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4paul t1_jacuel0 wrote

Don’t think there’s any wrong answer, but we’d need to know a bit more about you to cater which console is best. In my opinion, I typically pick based off 2 things:

  1. Game where my friends play. I buy a system based off where my friends play, as nothing is better then having a game night to blow off some steam. Most my friends/family/co-workers game on one platform and that’s the system I bought.
  2. Game where my games are. Both consoles share a lot of the same games, but both have exclusive games that some like more then the other. Maybe write a list of all the top 10 games you want to play and categorized it by most important to least. Those top games are going to consume a ton of your time.

But I think it’s pointless comparing little things like specs, features, controllers, etc simply because there’s so many micro differences, so many options, some of it is simply preference, what matters is the above.

So what kind of games have you enjoyed in the past, and what kind of games are you looking forward to playing?

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Nintendo4Nerd20 t1_jacy0ux wrote

I love both as well as nintendo and pc. Why limit yourself

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Creeper-Art t1_jad5ji5 wrote

Cause inflation is real, I can't and refuse to buy the same game(s) on every console. Especially if they now go for $70 to start, plus season passes, plus dlc every 6 months. Find a decent set up you like and stop giving these developers your money, it's not like they are pumping out "original 10/10" kind of games anymore. Lol 🤣

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Just-Messin t1_jadcktr wrote

You don’t need the same games on each console. Honestly if someone has multiple consoles and the same games on each one, that’s kinda dumb and a waste of money.

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DirtyDonnieB t1_jactqrc wrote

Depends on which controller you prefer to hold for hours on end...

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Stankie_6504 OP t1_jacvhke wrote

Ive owned both and i can hold either for hours 😂

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Stankie_6504 OP t1_jad0pfn wrote

Well so far its looking like a Xbox upgrade 😝

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Yo_Wats_Good t1_jaddgcd wrote

Xbox, game pass is an unreal deal and with the titles coming out in this first half of the year that alone will pay for the service itself

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PrinceDizzy t1_jadkno3 wrote

I prefer console over PC and honestly don't think you can go wrong with either Xbox or PS5.

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sakaay2 t1_jacu4c2 wrote

i don't own either but if i had to buy 1 it all comes down to the games i want to play,i don't care about playstation exclusive but i want to play starfield so i would choose xbox

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RyuTeruyama t1_jacxvvs wrote

If you want exclusives and games from japanese developers: PS5

If you want a lot of games for less to no money: Xbox (Gamepass)

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josenight t1_jaczkza wrote

If you want 3rd person action story and jrpg games go with ps5, also ps plus essential & extra is pretty good.

If you want shooters and wrpg go with xbox, xblive gold sucks ass/ gamepass is awesome.

Edit: i got both but use my ps5 more cause of trophies.

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Hanzo_The_Ninja t1_jad4c0o wrote

As PC isn't an option for you it comes down to weighing titles -- of which there are a number of exclusives for both platforms in your situation -- and services.

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ThreeStoogesFan t1_jad520f wrote

Where do your friends game?

What exclusives do you want to play?

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Merwanor t1_jadt4x2 wrote

I have both, but I use my PS5 more because I just like the controller a lot more than the Xbox controller. It is just the best controller out right now, somehow I just find the Xbox controller to feel cheaper and it just lacks features.

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Bitter_Comfort_999 t1_jaemklo wrote

XSX is where it's at. I own multiple, since game sharing is a thing.

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lexi153 t1_jaenizj wrote

None of them! I choose Nintendo!

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Wakkysakky t1_jaev4ys wrote

I would go ps5. But i also have the psvr from the ps4 and am aiming for psvr 2 as well. the playstation vr (the first one anyways) is pretty good.

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mtanderson t1_jactpj8 wrote

Back in my day we read books

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Stankie_6504 OP t1_jacvild wrote

What is a book 😂😂😂😂

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ArchaicInsanity t1_jacvqq7 wrote

They used to come in the game case. Paper things. Taught you how to play the game.

