PS5 or Xbox Series X ?

K.O.Kiki · 10-09-2020 12:37pm

I'm voting PC but Xbox Series S is some serious value proposition - it has a slightly better CPU than my monster gaming PC!

johnny_ultimate · 10-09-2020 12:39pm

Retr0gamer wrote: »

And I've still not finished Sekiro!

More like GitG00dGamer

Retr0gamer · 10-09-2020 12:53pm

johnny_ultimate wrote: »

More like GitG00dGamer

Harsh. Harsh but fair.

Sephiroth_dude · 10-09-2020 1:09pm

Mr Crispy wrote: »

I'd say that's still years away.

I'd say so , expect that announcement of delay any day now .

"Due to us being totally unrealistic, we regret to inform ye that stalker 2 won't be released as a launch title on Xbox series x , due to the game still having 10 years development time left, sorry about that, peace out ✌️"

Retr0gamer · 10-09-2020 1:13pm

Sephiroth_dude wrote: »

I'd say so , expect that announcement of delay any day now .

"Due to us being totally unrealistic, we regret to inform ye that stalker 2 won't be released as a launch title on Xbox series x , due to the game still having 10 years development time left, sorry about that, peace out ✌️"

To be fair it wouldn't be a real STALKER game if it wasn't massively delayed and stuck in development hell for years.

AllGunsBlazing · 10-09-2020 1:49pm

Are there any "killer apps" for either platform on launch day?

Or even before xmas?

DeSelby83 · 10-09-2020 1:53pm

I'm moving from PS4 to series S this time around. Had the original Xbox and 360 until PS4 bus gamepass is the big draw for me this time around. Not overly bothered by the ps exclusives outside naughty dog and god of war which I'm guessing are a few years away yet. The price is the S is a huge factor too along with cross play with friends on other platforms

Markitron · 10-09-2020 2:33pm

Retr0gamer wrote: »

And I've still not finished Sekiro!

I wouldn't feel too bad about that, no one has finished Sekiro. Anyone that has claimed to is a filthy liar that probably sniffs bicycle seats and listens to Coldplay.

TheIrishGrover · 10-09-2020 2:34pm

AllGunsBlazing wrote: »

Are there any "killer apps" for either platform on launch day?

Or even before xmas?

Not really. No. I mean there is the new Assassin's Creed on both but no Next Gen-only Halo or Naughty Dog game.

Penn · 10-09-2020 2:36pm

Markitron wrote: »

I wouldn't feel too bad about that, no one has finished Sekiro. Anyone that has claimed to is a filthy liar that probably sniffs bicycle seats and listens to Coldplay.

I've finished Sekiro. Platinumed.

But I will never, ever, ever, admit to listening to Coldplay.

Penn · 10-09-2020 2:37pm

TheIrishGrover wrote: »

Not really. No. I mean there is the new Assassin's Creed on both but no Next Gen-only Halo or Naughty Dog game.

Watch Dogs Legion also now launching on Nov 10th.

Markitron · 10-09-2020 2:39pm

Penn wrote: »

I've finished Sekiro. Platinumed.

But I will never, ever, ever, admit to listening to Coldplay.

And yet you just did.

Tragic.

Retr0gamer · 10-09-2020 2:41pm

Markitron wrote: »

I wouldn't feel too bad about that, no one has finished Sekiro. Anyone that has claimed to is a filthy liar that probably sniffs bicycle seats and listens to Coldplay.

It's more I didn't have a lot of time at the time of release and kept getting distracted by other games. I'm thinking of making an effort at it once Hollow Knight is put to bed.

shrewdness · 10-09-2020 2:41pm

AllGunsBlazing wrote: »

Are there any "killer apps" for either platform on launch day?

Or even before xmas?

Miles Morales seems to be the one Sony are banking on, though it's more than likely a "Lost Legacy" style shorter game. Still I'd be happy enough if it's a similar quality to that.

firemansam4 · 10-09-2020 2:46pm

I've always had xbox and I'm going to be on a modest budget so I'm thinking about the series S.

But one thing has got me very interested is the new Microsoft flight simulator.
I loved Simulator x on my pc but really can't afford or justify the spend on a pc to run the new version. It is supposed to be being released on xbox at some point so I'm wondering will the series s be able to run it or maybe only a series x will be only able to handle it.

bluemachaveli · 10-09-2020 3:19pm

firemansam4 wrote: »

I've always had xbox and I'm going to be on a modest budget so I'm thinking about the series S.

But one thing has got me very interested is the new Microsoft flight simulator.
I loved Simulator x on my pc but really can't afford or justify the spend on a pc to run the new version. It is supposed to be being released on xbox at some point so I'm wondering will the series s be able to run it or maybe only a series x will be only able to handle it.

