[Misc] New Games Console Recommendations Please

Triggaaar · Nov 27, 2015

Mellotron said:
PS4 is seen, by those that don't know better, as a more "serious" gamer's console, whilst Xbox One is better at the multi-media stuff

Fixed.

The PS4 often gives higher resolution, but I doubt many would notice in a proper test.

The Xbox live system generally works better, with less downtime etc.

Purely as a games system, I prefer the Xbox, but each to their own.

Papa Laz - you have a PS3 and X360, which controller did you prefer? Go for the latest release of the one you liked most.

Triggaaar · Nov 27, 2015

JamesAndTheGiantHead said:
I think you can pay monthly, but the £40 is the annual fee which works out cheaper.

I just bought a 12 month renewal for under £20. It's £40 is you don't ever by it when it's on sale.

And you get free games with the service too (same for both consoles).

Easy 10 · Nov 27, 2015

JamesAndTheGiantHead said:
I think you can pay monthly, but the £40 is the annual fee which works out cheaper.

And you're talking rubbish, I popped out to get some milk in July actually.

Oh, so THAT was the 45 minute pause then. Thanks a lot for letting me know.

deletebeepbeepbeep · Nov 27, 2015

Whatever you or your sons friends predominantly have, failing that what exclusives are preferred (i.e Forza and Halo versus Gran Turismo and Uncharted) failing that what controller out of the PS3 and 360 you prefer.

Papa Lazarou · Nov 27, 2015

Triggaaar said:
Fixed.

The PS4 often gives higher resolution, but I doubt many would notice in a proper test.

The Xbox live system generally works better, with less downtime etc.

Purely as a games system, I prefer the Xbox, but each to their own.

Papa Laz - you have a PS3 and X360, which controller did you prefer? Go for the latest release of the one you liked most.

I don't think I've ever used the XBox, my son does. I only use the PS4, especially as it doubles as a blu ray players.

I must admit I have a preference for PS4.... but without having used the XBox, it's hardly one based upon all the facts!

Papa Lazarou · Nov 27, 2015

Star Wars Battlefront looks amazing though.

Pantani · Nov 27, 2015

Papa Lazarou said:
Star Wars Battlefront looks amazing though.

Looks, yes. Plays, not so much.

Papa Lazarou · Nov 27, 2015

Pantani said:
Looks, yes. Plays, not so much.

Aren't they adding content (?) all the time to make the game 'longer'?

8ace · Nov 27, 2015

Easy 10 said:
I ordered a PS4 a few days ago (with Star Wars Battlefront), and have been regularly soiling myself ever since for the damn thing to arrive so I can get stuck in. With Unchartered being an exclusive, that made it a no brainer.

Am I right in thinking the Xbox doesn't have a blu-ray player ? That's always a BIG factor for me, I use that a lot on my PS3.

Easy 10 said:
Yup, I gather there's a £40 connection fee on the PS4 - is that a one-off fee, or do you have to pay a subscription ?

I don't bother playing online anyway. I'm quite happy to play games on me billy, I don't feel the urge to get given the runaround from some spotty 14 year old virgin who hasn't left his bedroom since April.

Papa Lazarou said:
Star Wars Battlefront looks amazing though.

I was talking to a chap at work about SWBF and he reckons the single player isn't much kop. I don't play online either so it's put me off TBH.

PS4 BTW

grawhite · Nov 27, 2015

Easy 10 said:
I ordered a PS4 a few days ago (with Star Wars Battlefront), and have been regularly soiling myself ever since for the damn thing to arrive so I can get stuck in. With Unchartered being an exclusive, that made it a no brainer.

Am I right in thinking the Xbox doesn't have a blu-ray player ? That's always a BIG factor for me, I use that a lot on my PS3.

XBOX ONE has Blu-ray yes, i currently have Wii U, XBOX ONE and PS4, apart from a few exclusive titles on the PS4, i prefer my XBOX ONE, connect is a winner for me, ps4 camera is a cheap rip off and not as good. But if you are into streaming your games, the PS4 is better.

It really does depend on the user, your friends and games you play.

Triggaaar · Nov 27, 2015

Papa Lazarou said:
I don't think I've ever used the XBox, my son does. I only use the PS4

You mean the PS3, right?

especially as it doubles as a blu ray players.

I've not tried Bluray on the PS4, but it's good on the Xbox. One good thing about the Xbox is that it's practically silent, which is a huge improvement from my old 360 which sounds like a vacuum cleaner.

