CrimzonSamurai
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Ok, so, I've got a bunch of money saved up for gaming purchases (~3k) I don't want to just spend all of that on gaming though, so I need help deciding where to best put my money.
First thing's first: I need a new 4k capable TV, so that's already decided. It doesn't have to be completely top of the line or anything. Since I'm already buying that, I feel like I should restrict myself to one of the following options:
PS4 Pro
Xbox One X
Nintendo Switch
New PC
So on the console front, I already have an Xbox One S and a standard PS4. On the PC front, I've got.... a 9 year old Alienware ALX whose processor couldn't handle Windows 10 - and everything else inside it is obviously archaic too. Basically, I've got the case to work with if I want to go this route.
On the console front, I use both the PS4 and the Xbone fairly evenly, slightly favoring the PS4. I generally prefer shooters on the Xbox and graphical showcases on the ps4. Now the only reason I'm even considering holding out for the One X is because of its native 4K. The PS4 Pro factors into this because it's the platform I plan on playing Destiny 2 on, and for some legacy stuff like Bloodborne and No Man's Sky. I can also get ~$150 off the PS4 pro by trading in my old console. I can also obviously trade in my One S for the X when it comes out, so that evens all of that out, too. So, there's one dilemma.
As far as the Switch goes, I've been trying to find one forever, and now my local Gamestop has them in stock. My main drive for the Switch is its portability, because I've convinced myself that if I had it, I would take the metro in to work more and stop wasting as much money on parking, but that seems like a flimsy reason and I see a lot of people on here saying that their Switches are currently just collecting dust.
So, finally on the PC front I've got kind of a problem, because I've been out of the PC game so long I don't even know which way is up on the hardware front anymore. I'd basically take my old ALX into MicroCenter and get them to put it all together within a certain budget. But by doing this I'm basically rendering my already owned consoles useless outside of exclusives, which are few and far between. Also I'd be dedicating myself to continually upgrading again, which is what drove me to PC fatigue and had me just invest in the consoles at the start of this generation in the first place. Also it will probably cost more than any of the other three options since I've got no trade-in value.
So, now, basically I have no idea what I want to do, so I thought I'd ask y'all for your input. If you were in this position which option would you take? Are you still playing your Switch? Is the PS4 Pro worth it if I've already got the standard console? Should hold out for the One X for native 4K glory? Or should I stop with the consoles altogether and jump back into the PC for slightly more money but potentially greater gains across the board? Thanks in advance for any insight.
First thing's first: I need a new 4k capable TV, so that's already decided. It doesn't have to be completely top of the line or anything. Since I'm already buying that, I feel like I should restrict myself to one of the following options:
PS4 Pro
Xbox One X
Nintendo Switch
New PC
So on the console front, I already have an Xbox One S and a standard PS4. On the PC front, I've got.... a 9 year old Alienware ALX whose processor couldn't handle Windows 10 - and everything else inside it is obviously archaic too. Basically, I've got the case to work with if I want to go this route.
On the console front, I use both the PS4 and the Xbone fairly evenly, slightly favoring the PS4. I generally prefer shooters on the Xbox and graphical showcases on the ps4. Now the only reason I'm even considering holding out for the One X is because of its native 4K. The PS4 Pro factors into this because it's the platform I plan on playing Destiny 2 on, and for some legacy stuff like Bloodborne and No Man's Sky. I can also get ~$150 off the PS4 pro by trading in my old console. I can also obviously trade in my One S for the X when it comes out, so that evens all of that out, too. So, there's one dilemma.
As far as the Switch goes, I've been trying to find one forever, and now my local Gamestop has them in stock. My main drive for the Switch is its portability, because I've convinced myself that if I had it, I would take the metro in to work more and stop wasting as much money on parking, but that seems like a flimsy reason and I see a lot of people on here saying that their Switches are currently just collecting dust.
So, finally on the PC front I've got kind of a problem, because I've been out of the PC game so long I don't even know which way is up on the hardware front anymore. I'd basically take my old ALX into MicroCenter and get them to put it all together within a certain budget. But by doing this I'm basically rendering my already owned consoles useless outside of exclusives, which are few and far between. Also I'd be dedicating myself to continually upgrading again, which is what drove me to PC fatigue and had me just invest in the consoles at the start of this generation in the first place. Also it will probably cost more than any of the other three options since I've got no trade-in value.
So, now, basically I have no idea what I want to do, so I thought I'd ask y'all for your input. If you were in this position which option would you take? Are you still playing your Switch? Is the PS4 Pro worth it if I've already got the standard console? Should hold out for the One X for native 4K glory? Or should I stop with the consoles altogether and jump back into the PC for slightly more money but potentially greater gains across the board? Thanks in advance for any insight.