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beer · 30 March 2016, 09:02 AM

I have a lot of spare time at home recently for reasons I will not go into, yes this forum helps kill a lot of it..however looking for something else

The last time I played a video game was in 2006 when I had an XBOX360 - this was back when one had to go to the game store and purchase the disc, and the games could be enjoyed without going online. I understand now that the majority of games are purchased online similar to iTunes but wondering if the new consoles / games can still be played without going online or would I be missing out on the majority of the content this way?

It is worth noting that I would only play the single player aspects of the games ... I dislike playing games online as I hate rudeness/confrontation and do not have thick skin ... anyone who has spent more than 15 minutes playing an online game will know what I am talking about when I say playing online would be no fun at all to me

Would probably be looking at modern games in the Half-Life/Doom genre and maybe driving games...If anyone here has a console and has any info to share as to whether it would be worth me buying one I would appreciate it

and also which console you would recommend

Thanks in advance

Syed117 · 30 March 2016, 11:14 AM

I still play games.

Nowhere near as much as I used to, but I still have all the consoles.

Both ps4 and Xbox one are good.

I usually play single player games on PS4 (until I build a new PC) and multiplayer on Xbox. Leaning a bit more toward the Xbox only because I really dislike the ps4 controller.

It's worth it to get the online services just for the games they throw in every month. Both ps4 and Xbox online are about $50 a year, but you get 2-3 games each month.

As far as playing online, I only play with friends. Haven't heard anyone speak ever since they introduced private chat parties. It's fun if you have people to play with.

There is a new doom coming out relatively soon. Maybe April or may. As far driving games go, forza is pretty much the standard now. Forza 6 and forza horizon 2 are both fantastic. 6 is a simulation and horizon 2 is more arcade style. They are for Xbox one.

If driving games are the priority, Xbox one is really the only choice. For everything else, you can't go wrong with either, but I would give the edge to ps4 for single player games.

Laszlo · 30 March 2016, 12:27 PM

I still game a little, but my Son is really into it, which has brought me back into the fun. You can still buy and rent discs. Rarely do I download an entire game unless I'm trying out a demo before buying. I like the physical disc so when I'm done playing it I can claw back a little money by selling it on eBay. We have a lot of consoles but mainly use Wii U and Xbox One. You can also get season passes for games such as Battlefront to keep you going and other DLC with online subscriptions. Endless options and tons of great games out there. Anyway, have fun!

WhatTheDeuce · 30 March 2016, 12:29 PM

Love playing the Halo games. I suck big time, but it's fun!

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Wesley Crusher · 30 March 2016, 01:08 PM

I used to play Call of Duty a few years ago on PS3. I've been thinking of picking up a PS4 to play COD again.

WristEnvy · 30 March 2016, 02:05 PM

Only game I play are COD public games online or private games with coworkers. Once in awhile I'll pick up nba2kx, but didn't this year. Oh, on ps4 BTW.

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SearChart · 30 March 2016, 02:32 PM

PC gamer myself, but use an Xbox controller on occasion.

West · 30 March 2016, 05:02 PM

I still play a little. Plenty of single player games still out there and worth a look. Fallout 4 will eat hours of your life without ever needing to go online but, as mentioned above, online isn't too bad these days - if people aren't on private chat channels you can always mute them.

I'm looking forward to the VR headset for my PS4 due in September. Poor pun aside, I think that'll be a real game changer.

beer · 31 March 2016, 03:07 AM

Thanks for all the replies guys yes I remember XBOX being better for driving games now, was do with the triggers on the controllers (used for the throttle) responding to different levels of pressure instead of being on/off buttons...I guess they would be more realistic for shooting games too

SearChart · 31 March 2016, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by beer

Thanks for all the replies guys yes I remember XBOX being better for driving games now, was do with the triggers on the controllers (used for the throttle) responding to different levels of pressure instead of being on/off buttons...I guess they would be more realistic for shooting games too

There is a great rally game called Dirt Rally which has been out on Steam for PC for almost a year now, it's soon coming to consoles. Definitely worth getting if you're into driving games. I have about 80 hours on record now and I still absolutely love it.

murph145 · 31 March 2016, 04:22 AM

I play Xbox1 and mainly Call of Duty. I like to bully all the little kids around.

sco · 31 March 2016, 05:01 AM

PS4 for about two hours a week when the wife is at art class and the kids are in bed...

