When comparing Playstation 4 vs Nintendo Switch, the Slant community recommends Playstation 4 for most people. In the question“What are the best latest generation gaming consoles?” Playstation 4 is ranked 1st while Nintendo Switch is ranked 4th. The most important reason people chose Playstation 4 is:
PS4 has 8GB of DDR5 RAM and an 8-core x86 AMD CPU that amounts to more computational power and ultimately better graphics than Xbox One or Wii U.
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Pros
Pro More raw graphical power than Xbox One or Wii U
PS4 has 8GB of DDR5 RAM and an 8-core x86 AMD CPU that amounts to more computational power and ultimately better graphics than Xbox One or Wii U.
Pro Great next generation DualShock controller
Pro Blu-ray playback support
Pro Best exclusive games on the market
With series like Uncharted, The Last of Us, Horizon Zero Dawn, God of War and more comming, PS3 is the best choice there is.
Pro Controllers have headphone jack, touchpad & speakers
Pro Quick and snappy switching in and out of applications and games.
Pro Cross-play support allows seamlessly continuing a game between Vita and PS4
Pro ShareFactory app gives video editing tools
Pro A lot more interesting indie games compared to Xbox One
Pro Play classic PS3 games on the PS4 through Playstation Now
Pro Very flexible
You can use it as a stationary console with your TV (using the included dock), or transform it into a portable gaming device in literally seconds. You will keep all the data and can continue your game on the go. The JoyCon controllers can clip into the sides for a tablet-like experience, or you can remove them and use them wirelessly.
Pro Comfortable to hold
Nitendo Switch is light and feels comfortable in hand. It doesn't cause any wrist strain. It also has a kickstand that folds out from the back of the console, so you can put it on the table.
Pro Nice gaming experience
Pro It has great graphics and controllers and games
Cons
Con Pay for online multiplayer
On top of having to pay for the system and games you also have to pay for online multiplayer, not once but monthly.
Con Vita's remote play still needs work to be useful
Con Game prices are higher than for other systems most of the time, for a lesser quality
Con Poor battery life
If you're playing for example Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, you can expect 3.5 hours of gaming before you have to charge the console. Many other portable consoles last longer.
Con Doesn't have a wide variety of popular games yet
If you are not into playing Zelda, there's not that much for you to do with this console right now. The game lineup is not comparable to Xbox One or PS4. The console is not backwards compatible, so you will not be able to play your old games on it either.
Con Problems with screen glare
It's difficult to play with a lot of light falling on the screen due to glare issues. For example, you probably will not be able to play outside in the sun, since the game is simply not visible.