You also forgot the better hardware belongs to the ps4 as well. It really is a no brainer this gen if you only can choose one.
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Please gaf, help me pick between PS4 and Xbox One
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bigboss370
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one thing i will say is that I think the indie games lineup will be stronger on PS4, along with exclusives, F2Ps, and MMOs.
also, you can't go wrong with PS+. Cheaper than live, and has greater value.
also, you can't go wrong with PS+. Cheaper than live, and has greater value.
I have both and really should have waited before getting PS4 as the game that I bought it for (KZ) is mediocre at best and as such has been collecting dust. XB1 is the better choice right now simply due to its unique library at this point. They will both have great games later on for sure tho so I dont think you can really go wrong in the long run.
You can run your previous Gen console through the Xbox one with almost no lag, so that's something to consider.
I have satellite and my 360 in an hdmi switch that runs through my One. Before I had the switcher the 360 kinda got ignored.
I'd say if you HAVE to get one now, go with Xbox, since it has games you want to play. At the very least this approach will allow you to stagger your purchases with the PS4.
Good luck!
I have satellite and my 360 in an hdmi switch that runs through my One. Before I had the switcher the 360 kinda got ignored.
I'd say if you HAVE to get one now, go with Xbox, since it has games you want to play. At the very least this approach will allow you to stagger your purchases with the PS4.
Good luck!
makes zero sense. Not even comparable. What wii u third party super support were you expecting? Both these consoles are expected to have (with good reason) strong third party support and both companies have a track record of first party pick what you want.
Unless all you care about are console exclusives and play 3rd party on pcs this argument doesnt make much sense.
Wut? The lag is pretty huge. I have my AppleTV hooked up to my Xbox One, and there is a delay of roughly a second every time I press a key on the AppleTV's remote. Playing games over it is impossible.
Eclectic Jabber Monkey
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Those are the main reasons I went with a XB1 over a PS4 right now. I'm having alot of fun with DR3, more than I thought I would. Picked up the DLC this week for it. I'm looking forward to XB1's exclusives more as well, Titanfall, Quantum Break, Halo to name a few. Microsoft had alot more co-op games in their exclusives on the 360 and I'm hoping that continues this gen. Plant's vs. Zombies even has local co-op for those who want it. (My buddy is one, so he can play with the Mrs.)
I also prefer Microsoft's controllers over Sony's and so far the XB1 controller has been great. The Kinect I find I use more than I thought for voice commands, works pretty well for me so far turning it On, Off, Volume up, swap, etc. Worst case scenario you hate the Kinect, you could always sell it since Microsoft has said its not required anymore. Disclaimer I haven't tried it, but now I might just to see what happens.
I don't think you can go wrong either way, but so far I have no regrets about getting my Day One XB1. Whatever choice you make you can always sell it down the road if you end up regretting it.
KingGiddra
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As a current PS4 owner, do not buy EITHER console until AFTER the games you want come out. My PS4 currently streams Netflix pretty well and that's about it. I don't think there's a single game I want to play coming out for it in the next 6 months. For XB1 it's pretty much the same story (I'll get Titanfall on PC if at all).
I see myself playing a lot more PC games this gen than last gen. One of the big reasons for getting a PS4 was assumption some Japanese franchises would never make the jump, like Yakuza. I might get and XB1, but I doubt anything major will hit it that won't make it to PC.
I see myself playing a lot more PC games this gen than last gen. One of the big reasons for getting a PS4 was assumption some Japanese franchises would never make the jump, like Yakuza. I might get and XB1, but I doubt anything major will hit it that won't make it to PC.
Neither console is worth buying right now, unless you think one or two games will keep you busy for six months and you don't mind effectively paying $200 for each of them.
Just cool your jets and wait it out, see how the land lies towards the end of this year, and enjoy all the dirt-cheap games you haven't yet played on your current console.
Just cool your jets and wait it out, see how the land lies towards the end of this year, and enjoy all the dirt-cheap games you haven't yet played on your current console.
Speedy Blue Dude
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Right now, with the situation you described currently, I'd recommend you buy the Xbox One now, and the PS4 at a later date (preferably when Destiny comes out, since you want to play Destiny with friends it seems).
You don't seem to be interested in what the PS4 currently offers, while on the other hands you want to play the games available on the Xbox One, so just buy the Xbox One now, and wait 9 months for Destiny, and buy the PS4. Spread your purchases basically across an entire year, so your wallet doesn't hurt as bad.
Or, just don't buy either and still wait for Destiny to buy a PS4.