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mtanderson t1_jacvvsa wrote

Only one matters sweaty and We call it the Bible.
Maybe you should stop playing pokyman go and crack open some John 2:19 instead :) :)

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Stankie_6504 OP t1_jacyg6b wrote

The “good” book contradicts is self 10 fold so that will be a conversation for a new thread 😂 here is all about them consoles

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Stankie_6504 OP t1_jaczb8j wrote

🤣😂 he aint the good lord nor is it even slightly believable that this “person place or thing” even existed unfortunately science is more believable then some CULT you follow so dont bring this here and the johova’s are waiting for you to jump on your bike and spread the shit word of a thingy that CANNOT be proved

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mtanderson t1_jaczesn wrote

What’re you talking about I’m an atheist

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Stankie_6504 OP t1_jad02qj wrote

Thats ok you can be as you wish,, but personally if i was to believe that there was a heaven or hell,,, id definitely be one of the spawns of Satan and i wouldn’t change it for the world now if ya dont mind stick to the thread 😂 before i do some witch craft

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mtanderson t1_jad0dpi wrote

Ok yes I’ll stay on topic. Satan got a steam deck recently and said it was tight. I’m going to go check it out on Saturday if you want to come through and don’t mind eternal torture

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mtanderson t1_jad0qxg wrote

Also this is an exhaustively talked about subject on here already

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MrMeow_Meow t1_jaefe21 wrote

Why are you on r/gaming if you think like this? Are you just going around commenting this?

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mtanderson t1_jaegeuh wrote

Yeah was a joke sorry

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[deleted] t1_jaehk5s wrote

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mtanderson t1_jaei4xa wrote

Idk I’m just stressed and vibin cause no sleep last night.

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MrMeow_Meow t1_jaeir9z wrote

Oh yeah I feel you man I'm stressing and vibin and sleep deprived and it is not enjoyable, that's a valid excuse. We good?

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mtanderson t1_jaej5cn wrote

We’re all good. I edited my previous comment cause I felt bad but I realize it doesn’t make your reaction look justified anymore, not my intention lol

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MrMeow_Meow t1_jael3yg wrote

Lol yeah I was abouta say editing that makes me look like an ass lmaoo but yeah no worries good on you for admitting that

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mtanderson t1_jaeigvq wrote

I thought it was absurd enough to notice and I’m cranky my b

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MrMeow_Meow t1_jael9b1 wrote

Yeah I deleted the comment ur good just make sure to get enough sleep next time 👍

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mtanderson t1_jaelhni wrote

I appreciate that man, sleep is needed. I get into too many arguments on Reddit when I’m sleep deprived lol

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MrMeow_Meow t1_jaem3t4 wrote

Yeah lol sleep is seriously underrated, I seriously need to get my sleep schedule sorted out myself tbh lmao. Now go get some sleep I'll cya around!

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testwiese420 t1_jacvugj wrote

If you are not bound to exclusive titles, go XBOX.

Controller is much more ergonomic,much better battery life. gamepass has an insane value if you do the XboX Live Gold trick (about 4$ a month) and you get a huge library with great games and also alot of big title first day releases.

You have backwards compatibility, can play 99% of xbox360 games, (you can only !stream! ps3/ps2 games on PS5).

I have both consoles and tested various games for optimisation, both on Xbox and PS and they all ran either the same or better on Xbox (50-60 fps compared to sub 30 for alot of "last gen" titles).

And you can also install emulators on your Xbox, so you can play anything from gameboy to PS2 in 4k if you want. So you can actually play all PS1/PS2 games on your Xbox which you cant even play on your PS5 lol.

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Also, i thought it was just a gimmick, but quick resume is a great feature.

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NIRPL t1_jad3nq4 wrote

Xbox

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naemenforfaen t1_jadzb0g wrote

PS5 without competition. Only get xbox if you can't afford the games and need game pass.

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According_Cry_7715 t1_jae3xoh wrote

Series X. PlayStation seems to get greedier every year which is depressing. For example, Xbox you can subscribe to their game pass (which is a great streaming service compared to PS Plus tier system), but I’m a hard copy guy. You can also play old games on the series X (360 and even original Xbox games). PlayStation is only backwards compatible with PS4 and if you want to play older games you have to subscribe to their service to just rent or play. Xbox if a game shows on game pass and you’re not on the subscription you have the option to buy that game and own it forever compared to PlayStation where once you let your subscription lapse you’re kinda hosed. I will say PS has some phenomenal exclusives, but that’s about it in my opinion. Xbox app is way better. You can send links to friends of recently captured gameplay so it doesn’t come across all blocky. They also have a fun tier system each month for gamerscore achievements. I’ve always been a PS guy but had recently switched with this PS5 and the greed they are instilling with their games and platforms. I see a bright future for Xbox. They are just now starting to come out with great exclusives (High on Life, Grounded, you can even play Goldeneye 007 & Age of Empires now!) aside from Gears, Halo, Forza, etc. which are phenomenal games as well! This is purely my opinion and meant to just help this dude figure out what he wants. Whether you’re a hardcore PS guy or Nintendo, it’s just an opinion. Have a good one!

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Just-Messin t1_jadc69m wrote

I enjoy both, and each system get some games that are specifically for their system.

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