Xbox Series X owners can effectively grab a 'free' PlayStation 5 right now

Gamingbible writes: "Luckily, if you’re living in the US you can trade your Xbox into Gamestop, where you’ll receive a hefty amount of cash as well as a $50 bonus for certain customers, just short of enough to buy the PS5."

[Jin_Sakai]

A good deal for those who want a console with games.

[Julion0715]

No thank you

[S2Killinit]

Lol well, we tried. But you cant save a person from drowning if they wanna hold on to their fur coat.

Im kidding off course.

[ichdich]

No thank you

[Hypertension140]

@Julion0715 @ichdich

So you guys won't change consoles?, give me reasons.

Your answers will probably explain why I'm so f**cking pissed off at Microsoft for buying two large mulitplatform publishers.
It isn't easy right? but you guys don't care because is not happening to you.

[Lightning77]

No thank you? N4G won't stand for this blasphemy!

SF releases next month hopefully that should give ppl incentive to keep their console. I know there's PC you can play there to but not everyone wants to play on PC.

[Rockstar]

@Hyper,

My guess is they love either their piece of plastic, their corporate overlords or gaming on the cheap.

Likely a combination...

[itsmebryan]

@hyper
Gamepass and I have a gaming PC so, I can play all the Sony "exclusives " at a higher frame rate and graphical fidelity. Why would I trade my Xbox for PS5.

After adding ABK they will have even more games at a great value.

[Lexreborn2]

@bryan

By that same logic what would be the point of having an Xbox? If you have a pc that handles both ps5 and Xbox games you don’t need either.

[Rockstar]

@ Lex,

Bringing logic into it?
That's low!

[itsmebryan]

@lex
I got my gaming PC last year to replace my old PC and I already had a XSX. It's pretty simple.
So, Zero horizon was disappointing and Spiderman/ miles ( got both for $50)are just ok. I might get R&C when it goes on sale.

[Zhipp]

@Hypertension
If I had time for a PS5 I would have bought a PS5 by now. I intend to someday, but at the moment my backlog is too big. Not only would I have to trade in all my games (for pennies on the dollar) and rebuy them for PS5, but Xbox actually finally has some exclusives coming out in the near future that interest me. I'll get a PS5 whenever Naughty Dog's next game comes out, at the latest.

[fr0sty]

@itsme

"I can play SOME the Sony "exclusives " years later. Some of them run better, some run worse." - Fixed

[MrNinosan]

@bryan
Your logic is amazing.
Not even close to all the Playstation games is being released on PC, and if they are, it's years past release, and often in a state when PC masterrace people cries anyways.
By logic, you should have a PS5, a PC and maybe a Switch if you're into that crap.

Especially as 100% of the Xbox games is also release on the PC, day and day.

[Toncsipapa]

Obsivously you get dislikes on this ps fanbooooy page :D

[Chris12]

Nope, I'm good thanks

[Rockstar]

@Jin

Judging by the replies here some of these people don't prefer games :).

On topic, I wish I could trade in my xbsx for a steam deck!

[Julion0715]

Then sell the x and get a steam deck 🤦🏾‍♂️

[Rockstar]

Why didn't I think of that?
Thanks for the tip! /s

[goldwyncq]

What games? FFXVI is the only true exclusive PS5 has right now and that's going to PC eventually too.

[AngainorG7X]

Nah im good

[itsmebryan]

@jin-Sakai
What games are you looking forward to this year?

[Jin_Sakai]

Spider-Man 2 and there’s plenty of great games to play that released over the years. Can’t say the same for Xbox.

[DarXyde]

There's a pretty decent slate of games coming out this year for all platforms. Armored Core looks great, Mortal Kombat 1 looks great, the info we're getting on Tekken 8 has me thinking it's coming this year. Sea of Stars can't be slept in either. If we're just talking about PlayStation games, Spider-Man 2 and Stellar Blade are expected to release this year and both look great.

I believe jin-sakai has an Xbox Series X (I could be wrong), but I reckon they're interested in those games, along with Starfield. That aside, Mario Wonder, Super Mario RPG, Star Ocean, and Suikoden I and II are all very welcome titles for the rest of the year.

I think no matter what platform you're playing on, there's enough there to generate a backlog.

EDIT: How the hell did I forget Lies of P? 🤡

[shinoff2183]

Darxyde

"Starfield. That aside, Mario Wonder, Super Mario RPG, Star Ocean, and Suikoden I and II"

Enough said. That's my game slate for the rest of the year.