Or, stick to your vows and buy the PS4 and don't support Microsoft. Really it's your choice.
You don't seem to be interested in what the PS4 currently offers, while on the other hands you want to play the games available on the Xbox One, so just buy the Xbox One now, and wait 9 months for Destiny, and buy the PS4. Spread your purchases basically across an entire year, so your wallet doesn't hurt as bad.
Or, just don't buy either and still wait for Destiny to buy a PS4.
Or, stick to your vows and buy the PS4 and don't support Microsoft. Really it's your choice.
I honestly had no idea how much stronger PS4's 2014's lineup really is...its almost triple of what is coming out for X1 this year??? That baffles me....I usually do not get into these brand wars but one thing that sorta makes me scratch my head is the amount of X1 owners touting how many exclusives X1 has over PS4...but from the looks of it...PS4 has the much stronger lineup for this year, unless X1 was merely using the "launch" games as there bragging rights. Who knows...but regardless both systems have some great games coming this year..its just that PS4 is really going to shine soon. Makes me wonder why so many PS4 gamers did not use this thread as bragging rights when X1 peeps have been doing exactly this but with yet the 2014 lineups tell a different story in favor of PS4...go figure.
OP, I bought both consoles, and up till now I am having more fun with the bone.
with upcoming titanfall, and forza horizon 2 and even halo 5 dropping in this year, looks like the xbone will make its value worth in games for me in the first year alone..
ps4 is great too, so no matter what you pick, its not like you will bang your head on tne wall
with upcoming titanfall, and forza horizon 2 and even halo 5 dropping in this year, looks like the xbone will make its value worth in games for me in the first year alone..
ps4 is great too, so no matter what you pick, its not like you will bang your head on tne wall
If you really want a new console right now, just grab a xbox one. It has the games you want. But if you can wait it out then just get a 360 like you said you wanted to and join me in getting rid of our backlogs. =) There's so many games I want to play in this last gen that I could hold off getting a new console for a long time. Still getting a ps4 for destiny though.
Crimsonlink
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OP if you decide to buy right you have to think about one thing really hard.
Can you afford to buy the other console down the line? Like 8-9 months down the line?
If you can buy both by the end of the year then buy the one you prefer which seems to be the Xbone right now.
HOWEVER!!!, beware you don't have buyers remorse. There are the E3 announcements coming within 5 months time. It would really suck to get stuck with a Wii U situation where all the games you want (aka Japanese games) aren't coming for the Xbone for a long time/can't get certain games and the PS4 is getting loads of good exclusives announced which isn't limited to just old franchises but new IP from all regions of the world.
Think deep about it and decide, we can only advise you so much. Put down $400 or $500, you are the one that is going to play the system.
The PS4 is more of a long term investment for your situation due to you not preferring the launch titles. The Xbox One is the short term investment for being able to play the launch games and who knows what else down the line until more is announced.
I personally prefer the PS4 but I wouldn't begrudge you of buying a Xbone if it fits your needs. GL HF
Can you afford to buy the other console down the line? Like 8-9 months down the line?
If you can buy both by the end of the year then buy the one you prefer which seems to be the Xbone right now.
HOWEVER!!!, beware you don't have buyers remorse. There are the E3 announcements coming within 5 months time. It would really suck to get stuck with a Wii U situation where all the games you want (aka Japanese games) aren't coming for the Xbone for a long time/can't get certain games and the PS4 is getting loads of good exclusives announced which isn't limited to just old franchises but new IP from all regions of the world.
Think deep about it and decide, we can only advise you so much. Put down $400 or $500, you are the one that is going to play the system.
The PS4 is more of a long term investment for your situation due to you not preferring the launch titles. The Xbox One is the short term investment for being able to play the launch games and who knows what else down the line until more is announced.
I personally prefer the PS4 but I wouldn't begrudge you of buying a Xbone if it fits your needs. GL HF
i know you mentioned price being a 'thing' for now, so get the one with the games you KNOW you'll be playing most.
i wouldn't even recommend getting one based on your friends' choices, either.
my friends don't know shit about games and only play titles that are popular. my tastes are completely different.
eventually though, it can only benefit you as a gamer to own both. they'll each have great games to play.
so both consoles, then?
i wouldn't even recommend getting one based on your friends' choices, either.
my friends don't know shit about games and only play titles that are popular. my tastes are completely different.
eventually though, it can only benefit you as a gamer to own both. they'll each have great games to play.
so both consoles, then?
Bananajama
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Wait. Put the money aside...and wait
Meanwhile go on the PS Store and keep adding those free PS4 games - just in case.
