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Switch or PS4 to complement a gaming PC?
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kraspkibble
Permabanned.
what one has the most exclusives you want to play? get that one.
for me I got a PS4 because of games like Uncharted, Last of Us, Bloodborne, Horizon, Persona, Until Dawn, inFamous. also because it will get games like RDR2 before PC and the PS4 version of Nier Automata isn't a complete mess.
i also want a Switch too though because of Mario, Zelda, Pokemon, Arms, Splatoon but I'll probably hold off for a hardware revision that is cheaper.
for me I got a PS4 because of games like Uncharted, Last of Us, Bloodborne, Horizon, Persona, Until Dawn, inFamous. also because it will get games like RDR2 before PC and the PS4 version of Nier Automata isn't a complete mess.
i also want a Switch too though because of Mario, Zelda, Pokemon, Arms, Splatoon but I'll probably hold off for a hardware revision that is cheaper.
angrywoodchuck
Member
This!
Obviously the main thing is weighing up the games you are looking forward to playing and choosing the console based on that.
You can remotely play the PS4 titles on your PC which is probably something else to consider.... though I think for remote play the pro has the edge over the slim.
You can remotely play the PS4 titles on your PC which is probably something else to consider.... though I think for remote play the pro has the edge over the slim.
primasaurus
Member
Yeah the Switch and PS4 is a sweet combo
Jon Carter
Member
One will probably see a price cut sooner rather than later and the other probably a revision at some point in the next two years. I'd go with a Switch because it will be all new to you and the games are here now, whereas by the time there are enough newer exclusives on the PS4, there will most likely have been a price cut.
Well there's your answer.
IronicSonic
Member
Games. That's the key word.
primasaurus
Member
Now I think about it
Switch + PC = Sweet Combo
Switch + PS4 = Sweet Combo
Switch + XB1 = Sweet Combo
Switch + PC = Sweet Combo
Switch + PS4 = Sweet Combo
Switch + XB1 = Sweet Combo
fluffydelusions
Member
Huh? That doesn''t make much sense. I mean I definitely have nostalgia for Ninty as I grew up on NES in the 80s but a good game is a good game.
Tyraniboah
Member
If your PS4 died only a few months ago and you've played many of the exclusives then I don't see how the answer isn't a Switch. Mario Odyssey and Breath of the Wild would likely keep you occupied for months. Pokemon, Metroid Prime 4, and Fire Emblem are in the works. Plenty of online focused titles to keep you busy too, and you can bet it's only a matter of time before we get the inevitable Virtual Console support. So...go with the Switch.
From a personal perspective, I built a PC and grabbed a Switch. I still play my 3DS as well. Nintendo makes games that scratch an itch that nobody else really does for me. I'll grab up an Xbox One and a PS4 again eventually, but I feel there's just a lot of overlap on titles. PS4 exclusives are high quality, but my decision not to have one at the moment stems from 1.) the eventual PS Now support for PS4 games we'll get and 2.) seeing that Sega is interested in PC ports for Yakuza and Persona. Don't know if we'll ever see Nioh on PC, but if we do then that pretty much negates my desire to grab a Sony console. Naughty Dog games are cool and I'd be interested in Horizon, but that's pretty much it for my interest outside of what else I previously mentioned.
From a personal perspective, I built a PC and grabbed a Switch. I still play my 3DS as well. Nintendo makes games that scratch an itch that nobody else really does for me. I'll grab up an Xbox One and a PS4 again eventually, but I feel there's just a lot of overlap on titles. PS4 exclusives are high quality, but my decision not to have one at the moment stems from 1.) the eventual PS Now support for PS4 games we'll get and 2.) seeing that Sega is interested in PC ports for Yakuza and Persona. Don't know if we'll ever see Nioh on PC, but if we do then that pretty much negates my desire to grab a Sony console. Naughty Dog games are cool and I'd be interested in Horizon, but that's pretty much it for my interest outside of what else I previously mentioned.
For me, if I had to do it, it would be Switch by a massive margin. More interesting first party and third party games that are not available else where. However due to lack of perpetuity and Nintendo's typical sunsetting of services, over charging, refreshed models and subsequent incompatibility and other odd policies, I won't be bothering right now.
It's looking like it makes more sense for me to get GPD Win or some other PC portable that can simply carry over all the games I already have with all the features and options I like.
It's looking like it makes more sense for me to get GPD Win or some other PC portable that can simply carry over all the games I already have with all the features and options I like.
kraspkibble
Permabanned.
Now I think about it
Switch + PC = Sweet Combo
Switch + PS4 = Sweet Combo
Switch + XB1 = Sweet Combo
Nah, forget XB1 lol. There is little need for an Xbox if you have a PC.
I'd say PC + PS4 is the best combination. If you prefer Nintendo games then get a Switch instead. If you want pretty much everything and have the money then PC + PS4 + Switch.
