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Which is the All-Time Greatest Console for RPGs?

Role-playing games (RPGs) are some of the most loved games released by video game developers, with some series stretching across decades and creating lifelong fans. Kyle Glatz, RPG enthusiast, weighs in on which console he thinks is the ultimate RPG machine.

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BrainSyphoned1454d ago

Pokemon SnS? How bout you remove that blemish from the list and add Witcher 3 since it is nowhere else on the list and is playable on Switch.

ManMarmalade1454d ago (Edited 1454d ago )

Chill, my guy. It's an article with a personal preference.

bouzebbal1454d ago

PS1 the queen, followed by SNES.

Army_of_Darkness1454d ago

Ps1 hands down. King of jrpgs!

PrinceAli1453d ago

You clearly didn't read the article loool.. it's going by the console so Witcher 3 isn't a loss because they're talking about Switch and if you'd ACTUALLY BS and say Witcher 3 Switch edition deserves to be on this list of SWITCH RPGs than SnS then you're deluded

ManMarmalade1454d ago (Edited 1454d ago )

I'd have to say PS1 based on personal preferences for RPGs and also because Legend of Dragoon is my all time favourite game that I'll never stop playing. PS1 had too many great classics that I still own and play to this day more than any other console I've owned. The nostalgia factor for PS1 RPGs is immense every time I play. I get so sucked into the stories I played over and over as a kid. PS2 comes in at a close second for me.

Gardenia1454d ago

FFVII, FFVIII, FFIX, Suikoden 1 and 2, Vagrant Story. To name a few.

Chevalier1453d ago

Valkyrie Profile, Grandia, Persona, ARC the Lad, Alundra and on and on. So many fantastic RPGs. Then add in re-releases of Final Fantasy Tactics, Chrono Trigger, Lunar, Ogre Battle, Breath of Fire etc. There's no other system that comes close.

arvfab1454d ago

Wouldn't it actually be the PS2, as you have ALL of the PS1 ones additionally to the PS2 games?

ManMarmalade1454d ago (Edited 1454d ago )

True, but this is going by games specifically for the console is what I'm assuming considering they put PS2 under PS1. You have to remember that not everyone that owned a PS2 necessarily had PS1 games for it.

AnnaDea1454d ago

The 3 great rpg consoles were: Snes, PSX and PS2.

Golden age of jrpg for me was on psx.

ManMarmalade1454d ago (Edited 1454d ago )

I see youre a person of culture as well :)

Smellsforfree1453d ago

I <3 my CFW PS3 fat. Being able to play PS1, PS2, and SNES (through RetroArch) games is pretty awesome. I have problems with the occasional PS1 title, but it mostly works great.

TheGreatGazoo301454d ago (Edited 1454d ago )

Xbox obviously going forward. I'd be my choice for all-time too. All the back catalog games they have, most in GamePass, and they own pretty much all the major western RPG studios, so all new ones will be exclusive to the Xbox Platform and launching in GamePass. (I'm excluding PC in my answer since the article says console)

roadkillers1454d ago

I doubt it. PS had the exclusive FF7 remake and tons of support from Japanese developers. Maybe they will come to gamepass at a later date. Bethesda is where gamepass might shine.

LegoIsAwesome1454d ago

Xbox fans nowadays: "Game Pass this, Game Pass that"

InUrFoxHole1454d ago

Can't deny gamepass fam, sorry. But I agree in that it doesn't hold weight in this convo.

Sayai jin1454d ago

@Legolas, isn't game pass about games? What is a console for. Games. So what's your point?

MadLad1454d ago (Edited 1454d ago )

Because it's a pretty damn good service, but I have it for PC.

Deathdeliverer1454d ago

@Thegreatgazoo

You have GOT to be kidding. I cannot take you seriously.

TheGreatGazoo301454d ago

@Deathdeliverer

What? I don't like JRPGs. I like western RPGs. MS owns Obsidian, InExile, all the beathesda studios, and more. They own almost all the major western RPG studios. Seems that makes Xbox a great place to play RPGs.

WillyC0091453d ago

I think most people can’t take his drivel seriously. He sounds like a terrible Xbox ad in the nonsense he says.

Sayai jin1454d ago

Game pass has some decent RPGs, bit their have been many great ones way befor game pass. PS and PS2 era come to mind.

