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6/7/2013 6:01:26 PM
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The Xbox One is disappointing on several key fronts, but...

... will you still be picking one up, either at launch or at all? I'm well aware that E3 is just around the corner and we'll be able to base our views on some solid games to come, but for now let's talk about the consoles and the consoles only. As far as I remember, the first games console we had in our household was a Playstation. For years as a kid I would play Spyro, Crash Bandicoot and Gran Turismo, and I'd thoroughly enjoy them. Then we got a PS2, and the trend continued. However, shortly after Halo 2 was announced and I saw a trailer for it on TV, I really wanted an Xbox. So, we got one. And from then on, I've stuck with Xbox consoles. Part of it is down to exclusives, part down to the controller, and part down to what my friends bought. But now, with all of this negative information about the Xbox One, I'm struggling to decide between the two consoles. I know I'll likely end up getting an Xbox One anyway, because of titles like Halo, Gears and Forza, but in all honesty, that's about it. The other games I play are all available on the PS3, and the titles I'm interested in next-gen are all going to be multi-platform. So it really comes down to two things: 1. How much do I really want Halo and Forza 5? 2. How easily would I adapt to the PS4 and its controller? The first point is somewhat null and void if you consider it's just two game titles, so I'm just going to side step that - but not before noting that I'd be a bit miffed to see my LIVE "legacy" of a stupid GamerScore of 73,000+ go down the drain. Onto the second point. I adore the Xbox 360 controller, and the Xbox One controller looks hella flush. The new DualShock, on the other hand? I'm really not sure about it. I'm considering buying a used, bottom-of-the-line PS3 and getting a few titles to see if I like it, because if I can overcome the controllerphobia, I think it'll be a no-brainer. So what about you, fellow Bnetters? Are you dead-set on your next-gen console choice (if any), or are you going to see if E3 can change your mind?

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  • Edited by Makeshyft: 6/7/2013 8:25:37 PM
    My ultimate decision: [b]PS4[/b] [i]Reasons for buying a PS4:[/i] 1. No online connectivity required for base game usage 2. No DRM/account binding on my titles. 3. Indy game support. 4. Slightly better hardware. 5. Interesting Launch Title Set 6. Social networking integration without requiring peripheral 7. Theorized to be cheaper ($350 as opposed to $400 for XbOne) 8. No subscription for PSN. 9. Free AAA games each quarter from PS+ ($50 dollars a year) 10. No CoD fanboys. 11. Vitae mobile integration [i]PS4 Downsides:[/i] 1. I Like the 360 controller better 2. No Halo. (this bites less since H4 kinda sucked) 3. Gotta restart my friend's list or convince my friends to console jump 4. ??? That's a lot of positives over negatives for me, cementing my choice pretty well.

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  • [u][i][b]GLORIOUS PC GAMING MASTER RACE[/b][/i][/u]

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    • Edited by Studness4: 6/7/2013 6:28:53 PM
      They make mock Xbox controllers you can use on playstation ya know. Or you can get an official one and use a converter which go for cheap. And as curious as I am about halo, I'm not gonna put up with all this just for one title.

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    • What reason do I have right now to get an Xbox One? What prospective reasons are there?

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      • I am going to buy the Xbox one yes, I am happy with everything? No. I, after being against it for so long, am slowly moving to PC gaming. The reason I am picking up the Xbox one is for 2 reasons right now. 1.As shitty as Halo is now, I am curious about what happens, so I will give them some of my money. 2.Destiny, its on console and all my internet buds are getting the xbox one to be consistent, so I will stick around on it. I am migrating to PC as it is offering me better, cheaper game with better devs.

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        • Edited by burritosenior: 6/7/2013 6:06:03 PM
          I honestly don't know yet. I know I'll have to get one if I want to play Destiny 2. That or a PS4, anyway. But... money. My computer is actually falling apart (and I mean that quite literally- tape going around and around and around my ancient laptop is the only thing holding the plates together right now) so I'll need another one of those. To get that AND a console? It's not looking good. Who knows? Maybe Bungie will invite me on a magical journey and reward me with a console someday. ... What? A pizza place just sent me $40 in free food there due to my excessive customer loyalty, so why not a console from game developers? Hey- A man can dream.

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          • Nope. I'm gonna go full PC this console cycle. Maybe pick up a Ps4 if I really want it.

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