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AboardTheFailWhale t1_j2wbkri wrote

Campaign solo play, PlayStation. Online, social play, xbox. Wrapped in a blanket vegetating plus occasional local social, switch.

IMHO

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Buzzlon1479 t1_j2w845w wrote

Depends on what you want

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Chris_Waudby_5089 OP t1_j2w8bnc wrote

Well I'm a big halo fan so I'm sort of leaning towards Microsoft but I've had a PS4 and Wii u but I just can't make up the old mind I'm a fan of online shooters but don't know where to hang my hat

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[deleted] t1_j2wpvvi wrote

If you like Halo and shooters, then Xbox Series X is absolutely the way to go! Not to mention great games like Gears of War, High on Life (huge release and big fan base for that exclusive now) and Redfall (check it out) is also an exclusive coming to Xbox in a few months. I’m really looking forward to exclusives like Redfall, Starfield, and the new Fable. You can always play shooters like COD, Far Cry and Destiny on Xbox too of course.

The Series X is basically a high powered gaming PC. Plus you have Game Pass to play or try out various games and exclusives. If you want a variety, I’d get a Series S and a Switch, but if you’re hardcore into shooters and open world adventure games you can’t go wrong with an Xbox Series X. I love mine.

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[deleted] t1_j2weg7p wrote

Hardware wise XSX is more powerful than the PS5, has more usable storage, better BC, you can install Retroarch and more features for less money, then you have GamePass

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Chris_Waudby_5089 OP t1_j2wuxs7 wrote

Yes this I know it's definitely the more powerful of the 2 but sometimes it's all about the games And I'm not real familiar with ps5 exclusives

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SpongeBob190 t1_j2xi2j5 wrote

Do you have a gaming pc that runs most games now and you will upgrade it in the future as the requirements rise? If yes then go for playstation if not then no reason to NOT go for xbox

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ll-REDDIT-ll t1_j2xrkkk wrote

The series x being more powerful doesnt matter lmfao. If the game is optimised it will run the same as the ps5

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[deleted] t1_j2xs7f6 wrote

Of course it does

The PS5 is already showing signs it's shader starved with lower native resolution, more framerate issues especially in high framerate titles

This is also before we see any DX12 Ultimate based games which will allow the use of the rDNA2 hardware features.

We haven't seen a gap so large between vendors so far the previous gen was just 4CUs either way advantage on GPU, XSX has a 16CU advantage over the PS5

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platinumsplattingem t1_j2wvjd3 wrote

As someone who moved from Xbox to Playstation, I would suggest Playstation if you’re more inclined on story/solo games and some famous games like The Last Of Us, God Of War, etc. Xbox is great for multiplayer games and if you like Halo then buy an Xbox.

Personally, I moved to Playstation as I had no one to really play multiplayer games with and it is more fun to achieve trophies on PS as they have more value. Completing games to 100% on Xbox is not as rewarding as it is only 1000 Gamerscore (mainly) per game and I was looking for a bigger reward for completing games to their optimum. If you’re looking for a more rewarding system convert over to PS as you can trophies which mean more, there are bronze, silver, gold & platinum trophies.

However, Xbox is way better at backwards compatible games like you can play Xbox 360 games on a Xbox Series X and even original Xbox games like Red Dead Revolver, Silent Hill games, old CODS & more. Backwards compatible games on PS are lacklustre, you cannot get PS3 games on a PS5 mainly - only if you have Playstation Plus by which you can stream them with but only a select few on the service. If you’re fancying Red Dead Redemption 1, that game is only available on Xbox too as Playstation no longer has it backwards compatible, you’d have to buy a PS3/2/1 if you want to play older games.

I did have Game-pass but none of the games on Gamepass really captured my attention to be honest. If you want a wide selection of games for cheap then choose Xbox as you can also play the Xbox Gamepass games for free on PC with PC gamepass. Not to mention, you can get Fifa and stuff for free on Gamepass if you’re into football or any type of sports games tbh.

In my opinion, I found the exclusives were my main incentive to move onto Playstation as the solo games/story games were very limited on Xbox and exclusives on Xbox seemed to be Indie games that I was just not interested in. If you prefer to play alone and like to play story games then Playstation is good for you (Playstation also has a lot of multiplayer games but their access to older multiplayer games are limited such as old PvZs (which has servers still full on Xbox)), but if you want to play online with multiplayer and sports games then Xbox is better for you.

I’ve looked in the comments and I wouldn’t even recommend choosing Nintendo Switch if you’re looking for online shooter games.

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Zestyclose_Remove931 t1_j2xjtgk wrote

Xbox Series X has stronger hardware, and not to mention Microsoft is buying all of these studios soooo

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Jamiemcinroy02 t1_j2we7i4 wrote

There are way better exclusives on the ps5

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[deleted] t1_j2wqn9t wrote

People say that but it’s not true. Outside of God of War, Spider-Man, and Last of Us, there wasn’t much I cared for on Sony exclusives. I went back to Xbox and I’m happy with that decision. Xbox has exclusives like Halo, Gears of War, High on Life, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Sea of Thieves, Forza, Redfall, Fable, Starfield etc. I’d take most of those over what Sony offers. To each their own.

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celcius_451 t1_j2yz9rx wrote

Yeah man tell them right to these ps fanboys. What do they have besides those three games you listed and Uncharted, Demon's Souls, Horizon, Gran Turismo, Death Stranding, Sifu, Ghost of Tsushima, Returnal, Bloodborne, Days Gone, Shadow of the Colossus, inFamous, Detroit... Wait...

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[deleted] t1_j3alv1j wrote

Bloodbourne is great. Shadow of the Colossus was amazing too. But that’s back on PS2 before the remaster on PS4. There’s plenty of great games on PlayStation. I don’t get into the fanboy arguing. I’m just saying Xbox has a lot more exclusives than the Sony fans want to admit. Plenty of great games on Xbox, Sony, and Nintendo. It just comes down to personal preference.

