Is there any shop that's selling ps5 where you can demo/play...I'm asking for my nephew....
In kl or seremban area?

any specific reason you choose PS5??

is really a Bad choice, unless you aim the PS exclusive, (which is no longer "exclusive" )

Younger gen may prefer Switch, and which has so much more game.

But if budget ok, ( since you wanna buy PS5 )
Steamdeck, aya neo would be greater.

handheld gaming consoles ftw

Get a Series S or X instead, much better value for money than a PS5, and this is coming from a Sony fanboy!

Err Xbox is it?

Yes, both are the same but Series S does not have a disc drive (digital only) and is less powerful than the Series X, meaning games will usually run at 1080p instead of 4K like the Series X. Basically get a Series X if you value 4K and discs or Series S if you don't mind playing the same games at 1080p and no disc can be used.

This generation also sees very minimal hardware differences when it comes to performance, meaning that the Series X and PS5 are pretty much the same when it comes to multiplatform games and the days where "Game XX is better on Console XX" are finally over. Plus if you're into Call of Duty, Microsoft bought the studio so in a few years it's possible it will be an Xbox exclusive franchise.

Xbox also has Gamepass subscription, which allows you to "rent" a ton of games so long as your subscription is active. Many kids or gamers on a budget will get a Series S and a Gamepass subscription and barely spend money on buying games because of the huge library. Both Series S and X are also widely available in Malaysia.

I feel terrible typing a glowing recommendation for Xbox because I'm a HUGE Sony fan since the PS1 days and have never missed a PS console until the PS5, as Sony seems to be offering less value for money and relies strictly on branding (so many people are obsessed with getting the PS5 because it's trendy) and Sony is capitalizing on that. Xbox on the other hand, is easily available, has two options of a premium and cheaper console, has a crazy amount of games if you have Gamepass, and runs the same multiplatform games as the PS5 at the same framerates and resolutions. For value for money right now, Xbox wins easily.

I think series x is a good alternative for ps5, it may be better but I don't think xbox wins easily, especially in Malaysia.
I think series S is a good option if you only play games like FIFA. Not really worth it to upgrade from PS4.

Series x is selling for 2.4k from reseller without official Microsoft Malaysia support and warranty. There's no official Gamepass for Xbox for Malaysia so you would need to buy from different region etc. Meaning we are bound to whatever Microsoft may decide in the future. Example like Netflix which originally quite ok with people using VPN but now will try to stop people even sharing account.

What I'm trying to say here is there is some risk involved with buying xbox in Malaysia. It's not all rosy.

Anyway, seems like no one answer TS question.
You can demo PS5 at sony store around KL. If you go during non peak hours, you can play for long time without anyone bothering you. Then you can decide if its worth it to pay around 3k of scalper price for it in many reseller shop.

Fuh...thks dude...

I have read through and most people are asking to buy online sg version ...

buy at your own risk for xbox also dont buy gamepass offer from shopee as it will get your account ban.

Age of nephew? Genre preference? Social or hardcore gamer?

PS5 for unker like me, reflex slow already, play only RPG. Shiok own self.

I have both, I play my xb series x more than ps5..gamepass > ps plus

P.s I subscribed to both

Are not gamepass and ps plus the same?

I think it's more cheaper on ps plus with the oldie ps games offering

Actually cheaper if you get 3 years subscription on gpu, besides im using Agentina acc so buying latest games are even more cheaper after conversion

I paid Rm100 for elden ring on release day compared to Rm299 on ps store

So Agentina acc use USD or their volatile Argentine peso? Did you pay for VPN too?

I think the subs price for ps plus in Malaysia is among the lowest in SEA. Cheaper than its USD counterpart too

No vpn required, just set up a microsoft acc with location set to AR and then add your credit card. Done!
Yup prices are all displayed in AR peso

Whenever my nephews (5-8 yrs old) come over i noticed it’s easier to find games for them to play on Game Pass library compared to PS plus. Some games are dirt cheap after conversion i just buy for them. Whereas for ps plus everything is in MYR you need to wait for it to go on sale to get discounts, so definitely need some planning

This post has been edited by palgo47: Sep 25 2022, 06:31 AM