PC at this point is just a more powerful Xbox One X. There are few true Xbox exclusives anymore.
Pretty much this but if you're not swung either way, get a Switch. It will offer games of a different ilk to what you'll get on PS4.
fluffydelusions
Member
Is that SE game Project Octopath Switch exclusive? That looked pretty neat...forgot about that one.
Nocturno999
Member
Sony finally took off this year with a lot of great exclusives, so it's just a mather of which system's you prefer.
Jaded Alyx
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OrbitalBeard
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Sygma
Member
Do the smart thing, get both /s
Since you ve played already all the good exclusives, what's left are not so exclusive ones outside God of War / Shadow of Colossus / Spider Man / Death Stranding / Days Gone
Everything else will be better on pc
As far as the Switch goes its all about that portable life
Since you ve played already all the good exclusives, what's left are not so exclusive ones outside God of War / Shadow of Colossus / Spider Man / Death Stranding / Days Gone
Everything else will be better on pc
As far as the Switch goes its all about that portable life
fluffydelusions
Member
Isn't Death Stranding going to be on PC too?
EDIT: Perhaps dumb question but I remember reading some months ago in the switch launch thread I think(?) that the grey switch was more prone to issues with I think dc'ing joycons than neon...is that true or no?
Sad Affleck
Member
The overlap doesn't matter. What matter is the number of software exclusive to the platform. PS4 has and will still have the biggest library of exclusives this gen.
Sony exclusive are not just their first party tho. Not even close. Just this year there were 2 yakuza games, persona 5, Nioh, FF12 remaster ect.. that you can only play on ps4 and were not first party.
Jaded Alyx
Member
He's already played most of the big PS4 games that have released. Secondly, a lot of PS4 'exclusives' are actually also on PC.
And as a result of that, I have doubts that PS4 will end up with more exclusives than the Switch, considering that Nintendo is the most prolific Publisher in the industry.
And a lot are not on pc. And got any evidence to back your last sentence? the output so far on switch doesn't indicate that at all.
Evil Monkey DTT
Banned
First party is mostly what matters but also I think just having games portible might too. Indie games in switch seem like the best place to buy them if you care about that.
i HeaR MusiC
Member
Switch would be the best choice.
It has the best exclusive, but not yet the most. But the library will grow and has a longer life span. It's also portable.
Allot of ps4 games are way better on pc, so beside the gfx, I would say it depends if you like game specially because of storylines or gameplay experience. Ps4 games focus on story movie likw games, Nintendo is about unique gameplay, having fun and creating your own stories.
It has the best exclusive, but not yet the most. But the library will grow and has a longer life span. It's also portable.
Allot of ps4 games are way better on pc, so beside the gfx, I would say it depends if you like game specially because of storylines or gameplay experience. Ps4 games focus on story movie likw games, Nintendo is about unique gameplay, having fun and creating your own stories.
mr teaspoon
Member
OP, I am so proud of you for using the correct "complement."
Living in a bubble is always great.
Jaded Alyx
Member
From what's released and from what we know is releasing, Nintendo will have published 30 games for 3DS/Switch this year by the end of December.
Snipperclips
Flip Wars
Botw
1-2 Switch
MK8 Deluxe
Arms
Splatoon 2
Pokken Tournament DX
Fire Emblem Warriors
Super Mario Odyssey
Xenoblade Chronicles 2
DQVIII
Poochi & Yoshi's Woolly World
Mario Sports Superstars
Fire Emblem Echoes
Ever Oasis
Hey! Pikmin
Miitopia
Monster Hunter Stories
Metroid: Samus Returns
Yo-Kai Watch 2: Psychic Specters
Mario & Luigi Superstar Saga
Mario Party: The Top 100
Kirby Battle Royale
Pokémon Ultra Sun/Moon
New Style Boutique
Tank Troopers
Bye-Bye BoxBoy
Team Kirby Clash Deluxe
Kirby's Blowout Blast
What other Publsiher comes close?
foxuzamaki
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Psst its 2 not x
Sygma
Member
I don't know about Death Stranding, sorry
Outside of that of course I forgot Last of Us part 2 and some stuff announced in TGS + not yet announced titles at the PSX but yeah, its going to surely be phenomenal.
Switch won't change you too much from the 30 fps life on ps4, hopefully cutting edge graphics are not too much of a priority for you. It's really your close environment and your preferences that are in account more than the games offered. If you can find value with a console offering multiplayer sessions pretty much wherever and whenever, on top of offering flexibility between handheld and docked, then you know where to go to. Switch is a pretty neat console in all cases, same for ps4
If in the end if you re going to play your Switch more often than not on a TV or a monitor I'd say to get a ps4, simply because of the difference in hardware and a guaranteed follow up in beloved exclusive titles in the upcoming months and well... God of War soon.
With Switch as of now nothing is certain in terms of releases (pokemon, metroid prime etc). Sure they made announcements but that's all we have