I'd imagine it will run fine at the 1080p/1440p once it launches. Whatever about dropping support for the XBO, the games have to run on both of the Series. If it becomes fractured, then it will end up a mess and will really hurt the platform as a whole.

heebusjeebus · 10-09-2020 3:35pm

Rumours that Demon's Souls will be a launch window title. Which mean released a few months after the console launch.
I hope that's the case as that's all I've eyes on now.
That and Elden Ring but that's not been heard from for over a year.

Markitron · 10-09-2020 3:50pm

heebusjeebus wrote: »

Rumours that Demon's Souls will be a launch window title. Which mean released a few months after the console launch.
I hope that's the case as that's all I've eyes on now.
That and Elden Ring but that's not been heard from for over a year.

I am calling it now, Demon's Souls day one

Retr0gamer · 10-09-2020 3:51pm

Markitron wrote: »

I am calling it now, Demon's Souls day one

Thye'd say it if it was. Launch window could go all the way to next year. More than likely summer.

GazzaL · 10-09-2020 3:55pm

Series S + Gamepass for me. Great value.

Markitron · 10-09-2020 4:04pm

Retr0gamer wrote: »

Thye'd say it if it was. Launch window could go all the way to next year. More than likely summer.

Sony doesn't say anything about anything

Damien360 · 10-09-2020 4:06pm

I have had PS since the early days of Xbox360 ring of death which drove me bananas (died during COD4). My PS4 pro is sounding like a Hoover on some games cut scenes and I am considering sitting tight until I see if the PS5 has cooling issues (it’s profile pics don’t appear to show much fan cooling at all). If it is like a Hoover then XBox it is.

I’ve had PS1, 2, 3, 4 fat, 4 pro, PS vita. XB, XB360, and there is an unused XBOne in the house also (never liked the interface and it is long forgotten).

Retr0gamer · 10-09-2020 4:27pm

Markitron wrote: »

Sony doesn't say anything about anything

We are a few weeks away so they would want to.

We do know some of the launch titles. The astro bot game (although thats included) and Spiderman. If they had anymore they would announce them.

But the world is in a volatile state so they can't be sure about third parties at the moment and even Halo Infinite fell foul of that for Microsoft.

You might be right but the fact they announced it as 'launch window' says to me you won't be playing it until March/April.

shrewdness · 10-09-2020 5:07pm

Maybe they've been holding back Demon Souls as a launch title to have something in the back pocket after XBox made their announcement? Maybe unlikely, if they don't announce that the same day they announce the PS5 release date and price, then yeah it's likely a few months into next year.

Penn · 10-09-2020 5:36pm

shrewdness wrote: »

Maybe they've been holding back Demon Souls as a launch title to have something in the back pocket after XBox made their announcement? Maybe unlikely, if they don't announce that the same day they announce the PS5 release date and price, then yeah it's likely a few months into next year.

I'd almost wonder if it was supposed to be a launch title but is possibly going to be pushed back a few months due to Covid, hence why they've been non-committal about the release. Maybe thus far they haven't been sure themselves if it'll be delayed.

um7y1h83ge06nx · 10-09-2020 7:10pm

Neither for me at the moment.

I have a PS4, Xbox One and Switch but also have two young kids now. Just don't have the time for gaming much, most of the time I do spend is now on the Switch, a great pick up and play console.

Reckon I'll stick with the Switch as my main console, hoover up the best PS4 and Xbox One games I don't have when they are dirt cheap and then maybe consider a PS5 or Xbox Series in a few years when they are cheaper and the kids are a bit older.

Plus with the economic uncertainty I'm trying to avoid big splurges at the moment.

gimli2112 · 10-09-2020 8:37pm

PS5 but I'm well indoctrinated in the cult of Sony at this stage and don't really have an opinion.
I've always liked competition between the consoles stops them from becoming too complacent.

10-09-2020 8:42pm

Xbox eventually but I'm happy enough with my One X for now. If it was a year older I might upgrade for 100 quid for the new warranty but I can't justify it right now.

tobothehobo · 11-09-2020 12:23am

For me it would have been the ps5 at launch and the xbox perhaps next year. That's how I've done it the last two generations. But this time my plans have been changed for me. I was fortunate enough to win €500 store credit with Microsoft so the plan is reversed for me. Its xbox series x at launch(hopefully) and seeing as I normally end up with a few hundred in one for all cards at Christmas a ps5 in the new year. I never upgraded to the ps4 Pro or the xbox one x so its definitely time for the new consoles to finally make use of my 4k tv.

Mal-Adjusted · 11-09-2020 2:13am

iv'e had an Xbox since the original but i'm considering switching to PS5. Microsoft really dropped the ball on exclusives this gen, too few and not enough must haves. where's the next Crimson Skies? the next Gunvalkyrie? Lost Odyssey? Jesus, i'd take another Blood Wake at this stage over the endless identical Forza's.

