Submitted by WithManyVoices939 t3_znji9i in consoles
Hello im want ask ask people there opinion if PlayStation is worth staying on or is Xbox better for playing more games im not focused on exclusives but for more game diversity if that makes sense I’ve been on PlayStation for a while and it doesn’t feel like there la as much to play like on Xbox but if anyone can put there thoughts and observations that would be great
Get a s if you want something a bit cheaper. I have an x which I spend most of time playing different types of games shooters like halo, rpg’s, racing, indie games, etc. I like the game pass system because I’ll try new games outside of what I’ll usually play and enjoy. The ps5 I’ve been playing the big exclusives, but not really much else just because game pass is such a good deal.
Do you know the difference between the X and S besides the disc and download?
Series s can only run 1440p or 2k at 120fps while the series x can run 4K at 120fps, also the series s has less teraflops.
Is the storage different too?
Trust me, I did extensive research before I bought a series x
Yes, the series s has 512 GB of storage, while the series x has 1 TB or Terabyte, or 1024 GB
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No point… only really a point if your mates play Xbox or your looking to play Xbox exclusives like Forza etc… also Microsoft are taking over the gaming world at the moment so if you play games like COD etc it might be an idea to switch. Personally I’d save up for a little bit longer and buy a budget PC. Preferably one you build yourself, it’s a lot less daunting than it seems! PC gives you pretty much every game on the planet with no barriers (other than ££). PC is more expensive but it gives you a much better gaming experience… worth a thought :)
Plenty of points, for me anyway, and maybe for OP since I don't gush over Exclusives either and had been fed up with Sonys BS for a while:
Lots of games that are Cross Platform Coop/MP with just PC (which was a selling point for me since a few mates jumped back to PC from PS while I wasn't that flush with cash).
An Online Store with actually useful filters (like search for all games that has Cross-platform, 120hz/FPS, and many more).
Many more games supporting native Mouse & Keyboard and having more open ended customization options (more in line with PC).
A steady stream of Game Previews and Early Access titles, of which some are long beta tests through Xbox Insider where players feedback actually have been utilized and appreciated.
Discord Voice Chat, where you'll notice an immediate boost in audio quality.
A Web browser that is improving and evolving nearing PC standards (So much freedom here, I run a pinned tab with Discord e. g.).
A gigantic library of apps, weird, fun but most importantly useful (I found a YT app that auto-blocks ads, an app to test deadzones and drift in controllers, a Remote Desktop app that actually worked hooking up o both PC and Phone, etc).
Gamepass Ultimate, every other day there's new cool games to try, (which I pay around 6 bucks a month for because of official Live Gold conversion, that is half of my PS+ monthly cost).
The swap saved gaming for me anyway and I'm now enjoying console gaming again!
Please go on about this YT app.
I tried a bunch of them and noticed one called ATube had that nifty little hidden feature (not detailed anywhere in description). So I bought the one time license for it and uninstalled the original YT app. WIN!
I got both, the xbox was an afterthought. When Bethesda was purchased by Microsoft I said for months I was going to buy an S and last minute while purchasing online I got the series X I use both equally PlayStation mainly because of my huge back catalogue of ps + games from the ps4 but xbox gamepass is amazing the s may be an option for you if money is an issue. But I would again urge you to try to own both or stick with the PlayStation its an amazing console I'd seriously miss mine if I had to sell it
Xbox for power, PS for good exclusives. (and the bumpers on the PS4 controllers too)
PlayStation is absolutely worth staying on, the exclusives make it so. But Xbox also offers a good experience. If it’s possible to have both then you should do so. Or even better, invest in a good PC. All Xbox games are released day one and PlayStation exclusives are slowly making their way onto PC.
PSVR2 is also coming out soon. There is no equivalent on Xbox.
Honestly I enjoy both. I use the PS5 for single player games mostly while I use the Xbox for mostly multiplayer games.
The S is an option, but I really only recommend it if you are on a limited budget. The extra money for the X is is just way better long term. For starters, you are going to have less space on an S. It says 512 GB, but you only get to use around like 300-350. That fills up pretty damn quick and an expansion card is practically the same price as the console. Another thing is resolution. The games still run well, but you definitely will notice more blur on more recent games.
Keep your PS and buy a PC... Xbox is total unnecessary.
It is hard to buy pc for price of xbox. And some people just prefer console experience. So it is not unnecessary.
But you can use a Xbox controller on the PC……. Console experience, right?
