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Diablo IV: PC or PS5, which version should I buy? (lemmy.ca)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I had played Diablo II when I was young. I'm not a big Diablo fan, but I'm attracted by this new release, and I'm interested to play with my friends.

I can't decide that I should buy a PS5 version or PC version. Here are some pros and cons I'm thinking about.

I don't have a powerful gaming PC yet. Before I made my decision of a new PC build, I may need to play with low quality graph (EDIT: I already have a PS5).
I could buy a pre-owned PS5 Disc, which is cheaper. If I don't like it, I could trade-in the disc.
I don't have a PS membership right now. I know I missed one promotion in early June. Is the membership necessary for playing Diablo IV?
If I need to organize my backpack, will keyboard&mouse be more convenient than controller?
I have a Steam Deck and I want to use it for some causal play. Proton or PS Remote Play, which works better?

Thank you for all your suggestions.

EDIT: Considering the suggestion by @[email protected], I've purchased the PS5 version so we could enjoy the game together in the living room. We also confirmed that, without PS+, it's okay to play solo.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Thank you!

“which one will I play more?”

This is a brilliant question. My PC and PS5 are both in my living room. However, if I play on PS5, it's easier for my wife to look at me, and laugh at me dying :)

I know Diablo IV is a always-online game. I don't expect to play it when I'm outside. I expect to play Diablo IV in bathroom or during insomnia (well, I know it's bad for my health)

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

IMO plug your PC into the TV and call it a day. If that somehow isn't possible (you PC and TV are in the same room, it shouldn't be a problem), I've heard the steam link streaming stuff isn't too bad when on the same network and most smart TVs have this app.