Buy PS5 or XBOX

Submitted by swingingboyboy t3_10p55c3 in gaming

Planning to get one of the two for entertainment. I have never box the earlier versions before so have lots of questions

  1. does the games come pre loaded or I have to buy cartridges (like Nintendo game boy)?

  2. can I download games into PS5 and XBOX?

  3. I browse the games compatible for PS5 and XBOX and they are quite pricey. Are there any free version I can download somewhere?

  4. what’s the difference between PS5 and XBOX? And is it similar to Nintendo switch?

  5. do I connect PS5/XBOX to tv or monitor to get a better visual?

  6. Lastly what games do you recommend? I’m fairly tight with my finances right now and will just invest in 1 game for the time being.

Any other comments and suggestions are welcome!

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Squish_the_android t1_j6iefu1 wrote

I'm not trying to be mean, but you sound so out of the loop that you might want to find someone who owns one of these to mess with it ahead of buying one.

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swingingboyboy OP t1_j6ixaqq wrote

No worries you are not the meanest. I’m not into gaming since young. But now I have the time so wanted to find a form of entertainment. But yeah will try out PS5 / XBOX if my friends have them

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Majestic_Preparation t1_j6ier95 wrote

Had few consoles in last 15 years. Suggest you PS5 and buy games on discs if look around online or local retailers you may find better deals. You can buy games cheaper used of eBay if money is the issue.

Use PS5 on your TV.

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swingingboyboy OP t1_j6izqj9 wrote

Does it matter if TV is 4k, FHD, OLED, NLED, Nanocell etc ?

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Majestic_Preparation t1_j6j32wl wrote

You aren't required to own specific model or have specific feature in your TV. Newer online multiplayer games may take advantage of 120hz refresh rate in supported TVs. They will feel little smoother to controller but unless you are thinking about buying new TV for $1000+ this isn't something you should worry about.

Use what you have it's fine 99% of games will aim to play at 60fps anyway so standard 60hz refresh rate is perfectly fine. Console will adjust to resolution if your TV as well.

Just focus on console and getting games cheaper if you are trying to cut cost.

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swingingboyboy OP t1_j6ia9c0 wrote

There is a typo in line 2. I meant to type “I have never own the earlier versions …”

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Teja-Plankton-2257 t1_j6iako2 wrote

if you have money go for it or buy a good GPU for YOUR current pc

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goldietheswagbear t1_j6if128 wrote

though does he know how to put in a CPU correctly? or does he know anyone who can.

if not then a console might be a better option

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swingingboyboy OP t1_j6ixhg9 wrote

I don’t know what is a GPU so I probably settle on the console. Thanks!

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SpicyRiceBuns t1_j6ib5g4 wrote

  1. Games do not come preloaded
  2. Yes, through the games store 3 You probably won’t find a free version of a game that cost money but they do get discounts. There are also free games to download.
  3. They are own by different companies and some games are exclusive to the console. They have different pros and cons.
  4. You NEED to have a tv or monitor to play both systems. These are not handheld devices. It come with a controller and a stationary console.
  5. I would recommend Spider-Man for the PS5 and maybe Halo and Doom for the Xbox (I’m not well versed in Xbox games)
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goldietheswagbear t1_j6ierkc wrote

add-on to point 4: the switch controller and xbox controller has a very similar main buttons layout so i might be easier for someone who is used to the nintendo switch to play on an xbox

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swingingboyboy OP t1_j6iy59b wrote

Okay. I have played Nintendo switch at a friends place. But he connect to the tv and I remember the control were the sides of the switch. Had a hard time coordinating my fingers. LOL

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goldietheswagbear t1_j6ie9n2 wrote

so i have both consoles (and a nintendo switch), and i honestly perfer the ps5 (helps that i have more games to it) but i have had an ps4 and ps5 longer than the xbox (i did give my ps4 away to my little sister since ps4 games works on the ps5 and i also wanted to be a nice older brother) so i am more used to the lay out on the ps5 so i am pretty biased here

though both seems to run just fine, if there is an difference it's not big, though i can't judge since i have different games on the consoles, so maybe buy which one is cheaper.

