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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 1 year 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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[–] Chazay@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

As someone with a steam deck that I use daily, I would be a disappointed if I was the kids in this situation. It’s not 100% plug and play yet and many games the kids may want to play won’t work as well and the consoles. Don’t get me wrong, I love it, but they should get a regular console for these kids.

[–] datwunkid@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

I agree.

Unless they're natural tinkerers, like I was at their age, a regular console would suit them better. Plus a console with more convenient local multiplayer would still probably be better if they're both sharing it.