Meanwhile go on the PS Store and keep adding those free PS4 games - just in case.
Boogalogist
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After considering much of your input, I'd still recommend the PS4.
thewhitehawk
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If I had to give a short answer it would be something in the lines of:
In the short run, an Xbox One. In the long run, a Playstation 4.
By comparison with previous gen, at launch, and during it's initial years, the Xbox 360 had a lot more games that I was interested in playing that the Playstation 3. Over time that number slowly decreased until the Playstation 3 had a lot of titles I wanted to play and the 360, not really, as such I haven't bought a 360 game for what I think is now at least a couple of years.
Meanwhile... there are plenty of last-gen games that you can get at dirt-cheap prices now, just saying...
In the short run, an Xbox One. In the long run, a Playstation 4.
By comparison with previous gen, at launch, and during it's initial years, the Xbox 360 had a lot more games that I was interested in playing that the Playstation 3. Over time that number slowly decreased until the Playstation 3 had a lot of titles I wanted to play and the 360, not really, as such I haven't bought a 360 game for what I think is now at least a couple of years.
Meanwhile... there are plenty of last-gen games that you can get at dirt-cheap prices now, just saying...
AmoebaAstronaut
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Don't buy anything until at least Fall 2014.
MS's system is underpowered compared to the PS4, but that will mean jack all if they come out with a killer game lineup. Financially, the company as a whole is doing fairly well, and I can see MS dumping a ton of money into attracting devs to develop for their system assuming their board of directors doesn't torpedo Xbox altogether.
Sony's system is very strong performance wise, very well designed, and has an ok lineup of games coming out. They may attract more indie devs, and may attract more standard devs based on being easier to develop for and having more raw power than the Xbone, BUT not if the financial incentive isn't there. Sony as a whole financially hasn't been doing so well besides PlayStation, and they do not have the cash reserves to blow on risky projects.
Right now, we have little to no idea what 'killer apps' each company is planning on releasing other than a new Halo, maybe Titanfall, a new Uncharted, and maybe Infamous. Everything else is behind the curtains at this point.
Just wait it out.
MS's system is underpowered compared to the PS4, but that will mean jack all if they come out with a killer game lineup. Financially, the company as a whole is doing fairly well, and I can see MS dumping a ton of money into attracting devs to develop for their system assuming their board of directors doesn't torpedo Xbox altogether.
Sony's system is very strong performance wise, very well designed, and has an ok lineup of games coming out. They may attract more indie devs, and may attract more standard devs based on being easier to develop for and having more raw power than the Xbone, BUT not if the financial incentive isn't there. Sony as a whole financially hasn't been doing so well besides PlayStation, and they do not have the cash reserves to blow on risky projects.
Right now, we have little to no idea what 'killer apps' each company is planning on releasing other than a new Halo, maybe Titanfall, a new Uncharted, and maybe Infamous. Everything else is behind the curtains at this point.
Just wait it out.
nelsonroyale
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I only own a PS4 and I am going to be honest and say PS4. Cheaper system, more powerful, better first party devs, and of course not produced by Microsoft. As for available games, I think it is a wash. If all you cared about was games that averaged a metacritic over 90 i think you would have no games to choose from. All my opinion of course.
On the other hand if you genuinely enjoy kinect and watch a ton of TV, plus enjoy gaming, Xbone would be the obvious choice.
On the other hand if you genuinely enjoy kinect and watch a ton of TV, plus enjoy gaming, Xbone would be the obvious choice.
Dictator93
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x1 has Killer Instinct which is really great... but in the long run...
Ps4 will have way better ports and obviously very good exclusives.
Ps4 will have way better ports and obviously very good exclusives.
SkyMasterson
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I have to say, it would suck to have to decide on only one console to get.
If you were to get both eventually anyway, I would easily suggest getting the Xbox One now.
It has some pretty good exclusives (I thought Ryse was going to be hot garbage based off of a previews, but I'm loving it). Not to mention that Titanfall is coming in less than 6 weeks!
PS4 will be good to get later this Fall. They have very few exclusives to play right now and not many exclusives coming out in the next 6 months, not counting indies. I'm assuming Sony will announce some titles for this Fall at E3.
I would also suggest getting the console that your good friends will be playing on, but it sounds like you have only one friend who games, so I probably wouldn't get a console just to play with him, unless he's a close friend haha.
If you were to get both eventually anyway, I would easily suggest getting the Xbox One now.
It has some pretty good exclusives (I thought Ryse was going to be hot garbage based off of a previews, but I'm loving it). Not to mention that Titanfall is coming in less than 6 weeks!
