Console: Xbox One or PS4?

CPT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 15 Oct 2015 12:37:45 -0400

I don't make large purchases often so I need some input. I have an Xbox 360, but I had a PS2 before so I have no "brand loyalty".

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 15 at 2015 12:41 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 15 Oct 2015 12:41:23 -0400

Basically ask yourself: to Halo or not to Halo, that is really the only difference between the two systems

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 15 at 2015 12:50 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 15 Oct 2015 12:50:16 -0400

Honestly both systems are decent. Both have flaws, both have perks. The biggest difference is the games for them, and the comfort of the controllers. Personally, I love the PS4 controllers and cannot stand the controllers for Xbox, while other people are exactly the opposite. Most games can be purchased on both systems, though their are numerous games that are exclusive to one or the other. I actually almost went and bought an Xbox because of Titanfall, pissed me off that it is Xbox exclusive. My suggestion would be to go look at the games, see which ones you would be more interested in playing, and go to the store and get a feel for the controllers. Make your choice off of that.

I myself have been a Playstation fan since PS2 (had a PS2 and Xbox, couldn't stand the original xbox as it froze up and crashed constantly; from what I have heard from people and read they no longer have this issue)

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 15 at 2015 1:16 PM

PO2 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 15 Oct 2015 13:16:45 -0400

I have both, but I'm about to sell my PS4 for another XBone so my wife and I can both have one. I've always been more of an Xbox fan, mainly because of the controller. A more recent reason, Achievements. I may be weird for this, but Achievements excite me while earning Trophies just isn't as fun. Overall I just have much better experiences with Xbox, especially the One over the PS4.

Response by SGT Jeremiah B. made Oct 15 at 2015 1:31 PM

SGT Jeremiah B. — Thu, 15 Oct 2015 13:31:19 -0400

Both are good. This is what matters:

List of video game exclusives (eighth generation) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is the list of games (released or announced) exclusive among eighth generation consoles, segregated by console and organized alphabetically by name.

Response by CSM Michael J. Uhlig made Oct 15 at 2015 1:59 PM

CSM Michael J. Uhlig — Thu, 15 Oct 2015 13:59:35 -0400

Neither! Best get the most out of BOLC, you are about to be in front of Platoon....your Call of Duty rank dont mean squat when you got real muddy boots on.

Response by SSG Keven Lahde made Oct 16 at 2015 1:02 PM

SSG Keven Lahde — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 13:02:51 -0400

CPT(P) Private RallyPoint Member Sir XBOX One. I have always been a fan ox XBOX or PS.

Response by SPC William Del Valle made Nov 6 at 2015 9:35 AM

SPC William Del Valle — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 09:35:06 -0500

I prefer PS over XBOX, because you don't have to pay a fee to play online. However, im saving up for the XBOX ONE. If you're not too sure what to buy I would see if any local pawn shops have the PS3 or 4 or the XBOX they sell them pretty cheap, and have a layaway plan.

Response by Maj Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 7 at 2015 9:14 AM

Maj Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 09:14:50 -0500

I would say neither since I prefer the PC over consoles. From an upgrade perspective PCs can be modified as much or little as you like. They can never get outdated as a whole, just individual parts (hardware or software). From a gaming experience I feel more comfortable and have a better time playing games with a mouse and keyboard set-up than a controller.

Response by SSgt Mark Lines made Jul 17 at 2016 4:29 AM

SSgt Mark Lines — Sun, 17 Jul 2016 04:29:43 -0400

Okay, full disclosure, I am NOT a console fan. Any piece of equipment that automatically makes games from a previous generation unusable, is not a good thing in my book. I am a BIG PC gamer and build my own gaming PC's. All that being said, if I were to buy a console from taday's generation, it would be a PS4. It is the more powerful of the 2 systems. It has more 3rd party developer support at this time.

If you can wait, a new version of the PS4 is coming out, if memory serves, at the end of this year. It is called the PS 4 Neo. I am of the opinion that doiong that would be the better option. Especially if you are looking into VR at some point.