General Videogame Thread

RandomJ said:
Problem with digital only is the games are increasing digitally to £70+ per game. So from what they lose on hardware they will soon make up in money from their digital store. Also means no more buying second hand games for a fraction of the cost. I may buy the disk version just so I can have a blu-ray player as well.
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Absolutely this.

Besides, I still don't think our BB infrastructure in this country supports a digital-only console experience
 
I'm tempted to go with the PS5 disc version which will allow me to continue playing PS4 games and agree with what many posters have said regarding disc games being a lower cost.
 
£69.99 RRP for first party games.

Ouch.

Series S directly at launch for me. Saved up £300 MS credit through website like CD Keys, only paid £225 total. Also stacked the 3 years Game Pass Ultimate for £121.

That’s cheaper than the PS5 digital RRP. Series S console, £50 credit left over and 3 years online play, Game Pass, Xcloud streaming, EA Play and PC Game Pass.

Sony missing the train here, not many people will be happy paying £359.99 + £49.99 for online + £70 for one game. That’s a £500 outlay on the cheaper model day one, for one game.

You can finance the Xbox interest free, no down payment for £21 a month; comes with Game Pass Ultimate as well and after 24 months you own the console.
 
@BluePhil8 said:
£69.99 RRP for first party games.

Ouch.

Series S directly at launch for me. Saved up £300 MS credit through website like CD Keys, only paid £225 total. Also stacked the 3 years Game Pass Ultimate for £121.

That’s cheaper than the PS5 digital RRP. Series S console, £50 credit left over and 3 years online play, Game Pass, Xcloud streaming, EA Play and PC Game Pass.

Sony missing the train here, not many people will be happy paying £359.99 + £49.99 for online + £70 for one game. That’s a £500 outlay on the cheaper model day one, for one game.

You can finance the Xbox interest free, no down payment for £21 a month; comes with Game Pass Ultimate as well and after 24 months you own the console.
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xbox are so betamax though :)
 
I was going to go PlayStation this time as with hindsight I preferred ps after being on xbox one this gen but flight simulator 2020 is a game changer for me so xbox it will be.

Also love the pricing structure they're offering.

Maybe a ps5 in a year or two.

First World problems eh?
 
Someone i know who has a PS4 tells me there is a way to game share on there so you can split the price with a friend and both of you download it. I wonder if something like that will still be on the PS5 digital? A guy i work with was telling me of something similar on the Xbox, where you would log into your friends xbox and it would download games and you could just split the price (or something to that affect). If i can split a 70 quid game and get it closer to 30, then it seems like a decent price.
 
Just pre-ordered the disc version on Amazon. Was very hard to find and only the disc version on there so far. Not sure if they're doing it that way on purpose so their site doesn't crash or something.

Edit: Looks like it's sold out now in under 10 mins.
 
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I haven't owned a console since the PS One (it's been YEARS) but I could do with staying in more and might get a PS5 so I can play football games etc. Grand Theft Auto type games too.

Is there a reason to buy the PlayStation over an X-Box? Is one much better than the other. I really don't understand anything about them anymore.
 
peoffrey said:
I haven't owned a console since the PS One (it's been YEARS) but I could do with staying in more and might get a PS5 so I can play football games etc. Grand Theft Auto type games too.

Is there a reason to buy the PlayStation over an X-Box? Is one much better than the other. I really don't understand anything about them anymore.
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Its mostly about the games you want to play and what exclusives there are out there.

on paper the new xbox is more powerful ( just ) but in real terms it looking like the PS5 is better, loading times will be very very small on PS5 if thats a factor for you.
 
I’ll want to play Fifa. I’ve used it on other people’s consoles too.

Thanks. I think I’ll go for the PS.
 
peoffrey said:
I’ll want to play Fifa. I’ve used it on other people’s consoles too.

Thanks. I think I’ll go for the PS.
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If its just Fifa then either will do :)

however xBox may edge it as they have done a deal with EA to include there games in the xbox pass

venturebeat.com

EA Play subscription service is now a part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate

EA Play is coming to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. This adds more than 60 EA games to your $15-per-month subscription service from Microsoft.
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You can buy the new xbox monthly over 2 years, and the cost includes the game pass which is usually £10.99 a month so it actually works out cheaper in the long run.

If your not arsed about all the bells and whistles on a game either ( 4K resolutiion etc ) then just go for the S series.


Maybe even judge it by controllers. which do you prefer the feel of etc. the new PS5 controller has a lot of extras in it that may be used.
 
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