Xbox One vs Xbox One S vs PS4 — Help me decide
Hey everyone, hope you're all doing well. I'm coming here today seeking some advice.
I recently sold my Xbox 360 (non-jailbroken), and now I'm stuck choosing between three options: the Xbox One, the Xbox One S, or the PS4. The Xbox One is a bit cheaper, while the Xbox One S and PS4 fall in roughly the same price bracket. Whatever I end up buying, I'll be getting it second-hand (pre-owned).
Here's my concern: I live in Pakistan, where there isn't much of a market for Xbox. A lot of people have warned me that the Xbox One tends to have issues over time — high maintenance costs, expensive spare parts, and frequent repairs needed after a while. I'm a bit skeptical though, because I bought my Xbox 360 back in 2014 and it was still running perfectly fine up until I sold it.
On the other hand, the PS4 has a much larger market here in Pakistan. Spare parts are more affordable, there are Chinese alternatives available, and from what I've heard, the maintenance costs are generally lower.
One thing I'm specifically worried about is buying a second-hand console that's been opened or tampered with. With the Xbox One, I've heard it's easier to tell if the unit is sealed or unused. But with the PS4, I'm not sure how to verify whether it's in original, untouched condition. If anyone has tips on how to check whether a second-hand Xbox or PS4 is sealed or in good working order, I'd really appreciate the advice.
Also, just to give some context — I'm not a hardcore gamer. I'm a busy student, so the console would mostly be used for casual gaming. My main interests are:
- FIFA 23 / FIFA 25 (PS4 version)
- Red Dead Redemption 2
- Hogwarts Legacy
- Marvel's Spider-Man
The PS4's exclusive game library does look appealing, but I'm still on the fence. Any advice from people who have experience with either console — especially in Pakistan — would be hugely appreciated. Thanks!