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PS4 vs Xbox One: The Deciding Factor

Max Level: "We are a month and a week away from the launch of the PlayStation 4. While many folks who haven’t tried either console are still in between on their purchase, others who have tried them both have chosen a side based on a certain important component to the console, the controller."

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MeatheadMilitia4284d ago

As a PC Gamer, I have found myself drawn to the PS4. I don't really know why, but that's the one my wallet would pick; if I were to pick one.

SegaSaturn6694284d ago

You've trained your wallet well. No invasive advertising or compromises. I don't think you'd be disappointed with a ps4.

FamilyGuy4284d ago (Edited 4284d ago )

So no Sony exclusive have sold you yet eh?

What do you think about the controller situation though, would consider buying a PS4 controller to play some of your PC games?

@ 5:33
"had a maximum of 4 hours of time total with the PS4 controller and it's the best Playstation controller ever conceived..."

I've been hearing a lot of positives about it so I can't wait to try it out myself.

MeatheadMilitia4284d ago

I haven't touched the console scene since PS2 so I am not in touch with any of the exclusives for PlayStation. Though I hear and see that most of the exclusives for the PS4 are looking might fine.

As far as the controller situation goes, I rarely use a controller on PC. But when necessary I tend to use the Xbox controller and since mine isn't broke I wouldn't really go out and purchase a new one just because.

When I switch over from a Keyboard to something else, its usually a Joystick/Flight stick for games that require me to Fly Helis and planes.

strickers4284d ago

Pad is outstanding. Imagine it feeling familiar as a Dualshock but tighter, more solid and better in EVERY way.

Magicite4284d ago

PC + PlayStation = True gamers choice!

Gr1mmyshadows4283d ago

that's a pretty idiotic statement

pete0074283d ago

yeah, who gets a playstation better have a pc, atleast for online gaming and real gamers know what im talking bout

pete0074283d ago

me, as a pc gamer also, decided the ONE route, after the 360, any one who has kids at home will decide for the best compromisse betwn casual/hardcore, dont get me wrong when i say hardcore, its limited by consoles, i mention the games available, not the specs, to do so i have my supercharged sli pc.
hope they invest strongly on knct side this time, kids love it and what makes my kids happy makes myself

sAVAge_bEaST4283d ago

Probably that 100dollar cheaper, more 1st party titles -through out the life of the system...(plus it's classy)

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boogey1574284d ago

Can't wait to try both controllers

Hufandpuf4284d ago (Edited 4284d ago )

I can't speak for the DS4, but the Xbox One controller feels REALLY good and comfortable. The D-Pad is much better and has almost clicky feedback to it.

My only gripe was that sometimes the LB button was unresponsive or I didn't know if I was really pressing it unlike the RB button.

@TheTruth

Yes, it feels much better than the 360 controller. It's smaller so it fits right in the hands and doesn't take too much effort moving the joysticks opposite ways because they are offset and a bit closer than before.

I did try the rumble triggers in Forza 5, they were weird at first, but then I was like "cool". I'm just worried that the rumble triggers might affect your control in a racing game (which is essential) so hopefully it doesn't become a problem if it does.

The grips on the sticks are really good too, it just helps with the control and it doesn't take much to move the sticks now either.

If I was to compare it to any other controller other than the 360, it'd be this: http://shop.cyes.nl/images/...

^ which is the best 3rd party controller I've ever used, even better than the first party 360 controller.

Malik4Play4284d ago

Would you say you prefer it over the 360 controller?

Ragthorn4284d ago

Do you know if the Xbox One game pad will work on PC? I really want this controller on my PC, I loved the X360 Controller.

Xsilver4284d ago (Edited 4284d ago )

DS4 because i think they can do more with that controller just my opinion.

Malik4Play4284d ago

You mean since it has a touchpad?

Xsilver4284d ago

yeah more inputs arent a bad thing it could be very useful if used right.

FamilyGuy4284d ago

There could be some motion stuff that ends up pretty cool down the line too. That light bar makes every DS4 like a Move controller so getting the camera might be worth it eventually, depending on support.

MotoDot4284d ago

i think you type massages using the touchpad ( am not sure ) which is faster than using a analog stick

AlexanderNevermind4284d ago

Yeah I think you have the option to scroll with the touchpad

2cents4284d ago (Edited 4284d ago )

Neither of the consoles win, the gamer wins every time, no matter what choice they make or even if they decide to get both.

