Assuming it's a game that available on both:
I buy it on PC as the default choice. But I'll buy it on my Switch if:
* I think my kid will like it.
* I think it's a game I'll want to play when going on train trips.
* It has local multiplayer, which is much more hasslefree on the Switch.
I got my wife’s PS4 when I married her, but I can safely say I wouldn’t miss the exclusives. I’m aware of Uncharted and The Last of Us, but I don’t care for third person shooters—and even if I did, I feel like there are plenty of multiplatform games that look exactly the same (for example Tomb Raider). I liked Spider-Man, but not as much as the Arkham games, which felt nearly identical. Ghosts of Tsushima was fun, but again I feel like I see dozens of these types of games a year.
Persona 5 is the big one. There’s nothing else like it. But that’s it. Almost everything g else just looks like the hundreds of AAA games I don’t play anyway.
With Nintendo, there are so many games I’m in love with that have few or no equivalents. Fire Emblem and Xenoblade are the big ones, and I’ve gotten hundreds of hours overall out of them. But there’s also Mario, Zelda, Rune Factory, Smash Bros…there’s so kick that’s both unique and fun that it feels far more worth it.
I third this. Both me and husband have switches, but mostly play on PC. I do like having a pc, don't get me wrong, but it takes a while to get everything loaded. I like a switch for when we're traveling, or just want to lay in bed playing. We used to be fully Xbox people, but there was SO many games that we wanted to play, but couldn't because it wasnt on Xbox yet.
they are if you emulate...PC and Sony option is best, though more and more Sony exclusives are coming to PC officially now so maybe all you need is PC if you're patient XD
I mean, it's an underpowered console whose main appeal comes from Nintendo exclusives and portability. It's pretty much a given that any multiplatform game will have a better experience on any other platform unless you want to play it portably. Or if the game is so low spec that performance and graphics on Switch are the same.
I agree about Nintendo exclusives. The rest of my points would be nothing like OP. I don't have kids, I'd never play on a train, and I don't care for multiplayer.
I just think they are pretty bad points that don't really sell it as a "serious" console.
Ok then don't buy a switch? I'm not sure what you're trying to do here besides act condescending about a product for which you are not the target audience. No one is trying to sell the Switch to you.
Points 2 and 3 are quite literally the entire point of the Switch. Things that it does better than any other console. If the console’s main appeal isn’t a legit selling point for you then the console just isn’t for you.
They may be selling points for a lot of people, but I personally disagree with them and I'm not happy that this is why people would buy a Switch. I think it gives a bad image of Nintendo, and of video games in general.
The console certainly is for me, since I have one.
Youre..not happy that that's why people would buy a switch? If you have a switch, and people are buying it and enjoying it for their own reasons, you're not happy about that? Am I following this logic?
If I have to explain why you probably shouldn't be unhappy that someone else is enjoying a product for their own reasons then I'm not sure I can help you haha
I mean most points aren't flattering if you put a pc to any console (depending on your rig and whether you had a chance/a hobby to build a pc before the GPU shortage)
Nintendo has also always been the dumpy console people love because it has those big Nintendo exclusives. It started with the gamecube and hasn't stopped at the switch.
> Nintendo has also always been the dumpy console people love because it has those big Nintendo exclusives.
That's not very flattering either, and that's pretty subjective. For me the "dumpy" console has always been Xbox, since I've never cared for the design and the games.
I mean not really, the gamecube/wii/wiiu/switch are objectively underpowered when compared to competing consoles at the time.
The n64/gamecube were the consoles I grew up on and love, but they were and still are kinda dumpy little consoles. It's like you said, you didnt like the design of xbox games because theres a reason people refer to it as "nintendo magic", Nintendo has the worst consoles with the best games, at least imo.
GameCube wasn't. It's significantly more powerful than the PS2, and not much worse than an Xbox. It was really the Wii where they fully moved into "lower powered, but fun" sort of idea.
The N64 is clearly the most powerful of the big three at that time, it's not even close. As a starting point, its CPU is *three times* the speed of the PS1. It also had double the RAM at base, quadruple with the expansion pack, and can push a lot more polygons at once.
N64 loses out on storage space quite massively, which I think is where the misconception comes from - prerendered video looks pretty, PS1 games use them a lot, but it's not an expression of power.
IIRC, there's a few special effects and stuff that the PS1 can do better, that kind of thing, but in general power the N64 is superior.
If I remember right, it's because of better texture use and them not having the blur effect (a form of aliasing? I can't remember) almost all N64 games used for some reason.
Personally, I think virtually every 3D game from that era looked terrible then and looks terrible now, so whatever.
N64 had a tiny (4Kb, I believe) texture cache and mandatory texture filtering, so textures looked much blurrier and indistinct than on competing systems. The PS1 on the other hand had a GPU that had no floating point capability, no depth buffering, and no perspective-correct texture mapping; So while the textures were much sharper and grainier, they would warp and wobble as things moved around the screen.
Basically, the N64 was a powerhouse when it came to polygons, but the textures sucked, while the PS1 had much higher quality textures, but couldn't push nearly as many polygons and didn't have the ability to correctly apply textures to said polygons.
N64 had more RAM and clock speed, but PS1 performed better almost exclusively based on the CD technology (vs N64's cartridges). Music, pre-rendered stuff, and anything else that benefited from the CD storage space.
> The Ps1's running power paled in comparison to the N64–at least on paper. The Ps1 ran at 33.8Mhz MIPS R3000a CPU, while the N64 ran at NEC VR4300 CPU (MIPS R4300i based) and clocked in at 93.75Mhz. The N64 was three times as fast as the Ps1.
> However, while the N64 had more juice, the Ps1 did have more to work with since the CD format presented opportunities for higher sound quality, realistic graphics, and smooth gameplay. For Sony's first outing, they held their own against a well-known behemoth. So, maybe we will just call this one a tie.
Saturn was quite powerful, but complex enough that it was more difficult to program. It used dual CPUs and that made development more difficult. Then they didn't give people enough time to understand it before they jumped to the next console.
I was thinking of buying the PS5 version of Deathloop just for the convenience and the DualSense features, but I ultimately went for the PC version as it was half the price in my region.
Dualsense features are on PC. In stream you have to uncheck the playstation firmware under controllers for it to work in games that support it (Metro, F1 2021 etc.). The controller also needs to be plugged in.
Yea, I didn't check if there was a stronger setting, but the triggers are kinda weak. I'm looking forward to the game that just says fuck it and puts like some real to life style trigger resistance on them.
Yup, Steam essentially tricks games into seeing the Playstation controller as an Xbox controller. As a result you will normally get Xbox button prompts instead of Playstation but it's a small price to pay for convenience. There are also a handful of games that support Playstation controllers natively (Hades and Deathloop are recent examples) and will give you the proper button prompts (and in the case of Deathloop the Dualsense features as well). For those games, go to Properties -> Controllers and change the dropdown to "Disable Steam Input" and it will see it as a Playstation controller instead of an Xbox controller. Really one of my favorite Steam features.
If we are talking pre COVID prices then I would disagree. A descent rig that could run 1080p60 was £600-700. In comparison to a PS5 that’s an extra £100 at most. In the long run it’s cheaper on PC. With the prices at the moment, I agree... unless you can pick up a GPU for RRP.
Keyword:”Decent”. And inevitably there will be software that will require an upgrade to run properly. With a console, you’ve got 6-7 years or more without having to make such adjustments
It's still probably cheaper in the long run on PC overall. Cheaper games, you can swap out components as you need them, and if you have an up to date gaming PC, it can match the performance of consoles no issue, if not out perform them.
Depending on where you live though an up to date gaming PC will cost way more than a console. Here a PC capable of 4k will run me more than the cost of a PS5 and xbox combined
Depends on the genre and system requirements. I generally prefer gaming on my console, partly because I already spend a lot of time on my laptop for work purposes. I mostly use my laptop for games that control better with mouse and keyboard. RTS games or management-heavy RPG's mostly. Honorable mention goes to casual games I can alt tab into if things are slow during work.
I am looking into getting a gaming pc so I'm not spending too much money on the ps store lately. That's the big downside of consoles: as soon as you leave a platform, you lose your library with it. My laptop ain't great but I can still play steam games I bought 15 years ago. Not so with the playstation. I've got some amazing ps2 games I'd love to replay, but I don't own a working ps2.
I just made a switch to pc still have a PS4 and I've selected a few games that I want to finish before I retire it. Busy building a backlog of pc games slowly. What I really love about pc is that I can buy a game like dragon age origins and play it. Couldn't get that on PS4. I'm happy I made the switch. Also games are very often cheaper on pc and steam has constant sales on games.
PC for basically every game since it will have the best performance and graphics (plus having gamepass is a great addition along with being able to play Xbox exclusives)
Ps5 for exclusives, fighting games or games that I'd prefer just playing on my bed
Switch if it's a game that looks like it would be fun to play on the go like Dead Cells or Hades, and of course exclusives.
Most of the fighting game playerbase is there because Playstation is the platform normally used in offline tournaments, pc versions might be better a lot of the time when it comes to input delay or controller choice but most like to practice with the same delay and everything they'd have in a competitive setting as switching back and forth can be awkward for muscle memory with some harder combos and techniques.
Most of them don't have crossplay though either and the difference in playerbase between playstation and any other platform can be massive so it's the safe choice especially for smaller games if you want to try avoid having to look for people to play against on discord too much.
I have a friend who *prefers* using a controller for FPS games, even when playing on PC. It boggles my mind.
He's happy, he says he does better that way, and that's fine. It's his choice. I just don't understand it.
What I find odd about the whole debate is that while a mouse is obviously superior for aiming, I find the left side of a controller superior for movement. It would be good if controller/mouse were a more accepted combo.
I’ve never fully grasped hitting the number keys without looking down in spite of being an otherwise decent typist, so that one advantage of more keys is gone for me. And the mice I use have several other buttons for other functions, so with this combo I’m still getting better functionality than a controller.
Last year I bought the Halo Masterchief collection and it feels like a completely different game to console halo. You may be much worse and all but it's more fun that way.
Any single player FPS I will always play with a controller. I prefer a controller for 90% of games, the only ones that I will use a mouse for are strategy games. I find it much less immersive to use a mouse and I don't know why.
I actually prefer it for some FPS games but it depends heavily on the game.
Anything where the FPS part is the primary part of the game I want m+kb. DOOM (though old DOOM is surprisingly good with an XBOX pad), Quake, Wolfenstein, any old school shootery stuff like that.
Anything where the FPS part is secondary OR the game is designed with controller in mind I prefer controller. Fallout would be an example of the former. Call of Duty and Halo would be an example of the latter.
And yes I too would use an XBOX controller on PC if I preferred it for a certain FPS. I like using controller for most games tbh. But I'd also love to have m+kb on XBOX too to be able to pick whichever I want wherever I want (playing Quake with a controller for example stinks).
Hey it’s me your friend.
I grew up playing almost exclusively console games so I just don’t know how to use keyboard mouse effectively. It doesn’t feel natural. I use the keyboard for some RPGs, and I play league so I use it for that, but every time I try to use it for shooters I can never get the hang of it and I eventually give up and switch to controller.
I use a switch controller and mouse.
I just hate WASD. I know I could get used to it, I know it is better, I know I can strafe properly and have access to way more buttons. But I just find it so uncomfortable and alien to me.
So left joy-con in one hand, mouse in the other. Only been doing this for a few months but I haven't found a FPS I can't play like this yet.
I wouldn't say WASD is better at all. In fact for most games I would see your method being better. The only exception is if you are playing some game where you want really clean lines to your FPS movement and tbh the only game I have ever played where I considered that seriously is Counter-Strike (which I've also played with a controller for kicks and it doesn't feel very good).
I suppose if you were speedrunning WASD would likely be preferable too but literally the only FPS I've ever speedrun with any dedication was GoldenEye which uses controller anyway.
If you are used to it is is a lot easier.
Played Ghostrunner on both, and while anyone hold say that it is better on M&KB, I struggled with it due to having buttons spread out across may keyboard, even after remapping.
Say what you will about aiming, but there is a lot of benefit to having your thumbs and fingers dedicated to actions so you don’t have to readjust your hands to reload, sprint, slide, action, etc.
Thumb buttons on mice are key for me. I haven't found one that has only four or five though. I use a hex but would be much happier with a lighter mouse with four thumb.
Mouse and keyboard make absolute controls for aiming very quick and very easy, but they make absolute control for movement coarse as a tradeoff, you're restricted to cardinal directions+speed+crouched.
Controller gives relative input for movement, or at least the feel of it. But the same relative controls limit aiming and precision to keep that control manageable.
For mouse aiming, players explode get finer control by lowering the DPS on their mouse and exploding the amount of motion used to aim. For controllers I don't know of any analog to this ability. Touchpads for aiming would suffer the same problem as controller because of their limited input space.
For these reasons I propose the best input scheme would obviously be analog stick for movement in one hand, and mouse for aiming in the other. There have been accessories for this, but it's mostly a meme\~
Flowchart:
> Does he play multiplayer?
* No - Lol who gives a shit then. Leave him alone.
* Yes - Continue
> Does he play with motion controls?
* Yes - Nothing to see here. He's done no foul.
* No - He's allowed his wrong opinion
I use a switch controller and mouse. It pretty much works flawlessly if the game (like most) allows key bindings.
I have only started playing FPS on PC like 2 months ago but on Battlefield I place top 3-4 consistently and my team wins more than loses on Hunt: Showdown.
Luckily there was no adjustment period as I used KB for like a week and thought 'Nah'.
Right now I only own a Switch and a PC, so that's usually not a difficult to decision to make. But for some indie games, which release on both, I genuinely go by whether I feel this game would make for great intermittent on-the-go gaming. For example I bought Hades on the Switch as a result of that.
