PS4 is worth it just for Bloodborne.
I've tried this some many times, but I always end up with the twohanding the claymore...
I actually run into this sentiment a lot. People try another weapon but they just love what weapon they love. I hear a lot of people like the claymore too. For melee, I usually use a greatsword of some kind. For casters I usually use a light 1-hander.
I don't use shields or wear heavy armor. Dodging is so effective I never found the need.
My friend has put like 500 hours into that damn game over the years. He told me he took some rookie on his new character speed run where he somehow runs past everything right to the pinwheel boss, summons in some NPC to kill it, then goes up 50 levels at once. He wants to put more effort into Bloodborne and wants me to get it. I don't know if I can take the pain. I only played through Dark Souls because they got it for me as a gift and they had to tell me everything to do or I would've been hopeless. God damn those archers on the outside of the tower. That took me FOREVER.
Once Bloodborne "clicks" you'll be a stud. Usually happens after Father G or after Amelia. Bloodborne is more reactive, in that sense, much easier, but arguably the hardest souls game after the original Dark Souls. There aren't bow knights clowning you in Bloodborne. haha. Once it clicks the game will throw crazy odds at you and in the end the room will be full of bodies and your character will be covered in blood and fine. haha. It's good stuff. Some streamers play with HEART BEAT monitors and it's amazing. People pushing 200+ during intense items.