Which video game is right for you?

With the arrival of Christmas, many people are looking for game ideal of the new generation. But would that be the PlayStation 5 from Sony or the Xbox Series X/Series S from Microsoft? Or, will the Nintendo Switch, 2017 console, still enters this clash?

Trying to help you choose, we prepared a special article telling the advantages and disadvantages of each one. That way, it's easy to understand which one best matches the style you might want.

Xbox series s, for those looking for value for money 

The 3 consoles that make up the current generation of video games have cheaper versions, with some differences. O Xbox series s it's an Xbox with new generation features, but it can't generate native 4K images and doesn't have a disk drive. It comes out for half the price of its most complete version, the Xbox Series X. O Nintendo Switch Lite, found by BRL 1.950 at Americanas, it's about 600 reais cheaper than the regular version of the Big N console, but it loses the option to display the console's image on the TV. O Playstation 5 Digital Edition it's a little cheaper than the normal option, being about 300 reais the difference in price, but it only loses the disc player.

In this comparison of the 3, the ideal video game for someone who wants something cheaper, but that gives them the widest range of options possible without losing fundamental characteristics, is the Xbox series s. Note that although both the Nintendo Switch Lite and the PlayStation 5 Digital do not lose in terms of power, the price difference between them and their normal versions is minimal, which makes them not exactly “entry” options.

The Xbox Series S still has huge backwards compatibility, going from the first Xbox in 2001 to the Xbox One. With that, right away he has thousands of titles, and many of them are a very important part of the history of the media. The console also has access to the Xbox Game Pass, a subscription service that guarantees access to more than 100 games for one low price. However, it is worth mentioning that without the presence of a disc player, the Series S HD becomes its main way of running games, and it lacks a lot in its internal storage: although the box says that it comes with a 500GB HD , after the initial setup it only has 340GB free, which means just over 6 medium-sized games at a time.

• O Xbox series s can be found by BRL 2.799 at Magazine Luiza;
• O Xbox Series X, in turn, costs R$4.699, but is currently unavailable in stores.

PlayStation 5, for those who want exclusive hit titles

The PlayStation, since its introduction in 1994, has been one of the main platforms in the gaming world. From Final Fantasy VII on PS1, Metal Gear Solid 3 on PS2, The Last of Us on PS3 and the new God of War on PS4, the platform is synonymous for many gamers with extreme quality games. The PlayStation 5, while still in its infancy, is sure to keep this tradition going.

For now only counting on a weight exclusive, Demon's Souls, but that barely came out and is already one of the most acclaimed games of the year, and with backward compatibility with PS4 titles, running them better thanks to its much stronger hardware, the console arrives to be a strong competitor in this generation.

In terms of future titles, it is also quite pleasing: Gran Turismo 7, God of War 2 and Horizon Forbidden West are some of the games that promise to show a lot of console potential. The console also has an SSD HD, which makes your loading and the operating system very fast. The PlayStation 5, without a doubt, is the platform for those who want the main video game experiences of this generation.

O PlayStation 5 can be found in 2 models:

• A normal version, with disc player, which comes out R$4.699 at Magazine Luiza;
• And in digital version, which does not have a disc player, for R$4.199. The digital version is currently unavailable in stores.

Best multimedia device: PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S

Over the years, a console has had to have things beyond games, although they remain the focus. Many people buy the devices for their multimedia options, and the Sony and Microsoft are aware of it. both the PlayStation 5 as any of Xbox series can be the ideal video game in terms of multimedia options, having applications such as Netflix, Disney +, Twitch and so many others. If it were in the US, the victory would be for Xbox for offering more options, however, here in Brazil, all the services of Streaming available can be accessed on both platforms. In the end, your choice will be which of the companies you prefer.

About Nintendo Switch in this case: here in Brazil he only has the YouTube, and outside there is the addition of the Hulu. If your focus is on multimedia content, unfortunately skip it.

Nintendo Switch, for those who want mobility and cute games

The Nintendo Switch has been on the market for 3 years, making it the most veteran of the consoles mentioned in this article. During this time, he received very important titles that have been dictating the directions of the industry, such as The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Super Mario Odyssey and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

However, it is obvious that when it comes to a Nintendo console, games that are cute and loved by children are present. Kirby: Star Allies has the pink acorn on a super friendly adventure through beautiful and comfortable worlds, and Animal Crossing New Horizons is one of the games that defined 2020, with its cute atmosphere and interaction with the townspeople you care for on a daily basis.

The Switch is also the perfect platform for meeting friends, where games like Mario Kart 8, Super Mario Party and Super Smash Bros. ultimate manage to bring hours and hours of fun to everyone present, being one of the main points of the console's popularity in addition to its portability.

Nintendo's console is also the cheapest available on the market today, but this price is only for the device itself. Nintendo Switch games rarely go on sale, especially those made by Nintendo, and in terms of price conversion to Brazil, they are among the most expensive on the market. Although the initial investment in the console is cheaper, in the long run it becomes a very expensive option.

O Nintendo Switch is available in two versions:

• A normal, which can broadcast image to televisions, which has been going out for about R$2.900 in Magazine Luiza;
• and the version Nintendo Switch Lite, a console that is completely portable, with no option to stream to TV, for R$2.098, in the Americas.

PC, for those who want maximum power and use for work 

With the Steam platform and the Epic Games Store, computers become a very valid option for game enthusiasts. However, as much as it gets an advantage in terms of price of games, the price for having a hardware that runs everything satisfactorily varies a lot, as it depends on configurations and parts. A computer close to the PS5 in terms of strength, for example, can go out for more than Real 8.000.

Even though it's a big initial investment, over time it can help a lot in staying connected to technological innovations at lower prices. They will probably be one-off upgrades, which shouldn't come close to the prices of an eventual PS6 or a new Xbox, to stay close enough to the hardware apex. And of course, with so many different parts on the market, the user can assemble the configuration that he prefers and that appears to be the best, taking into account the personal profile of each one.

In terms of games, the computer has access to many titles that come out for consoles, but it also has many options for titles made especially for keyboard and mouse. Great strategy simulators such as Crusader Kings 3, competitive shooters such as CS: GO and extremely complete and different RPG's, such as Elysium disk, are some of the highlights of recent years that are exclusive to the PC.

And even if you build a computer with the intention of playing games, of course it serves many other things. A computer running top-of-the-line games, for example, will have no difficulty doing extensive video editing or 3D modeling. For programmers it also helps a lot, as more RAM means more tests can be run. In the end, investing in a PC Gamer is not just investing in a gaming platform, but also in a workstation. In the times we live in, this is of great help, as many professions depend on a strong machine to perform jobs better.

So, did you like the options? Comment there later what you think of each of the consoles.

Source: Vulture