The gamer will always comes out on top.

Malik4Play4284d ago

You're right, gamers do win! But that doesn't mean there's no competition between the Xbox and PlayStation. It's exciting to watch actually!

johndoe112114284d ago

Agreed, but i'm gonna have to call bull on this video. The controllers were not and would never be a deciding factor for most gamers. And it certainly would not cause the rise or fall of either ps4 or xbox one. Unless one of them doesn't work properly that is.

2cents4284d ago

True,

especially for non bias gamers who love the games over the consoles and can see the worth of both sony and microsoft.

I am interested to see how the reception is for both sides in the months coming after launch. Although I'm more interested in playing the games.

Reboot4284d ago

I have to agree a controller could be the deciding factor for the next gen consoles. Though I lean more towards a PC I always find comfort from my original roots of holding a well sized controller fit for hand size. With the PS4 Controller being more immersive (Touch Pad) for it's users I'm more wanting to try the PS4 over XBOX One's controller.

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Goodguy011d 11h ago

And the remake announcement there probably.... hopefully

jznrpg2h ago

It should be there. All signs are pointing to it

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1nsomniac8h ago

I wish they’d do a proper switch 2 update for Tony Hawk 1+2 me and my 7 year old daughter love playing it in split screen and it plays great but it looks absolutely terrible. I would say it looks like the resolution drops down to about 540p in order to keep the framerate up.

LucasRuinedChildhood5h ago

If they don't, Pro Skater 1+2 is pretty cheap these days on PS5 and Series X if you have on of them. Switch version was only 30fps as well.

Pro Skater 3+4 will definitely be a huge upgrade from that on Switch 2.

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Ace Combat Celebrates 30th Anniversary With Promise to "Take Flight Once Again" and More

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darthv721d 9h ago

That controller looks like a cheap knockoff... it should have been a proper DS5 design.

darthv721d 8h ago

...the VR aspect in 7 IS the redeeming quality.

Abriael1d 7h ago (Edited 1d 7h ago )

what a dumb take.

Ace Combat 7 is one of the best games of the past generation. It doesn't need VR gimmicks to "redeem" it.

TheColbertinator23h ago

I have enjoyed nearly every single Ace Combat to death (except that helicopter shooting one) and have never needed VR once to enjoy it greatly

PapaBop14h ago

^^^ I'm guessing you've never actually tried it in VR then? VR elevates games like this way beyond just a gimmick, just ask any GT fan who owns a PSVR 2. You may not need VR to have a good time but it's an absolute game changer and something that shouldn't be dismissed as a gimmick.

S2Killinit14h ago(Edited 14h ago)

@Abriael
Spoken like someone who never played it. But who are we kidding. We know why VR hate. No one is fooled here.

Abriael13h ago(Edited 13h ago)

@PapaBop: I tried it in VR before any of you ever did, since the game wasn't even out yet. It's a gimmick, disjointed from the AC7's main gameplay and far removed from its best parts.

It's nothing more than a limiting factor, as Ace Combat's most complex missions require hardware power to be focused on other things. That's why the VR missions are very basic.

If you think Ace Combat's strengths are even close to the platform it's on, VR or non-VR, you obviously aren't an Ace Combat fan.

In any case, I suggest you folks prepare yourself for disappointment. There's a reason why the VR gimmick was never expanded, and it's that, besides a few fanatics who care for evangelizing their VR fad more than they care for the franchise, no one gave a flying F.

The developers are going to use the resources to make the whole game better for everyone instead.

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S2Killinit14h ago

VR was the best thing that happened to Ace Combat. You kidding?

yeastori12h ago

VR is perfect for this type of game wdym

Abriael11h ago

It's a perfect way to limit this type of game.

CrimsonWing691d 8h ago

Look, I’m a simple man. I see Ace Combat and say, “Yes!”

Abnor_Mal1d 7h ago (Edited 1d 7h ago )

Can we get a new Ace Combat, with full vr and not just three or four levels, for PS5 and PSVR2
Also if we could get a remake of my all time favorite, Ace Combat5: The Unsung War, again with full vr for every mission with DualSense and flight stick haptics.

yeastori12h ago

I just want them to remaster AC4 and AC5, a new AC with better more realistic looking world and planes would be great too