I say, let people play the way they want. All consoles and PC gaming can live together in this big beautiful digital world.
It's hard to not recommend a PC, it's just such a better experience at any price point it's amazing, consoles gamers are rarely playing console solely because they want to use the xbox UI or get some games every month with playstation plus, they want to use a console because they want to play games and have new experiences, PC is just better at doing that
That is completely untrue, first of all, I bought the Xbox series x for $600 cad, and it can easily run 4K 120fps games, while a pc for the same price can only run either 4K at 60fps or 1080p at 120fps comfortably, while it’s true that a $5000 dollar PC will run much better than any console, PC isn’t the be all end all gaming machine, if you only want to drop $600 cad on a gaming machine, console is the way to go. I have both a PC and a Xbox Series X, and I use my Xbox Series X way more, also game pass in much more expansive on the Xbox then on PC.
Your measure for what is good isn't what is considered actually good, PC has cheaper games, more games, more free games, more controller options, can be cheaper or more expensive, has a full VR library, can mod games, multi monitor support, higher refresh rates, higher resolutions, free online, any peripheral you want, more audio options, better recording software and video editing features, epic games weekly free games, steam, humble bundle, emulation at higher than native performance and resolution, better chatting options, mouse and keyboard, ability to use PC to do other things, ability to have access to playstation and xbox exclusives over time or now, game pass, small PC, big PC, portable PC. You being able to use a $600 console on a $1400 TV to play fortnite with a controller at 4k doesn't matter when PC has all that and more, that's why I recommend a PC over a console, 4k gaming doesn't matter when you have to pay $10 dollars every month just to play online and every game costs $70
Both have many pros and cons, this article explains it really well, I use both and personally find more enjoyment out of my Xbox, but it’s ultimately up to OP what he prefers. https://www.online-tech-tips.com/gaming/pc-vs-console-gaming-pros-and-cons/amp/
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Yeah, I'm not trying to force anyone to do anything I just really think PC is the way to go for most gamers
That’s a completely valid opinion, and I can completely see where your coming from, I honestly got more enjoyment out of building my PC than just buying my Xbox, but my PC also cost around the same price, and it is much less powerful, I agree, for a lot of gamers pc is the way to go, but I don’t think that was OP’s question, he wanted to know if he should switch from PlayStation to Xbox, and I personally think you can get a lot of enjoyment from both pc and Xbox, and it ultimately depends on what kind of gamer you are.
Yeah, I game alot of the time I've spent alot on my PC since I switched in 2019
Why recommend something that the dude hasn't even asked about? If they aren't asking about it why not just assume that they took the time to consider it and just stick to answering the question they asked?
It's like someone asking if they should have hotdogs or burgers for dinner and you reply with "sushi." The dude knows what he wants and narrows it down to two options. Just help him make that choice. Certainly doubt it would actually make him buy a PC.
Because he most likely wants to play games, many console players don't know the advantages of PC and I'm always gonna recommend it,
Doesn't make any difference to me. A comment on reddit isn't going to be the straw that makes a person switch from Console to PC. I just see these types of comments on every single "help me decide on what console to get" thread. It isn't helpful.
I get it, PC is getting cheaper to get into and is getting more accessible while being powerful. But some people value different things in consoles than other people. Instead of acknowledging this, "get a PC" people choose to disregard it.
Edit: I'm an Xbox and PC player that tends to use my PC to game more.
I understand your view, I also recommend PC for ideological reasons. I've convinced a few friends to switch to PC, I'd just feel disingenuous to myself if I don't recommend it, especially on a post like this where the OP wants to switch from PS to Xbox
We’re not trying to be rude by saying “get a pc”. We genuinely want to enlighten someone who otherwise might not have considered it. This is a place for public discussion. We should be allowed to say whatever we want so long as it doesn’t break the rules of this subreddit and reddit.com.
Ah yes, going to a subreddit dedicated exclusively to consoles and thinking the people in it have never even considered a PC before. Not thinking that there may be some sort of valid reason that someone could want a console over a gaming computer.
This is a place of public discussion, we are discussing things. I am not saying you are being rude, I am saying the suggestions you make aren't helpful. About as welcome as a Jehovah's witness.
I didn’t seek out this subreddit with the specific intention of leaving comments like this. It just showed up in my home feed because it’s related to gaming. I didn’t realize that this was r/consoles at first. I just like discussing gaming. I was under the impression that you got offended by my (and the other guy in this thread’s) comments and were being defensive, hence the downvotes.
