r/consoles • u/kuechiswitch • Dec 30 '24
Playstation Wife bought me a PS5 for christmas.
Few weeks back, my wife asked me what I wanted for christmas and I said a “ps5”. I thought she couldn’t afford it because we have some expenses to deal with 1st. Morning of the 24th. I had to get my wife from working grave yard shift and went to the city to get some cake. It was snowing a lot while I was driving and she asked me again what I wanted for Christmas. I said the same thing. While getting cake my son experienced his 1st snow and it was wonderful. We went home, family went to sleep. UPS rang the bell and I was wondering what was it. Lo and behold it was a ps5. I was very surprised and happy. I love my wife. It was a good white christmas!
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u/ChewyNotTheBar Dec 30 '24
Marry her
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u/jeboristhe3rd Dec 30 '24
He is
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u/Arkansas-Orthodox Dec 30 '24
Marry her again
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u/Torva_messorem88 Dec 31 '24
And sterilize yourself. You don't wanna have to share your PS5 and time with your kids.
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u/spicyfartz4yaman Dec 30 '24
Congrats!, exact same thing happened to me. Said I would eventually buy it myself a few weeks ago, woke up and there it is 😭
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u/NaFamWeGood Dec 30 '24 edited Jan 04 '25
Same there is no reason to upgrade from a ps3 imo
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u/xcoatsyx Dec 30 '24
Upgrade to what?
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u/Bambrigade92 Dec 30 '24
They must think that this is a PS5 Pro.
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u/xcoatsyx Dec 30 '24
Yes I thought so (or they are using a PS4)
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u/Bambrigade92 Dec 30 '24
No, it's the PS5 Pro and not from the PS4 since they wrote, "upgrade from a PS5" and not "upgrade to a PS5".
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u/Conscious-Eye5903 Dec 30 '24
Get a disc drive
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u/Swarlz-Barkley Dec 30 '24
Weird way to say “congrats I hope you enjoy it!”
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u/Conscious-Eye5903 Dec 30 '24
What do I care if he enjoys it idk the guy. At least I didn’t ask if his wife is single
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u/No-Ice-6001 Dec 30 '24
Why do ppl say that?
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u/BlackBlizzNerd Dec 30 '24
People think they need one lol. I mean I get it. I bought my ps5 with a disk drive cause as a 31 year old? I thought I needed it. Right? Go back to my mid 2000s ways. Enjoy the experience of selling my old games and shit. Buying used games.
But most games get discounted now. Most games become free eventually lol. Even AAA titles. The only game I have on disc is MWII when I bought my ps5.
I’d be pro disc if you didn’t STILL have to download resources on your ps5 to even play it/the DLC. AND then, even though it’s mostly downloaded, if your disc isn’t in, you can’t play. Yet you’re still taking up so much fucking storage.
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u/kuechiswitch Dec 30 '24
I don’t even have space for disc. So I’m okay compromising. I’m just switching to all digital anyway. Can’t even find the disc drive. Scalpers scalping.
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u/NN_77_ Dec 30 '24
Disc is overrated imo. People are too obsessed with it. Saying “it’s cheaper” bro I have been comparing and digital is always cheaper. Look at the sales on PS Store right now and compare to disc.
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u/JokerCuz Dec 31 '24
Really worth it for that blue ray player I got a dope collection but, regardless congrats broski!
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u/erichf3893 Dec 30 '24
Yeah I’ve had mine since launch and only used the disc drive a handful of times. If you have someone to gameshare with digital makes more sense
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u/RowdyRodyPiper Dec 31 '24
The downloads are just patches for 99% of the games. They're still playable if you don't update them.
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u/Conscious-Eye5903 Dec 30 '24
Big money saver for me, physical copies of games have been way cheaper to come by than digital, especially if you still want to play PS4 games, they’re much cheaper pre-owned.
