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Thinking of selling PS4 for Xbox One... Will I regret it?
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Nice post. Jesus.
Swimmer9800
Member
Never sell hardware
Only you can decide, but if financially possible I would aim to have both.
Opens up freedom of choice and removes any potential regret. Here in the UK standard models are going pretty cheap with the S on the horizon. Hopefully the same in your neck of the woods if you aren't based here. If you are in the UK - 500gb model with The Division for 205 quid is being advertised.
Opens up freedom of choice and removes any potential regret. Here in the UK standard models are going pretty cheap with the S on the horizon. Hopefully the same in your neck of the woods if you aren't based here. If you are in the UK - 500gb model with The Division for 205 quid is being advertised.
PandaShake
Member
Save up and pick up a used XB1. Done.
Equanimity
Member
This.
Luckydog
Member
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaa because it doesn't have the games he wants and and his friends are on Xbox.......
DirtyLarry
Member
My advice, and I get asked a lot being a "Manager of Technology" (that is my actual job title) is to go where the exclusives are and where your friends are. If neither matters I suggest a PS4. If either matters go with the console that is more appealing.
Really is simple.
So get the One OP.
Really is simple.
So get the One OP.
"I think I would prefer to play some of the exclusives on Xbox."
"As a bonus, most of my friends are on Xbox which means if I ever want to play with them online I'd have to make a switch. "
Then do it (but wait for the Slim - smaller, built in power brick, grips on controller, 4k & UHD is worth the extra £ you might end up paying). But obviously keeping both would be preferred so if that's an option look into that.
I wouldn't say so, build in power brick and smaller makes it worth it IMO. On top of that you get grips with the Slim controller aswell, which are definitely worth it, so could save you the price of a controller down the line if you ever want to upgrade. The grips are amazing.
"As a bonus, most of my friends are on Xbox which means if I ever want to play with them online I'd have to make a switch. "
Then do it (but wait for the Slim - smaller, built in power brick, grips on controller, 4k & UHD is worth the extra £ you might end up paying). But obviously keeping both would be preferred so if that's an option look into that.
I wouldn't say so, build in power brick and smaller makes it worth it IMO. On top of that you get grips with the Slim controller aswell, which are definitely worth it, so could save you the price of a controller down the line if you ever want to upgrade. The grips are amazing.
Given your reasons, you'll be more than happy with X1. I'd personally wait for S or, if you have the cash, Scorpio. It'll have all the advantages of power (superior multiplats) and the x1 exclusives which you like.
Friends and games are the perfect combination, if that's available to your liking, you'll have no regrets.
Friends and games are the perfect combination, if that's available to your liking, you'll have no regrets.
GifGafIsTheBestGaf
Member
the moment to make the switch was in prime day, by the time you get another nice deal a lot of those games you mentioned will be near release dates
reselling your X1 is gonna be harder or you will get much less if you want to make another switch in the future
so all things considered if you can deal with the pros and cons do it
reselling your X1 is gonna be harder or you will get much less if you want to make another switch in the future
so all things considered if you can deal with the pros and cons do it
Some people just can't help themselves.
shinobi602
Member
You bought it simply because others told you it's better? No research or thought into why you'd want it? Seems like poor judgement.
I wouldn't do it in a million years personally as I hardly ever touch my XB1 and my PS4 sees regular use, but if you've got your heart set on those Xbone games and all your friends play on that, then I honestly can't think why you wouldn't do it tbh.
The heart wants what the heart wants I guess, but I would strongly suggest you take a closer look at upcoming game release schedules, as there are a huge number of games releasing on PS4 that won't be releasing on XB1 and I'd be surprised if the two titles you mentioned are the only ones you'd think look/sound interesting based on everything we know about that's on the way.
Also keep in mind that multiplat games are worse on XB1 in addition to game install times being dramatically longer on XB1 to boot. Ultimately your call though.
The heart wants what the heart wants I guess, but I would strongly suggest you take a closer look at upcoming game release schedules, as there are a huge number of games releasing on PS4 that won't be releasing on XB1 and I'd be surprised if the two titles you mentioned are the only ones you'd think look/sound interesting based on everything we know about that's on the way.
Also keep in mind that multiplat games are worse on XB1 in addition to game install times being dramatically longer on XB1 to boot. Ultimately your call though.
spookyfish
Member
If Xbox has the games you want to play and the community you want to play with, then no. Why would you regret it?
No Ragrets.
(But, yes, I'd probably try and wait for Scorpio before I sold/traded my hardware.)
