| Games console advice 11:34 - Nov 6 with 3109 views | jpr_23 |
Want to get a games console for Chirstmas for the family.
What is the best one to get in terms of choice of games?
The family is me, who just wants the latest Fifa, my missus who likes a puzzle game, my five-year old who would want age appropriate stuff and then a procession of foster kids. These tend to be teenagers who would want a bit of GTA or whatever is cool at the time.
Is the Nintendo Switch any good with the handheld bit or is it a straight choice between a Playstation or Xbox. Should I be looking for the latest one or are older models better value.
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| Games console advice on 11:42 - Nov 6 with 3086 views | Marshalls_Mullet |
Tricky one, if you try to please everyone you'll probably get it wrong.
A friend of mine bought a Wii for the family as he thought it would be great fun for ALL.
A few months later he was adding an Xbox to the collection as the Wii wasnt fit for what his son needed.
Would your 5 year old be able to use the joypad properly on an Xbox etc?
Maybe get a good second hand gaming console for the foster kids (and you), and something like a Switch for the wife and kid.
How long do the foster kids typically stay for? |  |
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| Games console advice on 12:30 - Nov 6 with 3035 views | jpr_23 |
| Games console advice on 11:42 - Nov 6 by Marshalls_Mullet |
Tricky one, if you try to please everyone you'll probably get it wrong.
A friend of mine bought a Wii for the family as he thought it would be great fun for ALL.
A few months later he was adding an Xbox to the collection as the Wii wasnt fit for what his son needed.
Would your 5 year old be able to use the joypad properly on an Xbox etc?
Maybe get a good second hand gaming console for the foster kids (and you), and something like a Switch for the wife and kid.
How long do the foster kids typically stay for? |
Cheers! Was worried that there wasn't an easy answer...
Think that the five yo could handle a joypad. Think she has had a go on her cousins.
Foster kids can be anything from a weekend to 6 years! Think the teenage girl that we have with us at the moment will be here for another couple of years until she is ready to live independently...
Anyone used a Switch? Is the handheld part any good? | |
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| Games console advice on 12:36 - Nov 6 with 3027 views | GodBlue |
As MM says, it's a tough call. As a bit of a gamer, I probably have most of the options you are considering, so here are my thoughts:
Playstation 4 - Unless you know other people who have one, that you're likely to want to play online with, don't bother. It's not that it's not good, just that from a family point of view I think it's more limited than the alternatives.
Xbox One - You'll need an xbone or PS4 to play AAA games (like GTA and to a lesser extent FIFA - which is available on Switch, but isn't the same experience) and this would be my recommendation.
The Xbox is also a better media centre, so I personally think it's a better option for non-gaming things like video, music, social bits etc
Nintendo Switch - Is a blinking awesome bit of kit! For family fun (where you're all playing) you won't find better. Also, the ability to go from handheld to TV in an instant is far more useful than I anticipated it might be.
Plus, it has an increasingly amazing set of core games that aren't available elsewhere that are really really good (Mario Rabbids, Mario Odyssey, Mario Kart, Zelda, plus Pokemon on the way etc), plus some excellent arcade style games for up to six players in the store (Astro Duel being my favourite).
Also, my four year old can hold the joycon controller, which means he can play some of the more active stuff too.
Based on your requirements, I'd probably suggest an Xbox One S... but the Switch is definitely worth serious consideration IMHO... just may not appeal to the GTA crew quite as much. [Post edited 6 Nov 2017 12:38]
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| Games console advice on 12:49 - Nov 6 with 3002 views | jpr_23 |
| Games console advice on 12:36 - Nov 6 by GodBlue |
As MM says, it's a tough call. As a bit of a gamer, I probably have most of the options you are considering, so here are my thoughts:
Playstation 4 - Unless you know other people who have one, that you're likely to want to play online with, don't bother. It's not that it's not good, just that from a family point of view I think it's more limited than the alternatives.
Xbox One - You'll need an xbone or PS4 to play AAA games (like GTA and to a lesser extent FIFA - which is available on Switch, but isn't the same experience) and this would be my recommendation.
