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Post by fr0zenbeast on Feb 10, 2016 18:16:33 GMT
Hey guys i need your help! I made this thread for future purposes incase someone is in the same boat as i am.
Okay so its tax return season and usually when i get my return i do treat myself to something. Anyway so my son is trying to talk me into buying a ps4. I was thinking of either buying one of the "new" 3ds's or a retron 5 but now hes trying to talk me into this. Im in a bit of a pickle trying to decide. I already own a xbox one so can you guys help me out by informing me on some of the exclusive stuff on the ps4. Im leaning more tore the retron 5 but i just thought i would get a bigger opinion than my 8 year old telling me the ps4 is "cool" and "we dont have one" lol.
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Post by chappy422 on Feb 10, 2016 21:19:42 GMT
Well none of the games I own for PS4 are exclusives so I can't comment to that too much. I played the original Little Big Planet and thought it was neat but never had too much desire to dive into any sequels. My buddy has a couple sons (ages 8-13) that are fricken crazy for LBP. They're hardcore in fact. Deep into the level designing stuff that seemed too complicated to me lol. If you do get a PS4 you could be my buddy. We could play Helldivers together haha
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Post by Brandon on Feb 11, 2016 5:33:40 GMT
Go get a fucking PS4, you know Street Fighter comes out in less than a week! Lol, can't wait to try out FrankenCharlie, get back to my Alpha roots.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2016 11:43:20 GMT
Even I have to say PS4 here. I don't have one yet because my internet is horrible, but I'd love to have one. There's probably not a big rush to get a new 3DS unless you play a lot of RPGs, I don't know of any new platformers that require the new unit. You might also be able to pick up the retron too, the price isn't way too bad, especially if you shop around too get a decent price.
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Post by chappy422 on Feb 11, 2016 13:56:48 GMT
I hate GameStop but the rumor is that they're going to start selling Retron 5 units for $99
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Post by fr0zenbeast on Feb 11, 2016 13:59:45 GMT
Go get a fucking PS4, you know Street Fighter comes out in less than a week! Lol, can't wait to try out FrankenCharlie, get back to my Alpha roots. Lmao i love your inspiration in buying one. Yeah i do want to jump on the sfv boat. Checking out all the characters i may get back into using birdie or zangeif. Im also interested in using laura because something tells me shes linked to blanka some how lol.
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Post by chappy422 on Feb 11, 2016 16:11:20 GMT
Tiger Uppercut!
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Post by FistoftheWind on Feb 13, 2016 6:26:28 GMT
I say no on the new 3DS. Like @digger was saying, there's just not a killer must have app that requires the new 3DS yet. I kind of doibt there ever will be with whatever the NX portable rumors are over the horizon.
When it comes to PS4 vs XBox there's not a lot of differences in games to warrant having them both other than Street Fighter and I know you love that. Another great thing about PS4 is that you don't have to have a subscription or anything of the sort to enjoy it fully.
If it were me in your shoes I would probably consider trading the Xbox for a PS4. The only thing you'd be losing is your Rare collection disk. But in my opinion if I got the itch to play anything on that you could emulate. There are very few other things that are exclusive to one console or the other and aren't timed exclusive.
As for the Retron 5. We talked about that some and I feel like that would instantly solve your retro needs and space issues. Especially because you could use your hd tv. @chappy is also correct that you can order one for 99 bucks from Gamestop, which saves you 60 bucks or so from the other places selling it.
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Post by Brandon on Feb 13, 2016 12:38:10 GMT
Be sure to check out Craigslist as well, this isn't the best time of the year to find those great deals on there but they still pop up occasionally. This is how I got my PS4 about a year ago for $200. Just make sure they know you will be thoroughly testing it out before you take it and while your standing uncomfortably in some strangers house messing with a PS4 you can get a feel for the seller and if they might be trying to rip you off or just really need some cash.
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Post by fr0zenbeast on Feb 13, 2016 16:01:16 GMT
Thank you guys for all your opinions! I think i've decided on a ps4. Im gonna actually order one of the star wars bundles that comes with the star wars disney infinity for the kids and i to enjoy together and for myself pick up SFV and a fight stick. I think its time to unleash the gief again.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 13, 2016 16:05:42 GMT
Congrats on coming to a decision, fr0zen! Getting a Star Wars bundle sounds like an awesome idea.
I need some input, myself. I've debated for a long time on getting a PS Vita. I wouldn't always be in a place with good internet, so I've never been sure if it's the right handheld for me - but it is portable, obviously, so I wouldn't be completely without options. I don't know if Sony will be coming out with a new handheld anytime soon, I need to do some research on that as well. What do you guys think, would it be worth it for me?
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Post by fr0zenbeast on Feb 13, 2016 16:54:15 GMT
From what i heard sony is no longer going to do anymore handhelds or first party games for the vita but it still has really strong third party support and eshop support from sony. I came close to getting one but i had something come up at the time so i didnt go thru with it. Brandon seems to really like his vita alot and if you get a ps4 or have a ps3 you can do alot of crossplatform games where if you have the game on one system you can play it on the other i think.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 13, 2016 16:58:43 GMT
That sounds reasonable. It wouldn't surprise me if Sony doesn't come out with more handhelds, they are really dominating the console market, in my opinion. I already have a PS3, so it would only be a plus whenever I get a PS4. I'll continue to keep an eye out ... I've already had an eye out for the Vita, but maybe I could get a good deal on a unit with games like I did my PS3. I just haven't seen any deals that really grab me yet. Thanks, fr0zen!
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Post by fr0zenbeast on Feb 13, 2016 18:45:58 GMT
No prob! Just ask Brandon more about it. Like i said he seems to enjoy his psvita alot. I've actually never tried one before but i hear theyre pretty awesome. It just has some tough competition out on the market against the 3ds. I actually might get one of those blue psvitas later down the road.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 13, 2016 18:49:00 GMT
Yeah, 3DS is hard to beat, I have to admit. I got the new one because of Xenoblade Chronicles, ha ha. Which I bought but still haven't played, but it's in my backlog of games to play, of course. I played around with Brandon's Vita very briefly, but I think it's nice. Light and a little easier to handle than the PSP, but it would take me some time to get used to the controls and such. They come in white, black, and blue, right? I wonder if there are any other colors. I've got some research to do, haha.
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