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)
1st thought should be what do their friends have?
2nd should be do you only let them play kid-oriented or let them maybe play some teen stuff?
3rd is what are they interested in?
I own both, and I’d personally say xbox is better with gamepass and probably has a bit more games for kids. However PS has a big following with spiderman and ratchet and clank. If they want racing games or shooters then xbox is better. If they want action/adventure then PS5 is better.