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Lost a bet so I have to get my kids a non-Nintendo system. At this point, is there good reason to go with Xbox over PS5 (or vice versa)? (alien.top)

submitted 11 months ago by OwnContribution1463@alien.top to c/gaming@level-up.zone

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Im not much of a gamer (ironically I make games for a living) but I made a bet with my kids that if the Detroit Lions make the playoffs this year I'll buy them a system, and its looking like almost a lock to happen, so I want to get in on some Holiday deals.

This is their first non-Nintendo system so I'm a little lost on which way to go at this point in the generation cycle. For reference they're 7 and 9 year old boys and are gonna be new to gaming that isnt based around crafting or Italian brothers. (i made them use my old NES, then SNES first, then got them a Switch a couple years back)

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[–] SloanWarrior@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Do you have a PC? If so, I'd probably get a PS5. Many of the Xbox exclusives are also on PC these days.

However, I also agree that you should consider what your kids' friends have. Be careful though. If one kid's friends have Xbox and the other's have PS5 then saying you're basing it that could come off as favouritism.

What you actually want is for your kids to be able to borrow games from your kids' friends. Consider which if them has rich parents and could afford a large game library.

The fact that you get to play them too is just a bonus.