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Should I Buy a PS5?
- Thread starter AJUMP23
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MidGenRefresh
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Buy a Steam Deck.
Kupfer
Member
This
AJUMP23
Member
I don't play my PC enough to justify it.
MidGenRefresh
*Refreshes biennially
Steam Deck will change that.
Interfectum
Member
Yes. Save up for a PS Portal next.
Gamer_By_Proxy
Member
That's like saying, should I play quality games or limit myself to mediocrity?
Kupfer
Member
This
Gaiff
SBI’s Resident Gaslighter
Someone's playing with fire.
iHaunter
Member
Why would you buy a handheld instead of a couch gaming console with 2x the specs?
Magic Carpet
Member
That Rivet game with Clank was nifty. You wanna play as a Lombax don't ya?
I mean, there are like two games that he can't already play on PS4 or PS3
Most of the good output is cross-gen.
Kupfer
Member
Because IMO it feels more interesting and innovative than a PS5. Also no subscription model to play online. For me, PS5 is a weak console according to content I enjoy. I still like it, but I like the Deck better at the moment.
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Tiago Rodrigues
Member
Do it. It’s your money snd you clearly want one.
Sw0pDiller
Member
Gaiff
SBI’s Resident Gaslighter
Jokes aside, we need to know what you own, OP.
Do you own a decent gaming PC? If yes, I probably wouldn't bother until later down the line, unless there are games you cannot wait to play on PS5.
Do you own a Series X? If yes, again, I probably wouldn't bother.
Do you own only a Switch? If yes, then I'd get a PS5 to complement it.
If you only have a PS4, I'd get the PS5 too.
We can't really answer without knowing your needs and what you already have.
Do you own a decent gaming PC? If yes, I probably wouldn't bother until later down the line, unless there are games you cannot wait to play on PS5.
Do you own a Series X? If yes, again, I probably wouldn't bother.
Do you own only a Switch? If yes, then I'd get a PS5 to complement it.
If you only have a PS4, I'd get the PS5 too.
We can't really answer without knowing your needs and what you already have.
Baki
Member
Yes and then pick up GoW.
R6Rider
Gold Member
This. Plus so many harking on about the Steam Deck when it's a very situational device.
One that would be completely useless for someone if they don't/won't be handheld gaming on the go, traveling, or even around the house.
Fbh
Member
What systems to do you have and what type of games do you enjoy?
IMO if you already have a decent PC it's not worth it right now, 1-2 cool exclusives a year (which will likely end up on PC within 1-2 years) aren't worth it. In that case I'd rather put the money aside for a Switch 2 or hell even a meta quest 3 or something which allows me to play a substantial amount of new games which aren't available to me.
If you are still on last gen hardware then it's definitely worth it. You'll get a lot better performance on cross gen games and we are finally seeing more and more current gen only releases.
IMO if you already have a decent PC it's not worth it right now, 1-2 cool exclusives a year (which will likely end up on PC within 1-2 years) aren't worth it. In that case I'd rather put the money aside for a Switch 2 or hell even a meta quest 3 or something which allows me to play a substantial amount of new games which aren't available to me.
If you are still on last gen hardware then it's definitely worth it. You'll get a lot better performance on cross gen games and we are finally seeing more and more current gen only releases.
Interfectum
Member
Weird Steam Deck shilling in here.
Daneel Elijah
Gold Member
If the PS5 is a small percentage of your bonus, I don't see any reason not to. There is some good games on it.
AJUMP23
Member
My gaming PC is pretty decent Handled BG3 just fine.
I have a series X
I have a Switch
I have a PS4 played GOW2 on it.
Sushi_Combo
Member
Don't waste your hard earned bonus on garbage steam decks. A quality Ps5 is all you need.
Turn the beep sound off!!!! lol
Long Far Gone
Member
You're asking the wrong question, it should be 'which exclusive games do I like which justify buying a PS5?' If the answer is 'not enough' then there's no point buying it. Personally I play it all the time, it's my preferred gaming platform.
