/r/consoles
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My PS4 has been experiencing some very strange issues, and I haven’t been able to find a solution or anyone with a similar problem. In the console menu, everything seems normal, but when I start a game like God of War or The Last of Us Part 2, the loading screen takes a very long time. Once it finally loads (in the case of The Last of Us Part 2), the game has glitches during cutscenes, such as characters stuck in a T-pose or, for example, dying during the cutscene (which sends me back to the loading screen).
My PS4 is not modded or tampered with in any way, and it doesn’t have any overheating issues. I’m using a 2TB external HDD in good condition to store my digital games, but could the internal hard drive be failing? I’ve already tried rebuilding the database and even formatted the system a couple of times, but the problem persists. The only thing I haven’t tried is replacing the console’s internal hard drive.
I bought a Vader 4 Pro to play on the Xbox X, mainly FPS games... I bought it somewhat impulsively and now realize I need an adapter to connect it to the Xbox.
Opinions on Mayflash Magic X vs XB3? Which one is better? Should I be concerned about controller latency?
Since I’ll have to buy an adapter costing around €50, are there better controllers in this price range with less latency?
Thank you.
I went from PS2 to Xbox 360 to Xbox One to PS4 then back to Xbox one then Xbox series s and now PS5
Doing data management on the Xbox One before unboxing the new guy. The interface is so sluggish, I had to do a hard reset while copying files. Ugh.
Does the Xbox One do anything the Series X doesn't? Or can it be retired and go sleep in a box forever?
Kinect?
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While we're here, same question on PS4/PS5. The PS4 just feels painful to use after spending time on PS5. Seems redundant, but at least PS4 is a P.T. machine.
Dude I can’t decide, can anyone help me with which one to choose? I know they’re very different but I still can’t decide
Hello. I’ve been waiting for more than a year now to purchase an Xbox series X. The problem is that they don’t go on sale (I live in Europe). Only sales I see are for PlayStation. Is it usually for Xbox consoles to don’t go on sale?
Does anybody know how one can purchase the support pack for the early access of POE2 in a way, that you can play on a console (like Xbox X or PS5) and on PC?
I found (quoted from gamespot.com): „Cross-progression support means players can log into their Path of Exile 2 account on any platform and keep all of their saved data. For example, if you mainly play on PlayStation 5 but need to swap over to PC, you can do so without having to worry about losing your account's progress.“
But do we know yet, on which platform we have to buy it, to enable cross-progression Support? Can i buy it on Steam on my PC and then just log in into the same account on my xbox? Or do I have to buy it in the ps5 or Xbox store?
THANKS!
Here’s the options I found locally
Xbox One 100 USD (Gamepass, backwards compatible, can stream newer games off gamepass ult) PS4 125 USD (Exclusives, usable offline, easier to repair than a xb1) Switch 228 USD (exclusives, portable, usable offline)
So what of these would last the longest, not looking for the best given I am going with the cheapest models, just want some basic easy entertainment for a good bit, by my research this line of consoles is the cheapest way into the console space, except a series s, but id like physical, and older consoles well, retro gaming market… doesn’t make them appealing as they were in 2011
I always been with Playstation but tbh i don't really Wana pay that much for a console when I don't have time to play the exclusives and I'll just want to play simple games like COD,Fifa,Fortnite and fighting games. Plus waiting for GTA6. Any Xbox series S owners ? How's your console holding up coming into 2025 soon? How many games do you play ?
Have an atari 65xe been with me for last 15 16 years never used it thi i lost the joystick i just have the console with me any idea how much they sell for these days?
So yeah, got My first console by Myself, super excited but first, do yall have any tips at the time of configurating it?, thanks.
I'm always annoyed playing a souls like as the best aay to parry is to run away to give yourself more time to react with playsation i always feel like im not holding down confidently. I see no commets about this but playsations raised thumbsticks is just plain dumb same with the switch but they are smaller so you can just hold the edges.
Xbox pushed in thumbstick just works so much better I don't know playsation sticks with such a thumbsticks styke refusing it fo all in like the ps2. The fact you gotta wear down the thumvstick to make it less slippy is lame.
Thoughts ? Any solution's
Well, I want to have a seventh-generation console, both for collecting and for playing, but mainly for playing. I plan on getting an Xbox 360 and a PS3, but for now, I can only afford one of them. So, which would be better? You know, I would like to have a good library of games, having access to most of the seventh-generation games (the game I want to play the most is Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance). I feel more inclined to get an Xbox 360, but I'm not sure yet. What do you guys think about this?