I must admit I have a preference for PS4.... but without having used the XBox, it's hardly one based upon all the facts!

There's nothing wrong with the PS4, you won't be missing out with that, unless you like the Xbox exclusives. What games do you play?

Personally I like the thumbsticks being higher up the controller than they are on the DS, so I always prefer the Xbox controllers.

Papa Lazarou said:
Star Wars Battlefront looks amazing though.

I'm loving it. Put about 40 hours in :blush:

Pantani said:
Looks, yes. Plays, not so much.

Mad cus bad.

deletebeepbeepbeep · Nov 27, 2015

8ace said:
I was talking to a chap at work about SWBF and he reckons the single player isn't much kop. I don't play online either so it's put me off TBH.

PS4 BTW

There is no single player at all (you can play multiplayer offline with bots) and it seems that the game is very light on content in general, but there are a number of 'paid' expansions coming out. From what I can tell it does look good and plays well though (despite not having the depth of a full on Battlefield game).

Pantani · Nov 27, 2015

Triggaaar said:
Mad cus bad.

I expect a game as well as a multiplayer experience for £40+. Expansion packs are a part of all modern day games, but I do expect the game to be big enough without them. That is not the case with Battlefront, sadly.

Triggaaar · Nov 27, 2015

Pantani said:
I expect a game as well as a multiplayer experience for £40+

You want the impossible. Personally, I'm happy to judge each game on its merits. I don't buy COD or Battlefield for their single player games, and the same is the case with Battlefront.

Expansion packs are a part of all modern day games, but I do expect the game to be big enough without them. That is not the case with Battlefront, sadly.

I disagree, I'm finding it is enough. I loved COD MW3 - I played a fair bit of survival (as in Battlefront) before I went online, where I only really played TDM - there were plenty of maps, but they were small and there wasn't much to the game. Battlefront has a lot more than that, and it's all new, whereas COD is just a new skin every 12 months.

lizard · Nov 27, 2015

Triggaaar said:
You want the impossible. Personally, I'm happy to judge each game on its merits. I don't buy COD or Battlefield for their single player games, and the same is the case with Battlefront.
I disagree, I'm finding it is enough. I loved COD MW3 - I played a fair bit of survival (as in Battlefront) before I went online, where I only really played TDM - there were plenty of maps, but they were small and there wasn't much to the game. Battlefront has a lot more than that, and it's all new, whereas COD is just a new skin every 12 months.

But from a single player viewpoint, I would have to say that the campaign on BO3 this year was very enjoyable, add to this Zombies and as always the Multiplayer and there really is a lot of game for your money. For some reason everyone hates COD now though?
I played a little of Battlefront at a mates and not being a massive Star Wars fanboy, quickly came to the decision there simply wasn't enough game in it. (It's pretty though!) He is a massive Star Wars fan and even he warned me off it. Side note - since last weekend he's bought Tomb Raider and not returned to battlefront.

Kinky Gerbil · Nov 27, 2015

Battlefront is decent, but I'm already looking forward to the new maps coming out next week.

Not enough guns for my liking, however I find it easier to just pick up and play than something like COD

Triggaaar · Nov 27, 2015

lizard said:
For some reason everyone hates COD now though?

I loved MW3 and bought Ghosts on release day, but it simply wasn't good enough. COD lives and dies on its netcode, and there was too much lag. There are lag issues with Battlefield too, but it's a different game and since it's not all about one-on-ones the lag isn't as critical.

I played a little of Battlefront at a mates and not being a massive Star Wars fanboy, quickly came to the decision there simply wasn't enough game in it.

You're not alone in the thinking. With the vehicles though I find there's more going on than in COD.

Side note - since last weekend he's bought Tomb Raider and not returned to battlefront.

I loved the last Tomb Raider, and will get this one when it's on sale some time.

grawhite · Nov 27, 2015

Tomb Raider is an exclusive to xbox one for the first 12 months on release?

Marshy · Nov 27, 2015

Both are excellent.

Its really down to what games you like, and maybe what your sons mates have in terms of playing them online.

For me there really isnt a wrong choice.

Papa Lazarou · Nov 27, 2015

Marshy said:
Both are excellent.

Its really down to what games you like, and maybe what your sons mates have in terms of playing them online.

For me there really isnt a wrong choice.

I've spoken to him about it, and he's not sure which. Kids today - spoilt.

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