AJUMP23
Member
StereoVsn
Member
Yep, and a lot of crossgen games play a lot better on PS5. Plus some of the older games received resolution and/or FPS patches.
Get the disk version though, a lot more flexibility there as you can buy used, utilize older PS4 games, etc…
SirTerry-T
Member
I'd save your cash, with those systems you own there must surely be enough games to keep you busy. Save it towards a family holiday or something. There's always another chance to get another console.
ReBurn
Gold Member
Get that Spider-Man 2 bundle so you get the game for free.
Gaiff
SBI’s Resident Gaslighter
Unless there are some must-play games you cannot wait for on PS5, I honestly wouldn't get one. You're set for the rest of the generation with what you currently own. Might be worth it to splurge in a PS5 Pro if your PC really starts struggling in a few years but for now, I'd say it's a waste of money.
Still, it's a small percentage of a bonus. So ask yourself if the few PS5 exclusives at the moment are worth it.
HeisenbergFX4
Gold Member
The best answer
Heimdall_Xtreme
Jim Ryan Fanclub's #1 Member
Yes, I did it a year ago and it's worth it... but get the Original version
Thick Thighs Save Lives
Gold Member
If you like Sony 1st parties and want to play them day one then it's a def buy. Doubly so if you're interested in the Final Fantasy franchise as you're guaranteed to get the latest entries in the series day 1 on PS5 (FFVII Rebirth launches in 76 days, btw!).
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MidGenRefresh
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Different people like different things. Here are some of the reasons why I would pick a Steam Deck OLED over a console:
- Portability. Battery life. Cool and quiet. Amazing screen out of the box.
- Great controls get separate mention. Trackpads in the new OLED are amazing and the fact that I can play my favorite classic turn based RPG games like Fallout 1 or 2 on it is making me happy. Build in back buttons are a must, I can't play on a controller without at least 2 and Deck has 4.
- Emulation heaven. Can your PS5 natively play every game from PS1, PS2, PSP and even some from PS3 (like Riiiiiiidge Racer!)? Steam Deck can emulate almost everything, including Nintendo Switch.
- Unbeatable PC catalogue.
- Amazing in-house streaming with Sunshine thanks to Wi-Fi 6. Works like a charm. I'm pretty sure streaming from consoles gives similar experience.
- It's quite powerful, portable PC. Connect it do a dock and you have a full PC experience. Linux or Windows, whatever you like.
- With dock you can also easily connected it to TV for that Switch-like experience. It even supports wake from Bluetooth controller now. Not something that I personally do often as my PC is already connected to 65'' LG OLED.
You're welcome. It's the best gaming device on a market. Take it from someone who've tried every current-gen console (I've sold all my consoles recently as they were collecting dust) and has a PC with 4090 / 7800X3D combo.
SlimySnake
Flashless at the Golden Globes
5x.
killatopak
Member
Don’t look at the console, look at the games. Do you want PS5 games?
reinking
Gold Member
Nobody is arguing that the Deck is not a good system for what it does. The point is it is unrelated to OP's question. He wasn't asking about PC or portable.
OP, if you are going to play it, it is absolutely worth it. If it is going to sit on the shelf collecting dust as a piece of art, probably not.
Interfectum
Member
Long Far Gone
Member
Personally I enjoy Demon Souls, Intergrade, Returnal, Genshin, FFXIV, Baldur's Gate 3, and currently playing Honkai Star Rail.
Gamer_By_Proxy
Member
Demon's Souls, Returnal, and Astro were 3 of the defining games for me so far this gen. Ratchet was also awesome. It's not like there's going to be less PS5 exclusives going forward . . . he's making an investment for the future.I mean, there are like two games that he can't already play on PS4 or PS3
Most of the good output is cross-gen.
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MidGenRefresh
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Notice that I was replying to another user, not the OP. My answer to OP was simple: no, buy a Steam Deck instead.