If that's true then I guess we don't have anything more to deliberate. There are trolls on the sub that bring nothing more to the table than just to buy a PC without more. I'll say your comment was more detailed and helpful than the usual. But the sentiment in my other comments remains.
As for the downvotes, I wasn't offended by your comments. I downvoted because I assumed you downvoted my comments. I would not have done it otherwise. I'll reverse that. Later.
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This is a place for console gaming, we don't need enlightening from the mustard race thank you.
If I wanted to get a PC that is at least as powerful as a Series X or PS5, how much would it be? (Not including keyboard/mouse)
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Probably around 1000 to 1200 if you built it yourself, a few hundred more for a pre made one, if you were willing to find pre owned parts like 750-900 instead, then any cheap peripheral will work, an existing one you already have is free obviously. then over time you'd make up the difference by not paying for online and cheaper games, over the cost of 7 years (about how long it takes until new console) youd save about 700 dollars alone in just a subscription to play online, over the past 2 years youd have saved around 1500-2000 in free games from epic games, then ofcourse games being cheaper brings that down even more. Then after all those savings you get all the benefits i listed in my other comment, the only downsideds are entry cost and possible finding it hard to get up and running i suppose but id say the benefits outweigh the negatives hugely. From personal experience ive turned a few tech illiterate console friends into PC users and they all tell me it just isnt as hard as theyve been told, I also think using a PC is just so useful in general for day to day life and not knowing how to use one until you have to later at a job or something is probably annoying haha, hope this helps and if you are personally looking for recommendations ill give my two cents
I appreciate the feedback. I had built one in the past but sold it because I needed the money for something else at the time. However, I’m still a newbie and built one simply by following a YouTube video, not knowing exactly how everything worked. The biggest fear I have is upgrading everything after a few years and having to start from scratch due to a new GPU not being compatible with the motherboard and so forth. Does that happen?
That’s a bit of a misnomer. Consoles rarely run games at native 4K and if they do the graphics settings are usually set to low. Native 4K high/ultra textures at 60 is better than upscaled 4K low preset at 120 imo. You are also completely at the mercy of the game dev whether or not they program their game to run at 120 or 4K (it’s exceedingly rare for a game to support both). Whereas you can make virtually any PC game run at 120 with little hassle. And 4K 120 tvs are expensive ($1k+). You might as well put that extra capital towards a proper gaming desktop and monitor.
For the same price you could either get a $1000 pc and $500 monitor or a $500 console and a $1000 tv. The choice is clear to me.
No, the Series X runs at Native 4K, Series S runs at upscaled 4K, also, it works with monitors, so you can buy a $500 dollar monitor and $500 console, or you can buy a $1000 dollar PC and a $500 dollar monitor, also 90% of new Xbox games support 4K 120 fps for a similar gaming experience to a $1000 pc, the choice is clear to me
Oh yeah, what graphics/texture quality settings is it running?
I’m playing elden ring with ultra settings
beauty of PC you choose what kind of gaming experience you want to have.
Agreed
Yeah, that is one part. But part of console appeal is simplicity.
Everyone needs a computer. Why not have that computer be able to spank the ps and Xbox at gaming performance?
yep this is partly what i meant when i stated ideoligical reasons, everyone needs to use a computer so why not start now?, i also kind of think this is a bad reason to give to console players imo, it might make them think that gaming on a PC is like doing word or something like that.
There both great so I’d keep the PlayStation and buy an Xbox
Xbox + Game Pass, that's the way if you want to experience a diverse library.
I grew up on Xbox until I switched to ps4 and is there still backwards compatibility for games like L4D
Stay on playstation i switched and than realised i prefer playstation but xbox controllers are pretty nice feel
Gamepass. The recent PS Plus update shows why MS is so far ahead of Sony in this area. The day a 1st party Sony exclusive comes to Plus on day of release I'll drop dead. Ragnarok, Ratchet, Spiderman, Last of Us etc would all be "free" if they where MS owned.
You should definitely xbox to switch 👌
Stay on PlayStation
I’m an Xbox guy since the OG brick box came out, I did end up getting a ps4 pro to play exclusives but other than that my ps4 just kinda sits on the shelf not doing much so kinda comes down to preference and what your mates play on I guess
Both are great, you can't go wrong with either.
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If you are not interested in exclusives I would switch to Xbox.
they’re all great. get what your friends have
XBOX LITTLE BOI
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Keep your PlayStation and buy an Xbox