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Which console is best? (photo: metro.co.uk)

The three current consoles are judged on game value and quality, and more importantly, but they don’t fall into the highest category?

I think my take on console warfare reflects my own experiences with both PlayStation and Xbox, and regarding this week’s topic for the Inbox.

I can’t be the one who has nothing. The systems have different strengths and weaknesses. I tested which system I think performs best in different categories.

Best Value

It’s hard to say the best value – depending on how many games you plan to play, whether you prefer to play on day one or wait for a discount.

Sony games are of course the most expensive at release, but usually have a significant discount after six-12 months. This would be the best choice for some games. Nintendo games are a lot cheaper, but don’t often offer a significant discount even years later.

For most people though, Game Pass is probably the best option when it comes to value. Day One Xbox exclusives may have the same rights as other third-party games and indies. The Xbox Series S is no longer the cheapest next-gen console.

Winner: Xbox One

Future proof

It’s hard to predict because no one knows what the future holds, but it’s probably a strong win to say that Microsoft and Sony are unlikely to release any new hardware other than incremental upgrades. Sony also plans to release the PlayStation VR 2 next year, which could give the PlayStation 5 a bit more of a head start in future-proofing.

Now it doesn’t always make sense to buy a new Switch as it seems Nintendo will release a new console sometime in the next year and it’s not clear if it will be compatible with current games.

Winner: PlayStation 5?

The family is the happiest.

I can’t see another winner here but Nintendo and can’t see how anyone else can argue. Sure, Sony has Sackboy and ahem Knack, but I’m not thinking of any other family-friendly game that’s kid-friendly or party-friendly. Xbox is almost the same.

Nintendo also has several Mario-style games, Kirby and Luigis Mansion for kids, and non-specific party/family-style games like Mario Party, Mario Kart, Splatoon, and Nintendo Switch Sports that those less familiar with video games will enjoy. Nintendo is a long way from the hype. It’s not even a competition.

The winner: Switch.

Take this one for old games.

Again, this is a very clear win for Microsoft. The Switch isn’t compatible with old Nintendo games, so they picked up the Wii U back catalog to clean up the re-releases. I know there’s Nintendo Switch Online, but it’s a very cheap collection and it doesn’t sound like it’s going well.

The PlayStation 5 runs at least PlayStation 4 games. There are several PlayStation 3 games on PS Plus, but the original PlayStation 1 and 2 games are nearly impossible to play.

Xbox One Series X, on the other hand, is backwards compatible with all previous Xbox games, and some have even received free updates. An additional feature is that the current generation of controllers are compatible. Xbox is the clear winner in this category.

Winner: The Xbox One.

Best innovation

Xbox has a quick resume feature for the Xbox Series S and X, but there aren’t really any other new features to talk about. The interface is the same and the controller is very similar to the last generation.

Sony, on the other hand, has updated the interface, new DualSense controller and 3D audio to brag about. That’s the next PlayStation VR2. Nintendo is the last choice for me here. The ability to play the Switch outside while playing the Switch in bed is a game changer. The Wii U wasn’t the best, but they slammed around the hybrid console concept this time around.

Winner: Get Next.

The best thing is to play games.

The Xbox One may not see me doing that. Xbox One enthusiasts will of course have access to previous Xbox games. Despite the success with Forza, Gears Of War and Ori, Sony and Nintendo eclipsed reliable exclusivity titles for much of the years. I’d say Xbox is still catching up.

PS4 owners will have access to many of the best games of the current generation, such as God Of War, Last of Us, Spider-Man and Horizon Zero Dawn, as well as those with a devoted following, such as Days Gone and Ghost Of Tsushima. Despite the major problems of the pandemic, there has been an awful lot of activity in this generation, with games like Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Revoltal, Demons Souls, Sackboy: A Big Adventure and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, and the coming god of war Ragnarok.

Nintendo has also released some great games for the Switch such as Zelda: Breath Of The Wild, Super Mario Odyssey and Metroid Dread. Nintendo looks set to spend a few more years with Kirby And The Forgotten Land, Pokemon Legends: Arceus, Mario Strikers: Battle League Football, Xenoblade Chronicles 3, and Nintendo Switch Sports already released and with Splatoon 3 and Bayonetta 3 coming before the end. of the year.

Sony was criticized for sticking too much to their exclusive games, which are third-person action-adventure games. On the other hand, I felt a little embarrassed to release new games for the Switch like Zelda: Skyward Sword and New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe, but occasionally instead of releasing new content.

While Nintendo has more variety in their exclusives, Sony seems to be releasing new original content more consistently. These are both reasons why I wanted to call it a tie.

Gameplay 5/Switch winner.

By writer matc7884, “Hillow” – readm.

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