[DarkkMinion]

That ain't a deal at all. Trading in a beast of a console for that, I don't think so.

[Jin_Sakai]

It’s a beast alright. Lol

“Digital Foundry about XSX teraflops advantage : It's kinda all blowing up in the face of Xbox Series X“

[megaleo009]

No thank you

[Jin_Sakai]

All these “No thank you” comments from duplicate accounts. Lol

[Christopher]

I mean, I wouldn't trade in one console for another but instead buy both, prioritizing one over the other based on games I like.

[Jin_Sakai]

That would be the obvious choice but some might only be able to afford one or the other. And you have fans who will only support their console of choice regardless.

[FinalFantasyFanatic]

The PS5 is a better deal in the end, I really can't see the appeal of sticking with the Xbox.

[DOMination-]

"A good deal for those who want a console with games."

Like what? After all that bravado, the only game you could name was one that isn't out yet (Spider-Man 2)

Don't get me wrong, the XSX lineup in pathetic. But lets not pretend that the PS5 is any better. You can count the number of console exclusives for both on one hand.

If you're looking at games announced with release windows, there's only one console to get as it stands if you want games and it's not the PS5.

[Jin_Sakai]

PS5 has one slow year yes but they will start pumping out games soon and everyone knows the quality of their first party games are unmatched.

[shinoff2183]

Did the Xbox get any legend of heroes games, alot of jrpg type games skip the Xbox so unless your not into those types of games Xbox isn't a good choice at all. Alot of us from what I see have stuck with sony for the longest because they've had a great jrpg catalogue from 3rd party developers that xbox just can't touch. Those of us that enjoy alot of different games will get both consoles , I bought my series x about two weeks ago for starfield. It will only get used for a game here or there, most likely anything rpg related.

[the worst]

facts

[crazyCoconuts]

Hard to tell who are in the Xbox Ambassador program from some of these comments. But for the masses, the console sales numbers are telling us which way the winds are blowing. XBox is in an important/pivotal moment right now imo

[The_Blue]

It's cool, I'll stick with my Xbox.

[anast]

ha!

[Elda]

At this point in time If I didn't own a PS5 I would have done this in a heartbeat but I had already acquired a PS5 first before I acquired an XBSX.

[darthv72]

I'll stick to keeping both. Gamestop though... seems kind of desperate to take in Series X units. What could they be plotting???

[Hofstaderman]

A giant bonfire 🔥

[Eonjay]

Almost certainly their plan is to charge obscenely high prices for a used Xbox.

[myfathersbastard]

They make pure profit on used consoles. They don’t share any of it. And they’re generally only like $50-$100 cheaper than new.
So they “sell”a PS5, make their small cut from that. Then sell the refurbished Xbox and get to keep all of it. It’s win win. They get a small cut on PS5, and a large cut from the Xbox.

[Profchaos]

Could be two fold sell as much base ps5 stick before the slim or pro drop and resell the xsx for those after a starfeild machine

[jznrpg]

PS gamers buy games number one. And they make money off used consoles. It’s a double benefit for them

[Charlieboy333]

Collecting more Series X consoles to sell on to MS for the cloud

[Lexreborn2]

I just want some games for my series X I have both since release and after weighing the offerings in PS Essentials to Gamepass I quickly realized I Owned anything of worth in both catalogs. And, the things I didn't I didn't see as justifiable for maintaining both subs.

Since then my series X is a legacy machine that I play my old games on and that's it. 3 years ago I really thought from that Xbox showcase we were going to have some great games by now. Instead, it's just been a lot of meh

[Chevalier]

Yep. That's why I waited this generation to have a reason to buy the Series X. Got horribly burnt buying the Xbox One because I decided they had games I was interested in then they canceled the games I wanted right after.

Was tempted after they had that great showing awhile back and am glad I waited because it would have collected dust for 2 years otherwise. Couple games out and on the horizon that look pretty good. Might be a good purchase in a couple years.

[SPEAKxTHExTRUTH]

Blah. It’s better to own both consoles than just one or the other imo. I’d never trade in my Xbox for a PS and vise versa.

[Eonjay]

I don't think it should be necessary for someone to own both. I just wish 3rd party games were cross save and cross play. I don't want to be paying 50 different subscriptions

[SPEAKxTHExTRUTH]

I never said it was necessary but let’s be real here, if you wanna play any and every game possible on current gen you need multiple ways of doing that. Personally I always buy every console that comes out but if one can’t afford to do that or don’t want to do that then sure buy what console you like best.

