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XBSX and PS5 specs have been revealed Which console will you purchase at launch? Poll!
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Assuming I don't upgrade my pc and go back to consoles, I would buy an XBOX day one and maybe a PS5 down the line.
While I am really interested in what exclusive devs will do with the SSD, Sony's first-party games generally do nothing for me (Spiderman and Ratchet and Clank being exceptions). I'm sure third party games won't see much of a difference between both systems so owning either would be fine. What it then boils down to is two reasons:
First, I'm already way more tied into Microsoft's ecosystem. Digital purchases of games and movies going back to the 360 plus og XBOX games and having that all available day one. From what I have seen there is some confusion surrounding Sony's BC efforts and that it may take a while for them to enable more games playable. This feature is important to me because when I moved over to PC I left a backlog of games on both. And while I checked off a few of those titles on PC, if I were to go back to consoles, I would like to continue chipping away at that list.
Second, the controller. The single biggest reason I could not get into PS4 as the main console was the controller. The position of the sticks is horrible for my thumbs in shooters. My right thumb would constantly slip off the stick. If I reposition my grip to stop slipping, it would just result in pain. I would like it way more if the sticks and dpad/buttons were swapped. To be fair, I would also like to see this on the xbox controller for comfort reasons but at least because of the way the stick is shaped the tip of my thumb catches the edge and doesn't slip so I at least maintain some control.
Either way, I think both will be great devices. For now, though, PS5 will need some exclusive games that appeal to me plus a guarantee that my backlog will be playable before I consider it.
While I am really interested in what exclusive devs will do with the SSD, Sony's first-party games generally do nothing for me (Spiderman and Ratchet and Clank being exceptions). I'm sure third party games won't see much of a difference between both systems so owning either would be fine. What it then boils down to is two reasons:
First, I'm already way more tied into Microsoft's ecosystem. Digital purchases of games and movies going back to the 360 plus og XBOX games and having that all available day one. From what I have seen there is some confusion surrounding Sony's BC efforts and that it may take a while for them to enable more games playable. This feature is important to me because when I moved over to PC I left a backlog of games on both. And while I checked off a few of those titles on PC, if I were to go back to consoles, I would like to continue chipping away at that list.
Second, the controller. The single biggest reason I could not get into PS4 as the main console was the controller. The position of the sticks is horrible for my thumbs in shooters. My right thumb would constantly slip off the stick. If I reposition my grip to stop slipping, it would just result in pain. I would like it way more if the sticks and dpad/buttons were swapped. To be fair, I would also like to see this on the xbox controller for comfort reasons but at least because of the way the stick is shaped the tip of my thumb catches the edge and doesn't slip so I at least maintain some control.
Either way, I think both will be great devices. For now, though, PS5 will need some exclusive games that appeal to me plus a guarantee that my backlog will be playable before I consider it.
unfortunately I imagine I wont be able to afford an Xbox Series X, I expect PS5 to be cheaper and be my first purchase.
PlayStation without question. It's great to see that Xbox is back in a strong position though, so maybe I will get an Xbox too depending on their first party output.
PS5 is a must for me due to the first party games but I might purchase an XSX down the line because of GamePass (unless Sony offers sth similar and I'm just out of available time for even more games). Hardware actually won't affect my choice at all.
Still PS5.
I must confess I was a bit disappointed with the power gap.
But, I'll use the same rationale of 2017, when I bought a Pro instead of a One X.
Sony studios, at this point, compensate the difference in power for me.
Maybe MS Studios will catch up in due time (I love what they've doing in terms of acquisitions). If so, in 3 years I'll look at the landscape again, like I did with the PS4 Pro, and see if MS is at that point in terms of games.
I must confess I was a bit disappointed with the power gap.
But, I'll use the same rationale of 2017, when I bought a Pro instead of a One X.
Sony studios, at this point, compensate the difference in power for me.
Maybe MS Studios will catch up in due time (I love what they've doing in terms of acquisitions). If so, in 3 years I'll look at the landscape again, like I did with the PS4 Pro, and see if MS is at that point in terms of games.
