Play station? PS 4? Xbox? Help!!!

[Johnogroats]

Hi all,

I am totally ignorant about the above mentioned electronics. I know they cost about £340 and I know that my boys (8&10) want one for Xmas, but I have no idea of the difference.

Is there somewhere that sets out in simple terms what they are?

Is a PS4 the best option?

Thanks in advance!

johnogroats I wouldn't worry too much about your dislike for FIFA - as time goes on you'll be pleased that your DC's are happy to stick with that. This is still the favoured game of my DS (nearly 17) and although I'm not keen on football I would much prefer it to many of the other games that parents seem to let their kids play at a rediculously early age.

I'm also totally ignorant. My 10 year old is asking for a 360 rather than an Xbox 1. Is the 360 better? I'm so old and confused

The 360 is the older one, and if his friends have consoles they'll probably have that one. The 360 is not technically better in that the graphics etc aren't as good as the latest (xbox one) but I think it has a lot of advantages, especially for a ten year old. The big thing is that there's a massive back catalogue of games which are really cheap to buy, especially if you go second hand. The consile itself is also a lot cheaper, even new - £100 in Asda right now with 2 well rates games (although I'd double check they're suitable for 10 year olds) m.hotukdeals.com/deals/xbox-360-250gb-99-asda-with-forza-horizon-halo-4-2062970

Can anyone explain how the online subscription works for the ps4. Is it like xbox and you have to buy an annual subs

To play online on the ps4 you'll need PlayStation plus. It's about £40 for the year if I remember correctly but you do get a month or two free when you buy the console. At least from Game you do.

You can also buy it for just a month.