OT- PS5 Released today
X Box dropped yesterday(?) and the PS5 is here today. Of course they are sold out everywhere. Walmart will have them available online at 12, 3, 6 and 9 pm.
My old projector blew up right after the Minnesota game ended (which maybe was a sign of bad things to come) and I'm plan to get a new 4K projector to go along with the PS5, whether today or in a couple months when they restock.
Anyone else jumping in on the new consoles yet?
November 12th, 2020 at 7:31 AM ^
Wanted to get ps5 and ended up getting an Xbox series x from amazon. AC Valhalla has been pretty good so far
November 13th, 2020 at 5:46 PM ^
I too got the xbox series x with the HDMI 2.1. Some games just look stunning. What an upgrade from HD.
November 12th, 2020 at 7:37 AM ^
No. I guess it's possible I'd reconsider if there were a new release of ncaa football, but even then I don't have the time for video games anymore. Pretty neat to see the realism in the games that kids get to play nowadays, although growing up with the Atari and Nes was the best imho.
November 12th, 2020 at 7:57 AM ^
I gave up on that dream years ago. I typically buy Madden in April or May when the price is about $15 and play it for a couple weeks or so. I'm not a big gamer, I very rarely play online, but there are a lot of games that can really draw your attention. Horizon Zero Dawn was addictive for me. But that was 2 kids ago. I work from home, so I expect when they go back to daycare, I can squeeze some time in during the day.
November 12th, 2020 at 8:02 AM ^
Im not a huge gamer either. But Horizon Zero Dawn was an amazing game i instantly became addicted to. Probably the only game i actually finished/beat in the last 30 years.
November 12th, 2020 at 8:10 AM ^
Don't get me wrong, there are games that come along from time to time that I really enjoy and play from start to finish like the Zelda game on the Nintendo Switch. Also spent some time playing the kids in super smash brothers brawl and Mario kart, but all those games tap into that nostalgia factor for me.
November 12th, 2020 at 12:10 PM ^
I miss playing my old 2600. My best friend (and neighbor) had the 5200 which I was so jealous of. When I finally got an NES, it was like a whole new world. Mario Bros, Duck Hunt, Tetris... good old days. Later teen years it was all 007 Goldeneye, all the time. We'd have four player marathons in my basement for days.
November 12th, 2020 at 5:30 PM ^
Same here. Exactly the same.
November 12th, 2020 at 7:51 AM ^
Just waiting on FedEx to deliver mine today.
Can't wait for Demon's Souls and Miles Morales!
November 12th, 2020 at 7:52 AM ^
I'm going to pick up a ps5 but I'll wait a couple of months.
November 12th, 2020 at 4:16 PM ^
Yep. Same.
Meanwhile, I'll game on the PS4 (Ghost of Tsushima) or PC (bunch of indie games).
I'm basically waiting for CDPR's Cyberpunk 2077 to drop in December. Hopefully, it won't be delayed yet again.
November 12th, 2020 at 8:00 AM ^
Going the PC route for the first time in my life after the 30series graphics cards get restocked and I couldn’t be more excited
November 12th, 2020 at 11:54 AM ^
I'm waiting to see the RTX 6900 performance but they both should scream.
November 12th, 2020 at 8:09 AM ^
I'm looking to get a PS5 for the kid's Christmas, but doubt I'll have much luck since they've been sold out for months already. Never been a big gamer, myself, never saw the point in it. Seems like a giant, huge time suck - time that I'd rather spend doing something else if I have it. We each have our thing!
So quick question for the actual gamers out there - which would be best for a 9 yr old boy, the PS5 or XBox? Just in a general sense, anyway, not really interested in details. I suspect there's largely no difference aside from brand loyalty type things...
November 12th, 2020 at 8:17 AM ^
This is anecdotal, but my 19, 14, and 6 year old boys all enjoy the Nintendo switch, but that may largely be a function of not having the dedicated time in their schedules to occupy a whole tv with a console game.
I do remember buying an xbox once a few years back that bricked on me so I've never considered spending an extra dime on one. I've always found Sony products to be well engineered and built and would opt for the PS5 if I were choosing between the two though.
