You'll adapt, either way.
  • GamePass is an absolutely insane value. Plenty of first-party and third-party masterpieces, plus a ton of small dev/indie hidden gems that you can try and potentially fall in love with, as my wife, kid, and I all have.
  • Playstation also has a lot of good games on PS+, but not the volume or variety of GamePass.
  • Xbox has amazing backwards compatibility, in case you come across something from any of the previous generation that appeals to you.
  • Series controller has better ergonomics, and the left analog stick being at the "neutral" thumb position makes way more sense for way more games than having a D-pad as the easier-to-reach option.
  • DualSense controller has a built-in mic, mic & audio mute button (even mutes the TV if no headset is connected), touchpad, higher fidelity haptics (versus the small motors in Xbox's "Impulse" triggers), Adaptive Triggers (seriously amazing, I absolutely love it to pieces - personally, I'm big on physical immersion), a built-in speaker, and RGB lighting that games can tap into. It's an amazing controller, just not as ergonomic as the Series controller in the grips or analog stick placement. I'm disappointed all Xbox really added to the Xbox Series controller was a capture/record button, and slightly better grip ergonomics.
  • Xbox Series' D-pad is actually too tactile and loud for my tastes (and I'm over here building a Kailh Box Navy keyboard). Xbox Series' bumpers are better than on the Xbox One controller's. Playstation's R1/L1 are crisp, but, at the same time, relaxed, much more muted souding (rubber domes vs Xbox's microswitches, I think). Xbox's triggers have a relatively consistent amount of force all the way through, whereas you can feel the spring forces increase slightly on DualSense. Xbox's triggers have a rubber stop at full-pull, so they have a nice "thock" sound to them when pulled quickly, whereas the DualShock, while not loud like Xbox 360, isn't as satisfying. Those Adaptive Triggers, when used by a game, though... glorious.
  • It can be very convenient to swap a battery pack/AA batteries, and also have the option of a charging dock, etc. with Xbox's controller , whereas with DualSense you're not given the choice/if a controller didn't charge, you must plug it in, or wait for it to charge (the included cable isn't long enough for couch play).
  • Personally, I think the Forza/Forza Horizon series is more fun than the racers on Playstation, and I have no intention of buying any for the PS5, currently. Granted, I have enough racers on PC, and a steering wheel setup.
  • As far as I can tell, Sony's Pulse 3D audio processing for headphones sounds better than Windows Sonic (built in 3D protocol on Xbox). Dolby Atmos for Headphones or DTS:X on Xbox might match the quality of Sony's solution, but those other Xbox solutions cost extra. Sony's implementation also has 3D audio for the built-in speakers of your TV (I haven't tried that yet since I have a 5.1 speaker setup, not sure if it's any good).
  • PSVR2 might be amazing. The hardware seems like it might be. Also: Adaptive Triggers in the controllers for that. Xbox is staying far away from VR (crazy, if you ask me). So, if you're even remotely interested, PS is your only console choice there. I also have plenty of gripes about my Quest 2, and self-contained/wireless VR, so PSVR2 being wired, rather than wireless isn't actually a detriment, IMO. If PSVR2 works on PC at all, and/or allows Beat Saber mods (that's not going to happen), I'd sell my Quest 2, actually. Wife requires custom songs, though, so that's how it is.

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So, I got along just fine without the handful of "must play" PS games of the past generation and a half (not a ton of variety, if you ask me - a bunch of gritty, emo, third-person, action-adventure games with the same camera POV, similar mechanics, chock full of QTEs, etc., just different enemies, stories, and heroes at the helm). Honestly, I think I missed out on more variety and hidden gems on PS3, my being a 360 guy back then. I straight up miss the variety and insanity (in a good way) that was the PS2 library...

When I think about it, the only reason I got an Xbox One X was because my friend was on the platform already, and wanted to play Monster Hunter World together. But, also, in hindsight, GamePass is stupid good, and I really do love Halo 5, and keep going back to it even after Infinite came out, so no actual regrets.

If I were you, since you still have a Series S, I would say keep it, and keep playing awesome GamePass stuff, etc., and keep access to the library of games you own, etc. But, also grab a PS5 (disc edition) and pick up some used discs of PS4 and PS5 games that you think are worthwhile. Then, if you're not completely sold on Playstation, you can sell the whole lot of hardware and discs (instead of having invested/locked yourself into their digital store) and get whatever you want at a later date. You'll lose some cash in the trade, but you'll be entertained by a PS5 and have been able to give that library a chance.

Let me know if you have questions/things you want me to test/try/feel for on the PS5. I'm good at feeling things. I don't actually have PS5 games yet/my PS+ trial just expired today and I'm not re-upping it for now (single income household, already doing GamePass and a Minecraft Realm, I don't need more video games). Definitely buying FFVII Remake sooner than later, though...