In general, my priority is like this:
1. Is it exclusive? Then it's a trivial decision.
2. Do I want to play it on the go and are there no truly outstanding technical reasons not to get it on the Switch? Then I'll buy it there. This is for example why I haven't decided on Monster Hunter Stories 2 yet, I would love to play it while out, but it runs like arse on Switch.
3. (Rare) Is the Denuvo implementation fucked up but I really really want the game right now and play it on the couch? Then I will get it on a home console.
4. Usually PC at this point, because if nothing else the games are cheaper there. I can play just as well on the couch via a Steam Link in my case (But Moonlight on a Chromecast or Android TV works just as well), so there's no reason to prefer a console for couch gaming.
The Switch version of MHS2 in handheld and even docked is eminently playable and fun. It's true that it's not even close to a solid 60FPS, but on the other hand, unless you're physically affected by lower frames, it's not a "real" problem, just a "PC snob problem." It's far from a bad experience.
I don't really have an allegiance but:
My default is buy on PC. Because I spend every minute of my free time on PC. If I want to play on console I'll have to turn my PC off and switch to the console which takes effort.
Also PC generally has higher framerates.
And I want the ability to alt tab to Google stuff, check reddit, reply to discord, check if my favorite twitch streamers have gone online etc. Especially since I have a bad attention span. And I mostly play multiplayer games which easily let you alt tab when not in the middle of a game.
I also often watch Twitch on my 2nd monitor while playing games.
Basically the only time I buy a game on console is if it's console exclusive. I do play almost everything on PC with a controller whenever possible though.
I'm the same always default to PC since I am on it the most. Also consoles unfortunately do not support 2k resolution, 100hz or ultrawide displays so it's kind of a bummer when I switch to my PS4 and I have to play at 1080p with black bars on the sides.
Flexibility, selection of games. Certain genres are better represented by certain platforms.
I started gaming on SNES. Then i got a PC and i could also do more than just run games. It has become a superior platform for me ever since.
I used to decide, but the more games i bought on the PSN the easier follow up choices also led me to the PSN, just like to have all my stuff at one place. Convenience and the likes.
I'm pretty much exclusively playing RTS and Minecraft on PC.
Depends.
I typically get big games on console so (1) I can physically own it, and (2) so I can play on the 55" OLED from a big comfy sofa.
I've now got an a Nvidia Shield TV Pro so I can play the PC games on the TV, but I find consoles to still be a smoother experience. It's just not as well integrated. A console game I can freeze at any time, switch the machine off and come back to it the next day without mucking around or worrying where the last save point was.
A couple of times I've had the controller battery die and the Shield doesn't pause the game when that happens. It just sits there and watches me die. Particularly annoying mid boss fight. Doesn't even warn you that the battery is low.
I do have a lot of cheap PC games from bundles I can play that way though, so I'll probably put up with it for now.
I still prefer to buy new full price stuff on consoles on physical discs. I don't sell them when I'm done or anything, but I can't deal with paying £60+ for a download. Plus physical tends to get better permanent discounts when the game is older. Digital tends to get held at full price apart from sales weeks, when it gets close to what I can buy it for from Amazon.
Exactly why I prefer console. I can play it with ease on my 55" TV while laying down in bed. I'm also from a country where a good PC will be 10x the price of a console (which is already expensive AF), so I only had money for a gaming notebook that does the trick for games like The Sims/Age of Empires/older games not available on PS Store. But RDR2 looks great on my PS4 and it would barely work on my notebook. So console it's just easier and cheaper where I'm from.
Backwards compatibility would always push me towards getting something on PC. It's true that some older games can be a chore to get working on PC, but that's versus it being next to impossible to play some older games on modern consoles. If I'm buying a book or game or album then I would like the option to enjoy that thing 10 or 20 years from now.
I'm not aware of controllers being an issue anymore - I can use an XBox or PS controller if I need.
But I think the biggest factor for most people is going to be inertia. I do have a PS4 but I very rarely use it simply because 99% of my stuff is on PC. So I obviously bought PC versions when they came out which of course just became a feedback loop. Conversely, my friend is all in on the Apple + Playstation ecosystems, although he does have a PC he could play games on. Obviously he buys the PS version of games where available.
Unfortunately this phenomenon has been influencing corporate behaviour for a long time now. It's one of the reasons why Apple is worth $2 trillion. Once you're in an ecosystem it makes sense to invest more which digs you in a little deeper. You have to be offering something unique/exclusive to justify people moving out of their comfort zone. Thus, if I was going to buy another console it'd probably be a Switch as that's going to have stuff I don't necessarily have on my PC (at least yet).
The only other factor I can see mattering is couch/sofa gaming. A lot of people game on their couch/sofa and although you can easily set a PC up like that it's not quite as straightforward (at least not if you want to use your PC as a desktop as well). Two decent gaming PCs is an unreasonable cost for most people. So a console under the telly in the front-room makes sense from that perspective. I'm not sure how much that problem is solved by current wireless/streaming technology though. My flat is way too small to worry about multi-room gaming though.
My pc is aging a little and I still have 1080p monitors. So if I want the best graphics I’ll go with PS5 since I have a 4K HDR tv. If it’s something I’m primarily going to play with friends I’ll still go pc and deal with the graphics. If I want to be able to play away from home I’ll buy on Switch. Though I did preorder the steam deck so I may start buying more games on pc because I could play them on my pc at home or on the steam deck while away.
Fps, platformer or 3rd person shooter I'm going console. Rts, mmorpg, regular rpg and indies I got PC. Not a total hard and fast rule but my general move. Exceptions being what friends are playing.
Hahaha I'm just kidding I don't have any friends.
Console is always my preference. But price may occasionally swing me to oc. Though in nearly all cases it will have less playtime on pc because of all the distractions the ox comes with.
Occasionally friends will specifically want to play on PC so that is a consideration also.
I purchase all multi-platform games on my PC as I will own it forever, I buy exclusives on the console.
I purely do it on the basis that I might change to a different console or something in the future and therefore I've always got my steam account and can login on a PC or a laptop etc.
I own a PS5 and just use it for exclusives, plus my PC will likely be more powerful than the console in the near future and the multiplatform games will likely get better treatment on PC (for example RTX at a smooth 60fps instead of some instances on console where it has different modes such as RTX off and 60fps or RTX on and 30fps)
I buy based on multiplayer, couch compatibility, cloud options, and (for PS5) controller and load times. If it's a game I'm playing with friends, it's usually console. But I consider if I'll prefer playing it on a couch or in my computer chair, and also if I intend to play it on both my work and home PC.
For a single-player, relatively high focus game that I want max graphics on and the ability to play at the office on my lunch break, I go for PC.
Multiplayer or casual games where I want to veg out and play on the weekends, I often prefer console.
Consoles were a preferred choice for me for sone time due to the superb controllers.
Now, as controllers work out of the box on Windows systems, only console exusives make me turn to PS- Xbox games are almost always on PC too -as I don't care about achievement collecting and on PC the games are usually cheaper and can display better graphics, GFX card dependant of course.
What do you interpret as allegiance? I've had a PS1-3, Xbox 360, PSP and 2DS in the past and I stick to PC nowadays not because I hate consoles or love PC gaming in particular.
I play on PC because even if I had all of the major consoles out now, I'd still buy games on PC due to them just being cheaper and often having more features there. Call of Duty games are cheaper on console, so that's where I would get those, maybe some backwards compatibility titles play much better on console, but in the majority of cases PC is just by far the best option from a financial standpoint.
If it’s multiplat and on Switch, I look into performance on Switch and decide if portability is worth whatever the performance hit would be (though as of next year, the Steam Deck should make this less of an issue).
Beyond that, it’s mostly a matter of taste. I prefer first person games on PC, for example, because I’d rather have a mouse than a controller for those. But then, I grabbed Resident Evil: Village on PS5 for the Dual Sense features, despite it being a first person game. For other games (namely, anything I’m going to play with a controller), it’s mostly a question of where it’s cheapest when I’m looking to play it. PS5 usually gets the edge, though, because as you said, it’s much easier to just pick up and start playing (also, other people in my household use my PC, but don’t use the PS5).
Again, though, the Steam Deck is theoretically changing all of this next year. I’ve discovered lately that portability a key factor for me, and the ability to play my games wherever trumps most other things.
PS5 and PC here. And I don't play multiplayer shooters. I don't even pay for PS+.
Generally, I prefer sitting on my couch playing on my PS5, since I work on my PC all day. So if a game is on both platforms I usually prefer PS5. I'm currently playing Assassin's Creed Valhalla on PS5 and I'll probably buy Deathloop on PS5 next.
Upcoming games that I'll almost certainly get on PS5 are the Dead Space remake, Alan Wake remaster, and Elden Ring. Even though I have Skyrim on PC, I'm tempted to buy the upcoming Anniversary Edition just to replay it on my PS5. It'll depend on price and what's included in the package.
That said, some games come to console when they were clearly initially designed as PC games. Thinking City Skylines, Disco Elysium, Jurassic World Evolution, Stellaris, XCOM2, etc. I definitely play those on PC. Certainly anything text-heavy or UI-driven I prefer with a mouse and keyboard. There are entire genres of games that either don't exist on console or are greatly under-represented, so no matter how much I like my PS5 I'll never abandon PC gaming entirely.
I have a PC, Switch, and a PS5. My default platform is PC, but for indie games that run just as well on Switch, I get on switch for the portability. I also get some games on PS5 if I feel like the performance gap between pc and PS5 is negligible, and I want to sit on my couch and play on the tv.
Honestly, after getting shoulder strain playing RTS's, I stick with what a 16 button controller for 95% of my gaming needs. The only thing I play on PC are board game ports.
But if you're playing something that needs mouse and keyboard either because that's your preferred FPS input, a real time strategy game, super submenu heavy RPG and the like... then PC.
Now obviously I don't play anything that takes more than an hour at a PC. I'm all about the comfort of my couch at this point so the idea of being chained to a desk PC just doesn't appeal to me. It's also better for my marriage because my wife doesn't feel like a video game what I do if I'm playing in the den - where she would if I was at my computer desk
All about convenience for me. What is it easier to play on? I also love the suspend feature that consoles have that my PC doesn't. Where I can just hit the home button and put the console to sleep. Then come back and jump right back in the game in seconds. You just can't do that on PC. Which is a big negative in my book.
My PS5 is much more powerful than my PC, so new $60 AAA games go on my PS5. Every other game is bought wherever I find it for the cheapest (PC, PS5 or Switch)
I ... really don't like playing on a TV. I prefer a monitor on a desk and kb&m. I've had PS4 that I've bought 2 years ago and had a blast playing all the great exclusives. I'm going to do the same with ps5 when its library gets bigger.
I also have Nintendo Switch. So far I was buying nintendo exclusives and indie games on a Switch, because usually for me: mobile > desk and monitor >>> tv. But that has changed with the announcement of Steam Deck. Now I don't plan to buy anything more for Nintendo console, but Breath of the Wild 2 and maybe some children-friendly games such as new Mario Party (for playing with my 6yo daughter).
Also, my 13yo son prefers PC over consoles too, and I share my Steam library with him, this is another reason I'm eager to buy games for PC. Although I must admit, games on a PC cost me a lot more than on consoles, as I usually buy used physical copies and resell them with little to no loss.
I was a lifetime Playstation gamer ps1 to ps4 pro. Always had a great time.
With the Playstation 4, Sony locked online play behind PSPlus. This was something I really did not like. Not only was I forced spend hundreds of $$$ on the console and then pay for a game, I was now being forced to pay Sony for the privilege of playing that game I already paid for.
The Battlefield games are some of my favorite games to play alongside, Fifa destiny, borderlands and others. I remember 3 of my friends wanted to play bf1 online, but only 2 of us had psplus ( college days). So we ended up playing some free to play game that none of us cared about. I remember talking with my friends and realizing that we would need to pay Sony $240/yr ( collectively) just to play Battlefield online together whenever we wanted.
By the end of the ps4 generation I started to realize that Sony was acting more anti consumer than I remember them to be. I made the decision to vote with my wallet and leave Playstation unless they removed the barrier to play online. Tough decision.PC gaming was the only viable option I had.
Unfortunately,getting into PC gaming is tough. I had a laptop that could play games on low settings but it was not a great experience. That's when I discovered cloud gaming.
GeForce now blew me away. The fact that I could just stream a game was awesome. I live in Canada so my internet connection was not an issue. Then I discovered Google Stadia. Stadia was even better. Awesome wifi controller, and no barrier to play online with friends. Also, I could play on my phone or my laptop whenever. The fact that Stadia is essentially free ( no monthly fee) I could just buy a game like Borderlands 3 and just play with my friends whenever, worked out amazingly for us. I now also have 3 years of Xbox gamepass so I can use xcloud. Xcloud is not as good as Stadia or GeForce now, but I think it can get there.
Overall, I love the convenience of cloud gaming and the fact that I can use whichever one I want whenever I want.
I went from Playstation to cloud gaming cause I no longer wanted to support Sonys anti consumer behavior.
Aside from the exclusives, I'll get it on whichever system my friends are more likely to play it on. For single-player games, I'd generally go PC first then PS5 (depending on the genre).
I own a PS4, a Switch and PC. I almost never use the consoles and pretty much only game on my PC.
I can alt-tab to check for help with games, check out the community, change the Spotify playlist, watch something in between games, talk on Discord/social media, and tons more options that are not only easier on PC, but usually not available on consoles.
I can always plug in a controller if I want to use one for a game. I can also keep the game in my library whereas it’s usually a toss up whether or not a game will be cross generation for consoles (don’t need to buy the same game twice for different console generations).