I'm still not going to get anything for at least a year anyway, so both companies have time to give me a reason to buy their product.

Markitron · 11-09-2020 8:13am

Retr0gamer wrote: »

You might be right but the fact they announced it as 'launch window' says to me you won't be playing it until March/April.

I actually don't think they have even done this. I am predicting Day 1 based off of blind faith and some leaks from earlier this year or last.

Unearthly · 11-09-2020 8:25am

My biggest factor would be what console the majority of my friends are getting and that's a ps5. Playing online v people you know a big advantage.

I'll probably end up getting both eventually as I'm a bit of a new console muppet

11-09-2020 8:30am

I'll be sticking with the PS4 for a while. I don't play that enough as is to go getting the PS5.

RasTa · 11-09-2020 8:48am

Yeah obviously would only be a PS5 but don't see myself getting another console. Maybe second hand when it's £200

Mitch Connor · 11-09-2020 9:04am

Mal-Adjusted wrote: »

iv'e had an Xbox since the original but i'm considering switching to PS5. Microsoft really dropped the ball on exclusives this gen, too few and not enough must haves. where's the next Crimson Skies? the next Gunvalkyrie? Lost Odyssey? Jesus, i'd take another Blood Wake at this stage over the endless identical Forza's.

I'm still not going to get anything for at least a year anyway, so both companies have time to give me a reason to buy their product.

It does look like they are going to have a much greater number of exclusives this time around - Fable, Hellblade, Outer Worlds 2, that other RPG they teased. They've studios working on unannnounced stuff too.

Issue is all those titles are a way off, maybe even into 2022. It doesn't look like there are exclusives on launch or soon after that will be headline grabbing. Feels like Halo, which is maybe November next year (anniversary) will be the first of the big ones, a year after it was supposed to come out.

While I do think MS are trying to put the exclusives problem right, their timing is way off.

TheIrishGrover · 11-09-2020 9:57am

See? This is how you have a conversation about the different consoles (Of course it helps that everyone here is over the mental ageof 13 so no XBOX/Sony SUX

).

This jump isn't enthusing me as much as previous. (Maybe I'm just getting old). But I actually think it's down to the lack of focus. I remember watching this gen's E3 reveals and being much more hyped (Even if their launch lineups were just as underwhelming IMHO as this years).

I'm pushing on in years so I'm more of a single-player, RPG-type guy which is why I always stuck with Sony (And Nintendo) as I preferred their focus on RPG/JRPGs.

It will be interesting to see if MS pursue the RPG/JRPG market harder to get a bigger foot into Japan. Certainly enough for me to probably invest in the S in 2nd half of next year.

Zero-Cool · 11-09-2020 10:01am

TheIrishGrover wrote: »

This jump isn't enthusing me as much as previous.

Yeah, I think a few factors play into this between 2020 just being a write off, no E3 hype, games industry already under pressure from working from home. I'd have no problem if they left it til next year, get things ironed out. The reason I'm buying PS5 on launch is so I can replace my jet engine of a PS4 Pro. The PS5 has GOT to be quieter right?......RIIIIIGGHHHTTT????

Oh, and also to play Demons Souls, a PS3 remake

The Raging Bile Duct · 11-09-2020 10:03am

TheIrishGrover wrote: »

See? This is how you have a conversation about the different consoles (Of course it helps that everyone here is over the mental ageof 13 so no XBOX/Sony SUX )… Maybe I'm just getting old…

We're all getting old. We've no fight left in us.

Retr0gamer · 11-09-2020 10:48am

TheIrishGrover wrote: »

It will be interesting to see if MS pursue the RPG/JRPG market harder to get a bigger foot into Japan. Certainly enough for me to probably invest in the S in 2nd half of next year.

I doubt they will be with most JRPGs coming to PC I don't see why they couldn't come to Xbox as well. The big ones certainly will though, from the likes of Square enix.

They've tried to break the japanese market twice now with the OG XBox and 360. They made a half hearted attempt with the One getting timed exclusivity on Raiden V and D4 which the sent out to die.

The only japanese gamers interested in the xbox are the hardcore japanese gamers that like to play weird exotic western games.

Which kind of weirds me out. As there is probably a version of me over in japan but instead of playing weird japanese games they play 'weird' western games like fortnite, CoD and Assassin's Creed :eek:

Vicxas · 11-09-2020 11:21am

Think my biggest gripe is aside from Cyberpunk there's no hype for next gen. When the PS5 and Xbox come out. What are we excited for? We Cod? New Assassins Creed... Colour me underenthused

Atlas_IRL · 11-09-2020 11:31am

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

Smyth's Toys seem to be a vendor on that list, is there a chance that it will be coming to us through them, I wonder?

edit: Nope!

