OT: PS4 vs. Xbox1
So judging by past posts there are some MgoGamers. I am considering getting (or trying to anyways) a new gaming console. I have read some online reviews for Xbox1 & PS4 and was curious if anyone here had aquired either one and what they thought. From my research it looks like the XB1 may be the more all emcompassing entertainment system, with the PS4 best for pure gaming (& some argue better games in the future). Thoughts? Any hangers on Nintendo fans out there?
The one thing worth mentioning is that as far as I understand, neither are reverse compatable (with Xbox 360 games or PS3 games). I don't have either system but would obviously love to play NCAA. Does anyone know if this will change and either system would become compatable? Many thanks
December 5th, 2013 at 1:08 PM ^
I have a PS4 and I realy like it. I only have COD currently but I am having a blast playing it. As far as the interface, it is similar to the PS3 with a few upgrades and I think the new controller is pretty nice. Again, nothing Earth shattering but my two cents.
As far as XBox, I haven't owned one of those since 2004 so I am not much help there.
December 5th, 2013 at 1:11 PM ^
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December 5th, 2013 at 1:09 PM ^
Watch the last 3 episodes, it's a WAR
December 5th, 2013 at 1:19 PM ^
winter is coming.
December 5th, 2013 at 1:24 PM ^
December 5th, 2013 at 1:40 PM ^
Drink!
December 5th, 2013 at 1:57 PM ^
You mean that 3 episode infomercial just so people can go buy the new South Park game. *Coming Soon*
December 5th, 2013 at 1:35 PM ^
Mario, Mario Kart, Mario Party, Goldeneye, Star Fox...N64 will always hold a special place in my heart
December 5th, 2013 at 6:34 PM ^
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December 5th, 2013 at 1:13 PM ^
Ballin!
It's all about that PS Triple. Errbody know the PS3 got the best games. How am I supposed to get those honeys with no games?
December 5th, 2013 at 1:16 PM ^
Been using the xbox one for some time now. I really like the passthrough HDMI features and I suspect the multiplatform games will look the same regardless of console.
Backwards compatibility won't come back unless it comes back in the form of "cloud streaming". Even then, it probably won't work well unless your internet connetction is super fast.
December 5th, 2013 at 1:25 PM ^
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December 5th, 2013 at 1:21 PM ^
That's a good summary.
I would add that if you're already in the MSFT ecosystem (XBox Music, SkyDrive, Skype), then the "One" will complement it well.
I really have been impressed with the TV/HDMI features. Playing golf while watchin basketball on the side has been fun. You can also snap things like the NFL app while watching games, etc. I think it has a lot of potential.
December 5th, 2013 at 1:24 PM ^
Gameboy would know. After all....he's a GameBoy.
December 5th, 2013 at 1:25 PM ^
He also lives in Seattle... home of Nintendo of America and MSFT... hmmmm
December 5th, 2013 at 1:32 PM ^
December 5th, 2013 at 1:51 PM ^
Thought maybe.
For all I know, you probably work down 150th Ave from me.
December 5th, 2013 at 1:58 PM ^
December 5th, 2013 at 2:02 PM ^
I'd offer to meet you at the Commons for lunch, but I think you work at the other company on the street.
December 5th, 2013 at 2:15 PM ^
December 5th, 2013 at 2:34 PM ^
In that case, I'm much more of an insider :-)
December 5th, 2013 at 1:25 PM ^
When sites (like eurogamer) have done pretty extensive graphics comparisons the PS4 has been far superior to the XB1. People may not care a lot about that, but early on the PS4 holds up much better to stress tests, especially online which goes against Xbox's long claim for online dominance.
But there are a ton more people on XBL still, and if online gaming is a priority that is definitely still the console of choice.
I think price matters more than motion gaming. A lot of people will go for that $100 difference, Kinect or not.
December 5th, 2013 at 1:44 PM ^
December 5th, 2013 at 2:24 PM ^
I heard the cloud capabilites with XboxOne can make up for the difference in hardware down the line. I think currently the XB1 steams 720, while PS4 is 1080p, but the XB1 will be able to draw from the cloud to increase that if you have a good enough internet connection.