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swingingboyboy OP t1_j6iy6s1 wrote

Okay thanks for your reply!

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goldietheswagbear t1_j6j054g wrote

Hell for which one you think looks the coolest for all i care.

Also do note that the ps5 is surprisingly big

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urbz102385 t1_j6ielhs wrote

  1. You can buy digital games from the online store for each console. You can also buy physical copies (CDs) of games as well. Just know that you have to buy the version of the console that has a disc drive. PS5 has a disc-less version that is a bit cheaper than the disc version. Same for Xbox...Xbox Series X has a disc drive, Xbox Series S does not

  2. All versions of each console allow you to download games to them from their respective online store

  3. The majority of games are usually $60 USD. However there are frequent sales to buy older games for cheaper. There are also independent developer games that are usually cheaper as well. In addition, Xbox has what's called Game Pass. Think of it like Netflix for games...you pay monthly and have access to hundreds of great games. PS5 has something similar. There's also PS+ which is a service that comes with paying a subscription for online access. This subscription is necessary if you want to play any of your games online. With PS+, every month there are 3-4 games they offer for free, and they're actually usually great games that would cost $60. I check every month for what they're offering, and if I like the games offered I "claim" them in my game library. This means that now as long as I pay for my online subscription, I can play those games whenever I want, even after the month they were offered. If I want to play one of those games, I then download it onto my console and am now able to play

  4. PS5 and Xbox are gaming consoles like Nintendo Switch. Big differences are that the Switch is built to be portable while the PS5 and Xbox are not. Another large difference is the hardware, meaning the computer components that run the equipment. Since Nintendo Switch is built to be portable, it's hardware is inferior to what you get in a PS5 or Xbox. The superior hardware allows you to play games that are much more graphically impressive, as well as your console performing smoother when there's a lot happening in game. Another difference is game exclusivity. There are some games that you can only play on a specific console. You can't play Mario on a PS5 or Xbox, same as you can't play Halo on PS5 or Nintendo, same as you can't play God of War on Xbox or Nintendo. Much of what dictates the console you want can be directly correlated to the exclusive games for that console. Like i have only ever owned Xbox consoles my whole life. This lead to me missing out on a ton of Playstation games that were exclusives. So I bought a PS5 last year and am now able to play a ton of games I missed out on for the past decade. That being said, there are more than plenty of games that can be played on all consoles, or at least on Xbox and PS5.

  5. I'm not experienced with this, but from what I understand monitors are superior to TVs as a display. I use a 4K TV for my PS5 and it looks amazing, so I never saw the need to use a monitor. Monitors tend to have a smaller display size as opposed to my 65 inch TV, and I prefer a larger display. This mostly comes down to preference

  6. This is a loaded question as you're asking for games across 2 consoles and are largely based on what type of game genre you prefer. However, here are some of my favorites

Xbox: Civilization 6, Rocket League, Ark: Survival Evolved, Skyrim, Call of Duty (there are tons of them)

PS5: Ghost of Tsushima, God of War, God of War: Ragnarok, The Last of Us 1 + 2, The Forest,

In regards to having a tight budget, look for sales in the online stores. You'll see a lot of older games for dirt cheap that are just as good as many games currently releasing. I just bought The Forest a couple weeks ago on sale for $7 and it's amazing! It's at least an 8 year old game but just as good or better than anything currently releasing. Any other questions let me know, and best of luck!

PS: Sony is releasing PSVR2 2 next month, a separate virtual reality headset for the PS5. Unfortunately it's a bit pricey at about $600, which is the same price of their costliest model of the PS5. But just know that the Xbox doesn't have any virtual reality option, nor is there any news of them making one. Same for Nintendo. If you're interested in VR, it sounds like the PSVR2 is gonna be the most bang for your buck once it's out. Many high end VR setups cost thousands. You pay over $1k for the headset, then still have to buy a computer that's strong enough to run the high end headset you just bought which is going to probably at least be another $2k. So for PSVR2, you buy a $600 console and $600 headset and have a pretty high quality VR setup for $1200 or so.

