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Do you think I should get a PC or a PS5 for my birthday? (lemmy.world)
submitted 2 months ago by to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
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I'm still undecided, and I'd say reading some opinions would help me.

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[–] 13 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Keep in mind, PS5 is nearing the end of its life cycle, like 2(?) more years and Sony is preparing for the PS6.

I would suggest getting a mid-range PC and in 2 years you can decide to either stick with PC and perform some upgrades or work towards a PS6.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 months ago (1 child)

    Ending its life cycle is not the same as end of life though. Were 6 years into ps5 life and the ps4 was just surpassed in more online people by the ps5 in June 2025. I have a feeling you will have little issue with it being abandoned anytime soon, let alone 2 or even 3 years from now.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 months ago

    True, this is why I said in two years start thinking about a PS6, it doesn't make a lot of sense to spend $700 on a 6 year old console when $300 to $500 more can get a mid-range PC or for the similar price get a Steam Deck/Machine. If they get a PS5 today then it will still be relevant for another 5ish years, but will they have buyers remorse if they had just waited for a PS6, who knows.

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