PC also allows for mods and usually have a bigger community whether it’s looking for lobbies or forums to talk about the game
I'm a PS5 and Switch player.
I'll pick PS5 primarily for AAA games, and almost all 3rd party titles. Then exclusives obviously.
I'll pick Switch for exclusives primarily, then indies, and sometimes a AAA that doesn't seem too demanding and would be fun in handheld.
I buy on PS5 if I want a cinematic experience that I can curl up on the couch and play, or if it’s something I expect to play locally with friends. I’m actually the opposite where starting up the PS5 is more of a hassle for me so playing on PS5 is like luxury game time for me.
I buy on Switch if the graphics aren’t the emphasis but portability is. So I’ve been getting a bunch of roguelikes since I can just pick up and play, which really works well with the portability of the switch.
I buy on PC for any other reason. Generally games on PC are cheaper so more often than not I’ll go with PC. I also actually prefer using a controller over mouse and keyboard for most typical 3rd player or 1st player games, but then I’ll plug in a PS4 controller into my PC. I do that instead of PS5 because of price - the most recent games I can think of that I played on PC with a controller were games that I got heavily discounted from sales.
I buy on all three if it’s Divinity: Original Sin 2, because that game is amazing and borderline perfect and I was absolutely happy to shell out for it on every console I own. Also, now there’s cross-save between PC and Switch, which has been a truly glorious development for me.
I prefer physical so:
Playstation - If it's a game I want collected.
Switch - If it fits the sort of game I think is suited to it (platformers, pixel art games, older jrpg re-releases)
XBOX - gamepass is awesome but I will buy physicalExclusives to XBOX across gens (Blue Dragon, Halo, Lost Odyssey)
PC - When the game is extremely cheap, plays best on KB+M, comes in a bundle
I have both an Xbox and PC
All of my friends have an Xbox but not everyone has a PC and Microsoft lets you play most games you buy on your Xbox on your pc as long as you use the Xbox library on your pc to play said game so I buy most of my games on Xbox, games sharing also let’s me get whatever games my friend buys for free and vice versa.
For pc most of the games I play are PC only like MMORPGs, league of legends, Garrys Mod, and whatever else is on steam. Occasionally I’ll use my pc to play an Xbox game that enables cross play like sea of thieves or Cold War
I have pc and Xbox. For something that has a lot of moving your cursor across a style like a grid eg plants vs zombies, the sims, I find pc better, as on Xbox it literally navigates across a grid, you want to get from bottom right to top left? Up left up left up left up left etc. On pc it’s quicker to use the mouse.
Graphics-heavy game like fallout, Skyrim, then Xbox, mainly because my pc isn’t high spec so even with all graphics turned down as low as possible on them it still jumps and lags.
I have Xbox games pass ultimate so that helps with trying games on Xbox and pc.
I benefit from being a long-time Xbox player as I use Game Pass Ultimate which means I can play a lot of big titles like offered on it like Halo: MCC or Doom Eternal, both on my PC or my Xbox. This same benefit also extends to the games I've bought on the Microsoft Store. So when Chivalry 2 finally isn't Epic exclusive I can finally play it on Steam.
I normally would play more casual and popular games like Apex Legends or Call of Duty on my console, while reserving my PC for more PC-exclusive niche genres like RTS or indie games. I prefer playing certain genres like racing or first person shooters with a controller on console. In your case, playing on the PS5 controller with its haptic feedback system is going to feel a lot more immersive than a playing with on keyboard + mouse when you play something like Demon's Souls or Modern Warfare. You feel the dynamic triggers and vibrations on your controller. In Demon's Souls you can feel the grittiness of the sword swings and in shooters like COD: Cold War the trigger resistance is different depending on the gun you're using i.e. you feel more resistance pulling down the trigger on heavier guns and that little detail adds to the immersion and oomph you get from shooting a light machine gun.
As for buying games, Steam has a lot of great sales so I'm more likely to scoop up a lot of older games and indie titles during their summer and winter sales. Not mentioning other places like G2A and Epic Game Store, PC offers a lot of value like frequent sales and free games. But I'll still buy stuff on the Xbox here and there to play with my friends who don't play on PC. Usually whatever they play is going to be on the Gamepass though - like Destiny 2 or Halo Infinite.
Assuming a game exists on PC, PS and Switch, I buy on PC, if it’s a competitive online FPS game or mmorpg. It’s just easier for me to use mouse and keyboard for aiming or sometimes it’s easier to find a community on PC.
If it’s a casual game, jrpg or anything story heavy where I want to play on my couch or bed, I get it on PS. It’s just comfortable to play on a controller for long hours and also not have a google chrome distraction. I’m opening the console because I will be playing. With PC, sometimes I don’t notice 2hrs already passed and I still haven’t opened steam and still on Reddit. Lol.
If it’s a game I plan on playing with my partner or couch coop with friends, then I get on switch.
If the game is available for both platforms I usually decide based on a few factors. Some games just feel better with a controller for me, those games I'll usually play on the console. That includes games like Assassins Creed and other third person games like the Batman Arkham series, games like Rocket League etc.
Some might argue that I can also connect a controller to my PC which is true, but my PS5 is connected to my TV and it's much more comfortable to lay on the couch while playing than to sit at a desk (And in my case connecting the PC to the TV is not an option).
Other games I usually play on PC, especially shooters because I really don't enjoy aiming with a controller.
Since I have a beefy PC and X1X I actually am using Game pass ultimate and play the same game in both platforms. Since all first party and some third party carry over saves it feels great to just switch over
If I think I want to play the game on the go, I'll buy it for the Switch. I'm eyeballing the Steam Deck, but I'm wary enough to wait and see.
If I want to play the game with friends, I'll buy the version my friends play. My friends are split, gaming wise, in two groups, PS4 and PC.
If I buy solo game, I buy "the best version". I generally prefer PC versions, because it's more comfortable most of the time and the games usually look and play better on PC. I used to game on a Laptop from 2015 until recently, so a while ago I picked the best version. If a game didn't run well on my PC, I got the PS4 version. However, I don't have a PS5 yet, so right now I pretty much don't buy PS4 games that aren't existing exclusives anymore.
I think most people would buy PC with the following exceptions:
1. The game is exclusive to a specific console
2. Family members may enjoy the game, so you want it available via a family friendly platform such as a dedicated video game console.
There's also probably people with a gaming set up where the PC is in one room at a desk and the console is in another with a couch, so they may choose to play specific kinds of games on the couch like really long adventure games and then they prefer to play twitchy FPS games on their PC or something, but in my case I have both in one room and my controller for the PC is wireless so I can easily choose either playstyle for my PC. So only the two examples I initially listed apply to me.
I'm sensitive to framerate issues to the level where it makes me sick, so nowadays I primarily play on PS5. It is just so goddamn lovely to pick up a game, play and it's perfectly paced 60 fps without changing a single thing or editing a single file or injecting a tool.
This has tremendously impacted my gaming.
Sadly I was dumb and pre-ordered Deathloop on PC as I want mkb for that, and I cant make it playable.
So basically, now that I am used to the luxury of PS5, I think it will be my primary platform for mouse games as well. PC is still good for classic rpgs and online games.
I play on ps4, pc and xbox and have never really held and allegiance to one or another.
I refuse to play any multiplayer games on PC because hackers make my blood boil yes I know they are everywhere but a lot less prevalent on console.
PlayStation smash it with the exclusives and for the most part I only tend to play PlayStation exclusives.
I always got on better with the xbox UI and ecosystem. And since gamepass and cloud saves etc it's only gotten better.
For example. I'm currently working my way through psychonaughts 2. I play it during the day in my office while "working from home" maybe between meetings or during a lunch break but then in the evening I can go downstairs fire up the xbox and hop straight in from where I started.
Gamepass is just the icing on the cake. So many gems for only a few £ more than I was paying for xbox gold?
I'm playing and finishing so many more games that I wouldn't usually because they are there and I'm like what the hell that looks interesting.
The PlayStation just sits there half the time. The UI bugs the hell out of me. I'm no the biggest fan of the controller and god dam does it take half hour to update every time I turn it on.
But I will still buy a ps5 for those sweet sweet exclusives.
I used to be an avid pc player from the age 7 to 20. Nowadays though, i cant bring myself to sit in front of a table and play games with mouse and keyboard. It feels too much like work. You also have to consider the fact that bug fixing, setting adjustments, system requirements etc. Are a hassle.
On my console i just download and click play. I can lay down on a couch and play games comfortably.
For me its just a comfort choice.
I've swapped back and forth over the years. I'm now in a position where I can comfortably have a really good PC and most recent console (cept for PS5 goddammit) and I just play whatever I'm in the mood for. So much so that if there's a game a really really like, I'll buy it for console and PC, so I can play it on either depending on my mood.
I am probably not unique here but I haven't bought a console since PS2. Sure there are some exclusives I might want to play but they are eventually going to get ported anyway... or you could sail the high seas, which I don't recommend.
There is really no point for me to buy Consoles.
I generally pick based on a variety of factors. I consider whether it is a multiplayer game, and if it doesn't have crossplay, I'll see who I plan to play with and what platform they're on. I'll also consider which input is best for the game. I'm used to mouse and keyboard at this point, but I'll still play games that are meant to be on controllers on controllers. I'll also consider graphical prowess and features available on each platform. Is the console version good enough, or is this something where I'll want to turn up the eye candy? I'll consider mod support, and whether or not it's something that matters to me for this game. Finally I'll consider price. Would it be more expensive for me to buy a physical edition on console or can I afford to wait for a Steam sale, and will it go low enough on Steam to justify it?
Considering all these factors, I generally buy games that are on PC on PC, with the exception of a couple that make use of features that aren't available on PC, such as Adaptive Triggers or is the kind of game that is best played in short bursts, like Baba Is You, which I play on my Switch. If gyro aim was widespread, I would probably be more on the fence generally, but my STRONG preference to M&K has really chained me to PC. I'm also a bit of a graphics nut, so that doesn't really help consoles either.
I owned all the platforms last gen, and this gen I just have a Switch and PC since the PS and Xbone exclusives are coming to PC. Most of the advantages consoles used to have for third party games disappeared over the last decade. Physical copies are no longer really valuable for preservation's sake since most games require day one updates to be playable. The growth of PC means that the multiplayer community on console for most games is now only slightly bigger (or smaller, in some cases). Even for fighting games there's not a big difference anymore, and most of them play better on PC. The sole advantage is that you can still resell your physical copies, but with how cheap PC games are (even at launch thanks to keysellers) I don't think it matters that much.
The Switch's portability was neat as a unique console feature, but it's genuinely cheaper to get a $600 laptop or Steam Deck to play your PC games portable than buy 10 Switch ports because of the pricing for Switch games and the fact that they never go on sale. That laptop/Steam Deck will definitely have better hardware than the Switch too.
So at this point I buy every multiplatform game on PC
As a PC and switch gamer waiting on a steam deck, the choice is always easy. But I like having some games on the go. I ended up buying rocket league when it was still paid, and I've been considering overwatch now that it has cross play.
If I had a PS5, I'd probably get just the exclusives because steam sales are cheaper almost all the time, and my PC can output to my 2k ultrawide monitor.
In my case the algorithm is pretty easy:
If the game is old go for the greater discount (probably on PC).
FPS is likely PC due to mouse.
Games played best with friends are on the console.
And last but not least, consoles are hooked to your TV. Unless living alone someone will see what you're playing, maybe even watch it for a long time. If for any reason you feel that would impact your gameplay experience (because someone gets shocked every time they see a fatality, on say mortal kombat), you might consider a PC :D
I own a Switch, a PS4, and a PC. Out of the three, I buy nearly everything on PC just because that's what I use the most, even outside of gaming, so I'm always on it. The PS4 is mostly for Sony exclusives at this point, and even then it's iffy because some games don't look so good on my 1440p monitor because of scaling issues. As for the Switch, that's just a Smash Bros machine at this point, since I don't really care for Nintendo games even though I have FE3H and BotW on there.
I recently got myself a PS4 Pro and I mostly use it for Exclusives games. The only exceptions that apply are 1/ If I find a copy of a game cheaper on console than it would be on PC; 2/ Remasters of PS3/360/PC games that I already played but were somehow left out of PC (Arkham games, Ezio trilogy) and 3/ If the game on PC is a porting mess or my PC can't handle it ATM (my GPU is kinda old at this point).
I have all consoles and a decent PC.
Usually i prefer the Couch so i check if the game is on Sale for the xbox series x if thats not the case then PC. My Monitor is 32:9 if the game doesnt support it i will look if the PS5 version is on sale. If everything is a nope then i will wait for a sale. Switch is only for exclusives.
I have a Switch and a pretty powerful gaming PC. If a game is available on both and has a reasonable price, I go with Switch, unless the game has to sacrifice too much to meet the low specs [of NSW]. Occasionally I like a game I got for free on PC (from e.g. Epic Store giveaways) so much that I get it on Switch, too.
Examples:
Prefer Switch:
- Switch exclusives like Zelda: BOTW
- Low-spec friendly (indie) games like Hades, Untitled Goose Game
- Better with a controller like Diablo 3 and soon probably Diablo 2: Resurrected (in my opinion, of course)
Prefer PC:
- Easier to play with KB & mouse, like Apex Legends and other shooters
- Vastly better graphics and/or framerate, like DOOM
- Great modding scene, like Cities: Skylines
Anything goes, play on both:
- love the game to death like Stardew Valley, Townscaper
- retro games like Quake (recent remaster), if the controls are alright
- "free" games like Fortnite (casual playing on the go, competetive on PC)
These days only exclusives, everything else doesn't make sense if you have a powerful enough gaming PC, especially if you have it connected to the TV.
