Reasons to Buy a PlayStation 4
“I want to play multiplayer games with my friends”
PlayStation 4
If you’re interested in keeping up with the latest and best multiplayer games from this generation, then the regular ol’ PlayStation 4 is the best option here.
Not only does it have access to most every major multiplayer, live game, MMORPG, whatever you can think of etc., available on home consoles, the PS4 also usually has the highest player base because of how much more popular the console as a whole is.
Plus if there are any exclusive or timed exclusive deals tied to a version of a game, it’s usually on PS4.
“I want to play the best games from this gen that I’ve been missing out on”
PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 4 Pro
While one can certainly make the argument for the Switch in this case, overall the PlayStation 4 has the best collection of games from this generation.
The PlayStation 4 rarely misses out on a big third-party AAA game, and it has its own stable of incredible first-party efforts including games like Marvel’s Spider-Man, God of War, Bloodborne, Uncharted 4 and more; with even more such as The Last of Us and Ghost of Tsushima on the way.
It’s worth mentioning that a lot of these games from Sony are among the prettiest that this generation has to offer. While the Xbox One X is more powerful, the PlayStation 4 Pro is no slouch.
If you have a 4K TV ready to roll, and don’t mind shelling out a bit extra for a PS4 Pro, it’s worth the investment in this scenario.
“I want whatever is most popular”
PlayStation 4
If all you really care about is buying whatever the majority owns, then the answer is simple: get a PlayStation 4. The PS4 has lapped the Xbox One this generation, and although the Nintendo Switch is off to a great start, it doesn’t yet have the install base of the PS4.
A botched launch by the Xbox One combined with better, and more frequent and exclusive games for Sony’s home console wrapped up this console generation “war” quite early.
That said, The Xbox One has improved greatly since launch and it has Xbox One Game Pass which we’ll sing the praises of shortly; while the Nintendo Switch offers unique first-party exclusives and portable.
“I want a low barrier to entry VR headset”
PlayStation 4 & PSVR
While the PSVR isn’t the most powerful VR headset on the market, it’s the most accessible, and arguably among the best supported headsets you can buy right now.
If you’re dying to try VR, you can pick up a PSVR headset for around $250 with a few choice games included usually. Plus. we learned recently that the PlayStation 5, or whatever it will be called, will support current PSVR headsets so you don’t need to worry about it becoming obsolete.
