Eurogamer vs Gamespot: PS4 Edition

if you wanna have a good laugh, the comment section on youtube is on fire:

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Gamespot:

you won't feel short-changed for buying a PS4 right now. It's one of the most impressively assembled games consoles in history, but if you hold off until the right game arrives, you shouldn't feel like you're missing out too much either.

http://www.gamespot.com/articles/ps4-the-year-one-review/1100-6422875/

The comments here are beyond pathetic even by SW standards and that's saying quiet a lot.

Now is the time to buy a Xbox One, like many are doing.

Smart people.

I'm kind of inclined to side more with Eurogamer on this one.

Gamespots review was the same.They admit the console lacks games and PSN is a broken mess.

huh...

VERDICT: Is It Time to Buy a PS4?

But that's for the future, and it's the key point, because buying a PS4 will likely be a wiser decision to make next year, and the year after that, and the year after that.

The PS4 is an accomplished, superior games console, but not yet an essential purchase.

Make no mistake, you won't feel short-changed for buying a PS4 right now. It's one of the most impressively assembled games consoles in history, but if you hold off until the right game arrives, you shouldn't feel like you're missing out too much either.

They are both right though....

PS4's first year has been barren and of course it is being sold on hype............launch consoles usually are.

I think we can ALL agree that buying both now........after a year..........is the time to get in.

By then you know the launch problems have been patched, games have been released and announced, and new features are promised.

No one can deny how bad the first year has been for both.......with XB1 being just a bit less terrible because of 2 games

As far as this gen goes, I'm still enjoying Last Gen more...but I knew this to be the case when I bought my 360 on 2005 launch, my PS3/Wii at 2006 launch. I went through this when the PS2, Xbox, Gamecube, PS1, Wii, Saturn, Dreamcast, Genesis, NES, Atari 5200, SNES, N64, and other machines first launched. The machines take time to get those killer app games.

I was happy to see that the issue of UI came up. One of the GS Editors talked about he uses the PS4 more than his Xbone just simply due to the Xbone UI being so clunky and cumbersome. Not having to deal with the Xbone UI was one of the things he likes about his PS4 over his Xbone (3:57).

As one user who actually owns both consoles said at Gamespot.com in the article: "I couldn't agree more about the PS4 interface. I picked up an Xbox One on launch day, but only recently purchased a PS4, and the difference in UI is astounding. The Xbox interface is glitchy, periodically unresponsive, and generally convoluted compared to the simplicity and ease-of-use of the PS4 interface. And yea, that music... so pleasant to hear."

Here's the video at 3:57. This has been my experience, but for whatever reason, some people that don't own both are confused about the UI experience. It's not the end of the world, but there is a night and day difference on ease of use for both. The 360 UI > Xbone, and that's saying something as it's Xbox vs. Xbox. You get used to it over time, but the Xbone UI could be a lot more intuitive and efficient. Now that the Xbone UI is not tethered to Kinect, they really need to reevaluate the UI which was promoting Kinect use by hiding things (that weren't 'hidden' last gen) that should be easy (setting and whatnot). It took forever for me to remove followers on Xbone and other little quirky issues. Like every icon being an app that has to load as if it's a smartphone. Looking at achievements now comes with loading. It's all just a step backwards on the expectations for the new gen.

Thought GameSpot basically said that the PS4 has a great foundation but not worth getting atm.

they did...i have no idea how the TC could write that opening post with a straight face. its basically a blatant lie.

Gamespot is now an advertizement site for the major publishers; Eurogamer is a review website.

Eurogamer is usually much more honest with their opinions. Gamespot is getting better, but they still rely a lot on sensationalist content.

fixed it for ya

Clearly people should move to the Eurogamer forums if they want to use Eurogamer. Isn't that the argument people use against Metacritic? Looks the PS4 is the best console. Gamespot = Facts on here.

Meh 4.

There's plenty to play on any of the three consoles. Just get one already.

No thanks, why downgrade from PC?

Console exclusives, mainly.

Additionally, I assumed PC wasn't an option (because of course that before anything else).

Weren't the cows telling us that Eurogamer is more reliable with the games than GameSpot?

I can't disagree with Eurogamers assessment. The Wii had crazy sales because of casual friendly games like Wii Sports. PS4 does not have any compelling software to warrant the sales it is generating. I bought a PS4 at launch and i only bought it because i like to own new tech.

Bias....

I'm just going with what Gamespot said. We are on GS, their word is the truth.

Speaking of flops... how's the Master Flop Collection?

I don't know....the X1 is rivaling the PS4 there.

Well no new gen console is essential at this point but PS4 is far better than xbone:

a. Better multiplats, since xbone is considerably weaker, it will be the underdog for the rest of the gen and will only get worse over time when games start getting more heavy graphic wise.

b. PS always delivers the best games of the gen, as seen by ps1, ps2 and ps3 it has the best exclusives and goty collection.

c. Xbone is nothing more than a poor man's pc and it will only get worse, microsoft is trying to squeez dem pc munys and they are bringing every game to pc, Sunset Overdrive and Forza Horizon 2 coming to PC, i mean, why even have an xbone ?

Neither PS4 or Xbox One have killer apps yet, but I'd buy PS4 just for TLOU.

Certainly sounds like they're enjoying their PS4s more than their Xbones.

"The best part of owning a PS4 is not having to use an Xbox One."

"PS4 is my most used home console."

"The Xbox One is my go to for media, if I want to play games, usually it's the PS4."

Keep waiting for that greatness on the Xbone, everyone else is enjoying their PS4s and will be enjoying them even more in the future. The Wii U won't be the best console this gen simply because of the lack of 3rd party games. PS4 has the title of best console on lock this gen.

I own a PS4. I can count the amount of times its been on, on 8 fingers.

Well a majority of gamers are "hermits" so that makes sense.

Also GS is being payed off by $ony, while Eurogamer are telling the truth.

Yep same.

No console is ever an "essential purchase" during its first year. You buy it, knowing full well that the best is yet to come, and that later versions of the system will be both cheaper and superior in every way.

That said, my PS4 sees a lot of use, mostly because I don't have a gaming PC.

None of those stop it from being the best console. I agree with them that PC and 3DS are better right now, but those aren't consoles.

I never said it was good, but most of the GS staff is enjoying it, and there's worse options (the Xbone). As underwhelming as the PS4 is, it's still going to be the best console this gen.

It can be underwhelming and still be the best console. I agree with the Gamespot staff member that said it's 3rd best, behind PC and 3DS, making it the best console.

Sadly pretty much all of them said the PS4 is better than the Xbone. So that's not gonna work. The staff members that said it's underwhelming compared it to the PC, not the Xbone. So if you also agree with Gamespot staff members, then we're both in agreement that PS4 > Xbone.

# Cowboys be killing me....bu..bu..but the ps4 is the most powerful game console ever!!!!

well what games showing the ps4 power?

Ps4 has the best games!!!!! the best game on the system came out last year on your last system

PSN rocks its the best!!!!!!! Maintenance and Stability King

PS4 got more 1080p games than Xbox!!!!! What about the ones that's big tho ACU, MADDEN, DESTINY, AW them are the ones that matter and all run on par or better than the counterpart

You all actually think Uncharted 4 coming out next year? I promise its not

So Bloodbourne, The Order, Persona 5, Planetside 2 so far while Xbox got 28 exclusives coming next year

But the game I hope coming out next year and probably the best thing I seen in gaming THE TOMORROW CHILDREN please don't **** this game up

Lemming scum are so frustrated and angry. I love it.

Sweet, I've been looking for a $349 paperweight with broken ports to stop my papers flying away.