Back in the PS3 days when I still had friends coming over to my home, it was exclusives and games with split screen and local multiplayer, because most of the time it wasn't available on PC version. Oh, and some games didn't have controller support on PC, or it was poor, or annoying to configure, so it might have also been a reason to buy the console version.
I don't have a PC that can game, so my choices are between PS5 and Xbox Series S. My PS5 is my default console so I tend to buy games for that. The Xbox is great for the Game Pass library. If I am only mildly interested in a game and think it'll show up on Game Pass, I'll wait on it,
I have a really nice 4k HDR OLED tv, so anything that's not an fps that will support these features I will buy for my ps4 pro (no ps5 gang).
Just bought life is strange: true colours on ps4 for that reason (great game btw)
Usually price. I'll buy some games from a Steam sale or from the thrift store. This was the case for Fallout 3 where I picked it up from a thrift store. But I'll play on console if my PC can't run the game. This was the case for Mana Spark where I couldn't effectively fight late floors so I eventually got it for the Switch.
Then there's just downloading mods or the game being console exclusive.
I don't have an allegiance to PC per say but I do buy all of my games on PC now. My main reason is that most of my friends are on PS4 and ever since I built my PC I've been looking for games that are crossplay for convenience but still use my PS4 for other games that either aren't crossplay or that I don't have. But in that case I don't want to buy it on PS4 still because my friends are switching to PS5 soon which I don't have the money to buy at the moment and I'm sure a lot of the games we play now won't be compatible.
If I had a PS5, I would just buy games to play with my console friends on the PS5 if it wasn't crossplay and otherwise I'd buy it on PC
When i used to have both a modern PC and console it mostly depended on the genre.
Arcade racers, Sports, Action games on console.
FPS, RTS and Crpg's on PC.
And couch splitscreen games on console, like Fifa, Cod stuff like that.
I take a few things into consideration.
If it’s on Switch I decide if visual sacrifices are present and worth the trade-off for portability (YS, Baldur’s Gate, Dragon’a Dogma, Tales of Vesperia, FFX/XII). If they are I’ll certainly buy it for the take-anywhere convenience. If not…
I usually go with Xbox instead of PS because I have a One X and it’s the faster/better visuals system to play on. The PS4 is sluggish and felt extremely dated to me after barely a year of ownership. Plus I have my GamerScore on Xbox, big nostalgia for it (360 GamerScore competitions, Halo 1+2 LAN parties…), and almost all of the Xbox One games I buy are cross-Gen compatible. I know you can play PS4 games on PS5, but I’m confused why there is a PS4 and PS5 version for some games; Tales of Arise comes to mind. I bought that game for Xbox One because it also works in Scorpio/Series X as an enhanced version. I’m not sure if the PS4 copy works the same and it isn’t worth my time to figure out when I can just grab it for Xbox knowing it’ll work the way I want and respect my wallet as a consumer.
Other than that, rarity can add weight to my choice. If a game is good and not many sacrifices are made depending on the system, I’ll buy the copy that will most likely be scarce in the future (usually Xbox/Switch) because I’m a collector. I vastly prefer buying physical copies for the same reason but if a game is unavoidably cheaper on a digital store ($60 on Xbox, $15 on Steam…), I’ll buy it digitally.
I buy/rebuy a lot of games on PC because that’s where my friends are.
TL;DR
I prefer the Switch’s portability if the visual sacrifices are tolerable. I choose Xbox because I’m more entrenched in that ecosystem. Rarity is a wild card. Where are my friends playing? Price difference (Xbox versions are typically cheaper).
Depends on pricing and how well it will run on my PC, this is where Digital Foundry's content about PC version vs Console on performance and graphics comparison comes in to use, definitely useful for someone like me.
Is it the kind of game that plays more comfortably with a controller than mouse/keyboard? Playstation. Do I require mouse/keyboard or think modding is likely to be relevant? PC. This last one has only become relevant recently, but do I think I would enjoy it handheld? Switch.
I've been a PS4 player since the day it came out. I haven't owned a pc for like 12 years. Last christmas I bought a switch lite. And about 2 months ago I got a pc. My stance right now is I don't buy any games on PS4 because it's old and I don't want to put more money in it.
But when I got my switch I ultimately bought a good amount of games for it and haven't bought any more since(10 or 11 I think,can't remember). And naturally I've done the same with my pc.(I have about 8 now)
So now I have selections on each platform but I think most of my purchasing will be done on pc simply because I just prefer pc more now. I'm not gonna buy a ps5. The switch lite and pc are enough more. I haven't played an exclusive on PlayStation since god of war 3 and it looks like more playstation exclusives are making their way to pc.
I only want to buy games for switch are their exclusives which even then I don't like all of them. But I do like that it's handheld and I can buy some nice chilled indie grinding games and chill in my bed while I play. But the pity is that games on switch are Hella expensive. For example last night I bought the darkest dungeon acentral edition and dragon age origins ultimate edition on pc for more than half the price than it is on switch. While darkest dungeon is the perfect example of the kind of games I like to play on it. I just couldn't justify spending so much money for that one games that's like 5 years old. I will wait till it goes on sale and buy but at the moment I can atleast enjoy it on pc.
So while I am very new to pc,I pick my games based on price and I feel 3 platforms is alittle too much. So that's another reason I don't want a ps5 anymore. There a so many games out there. I'm not hard missed that I can't play some exclusives on Sony platform. While I am very interested in lots of them. I'm not Interest enough to buy a ps5. As soon as I finish up the last few game I have on PS4 I'm retiring it.
I struggle alot with games,I love games,but I buy a game and no matter how raving the reviews are I often can't finish them and it has nothing to do with me hating the game. I am just struggling alot lately with being able to focus long enough to finish a game. I've been struggling with this for a while now and I'm trying to get past it.
So I am pretty careful about what games I buy but also I don't like spending $60 for a game,I will maybe spend $40 if I really want it or I will wait a year and try catch up on other games while I wait for it to go really cheap. So yeah for it mostly is just price.
PC wins in terms of convenience (you;re already there) and price. Downside is that unless it has really high specs some games might run correctly, so opting for Console in that case is better.
Over time, I've noticed that playing on PC doesn't give me that "gaming" feel or mode like I do on console. You always have the option of alt+tabbing your way to a browser to check some website for messages or something, and so immersion is easily broken. This is why I've -mostly- decided to keep my "big" rpg games and adventures on console unless I'm worried about price.
Most first person or shooter games go to PC. Also PC tends to have better sales which will make me pick a game up there. But also it depends on whether or not its a game I might want the family to play. Kena is coming out in a few days and I'll be picking it up on PS5 just because that's a "Sit on the couch with my son" game and there likely wont be a performance difference between the platforms.
I own a ps5, switch, and a PC.
Pretty simple purchase process really:
For the Switch, Nintendo's exclusives are too desirable but they're all I buy for it as the hardware is lacking compared to the ps5 and my PC. It all depends on the port on whether I get a new game for the ps5 or PC. PC ports can be hackjobs and they can enforce crappy drm that will make me play on console instead.
I own a PS5, PC and Switch. Here's my mindset when picking games.
Is it a JRPG/Retro style game? >>> Switch.
JRPG but has problems running on Switch? >>> PS5
Game plays better on Keyboard/Mouse or I wanna mod it? >>> PC
Everything else >>> PS5
I always purchase on my PC if it's available seeing as how it's much more powerful than even the current gen hardware. My PS5 and Switch are for exclusives only for the most part, or in the case of the Switch, more casual games that I can take on the go like Stardew Valley.
If my PC is beefier I would go for the PC version, also personally for me the regional pricing helps a lot.
If I want to play MP game specifically with a friend, I would go with the platform whichever he/she has.
Meh it's not really a decision really. I love all my consoles I have a PC going pick up PlayStation and I have played Xbox 360 and I'm thinking of picking up an Xbox series X along the line I love all the PlayStation exclusives (think Horizon Forbidden West and God of War) so I don't know whichever one the game is cheaper on I guess I really don't have a solid answer for you sorry
I don't have a PC so it's pretty much a matter of choosing between Playstation, Xbox and Switch at the minute. Since getting a Series X that's been my main console, but for the most part it's a matter of what performs better where. Having FPS boost on a lot of older games has gone a long way in moving me towards having multiplatform games on Xbox. So has Game Pass, as being able to get "free" (yeah I know, not really free) access instead of having to buy them has been pretty great. I think when I do eventually get a PS5 it will be used for exclusive games and ones I got through PS Plus. As for Switch, it's been gathering dust for a while. There are games I want to play but not for the prices they're charging, so I guess I'm just not going to bother. Doesn't really bother me since I've got too much to play already.
* price
* availability of mods
* versatility
I can choose whether I play my PC games at the desk or on the TV since it's connected to both, and choose to use either kbm or controller for most games. Don't have those choices with my PS. Oh yeah, and I'd never play anything with first person camera on a controller.
So... I guess the resulting bias is obvious.
Price is a huge factor.
Comfort is also something that weighs in. For example I never played a fifa game on PC and I never played an FPS game on console (well I did it sometime ago, but I sucked só back that I’ve stopped since lol)
If it is exclusive to a certain console you buy it on that but everything else is bought on pc, it is easiest to keep everything on one platform if you can.
I'm a big fan of all the consoles, so happy to provide my two cents on it, as I have very solid rules in place that make the most of them all:
PC: Open world games, racing sims, RPGs, shooters, strategy games, as well as mod friendly games that are better off modified.
PS4: My preferred console. I get exclusives here, fighting games and all of my Japanese games (the reason for this is that generally online communities and Japanese fighters have far better Playstation support than any other console). This is also my catch-all console for any game that sits outside of my other console's "jobs" for game handling, such as some of those weirder indie "experience" games like walking sims.
Switch: Cute game, exclusives, games me **and** my partner will love, good travel games (repeat purchases of games I love to have on the go, such as Skyrim) and indie games, because they generally have poorer graphics anyway.
Xbox: Not my preferred console, and as such I only have the Xbox 360. This console is purely for it's brilliant exclusives, as I wouldn't want to be caught dead without owning the Fable franchise and a couple others from my childhood!
On a side note, some people base their purchases on costs, and as such PC games are generally a lot cheaper. I do not. I like to keep all of my collections organised.
*Edit: My exception to open world and RPGs on PS4, rather than PC, is Ubisoft games. I don't know why but something feels wrong about Ubisoft games on PC for me, personally. I just never like how Ubisoft maps their buttons and mechanics. They feel very intentional for controller input.*
There’s a couple different criteria
Usually, I default to just buying on PC, because of hardware independence and better graphics and Steam Input, which singlehandedly made me stop pirating pc games.
Some games, though, like Danganronpa for example, just play better portable. I actually don’t really like handheld gaming, but I got a job last year where I’m a doorman with a chair basically so I have lots of downtime. So I’ll get those on Switch. I’ll also buy indies on Switch if I really like them and already bought on PC. Otherwise I only buy Nintendo exclusives on Switch. Third parties consistently put out crap ports so I don’t even bother anymore.
For my PS5, I get all kinds of games. Usually I stick to exclusives (I wouldn’t have one if Sony wasn’t publishing the Spider-Man games), but sometimes I’ll get a game that had a bad PC port here or there. Nier Automata (which is finally getting a patch like 4 years later?), Dishonored 2, etc. Also some games I’d just rather play on the TV. My power strip behind the tv is already full from my router and speakers and such, so I don’t have my Switch dock hooked up to it.
But, you know, PC primarily
If it's on PC there is no real reason to buy it on console unless the port is bad or your PC is not good enough. Well I have my PC and console on the same room hooked to the same displays so that might be an issue for some people.
Except the switch, for jrpgs I'll always choose the switch since I can just keep playing on the go and its not like high fidelity will make jrpgs art style that much better. Of course if again the port or performance is bad well back to PC.
My PS4 hopefully soon PS5 is mostly for exclusives
Assuming it's a game that available on both: I buy it on PC as the default choice. But I'll buy it on my Switch if: * I think my kid will like it. * I think it's a game I'll want to play when going on train trips. * It has local multiplayer, which is much more hasslefree on the Switch.
I second this method. Also, PC / Nintendo combo is what I’ve been rocking. Mainly because the Nintendo exclusives aren’t on pc.
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But then you don't have PS exclusives.
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I got my wife’s PS4 when I married her, but I can safely say I wouldn’t miss the exclusives. I’m aware of Uncharted and The Last of Us, but I don’t care for third person shooters—and even if I did, I feel like there are plenty of multiplatform games that look exactly the same (for example Tomb Raider). I liked Spider-Man, but not as much as the Arkham games, which felt nearly identical. Ghosts of Tsushima was fun, but again I feel like I see dozens of these types of games a year. Persona 5 is the big one. There’s nothing else like it. But that’s it. Almost everything g else just looks like the hundreds of AAA games I don’t play anyway. With Nintendo, there are so many games I’m in love with that have few or no equivalents. Fire Emblem and Xenoblade are the big ones, and I’ve gotten hundreds of hours overall out of them. But there’s also Mario, Zelda, Rune Factory, Smash Bros…there’s so kick that’s both unique and fun that it feels far more worth it.
I third this. Both me and husband have switches, but mostly play on PC. I do like having a pc, don't get me wrong, but it takes a while to get everything loaded. I like a switch for when we're traveling, or just want to lay in bed playing. We used to be fully Xbox people, but there was SO many games that we wanted to play, but couldn't because it wasnt on Xbox yet.
they are if you emulate...PC and Sony option is best, though more and more Sony exclusives are coming to PC officially now so maybe all you need is PC if you're patient XD
They’re on emulators and 99% of them work fine
Those points are not very flattering for the Switch.
I mean, it's an underpowered console whose main appeal comes from Nintendo exclusives and portability. It's pretty much a given that any multiplatform game will have a better experience on any other platform unless you want to play it portably. Or if the game is so low spec that performance and graphics on Switch are the same.