Hiii!! So maybe I'm asking a dumb question or something but I just want to be a 100% sure. My boifriend's birthday is the 24th of december so for christmas and his birthday I want to give him a PS5. The thing is I know nothing about it, so I search and there are a lot of different things to buy, like with games or one that is ¿thinner? i don't know, i'm so sorry jsjsjs Anyways, if you have any recommendation or some tips so I can make my man the happiest guy in the world I'll be more than gratefull :)
Also, I'm from Spain, in case it changes something :)) Have a really nice day <3
Been waiting all morning for
PlayStation 5 Slim Console Digital Edition 30th anniversary drop.
Someone said 8 pm est time and then 10 am est time
But nothing, what time do you think it will drop
Hi people, I wanted to know if there was a way to have a keyboard like this on the ROG Ally and be able to control it not only by touch but also like the DualShock 4 with the buttons and joysticks.
Thanks!!
Hola Community
I finally purchased a PS5 Disc Edition from Target. I happy with it, I also got extra controllers for the chance I decide to share my space.
My question is, has anyone purchased accidental protection for their PS5 and from where? Target doesn’t have it, and I refuse to give Gamestop my money ever again.
Edit: Spelling error and questions sent to my inbox and here.
I don’t plan to have an accident. My PS5 is currently walk mounted (to a stud) but I have nieces and nephews who have no concept of money. I don’t plan for it to have a fall, but I know I will probably play it on the 75 inch TV from time to time and I am clumsy to a fault. I rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it.
I have a a 50 hz 1080p TV this model to be exact
https://www.philips.no/c-p/32PFL3606H_12/3000-series-lcd-tv-med-digital-crystal-clear
I currently have the original xbox one but unsure which new console I should get, as you can see my tv is quite old and can't fully utilise all the perks from the new consoles so I would like to buy a console in which the least of the perks get wasted. I am also not a big gamer as I am studying in university but I enjoy playing to relax so I end up not buying that many games as I have only recently filled up my xbox one storage space. BTW I searched online but I could not find many people with the same problem
I was planning on purchasing an Xbox one x and wanted to know if the latest games and exclusives (I know there are not much) could be played on it.
I don't need RT and 4K120.
(sorry for the bad English isn't my first language) hello guys i want to buy a portable console for the first time, i like that console was an emulator console or a console that i could hack or jailbreak and i don't wanna spend alot of money, any recommendations?
I know the design of a console is not so important after all: a console should work properly, run the games fine and be reliable for at least a generation. But seriously, the PS5 reveal was a shock to me since the machine itself was just… ugly? I waited and waited hoping for a Slim version to be prettier, and, well, it is actually a little prettier, but I still think the Xbox Series (S and X) and also the Switch are more “pleasant” object to have at home. The original PS4 and Xbox 1 were also not particularly “sexy”, to be honest. I just hope Sony, MS and Nintendo will take this aspect into consideration when designing the new hardware. After all, many tech products are also successful because of their high quality design and their aesthetic. Or am I wrong?
Looking at the Series X and PS5 pro, but I'm not really too sure on what to buy. I don't really care about performance that much, but I kind of care about having decent FPS in first person shooters and nothing else really. I don't know if I really care about exclusives. I do think Playstations exclusives look fun though. The controller is better and I think the console homescreen is better. Also heard the controller was quite nice.
The Series X though has gamepass which gives me access to a ton of new and old games and I can buy ultimate which gives me the ability to play games on my PC or stream. I heard they'd eventually allow game streaming on playstation. I've already tried that though and it's kind of bad. I heard they were also going to replace the controller that comes standard bundled with the console with one that was similar to playstation, but it's not here yet.
I already have a PC, but would like to have a console for the living room. I'll still be doing my main portion of gaming on my PC. The console would be just for fun. What are your thoughts? What would you go with?
I've been searching for this Xbox all day and have noticed it's been removed from retailer websites and is listed as "Sold out" on Best Buy. This specific Galaxy Black Xbox Series X is now declared "Rare" and is selling for $850-1000 on eBay now and I would hate to have missed out on it as I would have liked to have a newer Xbox in my home. Microsoft didn't even say this was limited and looks like they are pulling the same shit they did with the Halo Infinite Xbox back in 2021.
Kinda disappointed ngl.