Consider first PS Console - Buy PS4 now or wait?

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leniejame48
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Consider first PS Console - Buy PS4 now or wait?

Post#1 » Fri Jan 08, 2021 9:57 am

Hey guys,

Never had a PlayStation console before, only gone down the Nintendo line.

I generally enjoy single player games and have been recommended to get a PS4 Pro. Is it worth getting now, or should I wait for the PS5? From what I’m reading, it seems like a 2019 Q4 or 2020 Q4, but will there even be any worthwhile games for a while?

Considering getting the RDR2 bundle or a used one.. leaning towards the first one since I’m a bit paranoid of the used market

Appreciate any thoughts!

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deluxux
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Re: Consider first PS Console - Buy PS4 now or wait?

Post#2 » Fri Jan 08, 2021 11:48 am

Pass on all that and build the Ultimate Dreamcast!
Whats the budget for a new console? $300?
You could get a Dreampi Modem, a Gdemu with the extra parts and several SD cards, a picoPSU, maintenance items (thermal pads, battery, fuse) the Brook dongle with a Xbox controller, and a TV.

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DCGX
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Re: Consider first PS Console - Buy PS4 now or wait?

Post#3 » Fri Jan 08, 2021 12:06 pm

Wait for a PS5. With the exception of, like, 10 games, all PS4 games work on PS5 and some of them have improved performance.

If you're catching up on PS4 games, and want/are able to get the current PS5 model, the PS4 has some of the best single-player narrative games ever. So even if there aren't any worthwhile PS5 games for a while, you have no shortage of games to catch up on.

Motoracer5
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Re: Consider first PS Console - Buy PS4 now or wait?

Post#4 » Fri Jan 08, 2021 2:29 pm

If you are buying new may as well wait for PS5's to actually be on the shelves. PS4 has a packed library with fantastic single player games, and it looks like they are pretty much all playable on the PS5.

If you find a good deal on a PS4 and don't care about the latest and greatest then go for that. The library is endless for creative high quality single player

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Anthony817
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Re: Consider first PS Console - Buy PS4 now or wait?

Post#5 » Fri Jan 08, 2021 2:33 pm

Ditto. Wait to get PS5. Like said above can play 99% of all PS4 games and the all new controller is pretty revolutionary. My brother got lucky and got the console on launch day and the controller is pretty damn great.
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Motoracer5
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Re: Consider first PS Console - Buy PS4 now or wait?

Post#6 » Fri Jan 08, 2021 3:12 pm

leniejame48 wrote:Hey guys,

Never had a PlayStation console before, only gone down the Nintendo line.

I generally enjoy single player games and have been recommended to get a PS4 Pro. Is it worth getting now, or should I wait for the PS5? From what I’m reading, it seems like a 2019 Q4 or 2020 Q4, but will there even be any worthwhile games for a while?

Considering getting the RDR2 bundle or a used one.. leaning towards the first one since I’m a bit paranoid of the used market

Appreciate any thoughts!


Is there a certain type of game you are after? Action, RPG, 2d or 3d platform ect

beanboy
Wazza
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Re: Consider first PS Console - Buy PS4 now or wait?

Post#7 » Sun Jan 10, 2021 12:11 pm

I suggest waiting a bit longer.

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