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.
CONSOLE SYSTEMS:
- Nintendo Switch™ System
- For the most up-to-date information, please see the Nintendo Switch™ Family website!
- 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 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)
ONLINE SUBSCRIPTIONS
Below you will find information on the various online subscriptions required for online play available for each console.
- PlayStation Plus
- Individual membership
- Xbox Live
- Online multiplayer gaming and digital media delivery service
- Xbox Game Pass*
- Game subscription service for Xbox consoles, Windows 10, and Android
- Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
- Combines Xbox Network & Game Pass services
*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
- Battle.net
- 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 the which of the most popular Generation Esports competition games support full cross-platform play (players can play with each other across console/pc).
- Rainbow 6 Siege (Console crossplay only; does not crossplay with PC)
- Fortnite (All-platform Crossplay)
- Halo Infinite (Xbox, PC)
- Overwatch 2 (All-platform Crossplay)
- Rocket League (All-platform Crossplay)
- Minecraft Java Edition (PC, Mac OS, and Linux; no crossplay with consoles)
Please refer to our game overviews or or your specific community's tournament overview (HSEL, MSEL, etc.) to see specifics on which platform is offered for competition.
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