WiiU or PS4?
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pokedude729
Cat King
I would personally go with the Wii U, as it has some of the most fun games that I've played this year (Mario Kart 8, Smash 4, Hyrule Warriors, Wind Waker HD, Super Mario 3D world, and Shovel Knight, just to name a few), and has some great upcoming games (Xenoblade X, Zelda U in 2016, Yoshi's Wooly World, etc.)
However, That's not to say that the PS4 doesn't have good games all its own (Far Cry 4, Bloodborne, GTA 5, Shadows of Mordor, etc.), just that I personally enjoyed the Wii U's line up more.
However, That's not to say that the PS4 doesn't have good games all its own (Far Cry 4, Bloodborne, GTA 5, Shadows of Mordor, etc.), just that I personally enjoyed the Wii U's line up more.
Prof Gallows
Retired Staff
That's pretty much your best bet. Right now really isn't a great time to be deciding if you want a console or not because you don't really know what will be coming out for them this year outside of what has been announced already.
It comes down to what sort of games you really like to play more and if you are wanting more than just a video game console. The PS4 has you covered with being able to play DVDs and Blu Rays and has a few more options in regard to multimedia than the Wii U.
Unfortunately most(or all) of the PS4 multiplayer games require you to purcahse PS+ which is pretty disheartening because paying extra just to access content in a game you've already bought sucks. The Wii U is the only home console that doesn't require a paid subscription for multiplayer content and with Mario Kart 8, Smash Bros, Splatoon, and quite a few more games you have a bit of a selection if that's your thing. But as it was mentioned already you aren't going to see any heavy hitters on the Wii U that will be on the PS4. Or pretty much any third party on the Wii U.
So all in all, probably just best to wait and see what's going to be announced this year before rushing in to buy a new console. Especially since considering one of those consoles is a pretty steep price to pay if you end up regretting it.
Paperboy012305
Male Villager for Mario Kart World!
This!
mayorofparadise
Senior Member
wiiu by far!!
PS4. I had a Wii U for only a few months before I sold it because there's honestly no replay value in a ton of their games. Mario Kart 8 got broing after the first two weeks, Pikmin 3 is one of those games you play when you're bored and have nothing else really to play, Wind Waker HD is a game that once you collect everything it's pointless, and Smash Bros is one of the only games I'd even consider getting a Wii U for. Maybe Zelda U as well, but that's about it.
I've got a PS4 and absolutely love the thing to death. Bloodborne, Dragon Ball Xenoverse, GTA V Ehanced Edition, and Infamous are great games on the PS4 so far. Not to mention MGS V is coming out in September, Persona 5 is scheduled for Winter of this year, and FFXV + KHIII is only a matter of when they decide to give us a release date. PS Plus is a great deal, I don't understand why people **** on it to be honest, because you get a ton of great free games every month. The PS4 also has a thing called "Shared Play" where you can let someone play your game for 60 minutes without owning the game themselves. I use it to show people where to go to get items in Bloodborne all the time. It's the coolest thing there is. There's not a lot at the current moment, but there's a ton of promise in the coming year and in 2016.
I'm just saying.
I've got a PS4 and absolutely love the thing to death. Bloodborne, Dragon Ball Xenoverse, GTA V Ehanced Edition, and Infamous are great games on the PS4 so far. Not to mention MGS V is coming out in September, Persona 5 is scheduled for Winter of this year, and FFXV + KHIII is only a matter of when they decide to give us a release date. PS Plus is a great deal, I don't understand why people **** on it to be honest, because you get a ton of great free games every month. The PS4 also has a thing called "Shared Play" where you can let someone play your game for 60 minutes without owning the game themselves. I use it to show people where to go to get items in Bloodborne all the time. It's the coolest thing there is. There's not a lot at the current moment, but there's a ton of promise in the coming year and in 2016.
I'm just saying.
Well i would say Wii U because the games are more fun to play but i got to remind you that the Playstation 4 has more processing power than the Wii U.
I would say it's relevant since the PS4 and Xbone largely share the same library.
In my opinion, Sony and MS both dropped the ball with this generation of consoles. It's been well over a year now since their release and I'm still waiting for enough games to be released that makes me want to buy. Everything so far has either looked a little lackluster or I can play on my PS3 already.
I'm not even asking for many games. Just like 3 or 4 that I can only play on next gen. The only one so far that peaks my interest that's actually released is Bloodborne....That's not worth spending ?300+ though.
Mostly because a lot of people struggle to view it as free and I largely fall into that category.
For a start, you/your parents already pay an internet bill. You shouldn't be paying for PSN+ or Xbox Live to play online. The cost of it and how cheap/expensive it is is irrelevant, it just shouldn't be something they charge you for.
They're also not free games. You pay xxx amount (I don't remember what it costs) every month and you don't even own them, you're renting them. You lose the rights to play them once you stop subscribing.
Keep in mind that Sony were also doing this before you had to pay for PSN+ to play online so it's not exactly free at all. They've just added online access to an existing package.
Prof Gallows
Retired Staff
^^^Pretty much why I've not bothered buying any online PS4 games and haven't been paying for PS+.
You shouldn't have to pay extra to access content in a game you've already purchased. The only worthwhile benefit I have ever seen for having PS+ is getting better deals on the sales.
LisaTheGreat
Senior Member
I’ve never used the wiiU although I’ve been dying to, but I have owned a ps4 since it came out and will say that it’s a great system! I’m super happy with it, the graphics are great and there’s a lot of online games like gta v, destiny, diablo 3, etc.. that will keep you pretty entertained. Plus they’re still making a ton of games for it. still waiting on kingdom hearts lol
This was the main reason I never even bothered to have convenient internet access to my 360. I didn't want the PS3 exclusives, though, and buying both just for the ability to play online for "free" wasn't an option.
This is also why I've largely moved to PC. If console exclusives interest me, then maybe, but I have no intentions of buying a PS4 or Xbone for any multiplayer games. It's just not worth it when they're usually multi-platform, anyway.
And, of course, the Wii U is free to play online as well. Nintendo may not emphasize online play as much as their competitors do, but it is nice to know that I'll never have to pay a subscription fee to play the few multiplayer games it has.
That said, I voted for the Wii U. :3
PS4 needs a better library and to cut the crap with the internet subscription fees. :v
LisaTheGreat
Senior Member
You make a valid point but it’s not a necessity to pay for the online subscription, there are quite a few games that are multiplayer that don’t require a psn subscription. and the psn subscription isn’t all that bad for what you get with it. I don’t mind getting 2-3 full games each month that are free, I find that to be great. plus you also get discounts on a lot of games and they’re always having sales.
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Prof Gallows
Retired Staff
Quite a few may be pushing it a bit. A lot of games that do this have a catch. Like Destiny. You can play Destiny online without PS+ but you can't participate in raids, strike missions, crucible, and you can't invite anyone to your strike team. So pretty much they rip out what makes multiplayer fun and the free version lets you play the story missions with random people that switch out for other random people each time you enter a new area. Really the only games that don't require PS+ but still have multiplayer features are ones that don't really focus on multiplayer. And MMOs. You can play those without PS+, but that has more to do with the PC versions of those games having a subscription model in place and removing features from the PS4 version.
Really, as far as I can tell right now there aren't any games on PS4 that have a full online experience that don't require PS+.
Also citation needed for the "free" games every month. They're only free as long as you keep paying your subscription fee. If you don't renew it and you aren't using PS+ those games have a lock put on them and you can't play them until you pay for another subscription.
The sales for games are good but it really depends on how much you really buy from the sales to justify a subscription payment to get the better deals. Really this is the only good thing I see about PS+ at all.
