Doesn't go against anything I've said. Seems fair.
1st party is coming like a mo'fecking train though
Gaming PS5 vs Xbox Series S|X
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1st party is coming like a mo'fecking train though
PS5 would be
Hardware C
Features D
Software C
First-party C
(Maybe 1p goes to B with Ratchet)
Hardware C
Features D
Software C
First-party C
(Maybe 1p goes to B with Ratchet)
I had a top-range PC from 2014 until say 2017, then a decent rig up until I got a Series X at launch. The master race stuff is only really applicable if you have no other responsibilities in life, as a student or otherwise. The games are cheaper, and the graphics better (if you pay the dime), but the time and expense at keeping things updated, dealing with crashes and software issues, trouble shooting etc. It's just so much easier for me to fire up instant-on, quick resume, and be able to play a game on my Series X in 10 seconds. I'm sure it is the same for PlayStation. Simpler, cleaner, slick, and great value for money hardware. Now with gamepass, the software cost is a non-issue for me as well.
Depends how important playing new exclusives are to you. Couple of views from ResetEra's Xbox thread, which is full of people hoping they acquire Sega or WB:
I'd probably suggest taking part in GAME's trade promotion going on now for a Series S, useit as a Game Pass machine then accompany it with a PS5. Best of both worlds, though you can probably afford to get both an X and a PS5 in which case I'd get a PS5 now and a Series X at the tail end off 22/mid 23 when the first party games trickle through.
I'm being genuine (and fair, and have the console to go with it)
you are such a fanboy! (I wouldn't necessarily disagree though, but having said that the guts and controller are worth a B dude, if they are taken advantage of only of course).I was joking mate.
Though I will say the line about "no other responsibilities" is utter bullshit. I have 2 little boys, just got engaged and I'm not exactly rich.
My rig is mostly from 2013, the only thing I've changed in 8 years is the graphics card with I paid £600 for (3070). I run modern games at better than the console equivalents now, plus it's completely backwards compatible and all the games are cheaper.
Despite the common concensus, and doing away from all the jokes for a moment, PC gaming is way more viable than people think and shouldn't even be part of these kinds of threads. But the fact it is is actually a good thing for gamers, as the best things for us all is always choice!
Back to the spirit of the thread, you know what amuses me most about these xbox fanboys?
None of them play the single best game on the system, made by the best development company they ever bought (then proceeded to nearly ruin). The only game that can actually hold a candle to anything on the PS and has graphics that can compare to modern pcs. Funny that.
So yeah, it's all about dumb shooting games they can use their stupid paddles for and be carried on. Plus the odd game released they think is soooo different, yet mediocre (see medium), because they've never played anything other than halo, gears, cod or Forza. And not even the partially sim forza, the arcade dumbed version horizons.
And yet somehow, magically, Bethesda who are now known for shit generic dumbed games, are going to save the day? Really? All we need is Kinect 3.0 to complete the set.
None of them play the single best game on the system, made by the best development company they ever bought (then proceeded to nearly ruin). The only game that can actually hold a candle to anything on the PS and has graphics that can compare to modern pcs. Funny that.
So yeah, it's all about dumb shooting games they can use their stupid paddles for and be carried on. Plus the odd game released they think is soooo different, yet mediocre (see medium), because they've never played anything other than halo, gears, cod or Forza. And not even the partially sim forza, the arcade dumbed version horizons.
And yet somehow, magically, Bethesda who are now known for shit generic dumbed games, are going to save the day? Really? All we need is Kinect 3.0 to complete the set.
Agree with this but can you let us know what game you're blabbering aboot?
Proves my point.
tldr
Regardless the sheer size and clunkiness (stand), the fan noise and the unreliable controller triggers/sticks take it back down.
I still haven't played a game with good use of the haptics since Astro (didn't play dark souls and haven't played returnal, to be fair)
tldr
Redlambs has jumped the shark. Wtf you on about.
You're mean
The haptics add nothing to dark souls unless you like the sound of swords clanking coming from a birthday card sequel. They are great on Returnal though.
The memory set up is actually very good, and the controller really is properly next gen.
But yes, it needs the games to really make use of them. Problem is, doing the whole ps4/pc stuff will hold them back in many ways.
But still, preference aside, since you own both it would be cool to see those capabilities made use of no? Just like, as much as it would suck for gamers, that some games were X only to make full use of the memory advantage.
As for the build, you know I'm a big fan of the X. I'd have it right up there with the Gamecube for form. The PS5 is an abomination on that front
The new Gamepass games get announced tomorrow, right? I think I remember reading that somewhere
Not my fault you don't know. Stick to the pew pews and you'll be fine!
I'm really not. Annoying as hell, yes, but in game I'm surprisingly friendly and jovial.
Besides I kind of got you mixed up for that fool veeva, so my bad there.
BTW for you pew pew merchants like Shammy, Deep Rock Galactic is on the gamepass and is a very decent squad game. It's fun enough in solo too.
These are the kind of games you should be championing.