I'll probably get both as I love the Sony exclusives, but to start I'll probably get the Series X. I originally had a One but sold it for a PS4 when Xbox basically showed nothing and ps balled out at E3 2017. Having had both, two things that make me wanna go back are the bc and Sony's shitty online service. I had a Xbox for 2 years and had like maybe 3-4 issues with connection to parties, voice chat, or games. I had that much in the first month I owned the PS4 and that hasn't been close to the end of it. It's straight ass my dude. Those things combined with the power difference and Obsidian are leaning me to the X for sure though.
Series X at launch.
PS5 sometime down the road.
What does...user upgradable mean? They both have expandable Nvme storage, but Sony's isn't proprietary, however, there isn't anything out yet that will keep up with the PS5 SSD.
On both systems it'll cost $150+ imo...
PS5 sometime down the road.
What does...user upgradable mean? They both have expandable Nvme storage, but Sony's isn't proprietary, however, there isn't anything out yet that will keep up with the PS5 SSD.
On both systems it'll cost $150+ imo...
Both at launch, they seem to be doing some different things that excite me for different reasons.
Xbox, but not at launch (my X is still going strong, and Argentina´s economy is a very complex one). Invested in ecosystem, Game Pass, control, achievements, friends, Forza and Halo, not interested in Sony´s fabled first party.
Those poll results are relatively positive for Microsoft...
Those poll results are relatively positive for Microsoft...
PS5. I cannot give up the exclusives because I love most of them a lot. Some of my favorite games ever. I would prefer the console with more power but I've got a powerful PC so that no longer matters as much. However, if I didn't have a PC the choice would be much harder.
Instead of spending $500 to run MS software, you paid 1k+. Congratulations on your boycott.
I went with the 360 during that gen and was pretty happy with it. I went with PS4 this gen and have been pretty happy with it. I say it's just better to wait for a year and see what each machine is capable of and the library that is available.
PS5 for me. I have a beefy PC I plan on upgrading even further for third party games and Microsoft exclusives.
Definitely PlayStation. They haven't let me down yet. I care about games. All this talk of Flops, CUs, the XSX being "more powerful", and such means nothing to me.
Man the more I read about Sony's SSD tech, I gotta find a way to get PS5 at launch now....the 1st party games are just going to be too good.
It's quite a difficult decision to make.. I was all in on Xbox from the first and 360 then when Microsoft dropped the ball with the Xbox One I switched sides and went with a PS4. I've have really had a good time with it. Great exclusives, and most games I play are multi anyway.
However Xbox has been making real moves over the year few years - great hardware, backwards compat, game pass, buying up studios are all exciting things. However since the start of the generation to now things have changed as i've gotten into PC gaming. I am subbed to PC game pass so I am getting those benefits on PC along with first party games, so I will most probably lean towards PS5 and play all my Xbox stuff on my PC.
Going off specs looks like Xbox is better in terms of raw power, but the storage solution on PS5 is a game changer.. I just hope they are both priced well otherwise i'll sit out for a bit.
However Xbox has been making real moves over the year few years - great hardware, backwards compat, game pass, buying up studios are all exciting things. However since the start of the generation to now things have changed as i've gotten into PC gaming. I am subbed to PC game pass so I am getting those benefits on PC along with first party games, so I will most probably lean towards PS5 and play all my Xbox stuff on my PC.
Going off specs looks like Xbox is better in terms of raw power, but the storage solution on PS5 is a game changer.. I just hope they are both priced well otherwise i'll sit out for a bit.
Never had an X Box before ,so I guess PS5, but definitely not at launch, unless they release a Crash Bandicoot game, or Spyro or maybe Tekken or something like that.
I'm more of a Nintendo person anyways
I'm more of a Nintendo person anyways
At launch I only want a dualshock 5, IF it is steam compatible and has gyro aiming, to replace the switch pro as my main controller on pc. In due time, the ps5 will be mine for exclusives. Xbox games I will play on PC through gamepass!