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Drakullin t1_j2wq5lp wrote

If I am not wrong and you like online FPS, I would go either Xbox or PS5 route. It depends on which platform all your friends play.

In my case, I went to the Xbox route and I don't regret it. Moreover, I would expect more FPS coming to Xbox, as idSoftware, MachineGames, The Coalition, Arkane or 343i. Maybe CoD and Activision too.

So, it's up to you. You won't regret anyways!

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The-Switcher t1_j2y60go wrote

For online fps I would go ps5 as they don’t force crossplay like on our Xbox :(

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Drakullin t1_j2y801b wrote

It's true that there is no option in game (for example, MW2 crossplay disabling is a PS5 feature and this depends on the Activision sode), but you can block the crossplay in the Settings - Account & Privacy Online safety from the console for every game.

I wish the crossplay could be only with consoles...

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The-Switcher t1_j2y8rtx wrote

I tried this way already but then cannot find any lobby :(

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Mccobsta t1_j2x0pvt wrote

Atair 2600 it has halo

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daddy-thats-my-bum t1_j2x4n9f wrote

as soon as i can im leaving xbox. its junk. had it 15 months and the controller is fucked with stick drift so bad it shakes then resets the controller. i bought my ps4 8 YEARS ago and the OG controller that came with it still works perfectly.

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DukeDMB842 t1_j2y131f wrote

Sounds more like a controller issue than a actual XSX/XSS problem, so maybe just look into a new controller

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daddy-thats-my-bum t1_j2y3a9i wrote

the point is the controller is 15 months old and fucked but my ps4 controller is 8 years old and perfect. it shows the level of quality between the consoles

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DukeDMB842 t1_j2y3m8h wrote

It doesnt show anything. Many people who got PS4 controllers would of experienced stick drift, its not a console exclusive. It happens on everything from PS1s to PS5s, and from the Xbox to the Xbox Series X. Theres always gonna be some faulty controllers, no matter the console and manufacturer

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daddy-thats-my-bum t1_j2y3qwy wrote

it shows playstations are constructed better so im going to ps5 as soon as i can

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DukeDMB842 t1_j2y4368 wrote

Ahahah so the fact that ONE controller is faulty means it is automatically better? In that case just by a PC and use keyboard and mouse coz all console controllers experience faults

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daddy-thats-my-bum t1_j2y4amq wrote

"all consoles experience faults" nope my ps4 is 8 and its never gone wrong despite heavy daily use for all its life

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DukeDMB842 t1_j2y517c wrote

As in all manufactures and types of console do. There is no difference between the consoles in terms of one company wants your console to break, its just luck

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JMT391 t1_j2x8o23 wrote

With a PC you will get all the benefits of PC plus xbox titles. If you don't have/want a PC, xbox is a great console.

With a PS5 you will get all the sony exclusives, some of which are really really good and don't come to PC until later.

Switch should be looked at as exclusively hand-held for nintendo titles. If you're not a nintendo junkie and don't travel frequently I wouldn't get it, especially with the steam deck out now. The system is horribly underpowered and runs everything worse than all other systems. On a full-size screen it looks bad because of its 720/1080p max res. The app-store sales are terrible, better prices everywhere else.

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So in short I'd choose PS5 or xbox (leaning towards PS5) and then the steam deck if you need portability. Switch for nintendo games.

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jammy_dodgers t1_j2xemy1 wrote

It is a better deal to get an Xbox because the Xbox has more storage than the PS5 and is cheaper and lets not even get started about the Nintendo switch. The Switch has far worse specs than the Xbox and the PS5

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Then-Estimate1646 t1_j2xt8lw wrote

If Microsoft aquire Activision by June which they reckon they will, then I'd say owning an xbox will give you an advantage when xbox makes those future games exclusive, imo its inevitable they will do it even though they say they won't, or at least charge the competitors to have it on their software

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The-Switcher t1_j2y6k11 wrote

Even if they don’t make them exclusive , you still would get them all included in monthly sub instead of £69 each !

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Then-Estimate1646 t1_j2y6qvs wrote

Yeah that's very true, could potentially be lighter on your wallet/purse depending on what type of gamer you are!

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The-Switcher t1_j2y97m3 wrote

You are right, with Bethesda , EA play and most of Ubisoft games , let’s say activision on board , there is a big chance , there will not be many games left to buy if person play mainly mainstream , big aaa games xd

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Then-Estimate1646 t1_j2yhpg9 wrote

I'll admit I've always been xbox since the end of the ps2 era, but I can totally see why Sony would try to block that acquisition to be honest

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Guedhen t1_j2ysskx wrote

Just buy a computer, the Playstation have abusive prices and in X Box there are no good exclusives, except for the halo. I been playing on ps for a long time, but I don't recomend it if you realy want tô buy a console you should go tô X Box

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Chris_Waudby_5089 OP t1_j3ayk8h wrote

Thanks for the feedback everyone looks like I have my console although it's looking like ps5

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Neox284 t1_j2wxiou wrote

PlayStation sucks

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Minute_Laugh_9145 t1_j2xzzkn wrote

How exactly? Both consoles have they're ups and downs but when it comes to exclusives PlayStation wins and with Xbox it's got slightly better specs but less games

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Minute_Laugh_9145 t1_j2y04sg wrote

Also when I say less games I say exclusives(Xbox overall has better backward compatibility and better specs but it doesn't make the ps5 bad)

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No_Satisfaction_9551 t1_j2w9l0r wrote

None...if you are a fan of shooters get a Quest 2! Into the Radius is a fantastic survival shooter and VR is so immersive, its just great 👍

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