I've played rdr2 on PS4 and have to say one of my all-time favorites so much fun you'll love it bro.

Right but that doesn't mean this person's only options are PlayStation. They should try them and get one they like.

The newest generation of consoles is the ps5 and the xbox series x or the xbox series s. The x is bigger and more powerful, the s is more portable, the ps5 is kinda like a middle ground between them and sleek.

The generation prior is the xbox one, one s and one x for the xboxes. For the PlayStations, it's the ps4 and ps4 Pro (I believe). They're similar in power, the xbox controller is considered far more comfortable. The ps4 is a fan favourite.

PlayStation has better exclusives. If you ran your pc on Microsoft then any games bought through the Microsoft store can be transferred to your xbox if it's compatible. Though I expect you used steam.

Most games are cross platform between all 3 at this point so it doesn't matter too much what your friends are on, but on some games you can't join them in a party unless you're on the same platform first.

Its your decision. I'm biased to xbox. A lot of people have said PlayStation, but a lot of people fail to give reasoning.

P.s. The older generation is slowly dying, you can pick up the series x, which is the most powerful of the newer gen consoles with the most advanced hardware, for around 400 GBP brand new. This translates to around 450ish USD. I hope you find one you like my friend.

Edit: there are ways you can try consoles and the controller without buying the consoles. I recommend doing this to avoid buying what everyone says is better just to find you actually prefer a different one.

Yeah you could say that I've owned all of the PlayStations and have owned a old Xbox but defo prefer ps.

Uhh why are PlayStation the only options? Seems to me you are a bit biased.

The ps5 is not weaker. Both consoles are similar. There are slight differences but not something you'll notice.

Ps5 or Xbox series x. Depends on what controller and interface you like more, also the Xbox series X is easier to get. Xbox series X is £449, ps5 is around £500 and Xbox series s ( watered down version of the series X but still great) £249

Idk, I just don't wanna spend £500 for there to be a new and better version in 6 months, I'll think about it and thanks for your help

Are you in the UK? I got my Ps5 from game for £480 either spiderman miles morales ps5 version, they had it in when I went to the shop. Its probably just checking back every once in a while and a bit of luck.

If you are leaning towards the series X and think you'll have fun with it, I'd say get it, but I wouldn't base your decision necessarily off of if there is a more powerful console on the way, as even if you waited for the xbox series x upgrade then the next next gen console would be around the corner so you could be waiting indefinitely.

Both the consoles have great graphics and I haven't seen either struggle in performance so I think they are both a safe buy, if a pro version comes out you could well the early version and buy the new

I mean the ps5 is out of stock nearly everywhere here but the series X is readily available in every store, so I think Xbox might come out next year possibly, but idk. The cheapest Xbox is from Argos for £449 Vs the ps5 from John Lewis/marks and Spencers for £600 with mw2, GOW Ragnarok and FW. But i feel like there was no point selling my pc just to get a console for nearly the same amount (ps5) so idk

I was looking into the ps5 pro and xbox Pro type consoles seeing if they were worth the wait too, but as of yet there is no concrete evidence they'll be coming out anytime soon, especially with how high demand the standard ps5 and xbox series x are, I personally can't see them bringing them out in the next year or two as we haven't even seen the full potential of these consoles yet, no games so far really pushing there technology so the release of an even more powerful console when the current first release consoles aren't even being pushed doesn't make sense. I think a slim version of either console could be released in a year or so but even then the size of the ps5 or xbox isn't much difference ( probably smaller) than the pc you were used to playing on.

I also didn't want to switch from xbox to Sony as I felt like I had become attached to xbox, spent over a decade on them, however I got over it, the controller difference in how they feel with regards to the joystick layout etc becomes a non issue once you play on either controller for a few days, you just get used to it

I have a custom Xbox controller anyways, and I've had gamepass before, and there are quite a few games I like. But I just hate the ps5 controller tbh, and I'm not gonna lie I'm kinda an Xbox fan boy, but i want to get the best one. Also keep in mind the ps5 is more expensive (extra 100). I do really wanna play some ps exclusives tho. I've heard a leak of a new Xbox series X and ps5 pro next year, should I wait for those instead?

