So here in the states, tax season is upon us. I’ve been mulling over what I should do with some of the cash.
I have a PS4Pro and the PSVR has really been catching my attention plus I haven’t had the opportunity to experience VR aside from my iPhone.
On the other hand, Nintendo’s Switch has a couple of games I’d love to play. Like BoTW and Smash.
So Gaf being the awesome(but often times split) community I ask for your opinions because as gamers I value your opinion highly when it comes to gaming and things related to it.
As a ending note, I am leaning toward PSVR just because the technology is fascinating but ... Switch is tempting.
I'll be honest here. I own both but my preference would be Nintendo Switch.
For anyone else though I think it really comes down to what kind of gamer you are and how you intend to use the system you choose.
For VR you are looking at an immersive experience. You're going to be setting it up and settling in for a session where you don't want interruptions.
As far as games are concerned you are looking at shorter but, again, way more immersive experiences.
People will rave about AstroBot but you will be done with it quickly. 8 hours at most.
Moss is another one that's wonderful but very very short.
On the other hand it's a good thing to "show off" to friends etc if you are into that.
For Switch you are probably looking at the exclusive games and the portable functionality.
If you already have a PS4 Pro then you already have a top tier home console experience right there.
The only thing you might be missing is the games that are only playable on Switch. Some of these games are top tier also,
Of course the Switch offers gaming on the go, or on vacation, or on the plane or wherever so you are looking at some amazing games that you can play anywhere, any time.
So consider a game like RDR2. It's not the kind of game you can just put on for 30 mins and have a quick game and then drop it again. It's immersive and really needs your time and attention. VR is kind of like that. You need to devote time and space to it to really enjoy.
Then consider something like Dead Cells. You can pick it up and put it down since runs will often be short and not necessarily super intensive or demanding of focus. Switch is kind of more like that. A more casual and "loose" experience.
Personally, for me, Switch is better. I spend more time with it. I have more fun with it. I think the available games suit the platform and some of those games are all time greats with easily 100 hours of potential gameplay time.
Both have downsides. I find the Joy-cons to be a bit "meh" and the library on Switch isn't exactly full of games. On the other hand VR could have you lying on the floor after 30 minutes wondering if you might spew your guts up.
Depends on what you really intend to get out of your purchase.
I can say Rez Infinite, Thumper and Tetris Effect are replayable and awesome VR experiences.
I can also say that Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Odyssey are unmatched as truly world class video games.
Either way you are going to be getting something good.