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PC and PS4 gamer.. thinking of an xbox 1 x
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Yes and No.
Its alot easier to play those MS exclusive games on a 1X, but the downside is some of those titles may not have a 1X patch, also you lose the overall power benefits from all titles on PC.
It's an amazing console and worth every penny IMO. If you buy it, play your multiplatforms on it. Assuming you have a decent 4K set, the difference is noticeable even against a Pro.
I'd say it depends on your home setup. If your PC is in say an office or at least far away from your living room, an Xbox can work well to play those games on your TV, but even then you're looking at a pretty small collection of games that your PS4 can't play. So pretty situational.
I really don't want to get into this argument, but there's no way whatsoever you could build a PC that's equivalent to the 1X with only $500 (the price of the console).
Since we don't know about the OP's financial situation, it's best not to make any assumptions about that.
Unless you have a machine that exceeds the specs of the Xbox one X (most people that use steam don't) its a solid buy. If you crave more control over your games like modding then stay with PC. If you're trying to find a good place to play best versions of most multi plats pick one up.
Id wait until after E3 as you may find the other 2 will provide all the gaming goodness you need.
But if you are set on one it's a great piece of hardware.
But if you are set on one it's a great piece of hardware.
There are a few BC titles that aren't on PC and a few early gen exclusives as well. If buying a $500 console for those is worth for you, go right ahead. I'd rather spend this money on new games for PC and PS4.
As someone with a pretty good gaming PC who recently bought an X, for me it's because I prefer the console ecosystem. Being on a console has a social and immersive feel that I don't get on a PC. I work on a PC all day, sitting down at a desk again makes it hard for me to detach and fully focus on the game. I feel the need to have something on my other monitor. It's hard for me to be at a PC and get fully in gaming mode -- if that makes sense?
Whereas with a console I can sit down on the couch, grab my controller and i'm fully focused on the game. I see my friends, my games, i'm in the ecosystem and it feels more immersive. I find I can detach and unwind from a day a lot easier with a console than with a computer. The fact that a game will run better on my PC isn't really enough to dissuade me.
^ Poster above, exactly. PC is nice but that console experience is much nicer from a user experience perspective.
Also, are the same games on PC anymore fun than they are on console? No.
Get an Xbox and enjoy a console system that does everything better than the competition aside from exclusives.
Game pass leaves much to be desired on PC for those saying "lulz, you got a PC why get an Xbox?". There are a alot of factors most for me are stated by the poster above.
Same can be said here about a PS4/Pro.
Also, are the same games on PC anymore fun than they are on console? No.
Get an Xbox and enjoy a console system that does everything better than the competition aside from exclusives.
Game pass leaves much to be desired on PC for those saying "lulz, you got a PC why get an Xbox?". There are a alot of factors most for me are stated by the poster above.
Same can be said here about a PS4/Pro.
You probably should get it for all the upcoming multiplats not on PC or games you'd just prefer playing on consoles instead of PC also you'll probably be needing a 1X if you want the best console version of RDR2 and there are amazing services (EA access, Og Xbox and 360 BC, Gamepass) on the Xbox that you'd probably enjoy. If you got the cash to spend I'd say go for it but in the end It's your decision to make bro. You do what's best for you.
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PC and One do work really well so long as you're already paying for gold/game pass and play all your multiplats on it, it's really nice to choose between console or PC and have the console be so nice regardless of that.
I have a triple titan PC and play 90% of my gaming on my X, Game Pass and EA access are instant huge libraries for it also.
Play Anywhere has been nice for playing on the laptop while travelling if I'm not in the mood for the switch.
Play Anywhere has been nice for playing on the laptop while travelling if I'm not in the mood for the switch.
The Xbox is redundant. I sold mine when I built my PC, but that's just me. A X1X is a lot of
money that in my eyes is better spent upgrading your PC or expanding your options with a Switch.
money that in my eyes is better spent upgrading your PC or expanding your options with a Switch.
The OP, if he is serious, is an extreme minority. I am assuming that money is no object, because to make 1X his main gaming console despite being a PS4 owner means basically rebuying ALL his games. That is a lot of time and effort.