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HygorMS t1_it6ugwp wrote

Honestly, PS+ has much more popular and bigger games than Gamepass right now.

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[deleted] t1_it7n0un wrote

More popular than Minecraft, Undertale, Unpacking, Scorn, Chivalry II, Persona 5, the Yakuza series, every Halo game, Tunic, the Tom Clancy games, The Walking Dead games, The Outer Worlds, Skyrim, Oblivion, Marrowind, Terraria, Tetris Effect, TMNT Shredder's Revenge, Stardew Valley, all the modern Star Wars games, the Skate series, the Forza & Forza Horizon series, all the stuff on Rare Replay, the Doom games, the Quake games, Psychonauts, Powerwash Simulator, Payday 2, Outer Wilds, Octopath Traveler, No Man's Sky, the Ninja Gaiden series, the modern NFS games, pretty much every sports game that matters, the Mass Effect series, Hollow Knight, Hitman, Gears, DBFighterZ, Disney Dreamlight Valley, Crysis series, the Battlefield series, Astroneer, Ark, and Among Us... combined?

Maybe. Playstation has a much larger install base thanks to PS4.

But this high quality variety? PS+ doesn't even come close. For a while, Monster Hunter World, all the big FF games, and the KH series were an GamePass. I can't see sameone getting bored with what's there, and what's to come.

The six to ten "must have Playstation exclusives" are pretty much all just gritty, brooding, third-person action adventure games.

Swap out Aloy for Spider-Man for Nathan Drake for whoever-the-TLoU-characters-are, and swap a bow for a web shooter, for an AK-47, for... another AK-47, and yeah. Woo. Poular games are popular. Just because they sell well dosen't mean it's good to drown in it.

Minecraft is pretty dang popular. I don't need forty Minecraft-like games.

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HygorMS t1_it7rdpn wrote

Basically God Of War is by itself more popular than all of those together and honestly, as a popular opinion, it's also better in quality than all of those games.

Taking in consideration basically all PlayStation exclusives (which you're being extremely unfair about, since you have games like Ghost Of Tsushima, Infamous, Killzone, Gran Turismo, Bloodborne, Demon Souls, etc... which all scape from that formula (that doesn't even exist) you're talking about) combined with all the Final Fantasy games and basically most of Ubisoft titles, Mafia games, Saints Row, Shadow Warrior and overall lots of the games you mentioned too, like Hollow Knight, Outer Wilds, some Yakuza and Tom Clancy's games, I find PS+ way better. Even better when you get the version that has the PS1/2/3 streaming with all those classic games while XBox Gamepass has only a few retro games to play. There is more quantity and quality at the same time on PS5's service.

You're also talking like the most played and enjoyed games aren't the third person shooters/action RPG.

And it's really dumb to use games that Gamepass once HAD to compare to the games PS+ HAS right NOW.

If you can't seem to get bored with what's there, I can assure you you'd have even a harder time getting bored on the PS+ subscription. Literally the only point where Gamepass wins is the price.

Btw, wtf are you talking about? How is Spiderman any similar to those other games? Also, it's obvious that Uncharted and TLOU are similar. They're from the same developers. And Horizon Zero Dawn has literally nothing to do with those games, the only similarities are the third person camera and the fact that you shoot something. Following your logic, 70% of the games are copies from those games. That's just wrong. You clearly haven't played any of the Must Play PS Exclusives.

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Anubra_Khan t1_it4g6hq wrote

Get the ps5 then. You can play every xbox game on your One S except Flight Simulator, Scorn and Gotham Knights. They won't look as good as they will on Series X but you have access to them. Anything else that is current gen only is on PS5.

PS5 starts you off with 19 classics + 3-5 games per month if you get the base $60 subscription. The $100 subscription will get you this plus another 400 games. Many if which will are the PS exclusives you've been missing.

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1northfield t1_it6bgby wrote

You can play flight simulator and Scorn on an Xbox one via Xcloud, if Gotham Knights ever releases on Gamepass you will likely be able to also play it on an Xbox one

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Sea-Anywhere-799 t1_it3yf91 wrote

I am exactly in the same position as you. Go towards the games you want. Cloud gaming is becoming big you can use your xbox 1 s for lots of games if you have gamepass ultimate. The way I see it if I get a series x than my xbox 1 s doesn't get used but if I get a ps5 I can still use the xbox 1 s for old games and for cloud gaming.

Ps5 has amazing exclusives and you can use that for the next gen games.

Many games are also cross platform.

Just some advice in the end compare all your factors before buying. In the end both consoles are great.

