Choosing a game for a current-generation console is about more than just picking a genre. You have to decide between a fresh action RPG, a remastered story-driven exclusive, a compilation of classics, and a complete edition with expansions. The four titles below cover that spread, with listed prices from USD 14.00 to USD 36.99.
Quick Take
If you have a PlayStation 5 and want a supernatural, story-heavy action game with both expansions included, Control Ultimate Edition is the comprehensive PS5 pick. For Nintendo Switch owners, the Star Wars Heritage Pack collects seven Star Wars games in one cartridge-based package. The Last of Us Part II Remastered gives PS5 players the chance to revisit an acclaimed PlayStation exclusive in remastered form. On Xbox Series X, Monster Hunter Wilds delivers Capcom's action RPG experience at the lowest listed price here.
Listed Price Comparison
| Product | Listed Price | Price Bar | What You Get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control: Ultimate Edition (PS5) | USD 36.99 | Main game plus The Foundation and AWE expansions; 4K, ray tracing, 60fps mode | |
| Star Wars Heritage Pack (Switch) | USD 36.97 | Seven classic Star Wars games, including Jedi Knight, Racer, Republic Commando, and Knights of the Old Republic titles | |
| The Last of Us Part II Remastered (PS5) | USD 26.00 | Remastered version of the PlayStation exclusive for PS5 | |
| Monster Hunter Wilds (Xbox Series X) | USD 14.00 | Standard edition of Capcom's action RPG set in the Forbidden Lands |
Decision Matrix
| If you want... | Start Here |
|---|---|
| A complete PS5 action-adventure with expansions | Control: Ultimate Edition |
| A big set of classic Star Wars games on Switch | Star Wars Heritage Pack |
| A remastered PlayStation exclusive on PS5 | The Last of Us Part II Remastered |
| A new action RPG on Xbox Series X | Monster Hunter Wilds |
Product Notes
Control: Ultimate Edition (PS5)
At $36.99, Control: Ultimate Edition comes in as the highest-priced listing in this comparison, but you're getting the base game plus the "The Foundation" and "AWE" expansions in one package. It highlights 4K graphics, ray tracing, and a 60fps Performance mode, which makes it a showcase for PS5 hardware. It's an M-rated action-adventure set in the Federal Bureau of Control, with third-person combat and an open-ended structure. The main trade-off is the price: if you only want to spend the minimum, other games here are listed lower, but none offer the same combination of expansions and current-gen visual features within a single PS5 purchase.
Star Wars Heritage Pack (Nintendo Switch)
The Star Wars Heritage Pack lists at $36.97 and packs seven classic Star Wars games into one Switch cartridge. The video game titles span the Jedi Knight series, Episode I Racer, Republic Commando, The Force Unleashed, and the Knights of the Old Republic games, so it includes a mix of action, racing, and RPG styles. For Switch owners who want to revisit these worlds without swapping cartridges, this is a convenient one-package collection. The limitation is that these are older titles, not a brand-new Star Wars release, so if you're looking for a fresh story, this pack looks backward rather than forward. But as a genre-spanning collection, it offers a lot of variety in a single purchase.
The Last of Us Part II Remastered (PlayStation 5)
The Last of Us Part II Remastered is listed at $26.00 for PlayStation 5. The title identifies it as a remastered version of a PlayStation exclusive, and Sony is the publisher. It sits between the $37 and $14 options, so it's a middle-of-the-road price if you want a current-gen PlayStation game without the top or bottom price point. The main limitation is that it's a remaster, not a brand-new story; if you've already played through the original, you'll need to weigh what a refresher on PS5 is worth. The title and publisher are the clearest points of reference for what you're getting.
Monster Hunter Wilds Standard Edition (Xbox Series X)
Monster Hunter Wilds Standard Edition is the lowest-priced game in this group, listed at $14.00. Capcom publishes it, and it's an action RPG set in the Forbidden Lands, where players join a Research Commission and explore a dynamic wilderness with a Palico companion. Since it's the standard edition, downloadable content may not be included, so if you want the full suite of extras, you'll want to consider that. For Xbox Series X owners who are curious about Monster Hunter for the first time, this is a direct way to try the series on the current-generation console without a higher entry price.
Final Recommendation
The right pick changes with your platform and play style. On PlayStation 5, Control Ultimate Edition gives you the most complete package if you want expansions bundled in, while The Last of Us Part II Remastered is the lower-priced PS5 choice for a narrative-focused remaster. On Nintendo Switch, the Star Wars Heritage Pack is the only Switch title here and brings seven games in one. On Xbox Series X, Monster Hunter Wilds is the only Xbox title and the least expensive entry in the lineup. Use the decision matrix and price bars to match the game to what you want to play tonight.
