PS5 vs. Switch vs. XBOXSX - THUNDERDOME Version 2.0

[SuperMatt18]

I'm guessing it will be $500 USD, so ~$650 CAD. For me I don't think I will get it at launch, had a PSVR that I enjoyed and was a really cool experience but just didn't like being in the helmet that much.

(As an aside if anybody is looking for a OG PSVR I just put mine up for sale in the Buy And Sell forum).

[Fire]

Originally Posted by Inferno

I'm seeing people whining about how it's not wireless like the Quest 2 so they aren't going to get it. They don't realize the Quest 2 is pretty much a tablet you put on your face while the PS VR2 runs off of the PS5.

There is AirLink for PCVR but I've heard even people with good connections say it's inconsistent and they prefer wired.

Yeah Sony would be stupid not to take advantage of the power of the PS5. Plus it makes it a lot cheaper.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by Inferno

I'm seeing people whining about how it's not wireless like the Quest 2 so they aren't going to get it. They don't realize the Quest 2 is pretty much a tablet you put on your face while the PS VR2 runs off of the PS5.

There is AirLink for PCVR but I've heard even people with good connections say it's inconsistent and they prefer wired.

Yep, to play the high end stuff you need to be wired to your PC just like PSVR2

[chemgear]

Xbox S available - solid stock for most of the month so far. Emulation?

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B09S9BX3QF

[Mazrim]

I'm still not seeing the value in buying the S over the X. You just know that games will always be half-assed when playing on the S.

[The Yen Man]

I'm excited for the PSVR2. Finally proper controllers instead of those crappy move controllers. The haptic feedback will be awesome IMO. And I don't mind it wired as long as it's one wire, and not the monstrosity that is the PSVR. It's a bit of a pain plugging all those wires in.

[Hemi-Cuda]

Originally Posted by Mazrim

I'm still not seeing the value in buying the S over the X. You just know that games will always be half-assed when playing on the S.

Currently there are only a small handful of games that take advantage of the Series X in any meaningful way, the vast majority of the Xbox library is still geared for the Xbox One which the Series S would excel at. Plus there are a ton of awesome indie games on GamePass which it would play just as well as the X. I'm thinking of grabbing one just to hookup to a different TV than my Series X, so I can hop on to play something if I want if the main TV is taken

[PsYcNeT]

Bought a PS5 for my wife to play Horizon: FW a couple weeks ago from some college kid with a Best Buy bot. Seems supply is high and buyers low; was only a $50 premium.

Console is pretty nice; takes full advantage of my setup surprisingly. Appreciate that it has "Performance" modes for most games, so you can get proper framesync at 60/4K.

[Mazrim]

Originally Posted by Hemi-Cuda

Currently there are only a small handful of games that take advantage of the Series X in any meaningful way, the vast majority of the Xbox library is still geared for the Xbox One which the Series S would excel at. Plus there are a ton of awesome indie games on GamePass which it would play just as well as the X. I'm thinking of grabbing one just to hookup to a different TV than my Series X, so I can hop on to play something if I want if the main TV is taken

Every new release video comparison I've watched (and poorly optimized re-releases like GTA trilogy) shows a notable drop in resolution, framerate and secondary settings (reflections, shadows, object density, textures, etc.) for Series S. The Series X simply offers a superior experience with better resolutions and framerates being the big differentiators, which I suppose not everyone will appreciate. It's only going to get worse as the generation wears on. By the end of the Xbox One's lifespan, the S was honestly a terrible machine for any new AAA game. I don't see how this ends up any differently with the Series S.

[Russic]

Originally Posted by Inferno

I'm seeing people whining about how it's not wireless like the Quest 2 so they aren't going to get it. They don't realize the Quest 2 is pretty much a tablet you put on your face while the PS VR2 runs off of the PS5.

There is AirLink for PCVR but I've heard even people with good connections say it's inconsistent and they prefer wired.

Cordless would be great, but to me where PSVR quietly shines is in weight and comfort. I've tried some stronger headsets that felt terrible after 20 minutes. Considering PSVR2 is actually lighter, I'm very excited. I think you're right... the market has shown the cord is annoying but not a deal-breaker for most.

