Now that you've seen the reviews, how do you feel about your console preorder?

[Ferrs]

Preordered the PS5, I'm still fine. There's some stuff that I don't like, most notorious the UI which in a lot of cases seems like a step down from the PS4 one.

BUT, games is all that matters, and that Demon's Souls... damn look at it. And Miles Morales with Raytracing is going to be the perfect Christmas game (didn't get it, but I'll get it around Christmas).

 

[Rivanov]

Reviews won't change my mind. I'm beyond hyped for the Series X.

 

[aisback]

I'm not gonna lie. I was feeling meh about the PS5 but now I'm excited

 

[flaxknuckles]

I'm getting an Xbox Series X. I already knew there would be no launch first-party exclusives but decided to get one since I realized I wasn't much interested in PS5's launch games anyway (not paying $70 to get repeatedly squashed by the Tower Knight) and Series X looks to be the better console for third-party. The impressions on BC and storage space for Series X and PS5 just cemented my decision. I'll get a PS5 later when a bunch of exclusives are out for it that I want to play. Ratchet, Horizon, God of War are on that list so it might be as soon as end of next year.

 

[Nakenorm]

Won't get my system at launch but I'm still really excited

 

[TrueSloth]

I think the console experience was always going to be somewhere between Standard and Excellent. I think was really matters is the games.

 

[Maturin]

Damn good. Got a 2TB drive full of games ready and waiting.

 

[Tarinus]

I'm hyped for both my PS5 disc version and Xbox Series S. I can't wait to try out the Dualsense controller and Spiderman etc. I also purposely haven't played Ghost of Tsushima so I'm really looking forward to playing that as well.

Both consoles look super fast at loading and on the Xbox side it feels like the perfect companion with gamepass, and the fact that's it's so damn small will make it easy to move around wherever I go. I also really want to play the fable series again!

I just had an email that the Xbox is in its way which is great. It will make the wait for 19th November PS5 release less painful.

 

[xendless]

PS5 and very excited
but the reviews for the console didn't make a difference...
the reviews for DualSense however super excited me, because after not caring about HD rumble in the Joycons I had kinda tuned it out

 

[Powerofthecloud]

Where is the vote that you haven't seen either but you're buying them anyway

 

[Xpider_MX]

I can't wait until 10th for my Series X.

The machine is f?cking great.

 

[TechMetalRules]

I'm extremely hyped for my PS5 and to eventually get an XSX, and I'm equally bummed for my buddy who wasn't able to get a PS5 preorder.

Whether through updated "Pro" versions or a whole new gen, I eagerly await the day when we don't have to choose between performance and quality modes... 4K, 60fps, and RT at the same time!

 

[KORNdog]

Psyched. Cannot wait for demon's souls and miles Morales...bit particularly excited to try that controller.

 

[upinsmoke]

I was excited and now after the reviews i'm even more excited for the PS5. It's always a great feeling when you commit to a launch day console and then the reaction to it pre launch by the different outlets are great.

 

[BrickArts295]

Getting both next week.
XSX is pretty much the third party king, with a console that has done everything well so far but has played it very safe in most areas and it has Gamepass.
PS5 has the AAA first party content, the console is solid but seems a tad incomplete in some areas but like PS3/PS4, stuff people want will be slowly but surely get patched in. It also has Dualsense which could be a gamechanger if supported beyond launch.

 

[tabloid footprints]

What did they say?

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"My hands hurt after using it for long periods, especially with games that involved a lot of constant use of the triggers and bumpers. For context, my hands are medium-sized for a woman's, and I've never felt any similar pain from using an Xbox One controller, the Switch Pro Controller, or the DualShock 4...

...The controller just feels a bit too big. Its grips are too thick and long, and don't have enough space in the rear divot where I normally rest my middle finger."

 

[PJsprojects]

My wife ordered the Series X and I ordered the PS5 DE but that was before the Bethesda sale... So combined with the Destiny deal I'm defo on the wrong boat.
Now I can't help but regret not ordering the Series X myself and am constantly checking for stock.

 

[aevanhoe]

"My hands hurt after using it for long periods, especially with games that involved a lot of constant use of the triggers and bumpers. For context, my hands are medium-sized for a woman's, and I've never felt any similar pain from using an Xbox One controller, the Switch Pro Controller, or the DualShock 4...

...The controller just feels a bit too big. Its grips are too thick and long, and don't have enough space in the rear divot where I normally rest my middle finger."

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Ah, ok, thanks. Well, as they say, YMMV. Several reviews mention how it's more comfortable then DS4, so I guess it is very individual. I'm expecting it to be fine for me.

 

[Deleted member 32822]

I was fine not scoring a preorder and waiting, but now I'm actually going to try and get one launch day.

 

[tabloid footprints]

Ah, ok, thanks. Well, as they say, YMMV. Several reviews mention how it's more comfortable then DS4, so I guess it is very individual. I'm expecting it to be fine for me.

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I remain optimistic and very curious about how games are going to utilize the haptic feedback and adaptive triggers.

 

[Rowsdower]

I pre-ordered both and I am hyped for both. Reviews didn't change that.

 

[SilverArrow20XX]

I'm pretty hyped for my Series X.
Hard to feel regret since I won it from Taco Bell.

PS5 I still haven't even been able to order, but as soon as I can, I'll order enthusiastically.

 

[sportz103]

I pre-ordered both, wouldn't say I'm either hyped or disappointed in either at this point. I'm excited to dive into some XSX back-compat enhanced games, but that's not "next-gen hype" to me. They'll both be fine long term, but this is a weird year with games for obvious reasons, so it feels more like just buying to get ready for next year.

 

[EvilBoris]

the reviews made no difference, I was hyped anyway

 

[Webbo]

So hyped to get my PS5 and the reviews made me even more so. The controller sounds amazing and the new UI looks great
, I can't wait to get stuck into Demon's Souls and Miles Morales on launch day.

 

[CRIMSON-XIII]

The only thing that would concern me if the console overheats / crashes. It seems as though the consoles are cool enough to not overheat if kept in the same conditions as the previous generation.

 

[John Frost]

Really hyped for the PS5 next week!

 

[Lego]

Ordered both, don't care about reviews, they're games consoles.

 

[Unaha-Closp]

Had I been able to pre-order a PS5 I would be excited for it be delivered. I'm not too bothered as no game is screaming out for me to play it as soon as I can so next year when I hopefully am able to buy one I should have some games to pick up on the cheap. The Xbox was never in my plans to get one day one and it will take a few years I think for their acquisitions to bear fruit to the point I think I should buy an Xbox. Enjoy your pre-order's though Era.

 

[aevanhoe]

Ordered both, don't care about reviews, they're games consoles.

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Are you saying games consoles don't need reviews?

 

[UltraInstinct]

Excited for both after the reviews. More so for the PS5 though.

 

[Jaypah]

Still hyped for my PS5. All the reviews had a lot of positivity and the few negatives are stuff that won't really bother me and will likely be fixed. I also got a new PC with a 3080 2 days ago so I'm extremely hyped to see what MS does with all of their studios too. Good time to be enjoying this hobby!

 

[Lego]

Are you saying games consoles don't need reviews?

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Nope, I'm saying outside of catastrophic failure, I don't really care, if they have games I want to play, now or in the future, that's all that matters.

it is cool to be informed about the various features of the consoles though, but doesn't change my purchasing decisions.

 

[Hyperfludd]

Any outlet give a deep dive with the Xbox Series S? Considering getting that if a trade in deal occurs in the future, but I'm wondering about differences with the X. I haven't been too much on the upkeep on embargoes and stuff to be honest.