As many folks are aware I was debating whether to jump ship from the playstation platform to the XBox. The strength of Microsoft's subscription service was the deciding factor. I have access to so many games, that I don't have to pay, is so worth it. I don't just mean Bethesda games, or the Halo franchise, but also games on EA Play. This is a game changer feature (pun intended).
Here's my initial thoughts on the XBox X
Console design - I REALLY like the design of the Xbox over the PS5. I find it fits better on my tv cabinet, its clean look appeals to me. So visually, I was liking this design over the PS5 The Oreo cookie look of the PS5 just turns me off. I know how it looks shouldn't matter but aesthetics does matter, why else would we be drawn to Apple products
Controller.. I really thought I'd hate the Xbox controller, its just so Chonky but funny enough it fits nicely in my hand and the button layout seems well thought out. I'm so used to the design of the PS4 controller that I'm struggling to get used to the XBox way. In game, I need to hit the X button (and with tips on for battlefront 1 for example) I'm told to hit the X button - well on the PS4 that's the round button at 6:00 O'clock but on the XBox, that button is at 9:00 O'clock. Guess which button I'm hitting, yep the "A" which is at 6:00 O'clock I get that in time, I'll get used to the different layout but for now its slowing me down. I'm easily confused over LB or RB as well Unlike the PS4, this takes batteries, I thought i'd hate this but it seems ok, we'll see if I want to get an Elite controller or a third party that uses rechargeable batteries. As of now, I'm happy with how it feels, and performs, so I have no plans.
UI/UX - this is where its not just confusing but overall not as logical for the playstation. I'm sure familiarity will increase my performance on this but I do think the playstation has done its interface better.
Games. There's a dearth of Xbox X games, to be sure and it will be a while before we start seeing 4k games, but given the subscription service, I have so many to choose from and right now I'm trying out Battlefield 1. It doesn't cost me anything and its been enjoyable. I'm more of a RPG player but I do like FPS type games depending on the genre.
Performance. The thing is lightening fast, games start up nearly immediately, and load screens so far have not been a problem. One game that I'm familiar with has terribly long load screens - Fallout 4. I may fire that up and do a playthrough and see how its load screens are being handled. I expect it be better then my PS4, but will it be better then my desktop computer (Ryzen 3700x/RTX2060 Super)
Overall its a solid console, and I have zero regrets or buyers remorse.
Here's my initial thoughts on the XBox X
Console design - I REALLY like the design of the Xbox over the PS5. I find it fits better on my tv cabinet, its clean look appeals to me. So visually, I was liking this design over the PS5 The Oreo cookie look of the PS5 just turns me off. I know how it looks shouldn't matter but aesthetics does matter, why else would we be drawn to Apple products
Controller.. I really thought I'd hate the Xbox controller, its just so Chonky but funny enough it fits nicely in my hand and the button layout seems well thought out. I'm so used to the design of the PS4 controller that I'm struggling to get used to the XBox way. In game, I need to hit the X button (and with tips on for battlefront 1 for example) I'm told to hit the X button - well on the PS4 that's the round button at 6:00 O'clock but on the XBox, that button is at 9:00 O'clock. Guess which button I'm hitting, yep the "A" which is at 6:00 O'clock I get that in time, I'll get used to the different layout but for now its slowing me down. I'm easily confused over LB or RB as well Unlike the PS4, this takes batteries, I thought i'd hate this but it seems ok, we'll see if I want to get an Elite controller or a third party that uses rechargeable batteries. As of now, I'm happy with how it feels, and performs, so I have no plans.
UI/UX - this is where its not just confusing but overall not as logical for the playstation. I'm sure familiarity will increase my performance on this but I do think the playstation has done its interface better.
Games. There's a dearth of Xbox X games, to be sure and it will be a while before we start seeing 4k games, but given the subscription service, I have so many to choose from and right now I'm trying out Battlefield 1. It doesn't cost me anything and its been enjoyable. I'm more of a RPG player but I do like FPS type games depending on the genre.
Performance. The thing is lightening fast, games start up nearly immediately, and load screens so far have not been a problem. One game that I'm familiar with has terribly long load screens - Fallout 4. I may fire that up and do a playthrough and see how its load screens are being handled. I expect it be better then my PS4, but will it be better then my desktop computer (Ryzen 3700x/RTX2060 Super)
Overall its a solid console, and I have zero regrets or buyers remorse.
