PS4 vs Xbox One - A New Convert's Perspective

[Malok]

I prefece this by asking for recommendations for PS4 games. Please share them below!

Okay.

As many of you may know, I was a member of the Xbox One camp for a few years now. Not by preference, mind. When the PS4 and Xbox One released, there wasn't any of the former in stock within fifty miles of my residence. And, being the "genius" that I am, I decided to go with Xbox instead of waiting a few weeks because "at least it has Halo." If only I knew what I knew now about what 343 did to that franchise.

Anyway.

What I enjoyed the most about my time using the Xbox One was the Kinect. Not the movement/gestures bit, of course, but being able to get things done without lifting a finger was awesome. At one point, I had the TV, surround sound, cable, and Xbox all synced to awaken with a single "Xbox On." As such, I didn't use an actual TV remote for a couple years. A close second was Games with Gold. Every now and again, a decent game would come through and I'd have a ball for free.

What I didn't enjoy about Xbox was, first off, the dashboard. The newest version is literally the most convoluted mess I've ever seen. Next, I wasn't a fan of the lineup. "Exclusives" this year at E3 was a joke - we all know what the word means in the context of gaming and what Xbox consumers want it to mean so to sit there and stretch the definition was a hair annoying.

Lastly, I am a Destiny player. I work a lot and Destiny, despite its many many flaws, captivated me. So, it sucked being on the Xbox side during a content drought, because Lord knows an extra strike or PvP map would have made the gap between expansions less severe.

So, with all that said, the wife and I sat down and decided to switch. Mainly because of the last reason - Destiny 2 is right around the corner and I know I'll be playing it more than any other game for the next three years.

What I can say about the PS4, right off the bat is the dashboard is really nice. It's easier to navigate, and I'm sure it'll be even quicker when I learn all the bells and whistles. Not a fan of how bland the keyboard looks on the screen, but that's a minor nitpick. Controller is inferior to the Xbox in every way, so I'll definitely be finding a way to plug an Elite controller into this rig. I picked up Horizon: Zero Dawn with the switch, it's pretty fun! It's nice to finally be able to play an exclusive instead of standing in the rain for once.

Unless I'm blind, didn't see a Games with Gold equivalent which sucks. But Battlefield 1 was on sale. Nabbed that.

All in all, I'm satisfied with my purchase but I don't feel as though one console dominates the other. Graphics really boils down to the game and how much you throw down for a TV/Monitor, for an average pleb like me anyway. PS4 only really won out because it catered to a game I'm hopelessly addicted to. That said, I dig the console. I grew up a PS2 kid, so it was nice holding the OG style controller again.

Hopefully I'll learn how to shoot straight by the time September 6th rolls around.

That said, what do you guys think? Any tips for a new PS4 owner or game recommendations?

 

[Darth Grimoire]

[member="Darth Metus"]

I mainly roll with RPGs but, Dark Souls, Bloodborne, Persona 5, Horizon Dawn, Metal Gear Solid 5, Neir Automata, Nioh are good places to start if you are interested in Fantasy.

 

[Jairus Starvald]

[member="Darth Metus"]

One comment: I am pretty sure that PS+ gives you free games each month to play. At least that's how it was in the PS3-era, but I think I read somewhere that's the case with the PS4 too?

Worth looking into.

 

[Garza]

[member="Darth Saarai"], is correct. Every month there are two games that you can add to your library and download for free. There are so many games that I have gotten from it, and I still haven't played all of them.

Warframe, is much like destiny, but has a metric ton more of grinding and customization. Might be worth looking into.

Playstation store also has months where a theme for games will have a sale for them. Like one month could be indie games, and the next be mmos. They also have bundles that you can get infinite warfare and battlefield one for 30 to 50 bucks. Other bundles come up like that all the time as well.

If you want to ever look me up, I go by isleepwhenican. Just let me know when you do... if you still have my number... lol.

[member="Darth Metus"]

 

[Darth Ferus]

[member="Darth Metus"]

If you ever happen to get overwatch, its rather fun with buddies. My brother and I play it all the time
And I highly suggest it.

 

[Zeradias Mant]

PRAISE MS​

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[Matsu Xiangu]

Not multiplayer like some of the games you listed as really enjoying, but if you've got a PS4 now and haven't had the chance to play it/watch it otherwise...

The Last of Us. Remastered.

I am not responsible for any emotional crises or the sudden 48 hour gap where you didn't realize two days went by as you were playing.

 

[Nyxie]

I have both and I am just going to set the record straight right now. I have always hated the PS4.

With the PS4 you get nice exclusive titles, a few graphically astounding games like Horizon Zero Dawn and Prey... that's about it. The RPGs are also nice. Also, you get all the Live-equivalent features only if you pay for PS Plus, and frankly all of it just isn't as high in quality. Lastly, PS4 has a problematic network, an automated ban system which screws people over on a regular basis, and North Korea tier security. I'll be nice and list MGS as an advantage all on its own.

With the Xbox One you get mostly all the same as the PS4, all the same mainstream titles, soon to be the same 4k level graphics (if not better), MUCH better network quality, better security, better online features and most importantly, a larger and more broad community. Also, like you said, the PS4 controller is cold hotdog water...

The main reason I prefer xbox is simply because the grand majority of people I know play on it as opposed to PS. But altogether, its just a much more well-rounded platform. The UI is absolutely abysmal, which really does blow, but at least you only have to look at it one time: when you turn the console on.

Get Prey by the way. Also Final Fantasy.

 

[Ugoto Chivaro]

 

[Connor Harrison]

Star Wars Battlefront II will be all you need. I have forseen it.

 

[Natasi Fortan]

I got the PS4 for the Uncharted series and The Last Of Us. Almost any other game worth playing is on PC. I also picked up Destiny but as you know I'm too dumb to play it. I'll probably get Destiny 2, if at all, on PC. And Battlefront 2 PC all the way.

 

[Progflaw99]

I have thoroughly enjoyed my PS4, primarily for the single player Rpgs and exclusives. PS plus does give you 2 free games a month which is nice, presently Game of Thrones Telltale (which is pretty good) and some other.

The Last of Us had me leaking from the eyes only 10 minutes in. Also, recommend "hard difficulty. Makes the immersion and difficulty of survival much more enjoyable. Oh, tip: Conserve your amo, and take careful shots/don't miss.

 

[The Major]

The two biggest recommendations I can give for ps4 are Bloodbourne and the Last of Us. Even if Dark Souls isn't your thing BB is way more frenetic than the Souls Series - especially if you like Gothic and Lovecraftian horror.

Oh, also Horizon Zero Dawn.

That should keep you busy.

[member="Darth Metus"]

 

[Isamu Baelor]

PS4 is chocked full of fantastic exclusives:

- Bloodborne
- Nioh
- Last of Us: Remastered
- The Last Guardian
- Uncharted: Nathan Drake Collection
- Uncharted 4
- Until Dawn
- Ratchet and Clank
- Persona 5
- Gravity Rush Remastered
- Gravity Rush 2
- Infamous Second Son

 

[Allyson Locke]

Final Fantasy XXIV is hype, the Personas etc. Also the "Games with Gold" equiv would be in the PSN+ not always free but good discounts. If you have a vita its god like. I play all the old school Final Fantasys and at the moment playing Persona 4 Golden on the Vita.