BlaqMagiq11454d ago

Except western RPGs aren't the only RPGs. There are also JRPGs and Xbox is BY FAR the worst in that category. And no they don't own all the western studios but good joke tho.

TheGreatGazoo301453d ago

@BlaqMagiq1

I agree with you. It was a personal answer for me.if you love JRPGs, Xbox is a bad choice. If you love western RPGs, its likely the best console option going forward.

They don't litterally own all the western RPG studios. MS does own most of the major ones though.

ScootaKuH1453d ago

Western RPGs can't hold a candle to Japanese RPGs imo.

Xbox will never be the home of, nor be even close to being the best place to play RPGs. It's not a priority for Microsoft.

For me, the best consoles to play RPGs are SNES and PS1. For more modern goodness the Switch has a lot so probably deserves a mention as well. Xbox isn't even on the radar

Mr_Luke1453d ago

There are so many RPGs that Xbox hasn't and won't get in the future... so it's "just a bit" subjective that statement and not so "obvious". You can't know which RPG/JRPG will come out on other consoles in the future.
And for 1 exclusive to Xbox, who says the other ones won't get 2, 3, 4+? I'm thinking about Switch, for example, i bet it's going to get a lot of them and exclusive ones too.
Or you're just a fan, so it's ok or maybe you entered the gaming world in these 6-7 years, and that's ok too. But you can't call the Xbox "ultimate RPG console", it just isn't.

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Yui_Suzumiya1454d ago

PS3 for Mass Effect 3, Fallout 3, Dragon Age 2, Dead Island and Deus Ex: Human Revolution.

CantThinkOfAUsername1454d ago

Mass Effect 3 AND Dragon Age 2?
So you have chosen death...

frostypants1454d ago (Edited 1454d ago )

Yeah but props for the Deus Ex: HR mention. So underrated.

Yui_Suzumiya1452d ago

I love all the Mass Effect games from the original trilogy so that's a hard decision, tbh. As far as Dragon Age, I didn't like Origins, only 2 and Inquisition. I'm getting tired of having to defend my decision in this place for a decade now but I love seeing people get riled up over it, lol.

annoyedgamer1453d ago

None of those are exclusive to the playstation though.

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Nintendo Predicts to Sell 15 Million Switch 2 by March 2026; Switch Has Sold 152.12 Million Units

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gold_drake1d 18h ago

well, the switch 2 has two holidays in the us, thanksgiving and Christmas.

so id say its fairly possible. the rest of the world will also grab them

Abriael1d 18h ago

Yeah doesn't seem out of the realm of possibility as long as they have enough supply.

Si-Fly1d 8h ago

Do people buy each other games consoles for Thanksgiving? I’m in Europe and always assumed it was just Christmas where gifts were exchanged.

Skate-AK1d 7h ago

I don't think it's so much Thanksgiving, but that Black Friday is the day after.

darthv721d 7h ago (Edited 1d 7h ago )

That time is often referred to as the start of the Xmas shopping season. For the last few years, retailers would do 'black Friday' deals at various times throughout the year. While many still prefer to start their shopping in the mid to late November, others will just buy when they feel the time (and prices) are right for them.

gold_drake14h ago

i guess its more black friday, should have been more clear ha

GotGame81813h ago(Edited 13h ago)

Thanksgiving kicks off the Christmas Holiday.

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mkis0071d 8h ago

Anyone get an invite yet?

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Agent751d 7h ago

Switch and Switch are a different kettle of fish. A sell out at launch by the diehards, strong sales, then the non diehards will be put off by the £75 ($99) games, including the stupid download cards which are topping £65 ($85). Not rocket science to work out how the Switch 2 is going to pan out. The PS5 has sold well, but games at £70, sales have been low. As game sales drop, prices will rise. Sony could knock out all their games for £40 and still make a killing selling more games. There's no denying that a gaming crash is looming.

Rancegamerx1d 4h ago

I agree, I don't see the Switch 2 selling anywhere near the numbers that these predictions suggest or what the general buzz is implying. While the initial sales will likely be strong, driven by diehard fans, I anticipate a gradual decline. It may not drop off immediately, but over time, sales will inevitably taper.

PRIMORDUS1d 4h ago

Not paying for something that's not worth more than the price it was advertised, which is $449 - $499.

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