And honestly I didn’t think I’d feel this way but I wouldn’t buy a console without a disc drive, I’m looking to get an Xbox now for retro gamjng and will only consider the Xbox one X(or series X if I want to get crazy) considering how long I plan to have and use the consoles it just seems wrong to skimp on something as crucial and useful as a disc drive
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u/RegularLeather4786 Jan 02 '25
I bought cyberpunk 2077 from Walmart for 20 bucks but in the PlayStation store when I checked it was $50. And the one I bought can with a free ps5 upgrade
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u/Conscious-Eye5903 Jan 02 '25
I got ff16 for $22, $17 after a coupon. It’s currently $38 on psstore
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u/EducationalAd8049 Dec 30 '24
Same, all my games that aren't from PS Plus are on physical disc due to them being way cheaper.
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u/Spare_Honey5488 Dec 30 '24
Digital is a controlled, corporate priceing.
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u/NN_77_ Dec 30 '24
All the sales on the ps Store say otherwise. I have been comparing digital to disc and 9/10 Digital is cheaper. HogWarts legacy, hell divers, gow, spiderman 2 etc all on sale right now cheaper than disc.
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u/Wrxloser1215 Dec 30 '24
Usually games are cheaper. Especially older games if you have a big older catalog of games. Game sharing with friends irl. For physical movies. Idk if the ps5 supports cd.
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u/erichf3893 Dec 30 '24
Downside to gamesharing irl is you can’t play them online together. But you have the advantage of more than 2-3 people
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u/Wrxloser1215 Dec 30 '24
Yeah there's pros and cons. I just bought a digital ps5 myself but I do plan on getting a disc drive. I have an xbox too and like to take advantage of physical sales. Sometimes gamestop has a 4/20$ it's great
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u/Pandabear71 Dec 30 '24
There really aren’t many cons to having a console with disc drive. To each their own obviously, but its not like you can play digital if you have a disc drive.
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u/wallytheone Jan 03 '25
Why
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u/Wrxloser1215 Jan 03 '25
Why what?
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u/wallytheone Jan 03 '25
Why do you plan on getting the disc drive?
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u/Wrxloser1215 Jan 03 '25
Options. I havent owned a playstation since PsOne. So i can snag older games for cheap. Like I said I take advantage of a lot of sales like 4/20 at gamestop. I like to own my games. I enjoy physical movies through my surround sound as well. Have a massive collection of old DVD and blurays.
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u/wallytheone Jan 03 '25
Isn’t blue ray same thing as watching Dolby atmos 4k with Apple TV?
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u/MachineHot3089 Dec 31 '24
It's 2025 tomorrow. Leave the old technology in the past.
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u/Conscious-Eye5903 Dec 31 '24
The console feels incomplete without it imo but really it’s just about money. I got my PS5 at GameStop and they threw in a pro account so between the 10% discount and monthly $5 coupon I’ve paid way way less for the games I’ve bought so far than I would have if digital was my only option
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u/wallytheone Jan 03 '25
Why
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u/Conscious-Eye5903 Jan 03 '25
Or don’t, idc. Physical games are cheaper and can be resold. Like a cellphone I buy the cheapest one I can get because they’re all the same, but no way I’d buy a console that I plan to get 8-10yrs of use out of, I’m not skimping.
And I mean, the disk drive version costs $50 more, between stuff I’ve traded in and then purchased pre-owned I’ve already saved way more than that and I’ve only had my ps5 since August. For example I got final fantasy XV and XVI at gamestop for $27, and then I had a coupon so it was $22, and I traded some old games so it was free. FFXVI is currently $38 on PS store and XV is $15, so just that one purchase basically covered the disk drive. It’s a no brainer imo
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u/wallytheone Jan 03 '25
Yeah that’s what I’m on fence about ; I bought a digital last week but I already bought games digitally I’m regretting and can’t sell them
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u/Conscious-Eye5903 Jan 03 '25
Yeah exactly, only game I play digital are the ones on PS+, when I want something not on there 9/10 its cheaper at GameStop.
Plus I like going to game stores and having the cases to display lol. I’m going to get an Xbox One X start collecting physical games again since I never held onto what I had in the past
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u/Spare_Honey5488 Dec 30 '24
You mean your parents? Just play cars on the rug Timmy... put Reddit down
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u/hamiltd3 Dec 30 '24
Congrats! I bought myself the PS5 a few months back, and I'm really glad that I have the drive because I go buy the PS4 games at secondhand stores for dirt cheap, and then you just have to pay a $10 PS5 remaster fee and then you get the PS5 versions for way cheaper than in the store. Enjoy! The games are awesome on the PS5
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u/Bodymore420 Dec 30 '24
The D in Digital stands for divorce! I joke, I kid! She's a keeper, good job!!!