PS4 will be good to get later this Fall. They have very few exclusives to play right now and not many exclusives coming out in the next 6 months, not counting indies. I'm assuming Sony will announce some titles for this Fall at E3.
I would also suggest getting the console that your good friends will be playing on, but it sounds like you have only one friend who games, so I probably wouldn't get a console just to play with him, unless he's a close friend haha.
I'd say wait it out a bit. From someone who owns both all I really do is play Forza 5 and watch tv and stuff on my Xbone and use my PS4 to talk with my girlfriend and maybe play some Battlefield 4 with her. I don't regret it buying both though, I've been pretty impressed with both consoles. It really depends on what you want to do. PS4 is more gaming centered while Xbone does games and also serves as a nice platform for your TV and movies. I thought the TV functions would be pointless but it's actually kinda slick. Really though do a little research and see which one caters to your tastes. See what games are coming out. Heck wait till E3. I'm sure the futures of both consoles will be shown well and might give you a clearer outlook on which console suits your best. Good luck and I hope your satisfied with the decision your make.
I think the best option would actually be to wait until there is a decent library for any of the systems and decide then. None of the launch games seem to be must haves or even all that great. If you have access to the last gen of games then changes are you still have some games in the backlog, many actually better than what is out for these next gen systems.
Just one personal advice. Never buy a console, especially if it's the only one you'll get, just for the released games, double that for launch games. It's a hefty investment and looking at what's ahead is important. For that reason I would recomend the PS4. because it has a combination of better hardware and better past production of exclusives.
Just one personal advice. Never buy a console, especially if it's the only one you'll get, just for the released games, double that for launch games. It's a hefty investment and looking at what's ahead is important. For that reason I would recomend the PS4. because it has a combination of better hardware and better past production of exclusives.
xbone exclusives will suck for sure.
Implied that with the better multiplatform games but yes, absolutely. I know I don't speak for everyone but it would take some reeeeaaaaally good exclusives to make me buy something that's a lot less powerful yet costs $100 more.
wow such functionality wow
Baki
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Buy PS4, spend the extra money on games. Once there is a price-drop for the One, get that too.
samurai1226
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Couldn't image using it a lot before buying the console too - Kinect on 360 war more or less useless. But it turns out it works really great and I started using the voice commands every time i play on xbx one.
if you an efford both consoles down the line: buy xbox one now and ps4 later, when are exiting exclusives coming out on ps4. otherwise you should maybe wait til e³ to make your decision which lineup you prefer.
like lastgen, at a certain point every gamer should buy both consoles to get all the good games
Psycho_Mantis
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OP How are you going to play Persona on XB1 lol.
Also take into account its a long term investment.
Also take into account its a long term investment.
I really do not understand at all the idea of buying a console at launch because the two or three worthwhile games right then interest you more than the games on the competitor's console. You're basically jizzing $600 up the wall to play Dead Rising 3 and Forza 5 (or Killzone and Knack (lol)). That strikes me as mind-blowingly short sighted.
It has to be a longer term proposition with regards to games being released, and in that situation I can't see why you'd pick the Xbone based on the games coming out (unless you really really like Halo, Forza and Fable and pretty much nothing else).
It has to be a longer term proposition with regards to games being released, and in that situation I can't see why you'd pick the Xbone based on the games coming out (unless you really really like Halo, Forza and Fable and pretty much nothing else).
Glanced a little at the OP.
Friends getting Destiny on PS4? Yeah just go with that, there's a huge pile of reasons I'd point at, but the two that are the most distinct that can tip the scales one way or the other is where friends are playing and what games you want, and launch titles can just be played later when the system's cheaper and the games are likely going for $10 in GameStop bargain bins anyway. Like you said the other exclusives you're interested in will be on PC, but they'll also be on 360 if you really wanna play them on a console. Plus you seem to already be invested in PS+ anyway.
Friends getting Destiny on PS4? Yeah just go with that, there's a huge pile of reasons I'd point at, but the two that are the most distinct that can tip the scales one way or the other is where friends are playing and what games you want, and launch titles can just be played later when the system's cheaper and the games are likely going for $10 in GameStop bargain bins anyway. Like you said the other exclusives you're interested in will be on PC, but they'll also be on 360 if you really wanna play them on a console. Plus you seem to already be invested in PS+ anyway.
As if the PS4 were any better there. Unless Atlus makes it cross gen, seems like a good idea at this point if the PS4's really easy to develop for and considering BC's not an option.