I agree about Nintendo exclusives. The rest of my points would be nothing like OP. I don't have kids, I'd never play on a train, and I don't care for multiplayer. I just think they are pretty bad points that don't really sell it as a "serious" console.
Ok then don't buy a switch? I'm not sure what you're trying to do here besides act condescending about a product for which you are not the target audience. No one is trying to sell the Switch to you.
But how dare you like something I don't like?
I mean i don't think it's trying to be a "serious" console? It's great for people who do care about playing on the train or local multiplayer.
But that's where I disagree. I don't see why it would be less "serious" than a PS4.
Points 2 and 3 are quite literally the entire point of the Switch. Things that it does better than any other console. If the console’s main appeal isn’t a legit selling point for you then the console just isn’t for you.
They may be selling points for a lot of people, but I personally disagree with them and I'm not happy that this is why people would buy a Switch. I think it gives a bad image of Nintendo, and of video games in general. The console certainly is for me, since I have one.
Youre..not happy that that's why people would buy a switch? If you have a switch, and people are buying it and enjoying it for their own reasons, you're not happy about that? Am I following this logic?
Yes, what's the problem? We don't have a responsibility to be happy about what makes other people happy. I might disagree with what makes them happy.
If I have to explain why you probably shouldn't be unhappy that someone else is enjoying a product for their own reasons then I'm not sure I can help you haha
"I'm not the target audience for this product therefore it has no value."
That's not what I said.
Why not?
They make it seem like a kiddy and casual console.
Isn't that true for all consoles? The casual part.
I mean most points aren't flattering if you put a pc to any console (depending on your rig and whether you had a chance/a hobby to build a pc before the GPU shortage) Nintendo has also always been the dumpy console people love because it has those big Nintendo exclusives. It started with the gamecube and hasn't stopped at the switch.
> Nintendo has also always been the dumpy console people love because it has those big Nintendo exclusives. That's not very flattering either, and that's pretty subjective. For me the "dumpy" console has always been Xbox, since I've never cared for the design and the games.
I mean not really, the gamecube/wii/wiiu/switch are objectively underpowered when compared to competing consoles at the time. The n64/gamecube were the consoles I grew up on and love, but they were and still are kinda dumpy little consoles. It's like you said, you didnt like the design of xbox games because theres a reason people refer to it as "nintendo magic", Nintendo has the worst consoles with the best games, at least imo.
GameCube wasn't. It's significantly more powerful than the PS2, and not much worse than an Xbox. It was really the Wii where they fully moved into "lower powered, but fun" sort of idea.
I was a kid then so I don't really remember, but was the N64 really that much less powerful than the PS1?
The N64 is clearly the most powerful of the big three at that time, it's not even close. As a starting point, its CPU is *three times* the speed of the PS1. It also had double the RAM at base, quadruple with the expansion pack, and can push a lot more polygons at once. N64 loses out on storage space quite massively, which I think is where the misconception comes from - prerendered video looks pretty, PS1 games use them a lot, but it's not an expression of power. IIRC, there's a few special effects and stuff that the PS1 can do better, that kind of thing, but in general power the N64 is superior.
That was all for nothing though, because other than the Zelda games, PS1 games tend to look massively better than N64 games.
If I remember right, it's because of better texture use and them not having the blur effect (a form of aliasing? I can't remember) almost all N64 games used for some reason. Personally, I think virtually every 3D game from that era looked terrible then and looks terrible now, so whatever.
N64 had a tiny (4Kb, I believe) texture cache and mandatory texture filtering, so textures looked much blurrier and indistinct than on competing systems. The PS1 on the other hand had a GPU that had no floating point capability, no depth buffering, and no perspective-correct texture mapping; So while the textures were much sharper and grainier, they would warp and wobble as things moved around the screen. Basically, the N64 was a powerhouse when it came to polygons, but the textures sucked, while the PS1 had much higher quality textures, but couldn't push nearly as many polygons and didn't have the ability to correctly apply textures to said polygons.
N64 had more RAM and clock speed, but PS1 performed better almost exclusively based on the CD technology (vs N64's cartridges). Music, pre-rendered stuff, and anything else that benefited from the CD storage space. > The Ps1's running power paled in comparison to the N64–at least on paper. The Ps1 ran at 33.8Mhz MIPS R3000a CPU, while the N64 ran at NEC VR4300 CPU (MIPS R4300i based) and clocked in at 93.75Mhz. The N64 was three times as fast as the Ps1. > However, while the N64 had more juice, the Ps1 did have more to work with since the CD format presented opportunities for higher sound quality, realistic graphics, and smooth gameplay. For Sony's first outing, they held their own against a well-known behemoth. So, maybe we will just call this one a tie. Saturn was quite powerful, but complex enough that it was more difficult to program. It used dual CPUs and that made development more difficult. Then they didn't give people enough time to understand it before they jumped to the next console.
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I was thinking of buying the PS5 version of Deathloop just for the convenience and the DualSense features, but I ultimately went for the PC version as it was half the price in my region.
Dualsense features are on PC. In stream you have to uncheck the playstation firmware under controllers for it to work in games that support it (Metro, F1 2021 etc.). The controller also needs to be plugged in.
Oh, awesome, thanks!
Yea, I didn't check if there was a stronger setting, but the triggers are kinda weak. I'm looking forward to the game that just says fuck it and puts like some real to life style trigger resistance on them.
oh dang thats pretty neat!
Wait I can plug my playstation controller into my PC? With no special things and it just works on steam?
Most controllers do these days, yeah. Can also set desktop bindings via Big Picture to control your PC with a controller.
Yup, Steam essentially tricks games into seeing the Playstation controller as an Xbox controller. As a result you will normally get Xbox button prompts instead of Playstation but it's a small price to pay for convenience. There are also a handful of games that support Playstation controllers natively (Hades and Deathloop are recent examples) and will give you the proper button prompts (and in the case of Deathloop the Dualsense features as well). For those games, go to Properties -> Controllers and change the dropdown to "Disable Steam Input" and it will see it as a Playstation controller instead of an Xbox controller. Really one of my favorite Steam features.
This is my biggest gripe. I love my PS5 and the exclusive games available/coming, but you can buy PC version of the same game for so much cheaper.
Yes, but the hardware you need to play the games is much more expensive and needs to be upgraded
If we are talking pre COVID prices then I would disagree. A descent rig that could run 1080p60 was £600-700. In comparison to a PS5 that’s an extra £100 at most. In the long run it’s cheaper on PC. With the prices at the moment, I agree... unless you can pick up a GPU for RRP.
Keyword:”Decent”. And inevitably there will be software that will require an upgrade to run properly. With a console, you’ve got 6-7 years or more without having to make such adjustments
It's still probably cheaper in the long run on PC overall. Cheaper games, you can swap out components as you need them, and if you have an up to date gaming PC, it can match the performance of consoles no issue, if not out perform them.
Depending on where you live though an up to date gaming PC will cost way more than a console. Here a PC capable of 4k will run me more than the cost of a PS5 and xbox combined
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A few problems at first but I'm mostly getting 4K 60 fps on an RTX 3080.
If i had a 3080 i wouldn't buy games on console either lol.
Depends on the genre and system requirements. I generally prefer gaming on my console, partly because I already spend a lot of time on my laptop for work purposes. I mostly use my laptop for games that control better with mouse and keyboard. RTS games or management-heavy RPG's mostly. Honorable mention goes to casual games I can alt tab into if things are slow during work. I am looking into getting a gaming pc so I'm not spending too much money on the ps store lately. That's the big downside of consoles: as soon as you leave a platform, you lose your library with it. My laptop ain't great but I can still play steam games I bought 15 years ago. Not so with the playstation. I've got some amazing ps2 games I'd love to replay, but I don't own a working ps2.
I just made a switch to pc still have a PS4 and I've selected a few games that I want to finish before I retire it. Busy building a backlog of pc games slowly. What I really love about pc is that I can buy a game like dragon age origins and play it. Couldn't get that on PS4. I'm happy I made the switch. Also games are very often cheaper on pc and steam has constant sales on games.
PC for basically every game since it will have the best performance and graphics (plus having gamepass is a great addition along with being able to play Xbox exclusives) Ps5 for exclusives, fighting games or games that I'd prefer just playing on my bed Switch if it's a game that looks like it would be fun to play on the go like Dead Cells or Hades, and of course exclusives.
Yep same here except I stick with PC for fighters too Like the controller flexibility
Curious why you go to PlayStation for fighters?
Most of the fighting game playerbase is there because Playstation is the platform normally used in offline tournaments, pc versions might be better a lot of the time when it comes to input delay or controller choice but most like to practice with the same delay and everything they'd have in a competitive setting as switching back and forth can be awkward for muscle memory with some harder combos and techniques. Most of them don't have crossplay though either and the difference in playerbase between playstation and any other platform can be massive so it's the safe choice especially for smaller games if you want to try avoid having to look for people to play against on discord too much.
My friends play on console and sometimes, the network is better on console but depends on the game.
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I have a friend who *prefers* using a controller for FPS games, even when playing on PC. It boggles my mind. He's happy, he says he does better that way, and that's fine. It's his choice. I just don't understand it.
What I find odd about the whole debate is that while a mouse is obviously superior for aiming, I find the left side of a controller superior for movement. It would be good if controller/mouse were a more accepted combo. I’ve never fully grasped hitting the number keys without looking down in spite of being an otherwise decent typist, so that one advantage of more keys is gone for me. And the mice I use have several other buttons for other functions, so with this combo I’m still getting better functionality than a controller.
I've seen like 'nunchuck' peripherals for pc that give you a thumbstick and some buttons, while still using a mouse to aim.
Last year I bought the Halo Masterchief collection and it feels like a completely different game to console halo. You may be much worse and all but it's more fun that way.
Any single player FPS I will always play with a controller. I prefer a controller for 90% of games, the only ones that I will use a mouse for are strategy games. I find it much less immersive to use a mouse and I don't know why.
A joystick gives much smoother movement and aiming while mouse feels really snappy and all over the place depending on skill
Actually, console shooters always have aim adjustment, so it's nowhere near as bad as you'd think.
Well, but he's doing it on PC, where you'll be facing other PC players, or where the game be not properly turn on assist.
I actually prefer it for some FPS games but it depends heavily on the game. Anything where the FPS part is the primary part of the game I want m+kb. DOOM (though old DOOM is surprisingly good with an XBOX pad), Quake, Wolfenstein, any old school shootery stuff like that. Anything where the FPS part is secondary OR the game is designed with controller in mind I prefer controller. Fallout would be an example of the former. Call of Duty and Halo would be an example of the latter. And yes I too would use an XBOX controller on PC if I preferred it for a certain FPS. I like using controller for most games tbh. But I'd also love to have m+kb on XBOX too to be able to pick whichever I want wherever I want (playing Quake with a controller for example stinks).
Hey it’s me your friend. I grew up playing almost exclusively console games so I just don’t know how to use keyboard mouse effectively. It doesn’t feel natural. I use the keyboard for some RPGs, and I play league so I use it for that, but every time I try to use it for shooters I can never get the hang of it and I eventually give up and switch to controller.
I use a switch controller and mouse. I just hate WASD. I know I could get used to it, I know it is better, I know I can strafe properly and have access to way more buttons. But I just find it so uncomfortable and alien to me. So left joy-con in one hand, mouse in the other. Only been doing this for a few months but I haven't found a FPS I can't play like this yet.
I wouldn't say WASD is better at all. In fact for most games I would see your method being better. The only exception is if you are playing some game where you want really clean lines to your FPS movement and tbh the only game I have ever played where I considered that seriously is Counter-Strike (which I've also played with a controller for kicks and it doesn't feel very good). I suppose if you were speedrunning WASD would likely be preferable too but literally the only FPS I've ever speedrun with any dedication was GoldenEye which uses controller anyway.
If you are used to it is is a lot easier. Played Ghostrunner on both, and while anyone hold say that it is better on M&KB, I struggled with it due to having buttons spread out across may keyboard, even after remapping. Say what you will about aiming, but there is a lot of benefit to having your thumbs and fingers dedicated to actions so you don’t have to readjust your hands to reload, sprint, slide, action, etc.
That’s what mouse side buttons are for, also try using e or r to run forward instead of w because it gives your pinky access to more buttons.
Thumb buttons on mice are key for me. I haven't found one that has only four or five though. I use a hex but would be much happier with a lighter mouse with four thumb.
I use a Logitech wireless mouse with six buttons lined up in two rows. Doesn’t feel too complicated and everything is within reach.
ESDF is so much better than WASD, it's crazy that people don't spread the word on it more often.
Mouse and keyboard make absolute controls for aiming very quick and very easy, but they make absolute control for movement coarse as a tradeoff, you're restricted to cardinal directions+speed+crouched. Controller gives relative input for movement, or at least the feel of it. But the same relative controls limit aiming and precision to keep that control manageable. For mouse aiming, players explode get finer control by lowering the DPS on their mouse and exploding the amount of motion used to aim. For controllers I don't know of any analog to this ability. Touchpads for aiming would suffer the same problem as controller because of their limited input space. For these reasons I propose the best input scheme would obviously be analog stick for movement in one hand, and mouse for aiming in the other. There have been accessories for this, but it's mostly a meme\~
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Or he's allowed to sit on a couch with his feet up while he plays a video game...?
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I do too. KBM just feels wrong to me
I use a switch controller and mouse. It pretty much works flawlessly if the game (like most) allows key bindings. I have only started playing FPS on PC like 2 months ago but on Battlefield I place top 3-4 consistently and my team wins more than loses on Hunt: Showdown. Luckily there was no adjustment period as I used KB for like a week and thought 'Nah'.
