Considering a Switch from Xbox Series X to PS5: Is It Worth It?

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Hey all, I’ve been having a rough time with my Series X because of constant crashes and other annoying problems. It’s making it hard to enjoy gaming. I’m getting frustrated because it crashes or shuts off after only 10-20 minutes of gameplay, even the air space is good and I keep it clean. The only thing it’s semi-happy playing is Xbox 360 games or Forza Horizon 5. I’m thinking about either jumping ship to a PS5 or building a PC (though that’s a whole other pricey adventure). I’d love your honest thoughts. For those who own a PS5, do you face crashes, overheating, or Wi-Fi hassles? Is the console reliable overall? Hit me with the good, the bad, or whatever you got.

4 Answers

Joystick_Jester -

I made the switch from Series X mainly because my wife surprised me with a PS5 for Christmas last year. I haven’t looked back since! The PS5’s been my main console ever since I got it.

RPG_Warlord -

Honestly, I haven’t run into many problems with my PS5 other than the rare game crash, which isn’t that big of a deal to me and has only happened a handful of times since I got it last year. Overall, it’s been reliable.

ButtonMuncher89 -

Both of the PS5s in our house (I’ve got kids who game too) have been performing really well. No crashing issues here. So I’d say it’s a safe bet if you’re looking to switch.

Gamer_Guru_42 -

I’ve had my PS5 for about 3 years and for the most part, it’s been pretty solid. Occasionally, I deal with a crash or two, but it’s nothing frequent. Key thing is making sure it has enough space around it to prevent overheating.

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