30 March 2016, 09:02 AM	#1
beer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Watch Dealer atm! Watch: all Posts: 2,800	Any XBOX / PlayStation players here? I have a lot of spare time at home recently for reasons I will not go into, yes this forum helps kill a lot of it..however looking for something else The last time I played a video game was in 2006 when I had an XBOX360 - this was back when one had to go to the game store and purchase the disc, and the games could be enjoyed without going online. I understand now that the majority of games are purchased online similar to iTunes but wondering if the new consoles / games can still be played without going online or would I be missing out on the majority of the content this way? It is worth noting that I would only play the single player aspects of the games ... I dislike playing games online as I hate rudeness/confrontation and do not have thick skin ... anyone who has spent more than 15 minutes playing an online game will know what I am talking about when I say playing online would be no fun at all to me Would probably be looking at modern games in the Half-Life/Doom genre and maybe driving games...If anyone here has a console and has any info to share as to whether it would be worth me buying one I would appreciate it and also which console you would recommend Thanks in advance __________________

30 March 2016, 11:14 AM	#2
Syed117 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Syed Location: The Ether Posts: 3,388	I still play games. Nowhere near as much as I used to, but I still have all the consoles. Both ps4 and Xbox one are good. I usually play single player games on PS4 (until I build a new PC) and multiplayer on Xbox. Leaning a bit more toward the Xbox only because I really dislike the ps4 controller. It's worth it to get the online services just for the games they throw in every month. Both ps4 and Xbox online are about $50 a year, but you get 2-3 games each month. As far as playing online, I only play with friends. Haven't heard anyone speak ever since they introduced private chat parties. It's fun if you have people to play with. There is a new doom coming out relatively soon. Maybe April or may. As far driving games go, forza is pretty much the standard now. Forza 6 and forza horizon 2 are both fantastic. 6 is a simulation and horizon 2 is more arcade style. They are for Xbox one. If driving games are the priority, Xbox one is really the only choice. For everything else, you can't go wrong with either, but I would give the edge to ps4 for single player games. __________________ Rolex Datejust 41 126334 \| Omega Speedmaster Professional Hesalite \| Cartier Santos Large \| Tudor Black Bay 58

30 March 2016, 12:27 PM	#3
Laszlo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,868	I still game a little, but my Son is really into it, which has brought me back into the fun. You can still buy and rent discs. Rarely do I download an entire game unless I'm trying out a demo before buying. I like the physical disc so when I'm done playing it I can claw back a little money by selling it on eBay. We have a lot of consoles but mainly use Wii U and Xbox One. You can also get season passes for games such as Battlefront to keep you going and other DLC with online subscriptions. Endless options and tons of great games out there. Anyway, have fun! __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

30 March 2016, 12:29 PM	#4
WhatTheDeuce "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Kyung Location: Anywhere? Watch: cha want... Posts: 4,488	Love playing the Halo games. I suck big time, but it's fun! Sent from half way through the Kessel Run using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: @whatthedeuce_

31 March 2016, 03:07 AM	#9
beer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Watch Dealer atm! Watch: all Posts: 2,800	Thanks for all the replies guys yes I remember XBOX being better for driving games now, was do with the triggers on the controllers (used for the throttle) responding to different levels of pressure instead of being on/off buttons...I guess they would be more realistic for shooting games too __________________

30 March 2016, 01:08 PM	#5
Wesley Crusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Wes Location: Holosuite Posts: 6,345	I used to play Call of Duty a few years ago on PS3. I've been thinking of picking up a PS4 to play COD again.

30 March 2016, 02:05 PM	#6
WristEnvy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Ray Location: Berkeley, CA Watch: IG @watch.kakashi Posts: 2,579	Only game I play are COD public games online or private games with coworkers. Once in awhile I'll pick up nba2kx, but didn't this year. Oh, on ps4 BTW. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk

30 March 2016, 05:02 PM	#8
West "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Matt Location: UK Posts: 553	I still play a little. Plenty of single player games still out there and worth a look. Fallout 4 will eat hours of your life without ever needing to go online but, as mentioned above, online isn't too bad these days - if people aren't on private chat channels you can always mute them. I'm looking forward to the VR headset for my PS4 due in September. Poor pun aside, I think that'll be a real game changer.

31 March 2016, 04:22 AM	#11
murph145 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: CA Watch: Bluesy Posts: 382	I play Xbox1 and mainly Call of Duty. I like to bully all the little kids around.

31 March 2016, 05:01 AM	#12
sco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicago Watch: Subc AT 8500 CSO Posts: 3,646	PS4 for about two hours a week when the wife is at art class and the kids are in bed...

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