Nah its for smyths UK. XAA would be a no-brainer for most

Rossi IRL · 11-09-2020 11:39am

I switched from 360 to ps4 last gen and probably will stick with Ps5 this time around, might even go digital only if price is right.

Have a beefy pc so can play the xbox exclusives on that in great quality with gamepass.

Only have an Xbox to play fifa clubs with friends so might get the S to satisfy that itch.

Probably won't pre order either as I want to wait past the initial demand to see if there is any issues with either and I'm in no rush either.

TheIrishGrover · 11-09-2020 12:16pm

Vicxas wrote: »

Think my biggest gripe is aside from Cyberpunk there's no hype for next gen. When the PS5 and Xbox come out. What are we excited for? We Cod? New Assassins Creed... Colour me underenthused

And even Cyberpunk is coming out ths Gen and won't be Next Gen version until "sometime 2021"

TheIrishGrover · 11-09-2020 12:22pm

Retr0gamer wrote: »

I doubt they will be with most JRPGs coming to PC I don't see why they couldn't come to Xbox as well. The big ones certainly will though, from the likes of Square enix.

They've tried to break the japanese market twice now with the OG XBox and 360. They made a half hearted attempt with the One getting timed exclusivity on Raiden V and D4 which the sent out to die.

The only japanese gamers interested in the xbox are the hardcore japanese gamers that like to play weird exotic western games.

Which kind of weirds me out. As there is probably a version of me over in japan but instead of playing weird japanese games they play 'weird' western games like fortnite, CoD and Assassin's Creed :eek:

Yeah, that's what I meant, yeah, I wonder if they'd push hard into the RPG market to try to break Japan one last time. But difficult to see given Sony and Nintendo's dominance over there and their focus on RPGs.

Markitron · 11-09-2020 1:19pm

TheIrishGrover wrote: »

And even Cyberpunk is coming out ths Gen and won't be Next Gen version until "sometime 2021"

Tbf they did say they would have PS5/XSX enhancements ready to go day one. It will likely just be a higher framerate+res but at least it is something.

theteal · 11-09-2020 1:23pm

Damn this hype building malarky. In the space of two days I've gone from "meh, I'll upgrade eventually" to searching for trade in offers. I'm not far off 40 and I barely play the bloody thing as is, when does it end?!?!?!?

Thecageyone · 11-09-2020 1:36pm

Vicxas wrote: »

Think my biggest gripe is aside from Cyberpunk there's no hype for next gen. When the PS5 and Xbox come out. What are we excited for? We Cod? New Assassins Creed... Colour me underenthused

I feel the same about it really, I think it's all 'must have' and hype, a bit of keeping up with the Jones' - I feel this way about all the hyped up incoming Cpu/Gpu too - people are falling over themselves to pre-order cards that haven't officially been tested yet

I don't see any huge leap from a Ps4 or xbox one to this latest gen [same with current gen gpu for pc to what's incoming] in terms of graphics either [remember when each new gens was actually a big jump up? pson to ps2, xbox to 360, master system to Megadrive etc] ] - all this high tech upgrade talk points to just 2 things ... higher res and more fps. The average non hardcore gamer isn't going to notice anything major, faster load times too I guess.

The only reason I'd take interest in the S is so I can play my game pass titles more comfortably on the sofa without having to move the PC that I can already play them on as high res as I'd need - I know it'll end up becoming just a fancier Netflix box after a while.

RedXIV · 11-09-2020 5:15pm

I'll be getting the PS5, I'm pretty much determined to get all the consoles eventually but I've always been a playstation head. I've only bought an xbox one x about a month ago but I'm already blown away with how much better gamepass is than PSNow. But I think it'd be a bit much to pick up a third console in the space of 3 months so I'll probably leave the series X for a few years.

I have a fairly decent PC as well but I just never feel as comfortable playing games on it as I do on a console.

I think I've hit the same problem as many others here in that I have less time than ever to play games, but on the other hand, I finally earn enough money to buy stuff when I want it. And lets face it, the majority of us are in the same boat so the console wars are probably obsolete since most of us have the option to pick up multiple consoles per generation now

earthwormjack · 11-09-2020 9:52pm

Probably upgrade my GPU to a rtx 3080/AMD equivalent first, then 12/18 months down the line add a console.

Retr0gamer · 11-09-2020 10:04pm

RedXIV wrote: »

I'll be getting the PS5, I'm pretty much determined to get all the consoles eventually but I've always been a playstation head. I've only bought an xbox one x about a month ago but I'm already blown away with how much better gamepass is than PSNow. But I think it'd be a bit much to pick up a third console in the space of 3 months so I'll probably leave the series X for a few years.

Buy Ninja Gaiden Black.

I'll accept your thanks later.

PS5 or Xbox Series X ?

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