Not surprised. I'm just trying to decide if I should get an xbox or a steam deck to play it on. Xbox seems like it'll play it better, but portability is rather enticing.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Is it JUST for this game? If it is, then it's fairly even, choose performance or portability. But seriously, get a steam deck, once you realize what an unlock having the entire steam ecosystem in a comfortable portable form factor is, there's just so many games to enjoy.

[–] forgotaboutlaye 2 points 1 year ago

I have it on PC, and performance is really hit or miss on Steamdeck, so I mostly play on my PC. There are some modded quality presets that help, but in the big cities framerate really dips.

If your options are Xbox or Steamdeck, id go for xbox

[–] Lycerius 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I bought a Series S specifically for this game and it plays great. I'm typically a Playstation person, but so far I haven't picked up a PS5 because the only game I don't have access to, that I want to play, without a PS5 is FFXVI.

[–] XbSuper 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Hmm, if the series s can play it well, that's probably the direction I'll go. Portability would be nice, but I wouldn't use it that often, I'd likely get the tv dock and leave it there for 90% of its life. The series s has the best price point, and would probably serve my needs best

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

i’ve had the series s since release day and have been beyond happy with it, coming from PC gaming. Haven’t found a game that didn’t run well enough to enjoy with a controller. Even Cyberpunk was great fun.

And you can pick up a used one for under £200, can’t beat that.

[–] slimerancher 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I am planning to go for Xbox (actually, I am waiting for Pro version, the activision case brought up that there was plan for PS5 pro soon, so Xbox Series X Pro shouldn't be far behind). While Starfield is a major reason, there is also Avowed coming up, and I have big hopes for that. Not to mention Fable.

Also, I've never had Xbox so want to play older franchises too. So, Xbox makes sense to me. Your requirements might be different.

[–] XbSuper 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Haven't heard of Avowed, and as much as I loved the old Fable games, I have little hope this one will do them justice. Starfield is literally the only reason I am interested in xbox (that may change once I have it, but for now that's it)

[–] slimerancher 1 points 1 year ago

Avowed is Obsidian's next game. It's a bit Skyrim like from the trailers, but not as big.

Also, The Outer World 2 is also going to be Xbox exclusive.

But if you don't care about any of these, then maybe Xbox will be an overkill. Maybe get it and then sell it aftewards, or if you don't like to sell stuff, maybe ge Series S.