DARK BAWGS Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Well I got the new PS4 up and running and after spending a couple of days fooling around in Custom Games to get use to the controller. I thought I would offer my opinion on the system as compared to the Xbox One. I started with the Xbox then moved up to the 360 and finally the One so I have a good history with Xbox. The PS4 is completely new to me. I will compare them in four areas and please keep in mind this is only my opinion and is not in anyway an objective analysis. UI (User Interface) – The Xbox wins in this area hands down. It is almost a fun interface where as the PS4 is bland and pedestrian. Graphics – much has been said about this and I do agree the PS4 is better. As someone who is blind in one eye this is always important to me and I do see a difference, all be it not a huge one. Controller – the controllers are completely different as I am sure everyone knows. Xbox – the controller feels bigger as one with small hands it matters but it is not uncomfortable. I like the placement of the “D” pad much more. I also found the sticks to be looser which makes them easier to keep on target. I have KontrolFreeks on the sticks. The “Option” Button is easier to access. PS4 – I like the feel since it fits nicely into my hands. The location of the “D” pad is a little awkward for me but I am sure I will get use to it. The sticks seem stiff and as a result I push them too hard and overshoot my target; again I will get use to this (I hope). Also I have ordered KontolFreeks for this controller, which should help. I like the pad to bring up the in game score, it is quick and you don’t have to look for it. Gaming – both play the game the same, however the key is finding a game. With Xbox I find I wait and wait and wait – a frustrating amount of time. With the PS4 games pop up right away no delay and with only two exceptions no lag issues in several hours of play. I tried switching between the two consoles and found Xbox just couldn’t get me into games. I had to take the Duma off Strict in order to find any with in 700 miles whereas there were games popping up without a wait on the PS4 and I had changed the Duma to 500 miles. In summary I think I am going to be playing more on the PS4 than the Xbox especially when my new Cinch controller arrives combined with the KontrolFreeks. That's how I see it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
II Z IE IR O II Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 I've been playing ps4 so much, it feels more natural playing with the ps4 DS controller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iAmMoDBoX Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Had a 360 since launch, had an xbox one since launch... Never owned a PlayStation in my life... PS4 is better in every aspect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JConnor Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 I second your experience regarding XB1 taking ages to find a match. Even though there are a lot of hosts/servers in my Geofilter, it can still take anywhere from 5 to 10 minutes to get into a populated playlist e.g. TDM. The PS4 is instantaneous regardless, of game mode. It's getting so "bad", I don't even know if I can make it to level 55 on a standard tier, let alone a Prestige on XB1. That's how bad the match making is compared to the PS4. I'm one who would rather wait a few minutes for a good quality match versus a fast, crappy (laggy) match, but what is going on on the XB1 is ridiculous. I'm 99% sure it's because there just aren't as many physical XB1 players, so even the MM servers are having a hard time grouping players based on whatever criteria they use (Thank God, no SBMM because I seriously doubt there would be anybody playing on XB1, or able to connect to one another based on skill, or lack thereof). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
II Z IE IR O II Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Just played Xbox. The servers are CRAPPY again. Waiting awhile to get games. Trying to force my games to the California servers. Back to PS4 where finding games takes less than 30secs with NO LAG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DARK BAWGS Posted November 28, 2015 Author Share Posted November 28, 2015 I have been on PS4, getting my ass supremely kicked but there was game after game without any wait and not one game had lag. In fact I didn't see any players with poor ping. Because I have a Machiavellian mind; I wonder if the reason the servers are so bad on Xbox is that MS is doing it purposely since they lost the league play and they want to force Xboxers to go to their propitiatory games like Halo and Forza - OK call me cynical! But MS has a history of doing whatever it can to have a monopoly... DB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JConnor Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 I think the more logical reason is because what was mentioned before: PS4 outsold the XB1 2:1. This is verified by looking at sales statistics (Google!), and also by the amount of hosts / servers that appear on the map versus when playing the PS4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DARK BAWGS Posted November 28, 2015 Author Share Posted November 28, 2015 I think the more logical reason is because what was mentioned before: PS4 outsold the XB1 2:1. This is verified by looking at sales statistics (Google!), and also by the amount of hosts / servers that appear on the map versus when playing the PS4. Aw, come on JC; let me live in my diluted, conspiracy laden world and fantasize how I will bring down MS! LMAO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DARK BAWGS Posted November 30, 2015 Author Share Posted November 30, 2015 Well I can't believe the difference; today Sunday, I wanted to take advantage of the 2XP on guns and level up some of my Xbox ordinance... well after waiting 20 mins. to get a game I finally got into a lobby, only to have it migrate and lose the connection; then we got into another game. After that game I wanted to stay in the same lobby but no I was out to look for another one - more than 20 mins and still no game. That was it for me and I am really disappointed as I have been a long time Xbox supporter and proponent. I turned on the PS4 and played all the rest of the day until 9:30 tonight and never had to wait for a game it worked like a charm and no noticeable lag. Really sucks to be locked into Xbox these days. DB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadBrad Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Hey guys have you tried turning the region filter off with Xbone? I was having the same issues - no games, lag etc, When I turned the duma off I found games instantly and they were "mostly" lag free. Please give it a go and reply, I swear there is issues since recent update and its driving me insane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
procreate Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 i really hate the PS4 controller. it makes my hands cramp up, my left thumb slips off the stick [right side i use a freek], the triggers are too sloppy... and i have been playing playstation since the PS1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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