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Yes

I found a refurbished pro on game stop for $300 link

I’d say get a ps4. That way you can play new games you’re interested in. If you get a series s you’d still be playing the same games you got tired of.

Try to go for a ps4 pro if you can. Otherwise ps4 slim is aight.

uh I agreed ps5 is great but it's not exactly the best option for price but from experience and friends and family experience ps4s even with cleaning have straight up failed after so long compared to ppl ik with Xboxs is I'm not saying it's all of them but so far majority

We have been running 2 ps4 and 2 ps4 pro consoles since they released and Never had any issues. As with every console or pc, you have to clean it once in a while b/c of the dust etc. but besides that they have always been running great. PS5 also still going strong after ~18 months of heavy use. Are you sure your ps4 didn’t overheat b/c of built up dust/hair and such?

Switch , everyone can easily get into Nintendo! Recognisable characters and generally simple games across tons of genres! E.g mario kart, breath of the wild etc.

Have you checked out gamepass if you have it? Also if you never played Tom Clancy's The division/division 2, they are probably on sale atm.

If you haven't they are incredible games. If you go through gamepass and see nothing to play(that you like) then I would say go for the PS4.

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Don't be a duel shock wanker

Actually looks like ps now streaming only really works with ps controllers so scrap that... Totally nonsense.. Its things like that that turn me right off Sony, its a very closed ecosystem

Ah I see. I'd say go for the PS4 no doubt about it.

So and I admit there's a few caveats im going to drop here, if it's available to you (Any laptop, pc, a good Internet connection, and controller and available where you live ) both Sony and Microsoft offer game streaming services. I'm not saying this is the solution for you but you can sign up to these for a month stream some games for a month, get a feel for what each platform could offer and then make a choice... Your not going to get the full experience of the full console experience but it's a way of test driving some of the different game offerings and then make a choice based on which you enjoyed the most.. Anyone can give you an opinion but your own is the best and this way you get to try them in a restrictive way but for minimum outlay and see what works for you...

Yeah I Own like 20 digital games or more ( far cry 3.4,5 , new dawn , 6 , watch dogs 1,2, red dead redemption 2 , nba 2k20 , 22 , 23 , and many more ) , but I don’t play those anymore I’ve already complete them and I’m not a fan of nba 2k anymore 🤦🏾‍♂️

Do you have a lot of digital Xbox games? If yes go for the Series S and if not get a PS4 Pro and enjoy the Sony exclusives.

I’ve had my ps4 for at least 5 years now and never had a problem.

Honestly right now, I’d say the series S or a switch. But if you want more range of games I’d say the series S. this is mostly due to the fact that PS4/Ps5 are nearly impossible to get ( I’ve been trying to get a ps5 for 2 years now) you’d just have better luck getting the Xbox. But if the ps5/4 was available I’d say fuck the Xbox. PS all the way ( but that’s just cause i prefer PS )

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Yeah, it really depends on gaming habits. It is not for everyone.

Sounds like you want to play the PS. Pricing is another question really x

I take that back, just looked it up. I thought the series s was $400. Wasn’t it $400 on release?

If the prices of games matter and you want to save money then I'd suggest getting an Xbox series s. Microsoft has a program called Microsoft rewards which lets you earn points for free to get games, hardware, etc

Xbox is nice first console, if you can get hold of a PS5 definitely get one, but an Xbox series S or X is a very cool first console

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Ah thanks