These are the kind of games you should be championing.
Haven't played Medium but me and my mates are trying 2-3 games a week for multiplayer because of gamepass. It's been absolutely game changing and actually the reason we aren't just playing FIFA and cod.
Outriders, Warhammer Vermintide, World War Z, Deep Rock Galactic, Dead by Daylight, Shadow Warrior, Knockout City, Wreckfest, Overcooked 2, Dead by Daylight
The list goes on and we have tons more we want to move to next (No Man's Sky next on the list)
These are games those mates would have never even considered buying, even in a high discounted sale but it's been mega for us as a group
Means the PS5 is pure dust collecting machine. Think I've put more time into Warhammer 2 and Outriders than the PS5 total.
Yeah I'd mark it up for the haptics and triggers but until we see more of it then it's very much a nice to have on the odd game here and there that takes advantage. If we can get it to be as good as astro more often, that'd be great.The memory set up is actually very good, and the controller really is properly next gen.
But yes, it needs the games to really make use of them. Problem is, doing the whole ps4/pc stuff will hold them back in many ways.
But still, preference aside, since you own both it would be cool to see those capabilities made use of no? Just like, as much as it would suck for gamers, that some games were X only to make full use of the memory advantage.
As for the build, you know I'm a big fan of the X. I'd have it right up there with the Gamecube for form. The PS5 is an abomination on that front
I was marking it down for the triggers getting sticky/stuck and sticks getting drift or just coming loose randomly
I agree with some of those.
You and your friends still need to play the best game on it though. My offer still stands to show you the ropes too.
Luckily enough we haven't had those problems, and my missus is a seriously angry gamer (you really have no idea!
)@Redlambs were you talking about The Medium? I wasn't a fan but it looked very nice.
I ditched it halfway to replay some of the Halo games
I ditched it halfway to replay some of the Halo games
People moan PC gaming is stupidly overpriced while walking round with £1000 phones in their pockets that they upgrade every two years.
Yes yes, you get them on contracts I know. I can point you in the direction to similar PC deals
Yes yes, you get them on contracts I know. I can point you in the direction to similar PC deals
The best game on the Xbox is The Medium??@Redlambs were you talking about The Medium? I wasn't a fan but it looked very nice.
I ditched it halfway to replay some of the Halo games
Yeah, I know I can be a wind up, but even I couldn't sell that as a troll
I was going to sayThe best game on the Xbox is The Medium??
Yeah, I know I can be a wind up, but even I couldn't sell that as a troll
I like it when they don't include the price of the TV, or even playing online, yet insist on adding the cost of a monitor.
Well.. I reckon, can't be sure, but reckon, most people already have that TV and it's a sunk cost.
Maybe not though. Perhaps just me who had a TV for non gaming related purposes.
Don't forget the price of the sofa and coffee table
I agree that the games as a service thing is ripe for consumer abuse down the road. I don't think I'd ever want to move myself to relying on game pass or any equivalent service solely. If the service provides something I want at a reasonable price, sure. As long as it continues to do, great. But consumer vigilance is really the only way to stop sony/ms/etc from turning such services into a way to screw customers. I'm very cynical over the concept generally, mostly because we've watched the gaming community bend over backwards for every ridiculous, consumer-hostile move these companies make year after year.
Yeah, and I can switch my pc to the TV at will. I don't have to have a monitor to play a PC, I use my TV whenever I like. In fact I can't remember the last time I actually needed to buy a monitor with a pc...Funny that both need a screen to play, yet one side only gets that screen Included though.
Not to mention one could bring up people buying HD , now 4k and even 120hz tvs to actually make use of their consoles as they sure as shit aren't using them for TV purposes then.
It's such a non argument, there are far better ones.
yep. Though I suppose you'll have to then add a gaming chair and desk in for the PC side Then again, I can happily play my PC from the couch with my feet up on the coffee table, I fact I was doing that earlier. Maybe I should add all that, plus the monitors I wasn't using into the cost!
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I've never played it, but by reputation I was thinking Sea of Thieves until I got to the graphics part.
He's clearly talking about Viva Pinata
Tetris connected obvs
Am I the only one who is a bit bored of the PS5? Of course due to lack of games...I'm still gaming on my PC at the moment.
On top of that I feel both consoles are severely underpowered, which will scale back PC games somewhat again...
I anticipate a 'pro' series of both consoles within 3 years.
On top of that I feel both consoles are severely underpowered, which will scale back PC games somewhat again...
I anticipate a 'pro' series of both consoles within 3 years.
Can't compare to pc as I'm a console gamer through and through.
Think my PS5 is a great bit of kit but I'm still playing games available on PS4 currently. Had some fun with Demons Souls but after putting it down for a month I feel like I need to start over to pick it back up. Currently working my way through Ratchet, Horizon and God of War before their sequels release.
Agree that they will probably upgrade mid-cycle, sadly that seems to have become a custom now, the switch apparently had a 'pro' version coming in the next 12 months.
it's one of my favorit games all time, haha