Thinking about upgrading to PS4...

[The Left Shark]

I am a 24-year old college student who is finishing up his degree this semester taking a couple night classes. Back when PS4 and Xbox One came out, I decided I didn't want to buy either as I didn't have much time to play the current systems I have now (own both 360 and ps3). Going into a career where I will likely work 8-4:40, 9-5 type of days Monday-Friday, I am going to have a lot of free time just wanting to relax during the evenings and weekends (also factoring I have a gf).


I'm thinking about buying a PS4 as a gift for my hard work over the past few years to get to this point in my life but really trying to justify getting a new system for the amount of money it is. I know for sure I would have to buy MLB: The Show 16 for my love of baseball (and because the quality on the PS3 isn't as good anymore as it was before PS4 came out). I'd obviously get a few other games as well such as: Batman: Arkham Knight, Dying Light, Uncharted 4 when it is out, Last of Us 2 (this game is inevitable and loved the first one).


I was just asking for other opinions here. Also this isn't a discussion of if I should get the PS4 or Xbox One lol I know which one is better and which one I would enjoy more personally, but I was hoping for some feedback from those who own one. Thanks for any input!

[BrianM207]

I just recently(a couple weeks ago)upgraded from PS3 to PS4. Its well, well worth it(even just for the graphics upgrade!). The only game a I got was The Show. From playing it on PS3 one day and PS4 the next, you definitely notice the changes.

I traded in my PS3, controller and like 6 or 8 games(nothing new)and got about $100 credit. Got a used PS4 and only payed apx $300 out of pocket.

[The Left Shark]

Quote: Originally Posted by BrianM207

I just recently(a couple weeks ago)upgraded from PS3 to PS4. Its well, well worth it(even just for the graphics upgrade!). The only game a I got was The Show. From playing it on PS3 one day and PS4 the next, you definitely notice the changes. I traded in my PS3, controller and like 6 or 8 games(nothing new)and got about $100 credit. Got a used PS4 and only payed apx $300 out of pocket.

Dude nice! I guess I could go the route of selling old games and my ps3 since the only games I really play anyway are re-mastered for ps4 as well (Last of Us). The only games I've really been playing is that game and The Show anyway. I was also thinking about waiting to see if I get any cash and giftcards during the Christmas season to use towards upgrading (which I'm sure I will).

[BrianM207]

Yeah...if ya can afford it, it's worth it.

I'm one that always waits a while. Upgrading after apx a year of the new one coming out (maybe it's been 2?) Is rare for me. I usually wait until they stop making games for whatever system I have.

But I decided I didn't wanna wait and I'm glad I didn't. Definitely worth it.

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[biggio7]

I'm in the same mind set. I'm debating as well and keep looking for deals and trade in deals too. I waited to get a ps3 cause games were still coming out and good for ps2. However, it does seem to be a bigger difference in games from ps3 and ps4. It took Madden a few years on ps3 to get good so that's why I've been holding out too. Though, I didn't buy Madden for ps3 either.

With Christmas coming and ps4 new version supposedly coming at the end of October, there should be a price drop too.

[KleShreen]

I sold 5 old video game systems, about 80 games, a bunch of controllers/hard drives/cords, and had about 40 bucks left to pay for a PS4 (which seems kind of ridiculous, but I digress), and I got it exclusively just so I could play MLB The Show and I am very happy with the decision. And I was at the same point you are, kind of. Except I've been graduated from college for five years and still don't have a job, so I needed to sell all those things to be able to upgrade my system. Haha.

[aldon_47]

I think it would be well worth it, especially if you sell older games/systems that dont get much use anymore, even if it doesnt pay for the entire thing. Plus you need to do something to reward yourself for your hard work! Also its not just a gaming system either since its also a blu ray player, netflix, etc so if your gf isnt much for games, you both can still enjoy using it. Plus if youre a baseball fan, you gotta have The Show. Im not one for buying yearly games or at full price but this one is always the exception.

[MaricopaMetFan]

After owning a 360 for years, and then going baseball game-less and then console-less, I figured I'd pick up a PS4 and try out the show. Glad I made the move!