I should start out by saying that I no longer own a working PlayStation 4. There are several factors that contributed to my PS4 no longer being with us, but suffice to say, I now just have a Nintendo Switch and my old Xbox 360.

So, now I find myself in a conundrum. Should I replace my old PlayStation 4 with a new one because it is cheaper and I can get most of the games I like through PlayStation Plus, or should I finally upgrade to a PlayStation 5? The PS5 has a few special titles available that are not on PC, and which I can’t play on the PS4.

For example, one that’s a lustful siren upon the rocks of my budget is EA Sports College Football 25. It looks amazing, and the fact you can still do the mode where you have your own player is awesome. For me, it presents an amazing opportunity to play college football in either Sam Houston State or West Virginia University. I’m disappointed EA Sports College Football 25 isn’t on PC, and there does not seem to be any plans to make the jump to the PC.

Of course, working against me is the cost of a new console. The PlayStation 5 is sitting at about $450 at most reputable retailers (not including tax). I am not going to lie, spending nearly half a grand for a game system is pretty steep. I could probably get a PS4 that would play almost everything I want for $150. And those prices also don’t reflect the added cost of buying PlayStation Plus and the titles themselves, although that would be the same on both consoles.

While I understand the initial launch of the PlayStation 5 was troubled with production issues, the fact the price has held steady for as long as it has is disappointing. Yes, it’s probably worth it. GiN’s review of the PlayStation 5 when it first came out showed off many of its new features, and they are very impressive. It’s just a lot of money to spend on a console. And yes, we also reviewed the Xbox Series X and it too is an impressive system. It’s just that for me right now, it’s a question of upgrading to the PS5 or not.

Also on the negative side, beyond price, the PS5 only has 22 titles listed as PS5 exclusives. I would have thought it would be a bit more than that at this point in the PS5 lifecycle.

Then again, it may be time to upgrade and start enjoying everything that the PlayStation 5 console has to offer. The PS5 is a meaty upgrade from the PS4 and will likely be able to entertain me for many years to come. I enjoy playing on my gaming laptop too, but it’s just not quite as fun or comfortable as plopping down on the couch and zoning out with a great game in front of the TV in the living room, something that is really a console’s domain.

So, what will I decide to do? I have not quite decided yet, but I did make a commitment to pull the trigger one way or the other (in either getting a new PlayStation 4 or a PlayStation 5) by the weekend. By the time my next column rolls around, I will have done that. So, stay tuned to see what I decide, what I think about my decision, and maybe, just maybe, about my impressions of the PlayStation 5.

Until then, thanks for reading and I hope you all are enjoying whatever gaming systems you have decided to bring into your own homes.