Hey! About a month back I bought an Xbox series X as I wanted to upgrade from my xbox one, I have around 200 games on it so felt it would be a waste to change to Sony and lose access to all my games. After buying the xbox series X I couldn't help but feel a little underwhelmed, despite its performance upgrades over the xbone I found myself just playing the same games I did on xbox one and it didn't really feel "next gen" to me

Fast forward about 3 weeks and I caved in and bought the ps5 disk edition. As soon as I opened it up I felt it was a more premium future of gaming type console, despite the size of the thing. The controller alone seemed a better quality than the series x control pad, yesterday I went back on my xbox and couldn't get over how flimsy the control pad felt in comparison to the PS5 controller.

Games wise ps5 already has exclusives and some great ones at that, I'm thinking of selling my xbox series x as it's really lacking on the game front (you could even buy a ps5 and a standard xbox one if there was an xbox title you would miss

At the end of the day it's all down to preference, performance wise, I haven't noticed a difference. Xnox starts up games fast ( very fast if using quick resume) but for me personally I don't mind the 3 or 4 second longer wait on the ps5 as I know its just a better experience for me.

I also have gamepass, and I must say I think it's overrated - not to say that some people wouldn't find it a great deal, but I think it's a few big titles and a lot of filler in there.

I dont think you can go wrong with either console, they both have good and bad aspects, the PS5 just feels the more next gen console to me ( this could change if xbox starts bringing out some exclusives but until then I think ps5 is the stronger choice

Ps5 if you can afford it I've purchased one from Game its100% the best buy I've ever made by far great fun.Your other option is a PS4 which I've had years and years of fun.Up to you bro.Daz

Idk, I'd get the Xbox, but is the ps5 worth it just for the exclusives? Imo Xbox wins in every other aspect

I don't know what the user interface is like on the PS5. But most of the time the user interface is something you get used to.

Well alright, my point still stands. Xbox has a lot of potential right now. But you won't get anything much at the moment from it. It's gonna be a waiting game, if you're into the games that are coming for it.

You'll get the exclusives now from Sony, which I assume are good. Or you can wait for console exclusives from Xbox, that I also assume will be good.

The ps5 is about £100 more expensive, also hard to get as it's sold out alot

My understanding is that their market price is the same.

I can say that the Xbox is very user friendly, and it does have good performance.

I'd recommend going through the gamepass selection and see if anything catches your eye that you would want to try for """free""". Also look at the games Xbox plans on getting. Xbox does not have many exclusives, and it won't because they are doing so much with PC. But it is taking a lot of potential from Sony. Also try and follow the microsoft-activision deal. Could take COD from Sony entirely eventually.

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/a-new-xbox-trailer-lists-41-new-games-coming-to-game-pass/

It's more about the Xbox being more user friendly, less expensive and imo better overall. The one and only reason Im considering the ps5 is cause of the exclusives so idk

If that's the biggest issue you're contemplating I think you should go with the PS5. As I said, the performance between the two is negligible at most. Don't sacrifice the potential fun you think you can have just because the number on it's GPU is a little less.

Ik the ps5 is a bit weaker but it's just idk if I wanna get a worse console for 3 games i wanna play

Yes. I would say it is pretty rare for it to reach under 50 frames for well-optimized games. It typically gives a stable 60. The most unoptimized game I play is ARK, and it still runs well. Was a big step up from the Xbox One X that I had before.

PS5 I would not imagine would run worse. It's probably about as or just as good. But I can't speak for it because I don't have one.

I feel like the design and menu is, Xbox is easy and simple, while on ps it's confusing and annoying for me. I'd get an Xbox but I really wanna play ghost of Tsushima, TLOU and forbidden west. So I don't rlly know what to do