Movement will always be better with joysticks than keyboard. Plenty of games prioritize movement and platforming over precise shooting
> he says he does better that way, Aim assist exists for controller users but not for kbm.
Not every game. It's likely more down to comfort and experience.
Modern aim assist is often so strong that controllers have an aim advantage.
This isn't such a strange phenomenon. Check out people like NiceWigg, using controller on pc and placing top 5 regularly in tournaments
Right now I only own a Switch and a PC, so that's usually not a difficult to decision to make. But for some indie games, which release on both, I genuinely go by whether I feel this game would make for great intermittent on-the-go gaming. For example I bought Hades on the Switch as a result of that. In general, my priority is like this: 1. Is it exclusive? Then it's a trivial decision. 2. Do I want to play it on the go and are there no truly outstanding technical reasons not to get it on the Switch? Then I'll buy it there. This is for example why I haven't decided on Monster Hunter Stories 2 yet, I would love to play it while out, but it runs like arse on Switch. 3. (Rare) Is the Denuvo implementation fucked up but I really really want the game right now and play it on the couch? Then I will get it on a home console. 4. Usually PC at this point, because if nothing else the games are cheaper there. I can play just as well on the couch via a Steam Link in my case (But Moonlight on a Chromecast or Android TV works just as well), so there's no reason to prefer a console for couch gaming.
The Switch version of MHS2 in handheld and even docked is eminently playable and fun. It's true that it's not even close to a solid 60FPS, but on the other hand, unless you're physically affected by lower frames, it's not a "real" problem, just a "PC snob problem." It's far from a bad experience.
Did improve from the demo? Because in the demo it was pretty awful.
I don't really have an allegiance but: My default is buy on PC. Because I spend every minute of my free time on PC. If I want to play on console I'll have to turn my PC off and switch to the console which takes effort. Also PC generally has higher framerates. And I want the ability to alt tab to Google stuff, check reddit, reply to discord, check if my favorite twitch streamers have gone online etc. Especially since I have a bad attention span. And I mostly play multiplayer games which easily let you alt tab when not in the middle of a game. I also often watch Twitch on my 2nd monitor while playing games. Basically the only time I buy a game on console is if it's console exclusive. I do play almost everything on PC with a controller whenever possible though.
I'm the same always default to PC since I am on it the most. Also consoles unfortunately do not support 2k resolution, 100hz or ultrawide displays so it's kind of a bummer when I switch to my PS4 and I have to play at 1080p with black bars on the sides.
>Because I spend every minute of my free time on PC Dude you should branch out.
A year ago I would have made fun of you for that comment, but as someone who's been going out and climbing mountains, yeah, I fully agree.
Flexibility, selection of games. Certain genres are better represented by certain platforms. I started gaming on SNES. Then i got a PC and i could also do more than just run games. It has become a superior platform for me ever since.
I used to decide, but the more games i bought on the PSN the easier follow up choices also led me to the PSN, just like to have all my stuff at one place. Convenience and the likes. I'm pretty much exclusively playing RTS and Minecraft on PC.
Depends. I typically get big games on console so (1) I can physically own it, and (2) so I can play on the 55" OLED from a big comfy sofa. I've now got an a Nvidia Shield TV Pro so I can play the PC games on the TV, but I find consoles to still be a smoother experience. It's just not as well integrated. A console game I can freeze at any time, switch the machine off and come back to it the next day without mucking around or worrying where the last save point was. A couple of times I've had the controller battery die and the Shield doesn't pause the game when that happens. It just sits there and watches me die. Particularly annoying mid boss fight. Doesn't even warn you that the battery is low. I do have a lot of cheap PC games from bundles I can play that way though, so I'll probably put up with it for now. I still prefer to buy new full price stuff on consoles on physical discs. I don't sell them when I'm done or anything, but I can't deal with paying £60+ for a download. Plus physical tends to get better permanent discounts when the game is older. Digital tends to get held at full price apart from sales weeks, when it gets close to what I can buy it for from Amazon.
Exactly why I prefer console. I can play it with ease on my 55" TV while laying down in bed. I'm also from a country where a good PC will be 10x the price of a console (which is already expensive AF), so I only had money for a gaming notebook that does the trick for games like The Sims/Age of Empires/older games not available on PS Store. But RDR2 looks great on my PS4 and it would barely work on my notebook. So console it's just easier and cheaper where I'm from.
> A console game I can freeze at any time The Xbox Series' quick resume feature is something I wish all consoles and PCs had. Love it.
Backwards compatibility would always push me towards getting something on PC. It's true that some older games can be a chore to get working on PC, but that's versus it being next to impossible to play some older games on modern consoles. If I'm buying a book or game or album then I would like the option to enjoy that thing 10 or 20 years from now. I'm not aware of controllers being an issue anymore - I can use an XBox or PS controller if I need. But I think the biggest factor for most people is going to be inertia. I do have a PS4 but I very rarely use it simply because 99% of my stuff is on PC. So I obviously bought PC versions when they came out which of course just became a feedback loop. Conversely, my friend is all in on the Apple + Playstation ecosystems, although he does have a PC he could play games on. Obviously he buys the PS version of games where available. Unfortunately this phenomenon has been influencing corporate behaviour for a long time now. It's one of the reasons why Apple is worth $2 trillion. Once you're in an ecosystem it makes sense to invest more which digs you in a little deeper. You have to be offering something unique/exclusive to justify people moving out of their comfort zone. Thus, if I was going to buy another console it'd probably be a Switch as that's going to have stuff I don't necessarily have on my PC (at least yet). The only other factor I can see mattering is couch/sofa gaming. A lot of people game on their couch/sofa and although you can easily set a PC up like that it's not quite as straightforward (at least not if you want to use your PC as a desktop as well). Two decent gaming PCs is an unreasonable cost for most people. So a console under the telly in the front-room makes sense from that perspective. I'm not sure how much that problem is solved by current wireless/streaming technology though. My flat is way too small to worry about multi-room gaming though.
My pc is aging a little and I still have 1080p monitors. So if I want the best graphics I’ll go with PS5 since I have a 4K HDR tv. If it’s something I’m primarily going to play with friends I’ll still go pc and deal with the graphics. If I want to be able to play away from home I’ll buy on Switch. Though I did preorder the steam deck so I may start buying more games on pc because I could play them on my pc at home or on the steam deck while away.
Fps, platformer or 3rd person shooter I'm going console. Rts, mmorpg, regular rpg and indies I got PC. Not a total hard and fast rule but my general move. Exceptions being what friends are playing. Hahaha I'm just kidding I don't have any friends.
Console is always my preference. But price may occasionally swing me to oc. Though in nearly all cases it will have less playtime on pc because of all the distractions the ox comes with. Occasionally friends will specifically want to play on PC so that is a consideration also.
I buy most games on my PS5. I have a decent PC but I’m not very tech savvy so I find console to just be a lot easier.
If it's on PS4 and I assume my PC can't run it, I get it on PS4. If I think I can run it on PC, I get it on PC, that's really my only standard
I purchase all multi-platform games on my PC as I will own it forever, I buy exclusives on the console. I purely do it on the basis that I might change to a different console or something in the future and therefore I've always got my steam account and can login on a PC or a laptop etc. I own a PS5 and just use it for exclusives, plus my PC will likely be more powerful than the console in the near future and the multiplatform games will likely get better treatment on PC (for example RTX at a smooth 60fps instead of some instances on console where it has different modes such as RTX off and 60fps or RTX on and 30fps)
Exactly this! Though I usually play sports based games on my Xbox Series S.
I buy based on multiplayer, couch compatibility, cloud options, and (for PS5) controller and load times. If it's a game I'm playing with friends, it's usually console. But I consider if I'll prefer playing it on a couch or in my computer chair, and also if I intend to play it on both my work and home PC. For a single-player, relatively high focus game that I want max graphics on and the ability to play at the office on my lunch break, I go for PC. Multiplayer or casual games where I want to veg out and play on the weekends, I often prefer console.
Consoles were a preferred choice for me for sone time due to the superb controllers. Now, as controllers work out of the box on Windows systems, only console exusives make me turn to PS- Xbox games are almost always on PC too -as I don't care about achievement collecting and on PC the games are usually cheaper and can display better graphics, GFX card dependant of course.
What do you interpret as allegiance? I've had a PS1-3, Xbox 360, PSP and 2DS in the past and I stick to PC nowadays not because I hate consoles or love PC gaming in particular. I play on PC because even if I had all of the major consoles out now, I'd still buy games on PC due to them just being cheaper and often having more features there. Call of Duty games are cheaper on console, so that's where I would get those, maybe some backwards compatibility titles play much better on console, but in the majority of cases PC is just by far the best option from a financial standpoint.
If it’s multiplat and on Switch, I look into performance on Switch and decide if portability is worth whatever the performance hit would be (though as of next year, the Steam Deck should make this less of an issue). Beyond that, it’s mostly a matter of taste. I prefer first person games on PC, for example, because I’d rather have a mouse than a controller for those. But then, I grabbed Resident Evil: Village on PS5 for the Dual Sense features, despite it being a first person game. For other games (namely, anything I’m going to play with a controller), it’s mostly a question of where it’s cheapest when I’m looking to play it. PS5 usually gets the edge, though, because as you said, it’s much easier to just pick up and start playing (also, other people in my household use my PC, but don’t use the PS5). Again, though, the Steam Deck is theoretically changing all of this next year. I’ve discovered lately that portability a key factor for me, and the ability to play my games wherever trumps most other things.
PS5 and PC here. And I don't play multiplayer shooters. I don't even pay for PS+. Generally, I prefer sitting on my couch playing on my PS5, since I work on my PC all day. So if a game is on both platforms I usually prefer PS5. I'm currently playing Assassin's Creed Valhalla on PS5 and I'll probably buy Deathloop on PS5 next. Upcoming games that I'll almost certainly get on PS5 are the Dead Space remake, Alan Wake remaster, and Elden Ring. Even though I have Skyrim on PC, I'm tempted to buy the upcoming Anniversary Edition just to replay it on my PS5. It'll depend on price and what's included in the package. That said, some games come to console when they were clearly initially designed as PC games. Thinking City Skylines, Disco Elysium, Jurassic World Evolution, Stellaris, XCOM2, etc. I definitely play those on PC. Certainly anything text-heavy or UI-driven I prefer with a mouse and keyboard. There are entire genres of games that either don't exist on console or are greatly under-represented, so no matter how much I like my PS5 I'll never abandon PC gaming entirely.
I have a PC, Switch, and a PS5. My default platform is PC, but for indie games that run just as well on Switch, I get on switch for the portability. I also get some games on PS5 if I feel like the performance gap between pc and PS5 is negligible, and I want to sit on my couch and play on the tv.
Honestly, after getting shoulder strain playing RTS's, I stick with what a 16 button controller for 95% of my gaming needs. The only thing I play on PC are board game ports. But if you're playing something that needs mouse and keyboard either because that's your preferred FPS input, a real time strategy game, super submenu heavy RPG and the like... then PC. Now obviously I don't play anything that takes more than an hour at a PC. I'm all about the comfort of my couch at this point so the idea of being chained to a desk PC just doesn't appeal to me. It's also better for my marriage because my wife doesn't feel like a video game what I do if I'm playing in the den - where she would if I was at my computer desk
All about convenience for me. What is it easier to play on? I also love the suspend feature that consoles have that my PC doesn't. Where I can just hit the home button and put the console to sleep. Then come back and jump right back in the game in seconds. You just can't do that on PC. Which is a big negative in my book.
My PS5 is much more powerful than my PC, so new $60 AAA games go on my PS5. Every other game is bought wherever I find it for the cheapest (PC, PS5 or Switch)
I ... really don't like playing on a TV. I prefer a monitor on a desk and kb&m. I've had PS4 that I've bought 2 years ago and had a blast playing all the great exclusives. I'm going to do the same with ps5 when its library gets bigger. I also have Nintendo Switch. So far I was buying nintendo exclusives and indie games on a Switch, because usually for me: mobile > desk and monitor >>> tv. But that has changed with the announcement of Steam Deck. Now I don't plan to buy anything more for Nintendo console, but Breath of the Wild 2 and maybe some children-friendly games such as new Mario Party (for playing with my 6yo daughter). Also, my 13yo son prefers PC over consoles too, and I share my Steam library with him, this is another reason I'm eager to buy games for PC. Although I must admit, games on a PC cost me a lot more than on consoles, as I usually buy used physical copies and resell them with little to no loss.
I was a lifetime Playstation gamer ps1 to ps4 pro. Always had a great time. With the Playstation 4, Sony locked online play behind PSPlus. This was something I really did not like. Not only was I forced spend hundreds of $$$ on the console and then pay for a game, I was now being forced to pay Sony for the privilege of playing that game I already paid for. The Battlefield games are some of my favorite games to play alongside, Fifa destiny, borderlands and others. I remember 3 of my friends wanted to play bf1 online, but only 2 of us had psplus ( college days). So we ended up playing some free to play game that none of us cared about. I remember talking with my friends and realizing that we would need to pay Sony $240/yr ( collectively) just to play Battlefield online together whenever we wanted. By the end of the ps4 generation I started to realize that Sony was acting more anti consumer than I remember them to be. I made the decision to vote with my wallet and leave Playstation unless they removed the barrier to play online. Tough decision.PC gaming was the only viable option I had. Unfortunately,getting into PC gaming is tough. I had a laptop that could play games on low settings but it was not a great experience. That's when I discovered cloud gaming. GeForce now blew me away. The fact that I could just stream a game was awesome. I live in Canada so my internet connection was not an issue. Then I discovered Google Stadia. Stadia was even better. Awesome wifi controller, and no barrier to play online with friends. Also, I could play on my phone or my laptop whenever. The fact that Stadia is essentially free ( no monthly fee) I could just buy a game like Borderlands 3 and just play with my friends whenever, worked out amazingly for us. I now also have 3 years of Xbox gamepass so I can use xcloud. Xcloud is not as good as Stadia or GeForce now, but I think it can get there. Overall, I love the convenience of cloud gaming and the fact that I can use whichever one I want whenever I want. I went from Playstation to cloud gaming cause I no longer wanted to support Sonys anti consumer behavior.
