I had played Diablo II when I was young. I’m not a big Diablo fan, but I’m attracted by this new release, and I’m interested to play with my friends.

I can’t decide that I should buy a PS5 version or PC version. Here are some pros and cons I’m thinking about.

  • I don’t have a powerful gaming PC yet. Before I made my decision of a new PC build, I may need to play with low quality graph (EDIT: I already have a PS5).
  • I could buy a pre-owned PS5 Disc, which is cheaper. If I don’t like it, I could trade-in the disc.
  • I don’t have a PS membership right now. I know I missed one promotion in early June. Is the membership necessary for playing Diablo IV?
  • If I need to organize my backpack, will keyboard&mouse be more convenient than controller?
  • I have a Steam Deck and I want to use it for some causal play. Proton or PS Remote Play, which works better?

Thank you for all your suggestions.

EDIT: Considering the suggestion by @[email protected], I’ve purchased the PS5 version so we could enjoy the game together in the living room. We also confirmed that, without PS+, it’s okay to play solo.

  • LemmyAtem@beehaw.orgEnglish
    5·
    1 year ago

    This may/may not be helpful, and seem obvious, but try to think objectively about your situation, and ask yourself “which one will I play more?” I know that seems dumb, but it’s helpful! For me personally my PS5 is in the living room, and my wife likes it when I play out there so she can still talk with me/sit with me…unless I’m playing multiplayer. Then she likes it better when I’m in the other room so she’s not listening to one side of a conversation or get startled when I yell or laugh etc. Also, did you play the others mouse/keyboard? Is that transition going to be too difficult? I’m personally at an age where I hate playing mouse/keyboard because I use both all day for work.

    If you have Steam Deck, maybe PC is the way to go simply for convenience and portability - but will you actually play it on your steam deck? It requires always online I believe, so you can only play where you have a connection and for me personally, that’s not typically when I use my deck. But that’s where everyone’s situation is different.

    • zhenbo_endle@lemmy.caOPEnglish
      4·
      1 year ago

      Thank you!

      “which one will I play more?”

      This is a brilliant question. My PC and PS5 are both in my living room. However, if I play on PS5, it’s easier for my wife to look at me, and laugh at me dying :)

      I know Diablo IV is a always-online game. I don’t expect to play it when I’m outside. I expect to play Diablo IV in bathroom or during insomnia (well, I know it’s bad for my health)

      • Niiru@feddit.deEnglish
        1·
        1 year ago

        IMO plug your PC into the TV and call it a day. If that somehow isn’t possible (you PC and TV are in the same room, it shouldn’t be a problem), I’ve heard the steam link streaming stuff isn’t too bad when on the same network and most smart TVs have this app.

    • slym@lemmy.caEnglish
      1·
      1 year ago

      Also If I’m not mistaken console version of the game support local multiplayer