November 12th, 2020 at 8:42 AM ^
Thanks! The boy already has the Switch, and he spends much time with it. I would prefer that he steps away altogether, but during Covid I find it hard to argue the wife's insistence that he needs something to do.
November 12th, 2020 at 9:53 AM ^
I like it because it's a time suck. With 2 kids and wife, I don't get out of the house much and with the quality and variety of games it's a lot of fun. Especially since I am spending less time watching non-Michigan college football.
Playstation has more exclusive titles historically. That is likely the biggest difference that he'd care about.
November 12th, 2020 at 9:55 AM ^
Honestly, that might work out in your favor. It is usually best to wait 6 months to a year when new consoles come out. There are always bugs.
November 12th, 2020 at 11:42 AM ^
Really the important questions are:
How many games will he play at a time?
Would you rather own a disk, than "have access to the game through the internet"?
And what kind of TV will he game on; and if not 4k, will you upgrade within 5 years?
Storage is the big problem this gen but my 11yr old is mostly fortnight and maybe a game or two on top of that. I'm putting it on a 1080p projector plus I also have good connection so going with the diskless Xbox at $299 worked for us.
November 12th, 2020 at 8:25 AM ^
Not into gaming anymore. The last system I had was a PS2. I got my first apartment in 2004 and I’d have my cousins over for Madden tournaments. My George Foreman grill was essential!! Good times
November 12th, 2020 at 8:41 AM ^
I just bought a PS4 this spring and I'm really glad I did since I have access to all this generation's greatest games (Spiderman and Horizon Zero Dawn are my favs so far) at cheaper prices. I'll get a PS5 at some point, but I still have hundreds of hours worth of play time on my PS4. Looking forward to the new Miles Morales game!
November 12th, 2020 at 8:44 AM ^
I'm going with the Series X. I have a lot of online and real life friends who have the console so switching would almost completely eliminate the option of me playing with people i know.
I will say that Sony does get better game exclusives, but that's about the only difference. I also remember Sony/Playstation network getting hacked in 2011. It comprised all users personal information and put the whole network down for 23 days.
Edit: Anyone play PUBG, Rocket League, or PGA 2k21 for xbox?
November 12th, 2020 at 9:02 AM ^
That was Autocracy Now's fault.
November 12th, 2020 at 11:22 AM ^
Putin's #1 must play:
November 12th, 2020 at 11:19 AM ^
Same here, I've had "online" friends on the Live platform since 2003 and, even after months or years with not much time to game, it's never difficult to find them.
I haven't played RL lately, and I went with Warzone since I was hoping for "more tactical" (jokes on me) and was actually thinking of PGA this week for the masters
November 12th, 2020 at 1:35 PM ^
PUBG on mobile only. Tried on the PS4 and just got rocked. I miss the consoles but just a match here or there on mobile is all I have time for.
November 12th, 2020 at 2:13 PM ^
Xbox just partnered with a bunch of game studios, so expect for their exclusives to get better in the next few years. Rocket League and PGA 2k21 are my go-to games. Great games to mute and listen to podcasts or music.
November 12th, 2020 at 9:13 AM ^
Glad there was not an xbox thread. Why do they even try anymore? (Slightly kidding but Playstation destroys them constantly).
November 12th, 2020 at 10:12 AM ^
Xbox is probably the stronger machine this year and game pass is a fantastic product. Its basically netflix for gaming. Sony historically does get better exclusives but Microsoft just grabbed Blizzard and really you have to care passionately about some single player games for that to make a difference. Really just go with whatever your friends have, playing online to stay connected with friends is easily the primary reason I still game.
November 12th, 2020 at 11:13 AM ^
They had 11billion reasons to "try" in fiscal 2020.
November 12th, 2020 at 9:27 AM ^
I'll purchase a PS5 when the opportunity to get one exists. Planning on getting the digital edition. I've had an XBox One for a few years, and it was fine, but I'm looking forward to not having to pay a monthly subscription for online features.
November 12th, 2020 at 9:58 AM ^
So...you need Playstation Plus to play online for the Playstation. With CDKeys.com you can get a subscription for about $40 per year. It also comes with 2 free games every month. 1 usually fairly popular game and 1 indie game.