Really, i would believe him more if he was saying he wanted to play Xbox exclusives. But using it as the main console? For that kind of time and money he might as well upgrade his PC gaming rig.
But hey, some people just have the disposable income for that and I am not going to judge. I personally think it is the wrong time to buy a 1X with the Gen almost over, but that only assumes OP actually care about not wasting money. If he considers it pocket change then he can do what he wants.
Really, i would believe him more if he was saying he wanted to play Xbox exclusives. But using it as the main console? For that kind of time and money he might as well upgrade his PC gaming rig.
But hey, some people just have the disposable income for that and I am not going to judge. I personally think it is the wrong time to buy a 1X with the Gen almost over, but that only assumes OP actually care about not wasting money. If he considers it pocket change then he can do what he wants.
I have a PS4, PC and XB1 and my XB1 is basically a paperweight at this point. I've used it for maybe 10 hours this year to try Sea of Thieves and play a bit of Game Pass. Don't waste your money.
If you own a PC you can actually Play Xbox one games, instead why don't you invest your money on the Switch ?
It has great games such as Mario, Splatoon, Zelda, Smash, MarioKart, and many more to come, So you can actually play PS4,PC,Xbox and Switch games.
It has great games such as Mario, Splatoon, Zelda, Smash, MarioKart, and many more to come, So you can actually play PS4,PC,Xbox and Switch games.
this + if you have a 4k/HDR set - HDR support is so much more widespread on consoles than it is on PC.
I game on PC a lot to play with friends but otherwise, after a long day of sitting at/working on computers, I don't really wanna do that when I get home.
OP - Get gamepass.
Between all my consoles and pc, I sold my X just yesterday. Only thing I played was red dead and cities. While fun, with my current limited time, it just sat there unused. Couldn't really justify it personally.
If you've got the time and the urge, then have fun and buy all your non-pc/PS4 stuff there. Personally, not worth it to me. BC just doesn't excite me as much as I thought it would and I really just cannot get into their recent exclusives at all.
If you've got the time and the urge, then have fun and buy all your non-pc/PS4 stuff there. Personally, not worth it to me. BC just doesn't excite me as much as I thought it would and I really just cannot get into their recent exclusives at all.
Some One X pros even if you have a PS4 and a PC:
1. One X has the best hardware for the console-only multiplats like RDR2 and Madden.
2. One X has been getting a steady supply of OG Xbox and Xbox 360 game backward compatibility support, including patches that upgrade many of them to 4K. RDR 1 is a prime example of that.
3. One X has a 4K BD Rom built in.
1. One X has the best hardware for the console-only multiplats like RDR2 and Madden.
2. One X has been getting a steady supply of OG Xbox and Xbox 360 game backward compatibility support, including patches that upgrade many of them to 4K. RDR 1 is a prime example of that.
3. One X has a 4K BD Rom built in.
First of all OP, I'd ask yourself if you really need it. Unless you're interested in backwards compatibility or need a 4K Blu-Ray player, a PC will have you covered except for a scant few exclusives.
Unfortunately I needed the 4K player and I love me some RDR probably way too much...
Unfortunately I needed the 4K player and I love me some RDR probably way too much...
I'm pretty sure the correct answer is "yes." Multiplatform games always look, run and in many cases, control better on PC (shooters, strategy, RPG, etc). When a game looks nicer, runs at double the frame rate and has quicker and more precise controls, that's an objectively better experience.
As others have mentioned, if you already have a gaming PC and enjoy gaming on said PC, it's difficult to justify an Xbox One X. If you have some strange aversion to desks and monitors, you can just hook up your PC to a TV, sit on your couch and use a game pad.
I got a pc with a 1070 on my tv and I'm wondering why I keep my ps4 to be honest. I'm keeping it only for RDR2 at this point...
I had an Xbox One S and PS4. I saw no need for my Xbox when Gears 4 got a little old and Scalebound was cancelled.
I find it even less for me now that I have a PC.
I find it even less for me now that I have a PC.
I'd make the sacrifice to avoid installing Windows Store games
Unless you already have a collection of 360 games ready to emulate I don't see the benefit of bringing a Xbox one into the fold.