The Xbox is also a better media centre, so I personally think it's a better option for non-gaming things like video, music, social bits etc
Nintendo Switch - Is a blinking awesome bit of kit! For family fun (where you're all playing) you won't find better. Also, the ability to go from handheld to TV in an instant is far more useful than I anticipated it might be.
Plus, it has an increasingly amazing set of core games that aren't available elsewhere that are really really good (Mario Rabbids, Mario Odyssey, Mario Kart, Zelda, plus Pokemon on the way etc), plus some excellent arcade style games for up to six players in the store (Astro Duel being my favourite).
Also, my four year old can hold the joycon controller, which means he can play some of the more active stuff too.
Based on your requirements, I'd probably suggest an Xbox One S... but the Switch is definitely worth serious consideration IMHO... just may not appeal to the GTA crew quite as much. [Post edited 6 Nov 2017 12:38]
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Thanks for this, think that I might have to get the Xbox and the Switch... | |
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| Games console advice on 13:00 - Nov 6 with 2980 views | Swansea_Blue |
| Games console advice on 12:49 - Nov 6 by jpr_23 |
Thanks for this, think that I might have to get the Xbox and the Switch... |
Other things to consider - Xbox and PS4 have their own proprietary games not available to the other console. This may not matter to you, but is worth thinking about.
Also, not sure if Xbox is 4k resolution (it may, I just don't know). PS4 pro is, and if you've a 4k tv it may be something your interested in. I've a PS4 pro and 4k tv and think it's great, but that's not to say I'm trying to influence you. Just something else to think of. 4k isn't a deal breaker though - the non 4k versions of these consoles still have great picture quality. |  |
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| Games console advice on 13:41 - Nov 6 with 2919 views | GodBlue |
| Games console advice on 13:00 - Nov 6 by Swansea_Blue |
Other things to consider - Xbox and PS4 have their own proprietary games not available to the other console. This may not matter to you, but is worth thinking about.
Also, not sure if Xbox is 4k resolution (it may, I just don't know). PS4 pro is, and if you've a 4k tv it may be something your interested in. I've a PS4 pro and 4k tv and think it's great, but that's not to say I'm trying to influence you. Just something else to think of. 4k isn't a deal breaker though - the non 4k versions of these consoles still have great picture quality. |
Xbox One S and the imminent (tomorrow I think) Xbox One X are both 4K I think.
Original Xbox One wasn't, but not sure if that's still available new | |
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| Games console advice on 14:55 - Nov 6 with 2861 views | artsbossbeard |
I own both a PS4 and a Switch.
The FIFA game on the Switch isn't as in-depth if you want to do the whole Ultimate Team thing but you can log onto either the PS4 or Switch with your EA log-in.
The main upside of the Switch is the handheld mode, it works really well and plays really well.
Different strokes and all that but I will say that I reckon kids and the Switch docking station could prove problematic, it's not the most hardy of things.. |  |
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| Games console advice on 15:05 - Nov 6 with 2845 views | jpr_23 |
| Games console advice on 14:55 - Nov 6 by artsbossbeard |
I own both a PS4 and a Switch.
The FIFA game on the Switch isn't as in-depth if you want to do the whole Ultimate Team thing but you can log onto either the PS4 or Switch with your EA log-in.
The main upside of the Switch is the handheld mode, it works really well and plays really well.
Different strokes and all that but I will say that I reckon kids and the Switch docking station could prove problematic, it's not the most hardy of things.. |
Thanks for all the replies. Very useful.
Appreciate the help! | |
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| Games console advice on 15:17 - Nov 6 with 2819 views | J2BLUE |
Decide which one you want and keep your powder dry for Black Friday. They usually have excellent deals on console bundles.
Tech Radar compile a list of the best ones. |  |
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| Games console advice on 15:25 - Nov 6 with 2799 views | jpr_23 |
| Games console advice on 15:17 - Nov 6 by J2BLUE |
Decide which one you want and keep your powder dry for Black Friday. They usually have excellent deals on console bundles.
Tech Radar compile a list of the best ones. |
Good point! Will keep an eye out... | |
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| Games console advice on 15:42 - Nov 6 with 2768 views | StuartBrett8 |
We have both but for kids I would suggest an Xbox one with K'nect as it's great for little kids who can't use standard controllers and does all the Fifa and GTA for older kids.. plus it's the superior console   |  |
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