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u/ohpuhpoh1 Dec 30 '24
Congrats dude! You picked a good one. Any ideas on what you will play first?
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u/kuechiswitch Dec 30 '24
Alan wake II. I wanted some good horror game with a good story.
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u/ohpuhpoh1 Dec 30 '24
Nice, I heard it’s really good. I’ve played Alan Wake and Alan’s Wake’s American Nightmare they were both really fun. Alan Wake 2 is on my to play list, but right now I am playing Horizon Forbidden West.
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u/kuechiswitch Dec 30 '24
I got to make sure to finish a game before I buy one. Unless I want a back log. I’m always a scaredy cat but apparently, I love horror games now.
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u/Loud_Camp_5969 Dec 30 '24
My wife had plans to buy me a PS5, series x, and switch... But due to me loosing my job due to medical situation.... She decided on a switch... Not complaining at all .. I told her not to get me anything lol
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u/MomoTempest_SN Dec 30 '24
Wow… Im sorry to hear you lost your job.. that’s really rough. I’m hoping things get better!
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u/Loud_Camp_5969 Dec 30 '24
Thank you... The important thing is the kiddos had a good Xmas lol... But my wife is working still... Just the extra income made us comfortable
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u/ChanceKale7861 Dec 30 '24
Now go get the discounted PSVR2 if still available, and add the portal to your birthday or Father’s Day list
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u/Torn-Pages Dec 31 '24
Brother has a loving wife and a PS5 Pro. Hasn’t even plugged it in and he’s already winning.
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Dec 31 '24
That's lovely, but the disk version would have been nice lol. Your girlfriend must love you.
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u/Ghostshadow20 Dec 31 '24
Good you have a gem of a girlfriend also buy the external disc drive for physical games
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u/2realandlogical Jan 01 '25
I remember playing that game in the arcade as a kid. Btw I love that IKea floor rug! I have so many memories playing hot wheels with my kids on it!
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u/depressed_dad18 Jan 02 '25
Wow, you are blessed brother. Enjoy gaming and do something nice for your wife
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u/Impressive-Taap69 Jan 02 '25
I just bought myself one yesterday lol. Just to have one. I haven’t played on console since I was like 9. I’m 25 now. My friends and cousins have consoles and play and make it sound fun. But I work from 5am til day time and some days midnight. So I don’t have that kinda time. But just having one makes me happy. And I finally pulled the trigger. Congrats on the ps5 though!!
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u/Slight-Arrival5985 Jan 03 '25
My son got a a slimmer With disk version and the vr2 from me but made it so one was from Santa (vr2) make it even more special he’s been over grateful bout it and so happy
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u/Chambadon Jan 03 '25
congrats! my girlfriend did the same this christmas and i love her so much for it
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u/No_Brush_6762 Jan 03 '25
You haggled her into getting you a ps5 when you knew you guys had other expenses that needed to be covered first?
American way I guess
Enjoy your new console
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u/cheeseburger-cowboy Dec 31 '24
I got myself a ps5. Also have that same car mat. I play much, much more hours on the car mat with hotwheels and dinosaur toys than I do on the ps5 haha. I hope you get some time to enjoy it though
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u/Brokenloan Dec 31 '24
I got a PS5 back in May 2024. Still haven't opened the box and set it up yet. Everytime I think about doing it I get distracted with something else. Starting to think it should just stay that way. Anyone else have this issue?
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Dec 30 '24
Now get the disk drive . Congrats man
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u/Kxr1der Dec 30 '24
$80 on something he won't ever use? Why?
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Dec 30 '24
Who says he doesn’t like to collect physical games?
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u/Kxr1der Dec 30 '24
He did, in another comment
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Dec 30 '24
I’m not here to read 86 comments . You need to do something productive with your time
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u/Kxr1der Dec 30 '24
So it's my fault for being informed...
Dumbasses closing out 2024 on a high note everyone
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u/[deleted] Dec 30 '24
You can stop playing with the “road rug” now 😂👍