Only thing I'd say about the digital edition is that you will only be able to get games from the PS Store. Amazon has discounts on new titles, sometimes up to 20% and there's always the discount bins. You will be able to pick up ps4 games cheap to play also but only a disc.
November 12th, 2020 at 9:30 AM ^
I'll get the PS5 when Horizon Forbidden West comes out. Only game I'm looking forward to.
November 12th, 2020 at 9:35 AM ^
going to wait on buying one since the only game i really want is spider-man and that's available for ps4. however, i did finally buy a 4k projector (well, faux-4k) and it's amazing.
November 12th, 2020 at 9:59 AM ^
Which projector did you get? I'm looking at the Optoma HD50x
Spiderman is out on the ps5 today.
November 12th, 2020 at 10:18 AM ^
I went with the Epson 3800. I initially got the Benq ht2050a, but I ended up being sensitive to dlp rainbows. Happy I upgraded.
November 12th, 2020 at 8:28 PM ^
I’m going to have to check that out
November 12th, 2020 at 10:39 AM ^
I love video games but I also have a 23 month old running around. Last time I played a video game? Last Christmas, wife took the daughter to the in-laws for half the day. Played Death Stranding. Seemed alright but got a little bored 3 or so hours in doing the same thing over and over.
November 12th, 2020 at 11:11 AM ^
The loading times in this Gen's machine will help a lot (@75% less)
Quick resume allows you to go from console off to at the exact point you stopped playing your game in less than 10secs.
Should help a lot for those of us who only game in fits and starts.
November 12th, 2020 at 10:48 AM ^
I've been trying to an order in for the PS5 since the pre-orders began a few months back. Stayed up last night until past midnight trying to find a retailer with a stock. Still no luck. I'll try again for the preset Walmart times today.
I don't understand why Sony is making it so hard for us to give them our money.
November 12th, 2020 at 11:06 AM ^
I was able to get an xbox tues that way ...good luck.
November 12th, 2020 at 6:19 PM ^
Two reasons why you're having a hard time; there are bots that buy up all the stock online when a retailer gets them, also they sold more preorders of the ps5 than the first three months of selling the ps4 at it's launch.
I got lucky and just stopped by gamestop the day they announced the price and they opened up preorders early.
Every launch from here on out will be like this because video gaming is now mainstream.
November 12th, 2020 at 6:47 PM ^
I am 0 for today. I have resigned myself to the fact that I'll get it at some point next year.
November 12th, 2020 at 10:54 AM ^
Definitely PS5...
but i'm going to need a new TV too, so i will probably delay the PS5 until spring
November 12th, 2020 at 11:05 AM ^
Was able to secure my Xbox Series S* at noon on Tuesday from walmart.
Anyone interested might be willing to do the same for the PS5.
I even got same day in store pick up :)
*moving my to boys to a projector and since it's only 1080p I don't need the Series X
the faster loading times, especially with quick resume on xbox, already have made that a worthwhile $299 investment.
Already was playing the new Watch Dogs but a whole new game with ray traced reflections!
November 12th, 2020 at 11:11 AM ^
I'm usually jumping on this but I move out of state in a month, not to hyped. Also don't want to move to many electronics.
November 12th, 2020 at 11:21 AM ^
The Xbox is on the level of a solid gaming pc now, but I have a gaming pc i built so idk if ill get it. All the same games come out on pc since Microsoft makes the Xbox.
If college football comes back then ill buy lol
November 12th, 2020 at 11:34 AM ^
I bought 5 PS5's and flipped them for $1500 each. Stupid kids.
November 12th, 2020 at 11:41 AM ^
If you’re telling the truth, then kudos to you. People who have no minds of their own deserve to look like fools.
I’m looking forward to getting a PS five myself, but I am more than happy to wait a few months for demand to go down.
November 12th, 2020 at 11:48 AM ^
I wish I was, but was just being silly. Although, I did have a friend who used to make a killing flipping new game consoles. Video gamers are crazy and will pay anything to have the latest and greatest - without having to wait in line or jump on some pre-sale.
Good call waiting it out. Not only for the demand side of things, but usually the first batch of consoles off the lines are shipped with glitches - which need to be resolved by applying tons of updates - or even shipping the unit back to the manufacturer for replacement. Always best to grab the units that come in the 2nd or 3rd wave of distribution.