No Ragrets.
(But, yes, I'd probably try and wait for Scorpio before I sold/traded my hardware.)
Yoshi
Headmaster of Console Warrior Jugendstrafanstalt
Sony exclusives akin to Nintendo titles? Maybe on a superficial note if you think of something like Tearaway that looks, but absolutely does not play like Nintendo title, but gameplay-wise I absolutely don't see it. What are you thinking of?
Go with what you want to play.
I would HIGHLY suggest waiting until the new Xbox Slim comes out though as I'm sure someone will have a "Trade in your PS4 for $200" or some such deal. I would make sure to sell your PS4 BEFORE the Neo comes out as there will be a flood into the used market and it will go down in price substantially.
I would HIGHLY suggest waiting until the new Xbox Slim comes out though as I'm sure someone will have a "Trade in your PS4 for $200" or some such deal. I would make sure to sell your PS4 BEFORE the Neo comes out as there will be a flood into the used market and it will go down in price substantially.
SmokedMeat
Gamer™
Gamestop's giving $200 right now, while also offering the option to take cash at the same value as credit. Perfect option as you can now buy whatever, wherever.
MR ARCADE FOREVER
Member
Keep the ps4 and get a gaming pc. Do it
So many things to consider:
- where do your friends play?
- do you care about trophies at all? Do you prefer that system over achievements?
- do you play online? XBG vs PS+
- for multiplats, do you care which version performs better? You are trading one group of exclusives for another, but also downgrading your multi-plat experience
- do you care about any upcoming exclusives on PS4... No Man's Sky, Persona 5, Gravity Rush, etc.
- How long are you willing to wait for Neo? People assume it will be out in the fall, but there's no guarantee.
I personally would not see a reason to make the switch, but if you feel like buying PS4 was a mistake then that's you. Seems like you've pretty much already made up your mind what you want. May as well wait for a good sale though.
- where do your friends play?
- do you care about trophies at all? Do you prefer that system over achievements?
- do you play online? XBG vs PS+
- for multiplats, do you care which version performs better? You are trading one group of exclusives for another, but also downgrading your multi-plat experience
- do you care about any upcoming exclusives on PS4... No Man's Sky, Persona 5, Gravity Rush, etc.
- How long are you willing to wait for Neo? People assume it will be out in the fall, but there's no guarantee.
I personally would not see a reason to make the switch, but if you feel like buying PS4 was a mistake then that's you. Seems like you've pretty much already made up your mind what you want. May as well wait for a good sale though.
BRocknRolla
Member
I know that you say there are deals going on right now, but I'd bet those deals aren't going to go away any time soon.
Do what you want, but were I in your shoes, I'd wait it out until the holiday. That'll give you plenty of time to play No Man's Sky, which you seemed to mention as an interest, and then cash in on whatever holiday deals MS is rolling out to get rid of existing Xbox One stock (in favor of pushing the S and eventually Scorpio).
But do what you will. I personally can't imagine trading my PS4 for an Xbox right now (Particularly given the state of the upcoming state of the Xbox ecosystem that MS laid out at E3), but you've clearly got a list of reasons you think its the right decision.
Do what you want, but were I in your shoes, I'd wait it out until the holiday. That'll give you plenty of time to play No Man's Sky, which you seemed to mention as an interest, and then cash in on whatever holiday deals MS is rolling out to get rid of existing Xbox One stock (in favor of pushing the S and eventually Scorpio).
But do what you will. I personally can't imagine trading my PS4 for an Xbox right now (Particularly given the state of the upcoming state of the Xbox ecosystem that MS laid out at E3), but you've clearly got a list of reasons you think its the right decision.
Samurai G0SU
Member
Bolded. Well, you will now have access to those exclusives and also some more, such as Ori and The Blind Forest and Sunset Overdrive, just to name a couple.
IT is also apparent you don't care about the graphic face-offs, while others here are thinking it's very important and you'll regret it. Please ignore them as you enjoy games that provide fun, not by an extra pixel.
So with that, like others have said, go with your heart. You will now be able to play those games bolded and other multiplat games in the future with your friends.
hint: if you have access to groupon, they sell xbox live 12-month gold for cheap.
Give War A Chance
Member
Sounds like you've got your answer.
Both consoles will always have "some amazing exclusive announced" so if you only have one, you'll always be "missing out" on something. That's just how it works.
cyber_ninja
Member
Don't sell your PS4 OP. You can get a good deal on fat X1 model or you can get it used for under $200. whynotboth.gif
PunishedReaver
Member
Get the system you want to play exclusives on and the one your friends are mostly playing. Doesn't matter what system it is at the end of the day just as long as it has what you need.