Is there any truth to that?
December 5th, 2013 at 3:24 PM ^
December 5th, 2013 at 3:39 PM ^
I do notice when my TV upstairs runs at 720p, and when my TV downstairs runs at 1080p. So is the difference that vast on the video games? Or does the fact that it isn't real life video (yet) cause there to be less of a difference?
December 5th, 2013 at 7:53 PM ^
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December 5th, 2013 at 8:22 PM ^
You have got to be kdding about that.
December 5th, 2013 at 5:11 PM ^
I agree with most of what you said except for HW being equal. Many (most?) cross-platform launch games are running at higher resolutions and/or frame rates on the PS4. I agree, that's secondary to most people, but if you do care about how games look there is a pretty clear difference between the two.
December 5th, 2013 at 6:36 PM ^
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December 5th, 2013 at 1:21 PM ^
I would go with the PS4 if I was in the market for a new console. I think they have better single player games (Naughty Dog) and at some point in the future, maybe next year, you should be able to buy and play PS3 games on the PS4 (online, not through a disk).
I don't game anymore, but I follow Adam Sessler's youtube sight, Rev3 games, every now and then. He does a good job going over everything.
December 5th, 2013 at 1:43 PM ^
This is something that is very important. I have a Wii (not PS3 or Xbox360) so I can't get NCAA14 (likely the last one they make) So definitely will want to be able to get it, if not now then soon. I don't have to buy the disk, but I still may wind up playing NCAA more than anything else.
December 5th, 2013 at 6:03 PM ^
Not sure how the backwards compatability will be integrated or how much of the PS3 library will be available, but it will happen in some compacity and I'm assuming most major titles will be available at some point. That's what would win me over. I used to have a 360, so I haven't been able to play the Uncharted games or The Last of Us. Also, I don't like the direction Microsoft is going. Even after you buy the game it seems they want to start charging extra fees during the course of game for extra items/levels on their exclusive titles.
December 5th, 2013 at 1:20 PM ^
December 5th, 2013 at 1:24 PM ^
I still play my sega. I like NHL 93 over NHL 94. I also like BIll Walsh college football among dozens of other amazing games. I was thinking about getting a PS4 or XBOX1 just because but have been out of the video game world for so long. I think it would be fun but I don't know where to start.
December 5th, 2013 at 1:27 PM ^
December 5th, 2013 at 1:26 PM ^
I owned a Xbox 360 because all of my friends had one. But when PS4 was announced this spring I had to go back to Sony. I really like my PS4. Very simple, not cluttered, no ads and the graphics are really good. Ghosts and Assasins Creed IV look amazing. I like how you can jump right back to the dashboard right in the middle of playing a game. I chose the PS4 over XBone because I don't care about the camera (kinect), I like saving money ($100) and I want to be able to play MLB The Show 14.
Can't wait for Watchdogs, The Crew, Tom Clancy's Division and Tiger Woods' next game.
December 5th, 2013 at 1:45 PM ^
Do you know who is going to make the next Tiger Wood's game? I know the contract with EA ended this year.
December 5th, 2013 at 1:46 PM ^
That's just because unlke Microsoft, they just don't tell you that the placemens you're seeing have been paid for.
December 6th, 2013 at 12:15 PM ^
I think he is referring to Microsoft's wholehearted embrace of ads on the dashboard. It got real bad during the later years of the 360. They seemed to have cleaned it up a little bit for the launch, but it's only a matter of time before this: [http://sticktwiddlers.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/xbox-one-dashboard.jpg] becomes this: [http://oi44.tinypic.com/2cmq2hk.jpg]
December 5th, 2013 at 1:40 PM ^
PS4 is cheaper and has free online play. It also has slightly better graphics and superior resolution. It also tends to have better and more of a wide variety of exclusives. So that's what I would get.
However, if you're all about first person shooters on first person shooters on first person shooters, then get XBOX.
I mean the basic rule is if you have friends who game get the same system as them.
December 5th, 2013 at 4:21 PM ^
December 5th, 2013 at 5:04 PM ^
PS4 online play is no longer free.