[Technology] PS5 / Xbox Series S/X

[Bozza]

We're approaching one of those exciting times when next-gen consoles are nearly upon us, seven years after the PS4 and Xbox One were launched.

PS5 pre-orders have already happened with many places selling out, which will give some parents anxiety attacks with Christmas on the horizon.

What are you going for and WHY?

 

[Grombleton]

I am genuinely unsure which one to pick up. I've had both over the years but plumped for the Xbox One years back due to having more friends on XBL than PS.

However, as i don't often play online i'm tempted to move to the PS5...some of the games do look very, very good.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

My lads are eagerly awaiting the PS5

 

[Richy_Seagull]

PS5 for the exclusives. Can’t wait.

 

[Luke93]

No exclusive (or even platform exclusive) launch titles that interest me. So I’ll continue to use my PS4 until several games come out which I can only play on PS5 or the series X. The series X looks amazing too, so I may be going back to Xbox (last had a 360).

 

[Sarisbury Seagull]

Was looking into this yesterday.

I'm an Xbox man at the moment and probably going to stick with that. Only really play sports games and happy with what they bring out.

Looking at the S version as X will be out of the price range I'd be prepared to pay at the moment (realistically it's how much the Mrs would let me pay!), can somebody who's more technically savvy than me though explain in layman's terms how much better it will be than the Xbox One and is it worth upgrading to the S?

 

[Wellesley]

I bought the PS4 at launch and then they brought out a superior model soon after. Then I bought a PSVR and they did the same. I will bide my time on this one.

 

[albionfan37]

I’m a PlayStation man and always have been

 

[deletebeepbeepbeep]

PS5 probably this time next year, still have plenty to play through on the PS4.

 

[Marshy]

Can buy an Oculus Quest for that money, way more fun.

 

[jamie (not that one)]

PS5 some time next Spring

 

[marcos3263]

I have an xbox one x which is slightly confusing but it is currently the most advanced console on the market until these new ones come out.

I told the wife this was the best when I bought it only a few months ago so If I bought one of these (xbox would be a preference) she would lose her shit.

I was forced into upgrading it when my power pack blow on the old xbox one and told her I needed a completely new better xbox so I don't think I can do that trick twice in a year.....

 

[juliant]

xbox due to Halo infinite due for release

 

[Berty23]

Ps5. Dropped major hint to the wife that Xmas is approaching. She won’t have got one on pre order. Darn it.

 

[MattBackHome]

More than happy with my PS4 at the moment, but then I am OLD

 

[Murray 17]

I've already got my PS5.

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[dolphins]

Managed to order a PS5 this morning for one of my lads, who is just about to start his degree in games art and design. It's a "tool of the trade" apparently.

Was difficult to find stock anywhere and wonder how many have bought them just to sell on eBay and suchlike? I know yesterday there was at least one on there for £7000!!

 

[Gabbafella]

I've got two PS5's pre-ordered with extra bits. It's released on my birthday so I already had a few days booked off and seeing as though we can't go anywhere for a break, my time will be wasted gaming instead.

 

[SUIYHP]

I’m going to wait, they both seem pretty even now but later down the line one will come out as the better deal for me.

 

[Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo]

I’ve got the PS5 pre ordered, no outstanding games at launch that I’ve seen so far but the plus subscription that offers a lot of classic games I’ve not played yet should keep me entertained for a while. Couple of months to complete Just Cause 3 now before the new console arrives.