Sell it to me for $100 shipped. My friends keep hounding me to buy one and I don't care to buy the newer models for a secondary console.
paragonpro
Banned
You're not interested in one of the best games coming out in 2016? Whatever floats your boat.
I see this gif when I wake up in the morning and I get happy.
TriniTrin
war of titties grampa
If you want the Xbox exclusive games coming out then sure!
Personally, I think the console is inferior in everyway to pretty much every other console in this gen (even over WiiU)
I bought it when sunset overdrive came out but it was the best at collecting dust. I was never so happy to sell something so useless for a 250$ loss!
If you are going to get one it may be better to wait til closer to the new S version release because the older version will get cheaper!
Personally, I think the console is inferior in everyway to pretty much every other console in this gen (even over WiiU)
I bought it when sunset overdrive came out but it was the best at collecting dust. I was never so happy to sell something so useless for a 250$ loss!
If you are going to get one it may be better to wait til closer to the new S version release because the older version will get cheaper!
mikefrails
Banned
Is $300+ really that much of a loss? I mean, I suspect you have a job and can afford both so why not?
Doug Heffernan
Member
Contrary to popular belief around here, the majority of gamers have no interest in building a gaming PC.
Definitely, you could grab one of those new Xbox One S which looks cool, then enjoy Gears 4, Sea of Thieves, Forza Horizon 3 and Dead Rising 4, awesome games to come.
Of course my advice would be to go with PC all the way and leave the console be, though you didn't mention it so i think you're not into PC gaming...actually even i still play on console too, since a few titles, like Final Fantasy XV, still lack on PC, so i couldn't give away my Xbox One, also i've got friends who i play with on Xbox Live
Of course my advice would be to go with PC all the way and leave the console be, though you didn't mention it so i think you're not into PC gaming...actually even i still play on console too, since a few titles, like Final Fantasy XV, still lack on PC, so i couldn't give away my Xbox One, also i've got friends who i play with on Xbox Live
I had a PS4 before which I sold some time ago and don't miss it at all. The exclusives just don't interest me so when I bought a console again I switched over to xbox about a week ago. I came to this conclusion:
I don't care about VR.
I'm not interested in more God of War or No man's sky.
New xbox exclusives coming up look more fun to play.
It was a no brainer to me, wasn't going to stick with a console because it can play the same games with a couple of more frames with boring exclusives and even that isn't going to stay for long.
I don't care about VR.
I'm not interested in more God of War or No man's sky.
New xbox exclusives coming up look more fun to play.
It was a no brainer to me, wasn't going to stick with a console because it can play the same games with a couple of more frames with boring exclusives and even that isn't going to stay for long.
I find this type of statement to be very disingenuous. With the breadth and variety of PS4 exclusives coming out, the only conclusion I can make is that you dislike PS4's exclusives because they are on PS4. Otherwise, you literally don't like any type of game.
TheMule1983
Member
I traded in my PS4 and 45 games to make the switch to Xbox One for the exact reasons OP is contemplating it in February. I like the exclusives better and my friends play on Xbox. I don't regret the decision one bit.
SlickShoesRUCrazy
Member
Wait till Scorpio.
They do have a breadth of variety, and it's my first Xbox in probably more than 5 years. Have had it for a week now. Sorry to burst your "observation" but if anything I've supported PlayStation more than most. That variety that you speak of comes from franchises that don't interest me simple as that.
Variety doesn't = interest. For example I'm sure a vegetarian restaurant has variety but maybe I don't want to eat vegetarian. Sony's upcoming offerings look dull sorry, and I say that has a full PlayStation supporter jumping ship. I don't care about that me too zombie game, no man's land looks boring, I literally cannot take more GoW and uncharted and Sony's multiplayer experiences are non existent.
Chû Totoro
Member
If you prefer the upcoming Xbox games then go for it. But imo you should at least take the One S.
You realize the variety I'm talking about goes well beyond first party studios right? But that's ok, everyone is entitled to their opinion.
I think you need to give it more than a week but I agree, it's weird - I'm exactly the opposite...nothing on XB gets me excited at all, I've never really enjoyed MS exclusives yet for some reason love Sony ones...it's like you're either suited to one of the other and I couldn't care less about online gaming - PS4 does that well enough for me (never had any issues).