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)
Please refer to your specific community's tournament overview (HSEL, MSEL, NJCAAE, etc.) to see specifics on which platform is offered for competition.