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swingingboyboy OP t1_j6iyncq wrote

Thanks for your reply! Will explore the possibility of getting the VR2 if I do get PS5. Just saw some YouTube videos on this and it’s really interesting.

I’m still a fan of Mario but unfortunately it’s not on PS5.

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Cup-of-Noodle t1_j6ic84w wrote

Xbox with Game Pass is better in terms of value for your dollar if you want to play old games.

PS5 is better if you want to play the latest original exclusives. Playstation exclusives stomp on Xbox exclusives.

That's really the main difference.

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Bonyred t1_j6icnfd wrote

  1. you might find a bundle which includes one or more games but generally you are just buying the console and

  2. you can download games from the online store (XB and PS) or install from retail disc if you have a disc version of the console (ps5)

  3. There are demos for some games - or wait for the sales - or subscribe to the game streaming options - monthly/annual fee to access a library of games (XB and PS)

  4. The difference is mostly the exclusive games for each platform. If you want TLoU/Uncharted/Spider-man go with PS, if you want Starfield/Halo go with XB

  5. These consoles are for your living room/bedroom and are not portable like the Switch, you will need a tv, monitor or projector.

  6. I recommend watching the online store sales for whichever you choose PS or XB, as a new adopter you are prime to grab plenty of bargains.

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swingingboyboy OP t1_j6izadz wrote

Thanks for the reply! Will keep a look out for sales and I probably will sign up for the 60/year plan.

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ThreeStoogesFan t1_j6inxme wrote

1, the ps5 comes with astrobot, the Xbox nothing.

2, yes you can.

3, there are free games, the likes of fortnite, apex legends, warframe, world of tanks, and more.

4, the exclusives are pretty much the difference. If you want to be pedantic, there is differences under the hood. The ps5/xbox are much more powerful than the switch, but much less portable.

5, subjective. Game up close and want higher refresh rate, use a monitor. Gaming from a couch, use a TV.

6, if money is an issue. Checkout each platforms respective subscriptions. Hundreds of games for a low monthly/yearly price.

Enjoy gaming!

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swingingboyboy OP t1_j6izlju wrote

For refresh rate I am torn between getting a basic 60Hz vs a gaming 144Hz refresh rate. I thought the human eye cannot distinguish anything beyond 60Hz. Will I waste money buying the 144Hz?

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ThreeStoogesFan t1_j6j7xbg wrote

I think it's resolution, the eye can't differentiate after 4k. As for refresh, I think 60/120 is more common for consoles, while pcs can get the 144hz benefits.

You won't waste your money with a 144hz, just do your research and find the common ground between cheap and great. You're gonna be spending money and many hours staring at it.

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Mysterious_Day640 t1_j6iaz8t wrote

Neither are similar to switch - on the Xbox store they have free games and usually they’ll have demos for the Lego games etc you can play; for Ps5 probably the Miles Morales Ultimate addition that also gets you the Peter Parker version with the DLCs and everything; honestly great game and has a lot to complete between the 2

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goldietheswagbear t1_j6ieuwt wrote

i think the switch is more simliar to the xbox, but yeah they are not 100% the same

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mpop1 t1_j6ij55d wrote

If you like multi-player games, choce the one that your friends are on. Or look at the games you want to play and see which system has more of them then the other.

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Impossible_Theme9180 t1_j6j6dev wrote

If your on a budget Xbox and the Xbox game pass is probably the best option. I like ps exclusives better personally, but the Xbox game pass is really awesome and you can also stream a lot of games if you have good internet.

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pinklewickers t1_j6il87h wrote

I had both, ended up selling the PS5. Gamepass and the rewards points are excellent value for money, exclusives aren't as often as PS but that's set to improve.

Wangled 3 years of gamepass ultimate for less than $50 a year - for me it's a no-brainer.

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ultramadden t1_j6iei7l wrote

Xbox series s and x are so much cheaper than PS5 and Xbox gamepass gets you so many games basically for free.

the only reason to buy a PS5 is for exclusive titles, which often cost 70€ per game

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