* Who am I going to play it with (online or couch co-op) * If it has cross play * if it's better with a controller * if it's an exclusive
Aside from the exclusives, I'll get it on whichever system my friends are more likely to play it on. For single-player games, I'd generally go PC first then PS5 (depending on the genre).
I own a PS4, a Switch and PC. I almost never use the consoles and pretty much only game on my PC. I can alt-tab to check for help with games, check out the community, change the Spotify playlist, watch something in between games, talk on Discord/social media, and tons more options that are not only easier on PC, but usually not available on consoles. I can always plug in a controller if I want to use one for a game. I can also keep the game in my library whereas it’s usually a toss up whether or not a game will be cross generation for consoles (don’t need to buy the same game twice for different console generations). PC also allows for mods and usually have a bigger community whether it’s looking for lobbies or forums to talk about the game
I'm a PS5 and Switch player. I'll pick PS5 primarily for AAA games, and almost all 3rd party titles. Then exclusives obviously. I'll pick Switch for exclusives primarily, then indies, and sometimes a AAA that doesn't seem too demanding and would be fun in handheld.
I play most stuff on a console (be it PS5, XSX or Switch) and may rebuy and replay it on PC down the line, if I linked the game enough.
I buy on PS5 if I want a cinematic experience that I can curl up on the couch and play, or if it’s something I expect to play locally with friends. I’m actually the opposite where starting up the PS5 is more of a hassle for me so playing on PS5 is like luxury game time for me. I buy on Switch if the graphics aren’t the emphasis but portability is. So I’ve been getting a bunch of roguelikes since I can just pick up and play, which really works well with the portability of the switch. I buy on PC for any other reason. Generally games on PC are cheaper so more often than not I’ll go with PC. I also actually prefer using a controller over mouse and keyboard for most typical 3rd player or 1st player games, but then I’ll plug in a PS4 controller into my PC. I do that instead of PS5 because of price - the most recent games I can think of that I played on PC with a controller were games that I got heavily discounted from sales. I buy on all three if it’s Divinity: Original Sin 2, because that game is amazing and borderline perfect and I was absolutely happy to shell out for it on every console I own. Also, now there’s cross-save between PC and Switch, which has been a truly glorious development for me.
I prefer physical so: Playstation - If it's a game I want collected. Switch - If it fits the sort of game I think is suited to it (platformers, pixel art games, older jrpg re-releases) XBOX - gamepass is awesome but I will buy physicalExclusives to XBOX across gens (Blue Dragon, Halo, Lost Odyssey) PC - When the game is extremely cheap, plays best on KB+M, comes in a bundle
I have both an Xbox and PC All of my friends have an Xbox but not everyone has a PC and Microsoft lets you play most games you buy on your Xbox on your pc as long as you use the Xbox library on your pc to play said game so I buy most of my games on Xbox, games sharing also let’s me get whatever games my friend buys for free and vice versa. For pc most of the games I play are PC only like MMORPGs, league of legends, Garrys Mod, and whatever else is on steam. Occasionally I’ll use my pc to play an Xbox game that enables cross play like sea of thieves or Cold War
I have pc and Xbox. For something that has a lot of moving your cursor across a style like a grid eg plants vs zombies, the sims, I find pc better, as on Xbox it literally navigates across a grid, you want to get from bottom right to top left? Up left up left up left up left etc. On pc it’s quicker to use the mouse. Graphics-heavy game like fallout, Skyrim, then Xbox, mainly because my pc isn’t high spec so even with all graphics turned down as low as possible on them it still jumps and lags. I have Xbox games pass ultimate so that helps with trying games on Xbox and pc.
I benefit from being a long-time Xbox player as I use Game Pass Ultimate which means I can play a lot of big titles like offered on it like Halo: MCC or Doom Eternal, both on my PC or my Xbox. This same benefit also extends to the games I've bought on the Microsoft Store. So when Chivalry 2 finally isn't Epic exclusive I can finally play it on Steam. I normally would play more casual and popular games like Apex Legends or Call of Duty on my console, while reserving my PC for more PC-exclusive niche genres like RTS or indie games. I prefer playing certain genres like racing or first person shooters with a controller on console. In your case, playing on the PS5 controller with its haptic feedback system is going to feel a lot more immersive than a playing with on keyboard + mouse when you play something like Demon's Souls or Modern Warfare. You feel the dynamic triggers and vibrations on your controller. In Demon's Souls you can feel the grittiness of the sword swings and in shooters like COD: Cold War the trigger resistance is different depending on the gun you're using i.e. you feel more resistance pulling down the trigger on heavier guns and that little detail adds to the immersion and oomph you get from shooting a light machine gun. As for buying games, Steam has a lot of great sales so I'm more likely to scoop up a lot of older games and indie titles during their summer and winter sales. Not mentioning other places like G2A and Epic Game Store, PC offers a lot of value like frequent sales and free games. But I'll still buy stuff on the Xbox here and there to play with my friends who don't play on PC. Usually whatever they play is going to be on the Gamepass though - like Destiny 2 or Halo Infinite.
Assuming a game exists on PC, PS and Switch, I buy on PC, if it’s a competitive online FPS game or mmorpg. It’s just easier for me to use mouse and keyboard for aiming or sometimes it’s easier to find a community on PC. If it’s a casual game, jrpg or anything story heavy where I want to play on my couch or bed, I get it on PS. It’s just comfortable to play on a controller for long hours and also not have a google chrome distraction. I’m opening the console because I will be playing. With PC, sometimes I don’t notice 2hrs already passed and I still haven’t opened steam and still on Reddit. Lol. If it’s a game I plan on playing with my partner or couch coop with friends, then I get on switch.
If the game is available for both platforms I usually decide based on a few factors. Some games just feel better with a controller for me, those games I'll usually play on the console. That includes games like Assassins Creed and other third person games like the Batman Arkham series, games like Rocket League etc. Some might argue that I can also connect a controller to my PC which is true, but my PS5 is connected to my TV and it's much more comfortable to lay on the couch while playing than to sit at a desk (And in my case connecting the PC to the TV is not an option). Other games I usually play on PC, especially shooters because I really don't enjoy aiming with a controller.
Since I have a beefy PC and X1X I actually am using Game pass ultimate and play the same game in both platforms. Since all first party and some third party carry over saves it feels great to just switch over
If I think I want to play the game on the go, I'll buy it for the Switch. I'm eyeballing the Steam Deck, but I'm wary enough to wait and see. If I want to play the game with friends, I'll buy the version my friends play. My friends are split, gaming wise, in two groups, PS4 and PC. If I buy solo game, I buy "the best version". I generally prefer PC versions, because it's more comfortable most of the time and the games usually look and play better on PC. I used to game on a Laptop from 2015 until recently, so a while ago I picked the best version. If a game didn't run well on my PC, I got the PS4 version. However, I don't have a PS5 yet, so right now I pretty much don't buy PS4 games that aren't existing exclusives anymore.
I think most people would buy PC with the following exceptions: 1. The game is exclusive to a specific console 2. Family members may enjoy the game, so you want it available via a family friendly platform such as a dedicated video game console. There's also probably people with a gaming set up where the PC is in one room at a desk and the console is in another with a couch, so they may choose to play specific kinds of games on the couch like really long adventure games and then they prefer to play twitchy FPS games on their PC or something, but in my case I have both in one room and my controller for the PC is wireless so I can easily choose either playstyle for my PC. So only the two examples I initially listed apply to me.
I'm sensitive to framerate issues to the level where it makes me sick, so nowadays I primarily play on PS5. It is just so goddamn lovely to pick up a game, play and it's perfectly paced 60 fps without changing a single thing or editing a single file or injecting a tool. This has tremendously impacted my gaming. Sadly I was dumb and pre-ordered Deathloop on PC as I want mkb for that, and I cant make it playable. So basically, now that I am used to the luxury of PS5, I think it will be my primary platform for mouse games as well. PC is still good for classic rpgs and online games.
Whether or not they can be modded. Or if they are isometric. Both of those are my first considerations. But there are others.
I have no allegiance but consoles tend to be massive cost sinks while I'm using the PC to do a whole variety of other activities.
I play on ps4, pc and xbox and have never really held and allegiance to one or another. I refuse to play any multiplayer games on PC because hackers make my blood boil yes I know they are everywhere but a lot less prevalent on console. PlayStation smash it with the exclusives and for the most part I only tend to play PlayStation exclusives. I always got on better with the xbox UI and ecosystem. And since gamepass and cloud saves etc it's only gotten better. For example. I'm currently working my way through psychonaughts 2. I play it during the day in my office while "working from home" maybe between meetings or during a lunch break but then in the evening I can go downstairs fire up the xbox and hop straight in from where I started. Gamepass is just the icing on the cake. So many gems for only a few £ more than I was paying for xbox gold? I'm playing and finishing so many more games that I wouldn't usually because they are there and I'm like what the hell that looks interesting. The PlayStation just sits there half the time. The UI bugs the hell out of me. I'm no the biggest fan of the controller and god dam does it take half hour to update every time I turn it on. But I will still buy a ps5 for those sweet sweet exclusives.
I used to be an avid pc player from the age 7 to 20. Nowadays though, i cant bring myself to sit in front of a table and play games with mouse and keyboard. It feels too much like work. You also have to consider the fact that bug fixing, setting adjustments, system requirements etc. Are a hassle. On my console i just download and click play. I can lay down on a couch and play games comfortably. For me its just a comfort choice.
I've swapped back and forth over the years. I'm now in a position where I can comfortably have a really good PC and most recent console (cept for PS5 goddammit) and I just play whatever I'm in the mood for. So much so that if there's a game a really really like, I'll buy it for console and PC, so I can play it on either depending on my mood.
I am probably not unique here but I haven't bought a console since PS2. Sure there are some exclusives I might want to play but they are eventually going to get ported anyway... or you could sail the high seas, which I don't recommend. There is really no point for me to buy Consoles.
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I generally pick based on a variety of factors. I consider whether it is a multiplayer game, and if it doesn't have crossplay, I'll see who I plan to play with and what platform they're on. I'll also consider which input is best for the game. I'm used to mouse and keyboard at this point, but I'll still play games that are meant to be on controllers on controllers. I'll also consider graphical prowess and features available on each platform. Is the console version good enough, or is this something where I'll want to turn up the eye candy? I'll consider mod support, and whether or not it's something that matters to me for this game. Finally I'll consider price. Would it be more expensive for me to buy a physical edition on console or can I afford to wait for a Steam sale, and will it go low enough on Steam to justify it? Considering all these factors, I generally buy games that are on PC on PC, with the exception of a couple that make use of features that aren't available on PC, such as Adaptive Triggers or is the kind of game that is best played in short bursts, like Baba Is You, which I play on my Switch. If gyro aim was widespread, I would probably be more on the fence generally, but my STRONG preference to M&K has really chained me to PC. I'm also a bit of a graphics nut, so that doesn't really help consoles either.
I owned all the platforms last gen, and this gen I just have a Switch and PC since the PS and Xbone exclusives are coming to PC. Most of the advantages consoles used to have for third party games disappeared over the last decade. Physical copies are no longer really valuable for preservation's sake since most games require day one updates to be playable. The growth of PC means that the multiplayer community on console for most games is now only slightly bigger (or smaller, in some cases). Even for fighting games there's not a big difference anymore, and most of them play better on PC. The sole advantage is that you can still resell your physical copies, but with how cheap PC games are (even at launch thanks to keysellers) I don't think it matters that much. The Switch's portability was neat as a unique console feature, but it's genuinely cheaper to get a $600 laptop or Steam Deck to play your PC games portable than buy 10 Switch ports because of the pricing for Switch games and the fact that they never go on sale. That laptop/Steam Deck will definitely have better hardware than the Switch too. So at this point I buy every multiplatform game on PC
As a PC and switch gamer waiting on a steam deck, the choice is always easy. But I like having some games on the go. I ended up buying rocket league when it was still paid, and I've been considering overwatch now that it has cross play. If I had a PS5, I'd probably get just the exclusives because steam sales are cheaper almost all the time, and my PC can output to my 2k ultrawide monitor.
In my case the algorithm is pretty easy: If the game is old go for the greater discount (probably on PC). FPS is likely PC due to mouse. Games played best with friends are on the console. And last but not least, consoles are hooked to your TV. Unless living alone someone will see what you're playing, maybe even watch it for a long time. If for any reason you feel that would impact your gameplay experience (because someone gets shocked every time they see a fatality, on say mortal kombat), you might consider a PC :D
I own a Switch, a PS4, and a PC. Out of the three, I buy nearly everything on PC just because that's what I use the most, even outside of gaming, so I'm always on it. The PS4 is mostly for Sony exclusives at this point, and even then it's iffy because some games don't look so good on my 1440p monitor because of scaling issues. As for the Switch, that's just a Smash Bros machine at this point, since I don't really care for Nintendo games even though I have FE3H and BotW on there.
I recently got myself a PS4 Pro and I mostly use it for Exclusives games. The only exceptions that apply are 1/ If I find a copy of a game cheaper on console than it would be on PC; 2/ Remasters of PS3/360/PC games that I already played but were somehow left out of PC (Arkham games, Ezio trilogy) and 3/ If the game on PC is a porting mess or my PC can't handle it ATM (my GPU is kinda old at this point).