[TorqueDog]

Originally Posted by Mazrim

Every new release video comparison I've watched (and poorly optimized re-releases like GTA trilogy) shows a notable drop in resolution, framerate and secondary settings (reflections, shadows, object density, textures, etc.) for Series S. The Series X simply offers a superior experience with better resolutions and framerates being the big differentiators, which I suppose not everyone will appreciate. It's only going to get worse as the generation wears on. By the end of the Xbox One's lifespan, the S was honestly a terrible machine for any new AAA game. I don't see how this ends up any differently with the Series S.

Yeah, I really don't follow Hemi's logic either. Every side-by-side comparo showed the graphical fidelity go roughly in this order every time: Series X > One X > Series S > One S. And it was certainly not by small margins.

The only limitation you hit with the One X is the strictly next-gen titles that won't be made available for it, or titles without cross-gen cross-play.

[dino7c]

Series S is good for the price but unless you are only playing minecraft the Series X is a massive upgrade and there are over 100 games that play better on X and its getting bigger every day

[SuperMatt18]

Sounds like EB Games might have gotten a big shipment of PS5s in today if people are still looking.

Just got the phone call that my pre-order from the trade in event they had for the PS4 Pro is in.

They are selling in bundles only with an extra controller and a game (Horizon, GT7, or Elden Ring) for $810.

Now the question is if I keep it and have one on the main floor and one in the basement...or do I sell it (If somebody on CP really wants it I can probably be convinced to sell).

[chemgear]

https://twitter.com/user/status/1501954442433753095

EDIT: All versions still available!

[Raekwon]

Originally Posted by chemgear

https://twitter.com/user/status/1501954442433753095

EDIT: All versions still available!

Looks like gamestop.ca has Xbox Series X also.

[Erick Estrada]

I'm just going to say it. I'm pretty underwhelmed with the PS5 and Series X over a year in. Most games still aren't built ground up for the new hardware outside of a small handful of exclusives. Yes games look slightly more detailed but it's very subtle compared to last gen. Horizon Forbidden West looks good but doesn't wow me like the first game nor does Forza Horizon 5 or any of the other releases for ether console. Dying Light 2 looks just like a last generation game for example. Best thing so far about the new consoles is load times.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

I'm just going to say it. I'm pretty underwhelmed with the PS5 and Series X over a year in. Most games still aren't built ground up for the new hardware outside of a small handful of exclusives. Yes games look slightly more detailed but it's very subtle compared to last gen. Horizon Forbidden West looks good but doesn't wow me like the first game nor does Forza Horizon 5 or any of the other releases for ether console. Dying Light 2 looks just like a last generation game for example. Best thing so far about the new consoles is load times.

Frame rates are also much better which is pretty huge IMO

[OutOfTheCube]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

I'm just going to say it. I'm pretty underwhelmed with the PS5 and Series X over a year in. Most games still aren't built ground up for the new hardware outside of a small handful of exclusives. Yes games look slightly more detailed but it's very subtle compared to last gen. Horizon Forbidden West looks good but doesn't wow me like the first game nor does Forza Horizon 5 or any of the other releases for ether console. Dying Light 2 looks just like a last generation game for example. Best thing so far about the new consoles is load times.

Yep this will be the last generation of consoles I bother going in early on. A $650 console wasn't worth it to play one 15 hour Ratchet & Clank game in a year and a half.

[Hemi-Cuda]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

I'm just going to say it. I'm pretty underwhelmed with the PS5 and Series X over a year in. Most games still aren't built ground up for the new hardware outside of a small handful of exclusives. Yes games look slightly more detailed but it's very subtle compared to last gen. Horizon Forbidden West looks good but doesn't wow me like the first game nor does Forza Horizon 5 or any of the other releases for ether console. Dying Light 2 looks just like a last generation game for example. Best thing so far about the new consoles is load times.

Your expectations were too high. Yes it's over a year in, but the consoles are still hard to come by, so the install base is much lower than last gen. Why would devs target current gen only and rob themselves of a lot of extra sales? We won't see any massive improvements in graphics on PS5/XSX until anyone can simply go to a store and buy one off the shelf

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by dino7c

Frame rates are also much better which is pretty huge IMO

Is it? You still have to choose between framerate/performance or 4K quality on almost all new games. How many generations do we have to wait to get both?