Console & PC 101
This article explains basic information regarding each console & PC client used for the extensive list of games offered by Generation Esports. Please note that not all games are available on all platforms.
CONSOLES:
PS4
Retail value $299 (1TB Slim Version recommended)
Last generation console released Nov. 2013
Lowest power/performance of the current Playstation family
PS4 Pro
Retail value $399
Last generation console released Nov. 2016
Significantly improved performance over base PS4
PS5 Standard
Retail value $499
Current generation console released Nov. 2020
Best power/performance in the Playstation family
PS5 Digital
Retail value $399
Current generation console released Nov. 2020
Best power/performance (same as PS5 STANDARD)
No disk drive (digital downloads only)
Xbox ONE
Retail value $299
Last generation console released Oct. 2013
Lowest power/performance console of Xbox family
Xbox Series X
Retail value $499
Current generation console released Nov. 2020
Best power/performance of current Xbox family
Xbox Series S
Retail value $299
Current generation console released Nov. 2020
2nd in power/performance under Series X
No disk drive (digital downloads only)
Switch
Retail value $299
Current generation handheld/console hybrid released March 2017
Focus on family-friendly titles (i.e.) Super Smash Bros. & Mario Kart 8
Switch Lite
Retail value $199
Current generation handheld released Sept. 2019
Not recommended for competitive play, due to handheld limitation
ONLINE SUBSCRIPTIONS
Below you will find information on the various online subscriptions required for online play available for each console.
Playstation Plus
Individual membership ($60/year)
Nintendo Switch Online
Individual membership ($20/year)
Family membership covering up to 8 accounts ($35/year)
Xbox Network*
Online multiplayer gaming and digital media delivery service ($10/month)
Xbox Game Pass**
Game subscription service for Xbox consoles, Windows 10, and Android ($10/month)
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Combines Xbox Network & Game Pass services ($15/month)
*Xbox Live will be rebranding to Xbox Network*
**Subscribing to Xbox Game Pass alone will not allow for online play**
PC GAME CLIENTS/LAUNCHERS
Using Windows 10 OS, PC uses different clients to operate different games, depending on the developer of the title. Below is a list of different game clients and examples of titles offered on each.
Steam
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Halo Infinite, Rainbow 6: Siege, NBA 2K Series
Battlenet
CoD Vanguard, CoD Warzone, Hearthstone, Overwatch
Epic Games
Fortnite Battle Royale, Rainbow 6: Siege, Rocket League
Riot Games
Valorant
CROSS-PLATFORM, EXCLUSIVES, ETC.
The following list provides information on which games support full cross-platform play (players can play w/ each other across console/pc), which games are exclusive to specific console/pc, and the titles available on multiple platforms but do not support cross-platform play.
CROSS-PLATFORM TITLES
CoD Vanguard (Playstation, Xbox, PC)
CoD Warzone (Playstation, Xbox, PC)
Fortnite (Playstation, Xbox, Switch, PC)
Halo Infinite (Xbox, PC)
Overwatch (Playstation, Xbox, Switch, PC)
Rocket League (Playstation, Xbox, Switch, PC)
EXCLUSIVE TITLES
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (PC)
Valorant (PC)
Hearthstone (PC)*
10-Minute Chess (PC)*
*Title also available on mobile devices, supporting crossplay.
TITLES W/OUT CROSS-PLATFORM PLAY
FIFA (Playstation, Xbox, Switch, PC)
Madden (Playstation, Xbox, PC)
NBA 2K (Playstation, Xbox, Switch, PC)
Rainbow 6: Siege (Playstation, Xbox, PC)