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Dragonfruit7041 t1_it45j4c wrote

I have both and if I had to chose one it'd be the Xbox for all stuff on my account over the years, game pass, backwards compatibility, quick resume. The Ps5 controller is fantastic, I think I currently like the feel of it more than the Xbox controller but the rumble features are kind of gimmicky. If you do go for a ps5 and end up not liking it you can easily re sell it and make all your money back to get a new Xbox and you'll still have all your stuff waiting for you. Also PlayStation plus premium would help get you started for games, not a bad alternative to game pass imo

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SatsumaGuy t1_it4we22 wrote

I mean it's not really a decision I can make for you. I am big into physical games and so GamePass doesn't appeal to me but that's just me. What I will say however is that if you do switch then the game library issue can be fixed (assuming your purchases are physical) by selling your Xbox One games and buying the PS4 versions of them used. Hope you enjoy whichever you choose :)

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wezzauk85 t1_it5047q wrote

From somebody who cancelled guaranteed orders at launch for both consoles. Ended up getting both in the end and sold one of them last week (mainly to lack of available gaming time).....

You can't get it terribly wrong really because they both do a good job. I think yourself and other have raised some very valid points. The biggest one in my opinion is which exclusives you want/will enjoy the most? Add gamepass value into that weighting and your there.

Basically, how much do you actually like (as in will play and love) those big PS Exclusives? Is that more fun/value than gamepass to you?

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TruF33ls t1_it51a2r wrote

Should have got the series x but ps5 is pretty dope, ngl. I play everything and once again Sony is taking the lead on console wars. As far as graphics, don't trip. Performance, if you have an X dont trip. Everything else, Sony has it in the bag. Dont switch though, play both. Sometimes its all about online community and exclusives with specific games. If you're a serious console gamer you need both.

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MRFERRARI1 t1_it56xix wrote

I have both and use the Series X more

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needaburnerbaby t1_it5gc4r wrote

You get a shit ton of free games when you get a ps5 and some amazing ones too. I would go that route for sure if you’re trying to decide between the two still.

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SydMuddy t1_it5ojo1 wrote

Personally I made the switch from Xbox to PS and for me, it was a great decision. The games that PS put out, imo, are better quality than what Xbox is putting out.

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xDragod t1_it617sp wrote

the PS5 has the best exclusives for sure as well as a big back catalog of amazing PS4 games for dirt cheap. PS5 exclusive games are rarely on any significant sale though. PS5 would be good if you're pretty sure you want to play the Sony exclusives. You could such with PS4 games until PS5 games come down in price and still have several years of amazing games to play.

Xbox's big draw is game pass. You know what Xbox offers. If you're happy with the games but just want a much better experience then it's a safe choice. Especially if you like any of the backward compatible games that go on sale all the time.

Another good option would be to buy a PS4 Pro used and play a bunch of PS4 games while waiting for a good time to upgrade. As I said above, the back catalog of cheap and excellent games can keep you stayed for a very long time if you're interested. You might even consider pairing this with a Series S and get a better Xbox experience without jumping straight to a $500 console.

I think if I were to only have one console I would choose the series X because of game pass and my love of 360 era games. I have a gaming PC though, though, so my Series X feels largely irrelevant now. A PC and a PS5 will let you play the best of everything for many years to come.

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hanz333 t1_it6flmz wrote

Now that Sony is doing PC releases I'm not sure it's worth investing in either heavily right now.

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vibingliketurtle t1_it6mitc wrote

More and more exclusives can be played on PC, if you dont want to go with a good PC, then go with Playstation. If you only want to play the exclusives, then go with the digital one and only use it for this.

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Apprehensive_Cat762 t1_it7bx8i wrote

So the best choice is sticking to Xbox, you keep your games, and the series x is technologically better than the PS5 , and if you can’t afford that, buy a series s, it’s really good and affordable

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Fix-It-Felix01 t1_it7h0hl wrote

Stick with XBox, the UI stays the same because users like familiarity. I went from an XBox One S to a Series X, the graphics quality and load speed are unbelievable!

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Allieplayz t1_it7zcp2 wrote

Being a PlayStation person I would obviously say ps5 but I see both ways here, I made the change from Xbox to PlayStation a couple years back and I find the ui much easier to navigate on ps. if you're looking for a good looking console both of them are strong contenders, but I would say Xbox would win by a landslide if in the holes around the top were actual leds and not just rings but it would be a tie there. Being set back to square one gamewise is hard and if I was trying to sway you into PlayStation I would say oh ps plus has a bunch of games but to be honest there isn't that much on it but I think there is most of the assassins creed if I can recall. You have some exclusive things in some games if you play on Xbox I think (I am not completely sure though) Good Luck choosing the right one!

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HygorMS t1_itc1yzk wrote

Bro, paying for PS+ is going to give you access to more games than Gamepass ever had. So literally the best option now is PS5 unless you're REALLY into Halo, or Gears or Forza

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originsspeedrunner t1_it40npv wrote

Get the new xbox and a used ps4 while selling your old xbox.

So you can experience the exclusives for some years to come and you‘ll keep your xbox Library

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Icy_Demand_8079 t1_it6eky7 wrote

Go for Xbox, the PS5 is literal junk. And, the Xbox Series X only costs £349

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