I want to play Destiny. But I don't have a console yet. PS4 or XONE?

Skaarrjj·Sep 7, 2014·1 votes·1,328 views

Which console should I get? The last time i owned a console was when Xbox came out and I Had both an xbox and a ps2.

But I can only get one, so which one should I get?

11 Comments

hawkman5879Sep 7, 20143 votes

You really don't want to ask other people this question, all it does it bring out the fan boys and a console war. With that said though, all it comes down to is personal preference. Which controller do you prefer? Do you want a little bit more powerful console? Which interface do you like more? Which exclusives do you want more? Etc. I have two Xbox Ones and I will not say it is better then the PS4. The reason I bought it over the PS4 though is because the majority of my friends were getting it and I love Halo. Not too mention if COD decides to be good again, even though Ghosts was a complete let down, we get early DLC. Lastly, I always liked the Xbox controller more than the PS controller. PS controller was always too small for my hands.

MrBuffingtonSep 7, 20141 votes

^ comes down to preference really; also consider what exclusives will come out for each console. Like Halo? Get Xbox. JRPGs? PS4.

I have neither, by the way. Last console I bought was xbox 360, and I literally only own Halo 3 (and minecraft) on it. Been sticking to PC games ever since.

hawkman5879Sep 7, 20141 votes

Do you like the 360 control? The One controller is extremely similar just a bit bigger. I personally like it more.

MrBuffingtonSep 7, 20141 votes

I've always liked the Xbox controllers over PS controllers. For some reason I could never get used to PS dual shock's left thumbstick. I also played a lot of FPS/First person games on console, so I felt like the Xbox controller was more comfortable for those kinds of games. If I played different types of games on console, I might have preferred the PS controller. I feel like it'd be better for platformers or fighting games, since the d-pad seems like it's in a better position (consequently, I couldn't get used to the Xbox's d-pad. My thumb just doesn't want to go that way, lol).

So yea, I like the xbox controller, probably just because I played a lot of shooters.

MackleDogeSep 7, 20141 votes

Why do you have two? I feel like I'm missing something here.

hawkman5879Sep 7, 20141 votes

Why do you have two? I feel like I'm missing something here.

For two different houses.

MackleDogeSep 7, 20141 votes

That makes perfect sense, fair enough.

MackleDogeSep 7, 20141 votes

Personally I feel that the PS4 provides more. And having played Destiny Alpha and Beta on the PS4, as well as pre-ordering the game for that system, I can tell you that it plays extremely smoothly and looks gorgeous.

I would recommend looking into the list of exclusive titles for each console to see if either of those interest you. Look into distinguishing features and the hardware differences (though largely insignificant for console if we're being honest). If you haven't played with either controller before, I would suggest trying to get your hands on them to see which feels better and which you feel more comfortable holding. Finally, another consideration is what console or system your friends use. Myself, I'm the only one if my group with a current generation console, so for me it came down to the cheaper cost of the PS4 (pre-ordered) and the exclusive game library (since the only exclusive worth anything on the Xbox One to me is Halo, and that isn't worth purchasing an entire console in my opinion). I've also had a lot better customer support from Sony in my personal experience and have had to repeatedly replace Xbox products after customer support refusing to follow through on my warranty despite photographic evidence.

hawkman5879Sep 7, 20141 votes

If we are exclusively talking about Destiny and no other game then yes, it provides more.Only time will tell which console provides more throughout it's lifespan.

MackleDogeSep 7, 20141 votes

No. Considering I prefer the PS4 controller, I prefer its online products through Playstation Plus, and it has significantly better exclusives, it provides more. For me. Which is why I said:

Personally I feel the PS4 provides more.

And that's ignoring the fact your getting more hardware for less if not equivalent money. Point is I was talking about my personal perspective and situation.