So, I’ve always gone with PlayStations in my 30 odd years of gaming. This time I went with the Xbox series a, mainly because it was the cheapest option and it was actually available. Now the PS5 is easily available in my area, is it worth the upgrade? I’m already on next gen and it seems to me that the only real and noticeable difference is the exclusive games and the ps plus vs game pass. Or is there more I should be looking at? Be interesting to see if the majority of people think it’s worth it and why?
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Anubra_Khan t1_jbipjgr wrote
You have a next gen system that doesn't play next gen games. Only 3 games on Xbox Series S/X are unavailable on last gen hardware (PS4/Xbox One). PS5 has 15 or 20, and many have won or have been nominated to win awards.
PS Plus Premium is about 800 games for $120 per year ($90 if you buy on sale). Game Pass is $180 per year for about 450 games. Game Pass gives access to some Day One games, but I find myself taking advantage of this maybe to times a year. It's a fairly mediocre library compared to the GOTY contenders on the PS Plus side.
The Series S can be a trap. It's less capable than the other current-gen systems, and it has terrible storage capacity. If you buy the proprietary storage upgrade, then you are almost at the PS5 digital price point.
I recommend you keep your Series S and buy a PS5. Get a PS Plus Extra subscription (about 450 games for $100 per year) or PS Plus Premium (about 800 games for $120 per year). You can cancel GamePass any time. So, if you aren't playing anything on it, cancel it. When a new game gets added that you want to play, resubscribe. That way, you aren't paying the full $180 per year.
Get the disc version. It'll be cheaper in the long run. Physical copies are cheaper than digital, even when digital goes on sale. Having to wait for the sale of an older game that's still $60 is lame when you could buy a new physical copy for $20 year round. Or less if you go used or borrow/trade with a friend. Having the ability to sell games is a positive, as well. Do that 2 or 3 times, and you've paid off the $100 extra for the disc drive.
scarry88 OP t1_jbipq09 wrote
Wow, that’s a hell of a response, thank you! I was trying to compare the game pass and ps plus and I was finding myself preferring a lot of the ps games. It’s true what you say about the physical copies as well.
Anubra_Khan t1_jbiql9g wrote
No problem, man. Gamers have more options than ever, but it can be overwhelming figuring out what works best for you.
I failed to mention another advantage of PS5 is that it allows you to connect a PSVR2 headset. May not be something you're into, but it's something to consider.
You-Slice t1_jbiv23a wrote
Lol upgrade 🙄
Captobvious75 t1_jbj71xs wrote
Sony exclusives are a big deal tho. That, and some games are exclusive to ps5 only (FF XVI as an example). If you don’t care for any of that, then don’t bother.
Fair-Ad-1547 t1_jbm1xpl wrote
I'd say wait for the PS5 Slim or whatever it's called I'm sure it'll have more than features and upgrades. Also if your sharing with family members I'd most definitely say wait for the next version off ps too be released, since the storage is dogshit on PS5. External hard drives will only hold PS4 games meaning you'll need a SSD card if you want extra PS5 game storage which cost a shit ton of money too.
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[deleted] t1_jbioxfd wrote
Imo keep the Series S and get the PS5! It’s a pretty big upgrade but both ecosystems are nice this generation!