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Originally Posted by Trailer Fire
I was planning on originally getting a PS4 as my company have me the option to get one as an X-mas bonus. Sadly, they haven't been able to get any in as they expected. Instead I'm taking a $500.00 gift card to Costco.
My question to you all is, should I wait and try to get the PS4 or buy the Xbox One? I'm usually a Battlefield and NHL kind of gamer when it comes to console. I simply can't make up my mind and need someone to do it for me. The extra money for the Xbox doesn't really phase me, as the availability appeals to me more, but saving money is nice. I also haven't read too much into the whole "always online" thing, but online connectivity is not an issue for me. I should note that I owned a 360 and a regular Xbox previously, so I may be a little bit more inclined to go Microsoft over Sony. A few of my friends are getting PS4s as well.
Help me decide CP. I can not make this choice alone.
(Also, if anyone knows where I can get a PS4 fairly soon and for a good price, it may help sway my opinion.)
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PS4's are out there now, just keep checking best buy, futureshop and amazon websites.
As for the decision, I had a really tough time deciding too. Decided to go Xbox because the overall media functionality appealed more to me. I run my TV through the unit and now all my gaming, netflix, youtube, and live TV needs are accessible in the same place. Its quite convenient. Just like you, the Xbox and Xbox 360 always appealed to me slightly more than the PS counterparts (although I did own PS2 and PS3 as well).
As for price, PS4 has now gone up to $449 with no games or camera, and the Xbox one is $499 with Titanfall and kinect. I don't see the PS4 as a whole lot cheaper for what you get anymore.
One other thing that pushed me a little more towards Xbox One was the fact that the controllers run on AA batteries (yes, I see that as a positive) and last a long time on those batteries, while the PS4 Controllers have internal batteries that apparently don't last very long. I find it nicer to just switch out AA batteries and never have to have a wire going to my console while I'm playing.
Of course there are those that trumpet the PS4's power and graphics advantage, I don't own one so I can't comment how significant the advantage is. In any of the comparison videos I've seen the games just look pretty close to the same to me.
I think it comes down to the minor preferences, as I said I was strongly considering PS4 but I'm not at all unhappy with my XB1 purchase. Also any exclusive games should play into your decision. For me if I can play NHL, FIFA and some other cool games on my system, I'm a happy camper.
Also: The always online thing isn't a thing anymore, the Xbox one reversed that policy before launch.