[Abear21]

If by both you mean Switch and PS5. This is the most common I would guess, I’ve also got a Quest, at some point I have enough toys.

[SPEAKxTHExTRUTH]

Nope by both I mean Xbox and PS5 although I also own a Switch as well. If you prefer Switch and PS5 then more power to ya. I tend to own ALL consoles…

[BrainSyphoned]

Ya no. While I don't play the X often my kids play game pass all the time while my PS+++ sits unused. The one thing I will credit Xbox with is getting new game pass games you can play up in your face so you actually see them. On PS5 it's almost an after thought, multiple times I have gone to purchase a game on PS5 only to see it has been available to me in PS+ for who knows how long. I honestly don't know if my kids even know where to access those games.

[Hofstaderman]

You know you want to….

[darthv72]

...honestly, I'd trade my 5 for the Halo Series X. I can always get another 5... the Halo X is one tough cookie to find (for a reasonable price).

[Chevalier]

Surprised. Those things were so easy to find.

[AmUnRa]

But you said i own the PS5 and the Xbox...and now you are saying your trading your (PS) 5 for the Halo SeriesX... So you are busted....

[darthv72]

Ra... what are you going on about?

[RupeeHoarder]

Worth it just for the quiet, non-clicky gamepad.

[Abnor_Mal]

Sounds like America right now, just letting anyone into the ecosystem. Sleeping outside hotels and in makeshift tents in the city parks.

We didn’t ask for them, and don’t really want them here.

*This comment has been marked inappropriate.*

[Abear21]

I mean, it’s true it’s happening, what we want and what happens…

[Julion0715]

I love my series x i dnt need a PlayStation, not all gamers like ps games it’s that simple idk how you guys stay on this high horse of PlayStation is better crap. You like what you like I like what I like. those are my reasons

[gold_drake]

i wonder just how many are going for that deal ha.

[babadivad]

None.

[darthv72]

Scalpers who still have unsold series x units. I can see them trading in for 5s to resell. Then again... both are readily available so I dont think that would happen... but it could.

[ocelot07]

If I lived in the US and got some strange reason I didn't own a ps5. I would be onto this.

[boing1]

I guess there is a demand if they are doing it.

[CobraKai]

So if it’s short, it ain’t free.

[b3l0kk]

I already have both.. I am good

[P_Bomb]

If you main or are invested in the Xbox ecosystem (game library, friends, gamerscore, subs), I don’t know man. It might be tough to just throw that all away. Be easier to just own both.

[Demetrius]

I will never forget get Valentine's day this year I copped a PS5 for myself lol went into Walmart soons they open at 6am I WANT THEE PS5, yep THAT 1 LOL felt like a kid walking outta the store with it, first game downloaded was hogwarts legacy lol, playing 60fps is great, will get a series x soon that can be use for some good ass multiplatform games

[babadivad]

Why the fuck would anyone do this...

[thesoftware730]

Hard pass.

But I have them both already.

[Abear21]

Who the hell would trade their Series with Starfield on deck? Maybe if you had two? Let’s be real, if you don’t already own a PS5 you either don’t like games or can’t afford it.

[MatrixxGT]

Maybe that’s what GS is banking on. If Starfield is a mega hit and it’s a big IF then people will want to buy an X to play it and they can sell these X’s and make a nice profit from them more than they would if if they sold a new console.

[ThichQuangDuck]

this article title is so inaccurate its wild

[goldwyncq]

Get a PC and a Switch and that'd be enough to play everything as long as you're patient.

[343_Guilty_Spark]

I’d rather keep my X and just buy a PS5 outright. I would like another PS5 for the living room so this or bf probably the best time to get one.

[KillBill]

Ridiculous article. You can trade in your console and then spend just $15 more to buy another console.Who makes these articles and who thinks it is news worthy to be on N4G?

[343_Guilty_Spark]

The mods

[snake-OO]

its not free if you have to trade in your console.

[BoneMagnus]

Back in the day, I traded in my PS2 to get an XBox. 2 years later I bought another PS2 and have owned the latest iteration of both ever since.

[ModsDoBetter]

What a stupidly misleading article title.
If this was the other way around, I wonder if thr comment section would be the same...

[Dandizzle]

Xbox series X is just a PC that can't do basic PC things.

[shinoff2183]

I'll be honest as a ps guy, right now you'd be a fool to do this with starfield right around the corner. Wait till atleast you try it