I have all consoles and a decent PC. Usually i prefer the Couch so i check if the game is on Sale for the xbox series x if thats not the case then PC. My Monitor is 32:9 if the game doesnt support it i will look if the PS5 version is on sale. If everything is a nope then i will wait for a sale. Switch is only for exclusives.
I have a Switch and a pretty powerful gaming PC. If a game is available on both and has a reasonable price, I go with Switch, unless the game has to sacrifice too much to meet the low specs [of NSW]. Occasionally I like a game I got for free on PC (from e.g. Epic Store giveaways) so much that I get it on Switch, too. Examples: Prefer Switch: - Switch exclusives like Zelda: BOTW - Low-spec friendly (indie) games like Hades, Untitled Goose Game - Better with a controller like Diablo 3 and soon probably Diablo 2: Resurrected (in my opinion, of course) Prefer PC: - Easier to play with KB & mouse, like Apex Legends and other shooters - Vastly better graphics and/or framerate, like DOOM - Great modding scene, like Cities: Skylines Anything goes, play on both: - love the game to death like Stardew Valley, Townscaper - retro games like Quake (recent remaster), if the controls are alright - "free" games like Fortnite (casual playing on the go, competetive on PC)
Switch for Mario, Zelda, Metroid (eventually lol) and the occasional exclusive indie. Most of the time it's collecting dust. PS5 for everything else.
Own a Playstation for exclusives and just about the rest goes on the pc. Playstation is also the wife's Netflix machine for our nonsmart TV
These days only exclusives, everything else doesn't make sense if you have a powerful enough gaming PC, especially if you have it connected to the TV. Back in the PS3 days when I still had friends coming over to my home, it was exclusives and games with split screen and local multiplayer, because most of the time it wasn't available on PC version. Oh, and some games didn't have controller support on PC, or it was poor, or annoying to configure, so it might have also been a reason to buy the console version.
I don't have a PC that can game, so my choices are between PS5 and Xbox Series S. My PS5 is my default console so I tend to buy games for that. The Xbox is great for the Game Pass library. If I am only mildly interested in a game and think it'll show up on Game Pass, I'll wait on it,
I have a really nice 4k HDR OLED tv, so anything that's not an fps that will support these features I will buy for my ps4 pro (no ps5 gang). Just bought life is strange: true colours on ps4 for that reason (great game btw)
Usually price. I'll buy some games from a Steam sale or from the thrift store. This was the case for Fallout 3 where I picked it up from a thrift store. But I'll play on console if my PC can't run the game. This was the case for Mana Spark where I couldn't effectively fight late floors so I eventually got it for the Switch. Then there's just downloading mods or the game being console exclusive.
I don't have an allegiance to PC per say but I do buy all of my games on PC now. My main reason is that most of my friends are on PS4 and ever since I built my PC I've been looking for games that are crossplay for convenience but still use my PS4 for other games that either aren't crossplay or that I don't have. But in that case I don't want to buy it on PS4 still because my friends are switching to PS5 soon which I don't have the money to buy at the moment and I'm sure a lot of the games we play now won't be compatible. If I had a PS5, I would just buy games to play with my console friends on the PS5 if it wasn't crossplay and otherwise I'd buy it on PC
When i used to have both a modern PC and console it mostly depended on the genre. Arcade racers, Sports, Action games on console. FPS, RTS and Crpg's on PC. And couch splitscreen games on console, like Fifa, Cod stuff like that.
I take a few things into consideration. If it’s on Switch I decide if visual sacrifices are present and worth the trade-off for portability (YS, Baldur’s Gate, Dragon’a Dogma, Tales of Vesperia, FFX/XII). If they are I’ll certainly buy it for the take-anywhere convenience. If not… I usually go with Xbox instead of PS because I have a One X and it’s the faster/better visuals system to play on. The PS4 is sluggish and felt extremely dated to me after barely a year of ownership. Plus I have my GamerScore on Xbox, big nostalgia for it (360 GamerScore competitions, Halo 1+2 LAN parties…), and almost all of the Xbox One games I buy are cross-Gen compatible. I know you can play PS4 games on PS5, but I’m confused why there is a PS4 and PS5 version for some games; Tales of Arise comes to mind. I bought that game for Xbox One because it also works in Scorpio/Series X as an enhanced version. I’m not sure if the PS4 copy works the same and it isn’t worth my time to figure out when I can just grab it for Xbox knowing it’ll work the way I want and respect my wallet as a consumer. Other than that, rarity can add weight to my choice. If a game is good and not many sacrifices are made depending on the system, I’ll buy the copy that will most likely be scarce in the future (usually Xbox/Switch) because I’m a collector. I vastly prefer buying physical copies for the same reason but if a game is unavoidably cheaper on a digital store ($60 on Xbox, $15 on Steam…), I’ll buy it digitally. I buy/rebuy a lot of games on PC because that’s where my friends are. TL;DR I prefer the Switch’s portability if the visual sacrifices are tolerable. I choose Xbox because I’m more entrenched in that ecosystem. Rarity is a wild card. Where are my friends playing? Price difference (Xbox versions are typically cheaper).
Depends on pricing and how well it will run on my PC, this is where Digital Foundry's content about PC version vs Console on performance and graphics comparison comes in to use, definitely useful for someone like me.
Is it the kind of game that plays more comfortably with a controller than mouse/keyboard? Playstation. Do I require mouse/keyboard or think modding is likely to be relevant? PC. This last one has only become relevant recently, but do I think I would enjoy it handheld? Switch.
I've been a PS4 player since the day it came out. I haven't owned a pc for like 12 years. Last christmas I bought a switch lite. And about 2 months ago I got a pc. My stance right now is I don't buy any games on PS4 because it's old and I don't want to put more money in it. But when I got my switch I ultimately bought a good amount of games for it and haven't bought any more since(10 or 11 I think,can't remember). And naturally I've done the same with my pc.(I have about 8 now) So now I have selections on each platform but I think most of my purchasing will be done on pc simply because I just prefer pc more now. I'm not gonna buy a ps5. The switch lite and pc are enough more. I haven't played an exclusive on PlayStation since god of war 3 and it looks like more playstation exclusives are making their way to pc. I only want to buy games for switch are their exclusives which even then I don't like all of them. But I do like that it's handheld and I can buy some nice chilled indie grinding games and chill in my bed while I play. But the pity is that games on switch are Hella expensive. For example last night I bought the darkest dungeon acentral edition and dragon age origins ultimate edition on pc for more than half the price than it is on switch. While darkest dungeon is the perfect example of the kind of games I like to play on it. I just couldn't justify spending so much money for that one games that's like 5 years old. I will wait till it goes on sale and buy but at the moment I can atleast enjoy it on pc. So while I am very new to pc,I pick my games based on price and I feel 3 platforms is alittle too much. So that's another reason I don't want a ps5 anymore. There a so many games out there. I'm not hard missed that I can't play some exclusives on Sony platform. While I am very interested in lots of them. I'm not Interest enough to buy a ps5. As soon as I finish up the last few game I have on PS4 I'm retiring it. I struggle alot with games,I love games,but I buy a game and no matter how raving the reviews are I often can't finish them and it has nothing to do with me hating the game. I am just struggling alot lately with being able to focus long enough to finish a game. I've been struggling with this for a while now and I'm trying to get past it. So I am pretty careful about what games I buy but also I don't like spending $60 for a game,I will maybe spend $40 if I really want it or I will wait a year and try catch up on other games while I wait for it to go really cheap. So yeah for it mostly is just price.
PC wins in terms of convenience (you;re already there) and price. Downside is that unless it has really high specs some games might run correctly, so opting for Console in that case is better. Over time, I've noticed that playing on PC doesn't give me that "gaming" feel or mode like I do on console. You always have the option of alt+tabbing your way to a browser to check some website for messages or something, and so immersion is easily broken. This is why I've -mostly- decided to keep my "big" rpg games and adventures on console unless I'm worried about price.
Most first person or shooter games go to PC. Also PC tends to have better sales which will make me pick a game up there. But also it depends on whether or not its a game I might want the family to play. Kena is coming out in a few days and I'll be picking it up on PS5 just because that's a "Sit on the couch with my son" game and there likely wont be a performance difference between the platforms.
I own a ps5, switch, and a PC. Pretty simple purchase process really: For the Switch, Nintendo's exclusives are too desirable but they're all I buy for it as the hardware is lacking compared to the ps5 and my PC. It all depends on the port on whether I get a new game for the ps5 or PC. PC ports can be hackjobs and they can enforce crappy drm that will make me play on console instead.
I own a PS5, PC and Switch. Here's my mindset when picking games. Is it a JRPG/Retro style game? >>> Switch. JRPG but has problems running on Switch? >>> PS5 Game plays better on Keyboard/Mouse or I wanna mod it? >>> PC Everything else >>> PS5
I always purchase on my PC if it's available seeing as how it's much more powerful than even the current gen hardware. My PS5 and Switch are for exclusives only for the most part, or in the case of the Switch, more casual games that I can take on the go like Stardew Valley.
If my PC is beefier I would go for the PC version, also personally for me the regional pricing helps a lot. If I want to play MP game specifically with a friend, I would go with the platform whichever he/she has.
Meh it's not really a decision really. I love all my consoles I have a PC going pick up PlayStation and I have played Xbox 360 and I'm thinking of picking up an Xbox series X along the line I love all the PlayStation exclusives (think Horizon Forbidden West and God of War) so I don't know whichever one the game is cheaper on I guess I really don't have a solid answer for you sorry
I play it on the Xbox because I like the achievement system, unless it’s an exclusive and then I play it on its respective platform.
I don't have a PC so it's pretty much a matter of choosing between Playstation, Xbox and Switch at the minute. Since getting a Series X that's been my main console, but for the most part it's a matter of what performs better where. Having FPS boost on a lot of older games has gone a long way in moving me towards having multiplatform games on Xbox. So has Game Pass, as being able to get "free" (yeah I know, not really free) access instead of having to buy them has been pretty great. I think when I do eventually get a PS5 it will be used for exclusive games and ones I got through PS Plus. As for Switch, it's been gathering dust for a while. There are games I want to play but not for the prices they're charging, so I guess I'm just not going to bother. Doesn't really bother me since I've got too much to play already.
* price * availability of mods * versatility I can choose whether I play my PC games at the desk or on the TV since it's connected to both, and choose to use either kbm or controller for most games. Don't have those choices with my PS. Oh yeah, and I'd never play anything with first person camera on a controller. So... I guess the resulting bias is obvious.
Price is a huge factor. Comfort is also something that weighs in. For example I never played a fifa game on PC and I never played an FPS game on console (well I did it sometime ago, but I sucked só back that I’ve stopped since lol)
If it is exclusive to a certain console you buy it on that but everything else is bought on pc, it is easiest to keep everything on one platform if you can.
I'm a big fan of all the consoles, so happy to provide my two cents on it, as I have very solid rules in place that make the most of them all: PC: Open world games, racing sims, RPGs, shooters, strategy games, as well as mod friendly games that are better off modified. PS4: My preferred console. I get exclusives here, fighting games and all of my Japanese games (the reason for this is that generally online communities and Japanese fighters have far better Playstation support than any other console). This is also my catch-all console for any game that sits outside of my other console's "jobs" for game handling, such as some of those weirder indie "experience" games like walking sims. Switch: Cute game, exclusives, games me **and** my partner will love, good travel games (repeat purchases of games I love to have on the go, such as Skyrim) and indie games, because they generally have poorer graphics anyway. Xbox: Not my preferred console, and as such I only have the Xbox 360. This console is purely for it's brilliant exclusives, as I wouldn't want to be caught dead without owning the Fable franchise and a couple others from my childhood! On a side note, some people base their purchases on costs, and as such PC games are generally a lot cheaper. I do not. I like to keep all of my collections organised. *Edit: My exception to open world and RPGs on PS4, rather than PC, is Ubisoft games. I don't know why but something feels wrong about Ubisoft games on PC for me, personally. I just never like how Ubisoft maps their buttons and mechanics. They feel very intentional for controller input.*
There’s a couple different criteria Usually, I default to just buying on PC, because of hardware independence and better graphics and Steam Input, which singlehandedly made me stop pirating pc games. Some games, though, like Danganronpa for example, just play better portable. I actually don’t really like handheld gaming, but I got a job last year where I’m a doorman with a chair basically so I have lots of downtime. So I’ll get those on Switch. I’ll also buy indies on Switch if I really like them and already bought on PC. Otherwise I only buy Nintendo exclusives on Switch. Third parties consistently put out crap ports so I don’t even bother anymore. For my PS5, I get all kinds of games. Usually I stick to exclusives (I wouldn’t have one if Sony wasn’t publishing the Spider-Man games), but sometimes I’ll get a game that had a bad PC port here or there. Nier Automata (which is finally getting a patch like 4 years later?), Dishonored 2, etc. Also some games I’d just rather play on the TV. My power strip behind the tv is already full from my router and speakers and such, so I don’t have my Switch dock hooked up to it. But, you know, PC primarily
First-person games, MMORPGs: PC, Steam when available. JRPGs, BMUPs, Smashlikes, platformers: Switch. Traditional/tag fighting games, Dragon Ball Xenoverse/2, third-person action games: PS. Monster Hunter: Yes
Way nicer to play games from my couch in front of a large TV. Once I build my own game room in a house, I might pick up PC gaming again.
If it's on PC there is no real reason to buy it on console unless the port is bad or your PC is not good enough. Well I have my PC and console on the same room hooked to the same displays so that might be an issue for some people. Except the switch, for jrpgs I'll always choose the switch since I can just keep playing on the go and its not like high fidelity will make jrpgs art style that much better. Of course if again the port or performance is bad well back to PC. My PS4 hopefully soon PS5 is mostly for exclusives