Battlefield 4 vs Need for Speed Payback | Which Should You Buy?

Battlefield 4 and Need for Speed Payback both sit in the budget zone, but they are very different purchases. Battlefield 4 gives you a straightforward shooter, while Need for Speed Payback gives you arcade racing with more car-focused progression.

Choose Battlefield 4 when

• You want a direct action shooter.
• You like mission-based play and quick sessions.
• You want the safer low-cost option if you prefer guns over cars.

Choose Need for Speed Payback when

• You want a racing game with a flexible edition choice.
• You like car progression and speed.
• You want a lower-cost buy that still feels different from the shooter shelf.

If you want budget action, Battlefield 4 is the easier pick. If you want budget racing, Need for Speed Payback is the cleaner match.

See the PlayStation category to compare both with the rest of the lower-priced titles.