21 Apr Xbox vs. PlayStation: Which Console Is Better
Before choosing which of the two consoles is better, it is important to note that the consoles are each identified, according to the functions they perform, and what users are looking for. That is, if someone is looking for an online experience, they will most likely prefer Microsoft consoles, on the other hand, if someone is looking for more exclusive games (Resident Evil and Yakuza to mention just a few) and more simplicity, the logical thing is that they prefer Sony consoles.
Therefore, in this article, we will see what each of the consoles offers and what each one is special about and clarify the mythical Xbox vs. PlayStation fight.
Xbox
The consoles of the American company Microsoft can work as if they were a Windows computer, that is, you can integrate monitors, mice, keyboards, to turn it into a PC. You can place an emulator on it and the possibilities are enormous. Xbox consoles are popular with those who want to save, because they allow them to invest in a computer that can be used for several things (work, watch movies and series, play).
PlayStation
The Japanese console is known for offering exclusive games, and these are oriented to a better multimedia functionality (twitch) online. In addition, the PlayStation 4 was the first console to implement VR, in 2016, through its headsets. In addition, PS is characterized by its ease when installing it and by having a more advanced hardware
Back to the topic of exclusive games. PlayStation is characterized by releasing games exclusively for its console, however, for some time now, video game developers have been releasing their titles on all possible platforms, to cover different types of markets. What happens is that, when they develop a game for one console, and then release it on another, many times they are not optimized correctly, which causes many bugs in later consoles. Therefore, many claims that, when the same game is released for several consoles, those of PlayStation are the ones with the best graphics.
Costs
Xbox
Xbox has two types of consoles available: Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S
(The second is the economic version)
Xbox Series X $500
Xbox Series S $300
In addition, Xbox consoles allow you to play in 4K and XYZ format
PlayStation
According to popular belief, the PlayStation 5 costs $400 or $500, depending on the model you choose. The “regular” PS5 with the Blu-Ray drive costs $500, and there’s a virtually similar digital-only version without an optical drive that costs $400 (though even that pales in compared to the very cheap $300 Xbox Series S). But it’s difficult to make that case when the PS5 has been sold out for three months at those prices and the only legitimate marketplace for the system sees prices two or three times higher.
Resellers all across the internet have been picking up Sony’s next-generation console using bots that can execute deals quicker than humans. Some shops have begun to crack down on these reseller bots, but they continue to be a threat, preventing many customers from receiving consoles at launch and during following retailer restocks. Regardless, these consoles are fetching a high price when they are resold. On eBay, for example, you can now get the PS5 combined with one or two accessories for as low as $650 or as much as $1,500.
The good news for Playstation fans is that the Playstation 5 accepts discs as well as fully digital games.
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Specifications:
PlayStation 5
• CPU: 8x Zen 2 Cores at 3.5GHz.
• GPU: 10.28 TFLOPs, 36 CUs at 2.23GHz.
• Memory: 16GB GDDR6/256-bit.
• Storage: Custom 825GB SSD + NVMe SSD slot.
Xbox Series X
• CPU: 8x Zen 2 Cores at 3.8GHz.
• GPU: 12 TFLOPs, 52 CUs at 1.825GHz
• Memory: 16GB GDDR6/256-bit.
• Storage: 1TB Custom NVMe SSD + 1TB expansion card.
Graphics and Hardware
Both next-generation consoles are capable of pushing resolutions of up to 8K at up to 120 frames per second, although they will not be accessible for every title. While these specifications are excellent, it’s tough to predict how these consoles will compare in practice. The graphics processors on both consoles are 16GB GDDR6.
The only major difference between both next-generation consoles, for now, is the number of teraflops, which is a crude means of estimating the capability of a GPU; the PS5 has a 10.28 teraflop GPU, while the Xbox Series X/S will have a 12. While it may be tempting to consider the Xbox to be the superior console in this regard, teraflops do not always automatically translate to higher visuals or performance.
TV platforms like Netflix have changed everything, and this same concept is also applicable to the world of video games. In the case of XBOX, Xbox has implemented a “Game Pass”
Game Pass is a game rental service created by Microsoft two years ago. Since 2017, this platform allows you to play more than 100 games for Xbox One and Xbox 360 for a monthly price of about 10 euros.
Titles such as Forza Horizon 4, Halo 5, Quantum Break, and Outlast among many others form the extensive catalog that we can download without any limit. And the good thing about this is that it’s a service for both Xbox One and PC thanks to the Windows 10 Store.
All the titles you decide to try will be downloaded temporarily to the console and can only be accessed with your Game Pass account active.
If you get a Game Pass, you will need extra storage space
But beware, it is not a streaming service so it is not necessary to have a connection to play all the hours you want. only at the time of downloading the game. Speaking of streaming, it seems that this will be the business base for one of the Xboxes that Microsoft is preparing.
Additional information:
Xbox
CPU: It has a better CPU than PS.
External Hard-Drive: You can extend the storage capacity of Xbox One by connecting an external storage device (drives) through USB 3.0.
Universal Apps: The one thing that Microsoft really emphasized during the launch of Xbox One was its OS, which is Windows 10. Microsoft made Windows 10 as the OS of Xbox One with the vision of giving the users a seamless while using different devices running Windows 10 and having the ability to carry your progress and data from your console to PC to your smartphone.
Backward Compatibility: Unlike PS4, you can play previous Xbox consoles (Xbox & Xbox 360) selected games on Xbox One. Some of those games are even optimized to be able to utilize the high-end features of Xbox One X.
PlayStation
• Remote Play: PS has a feature through which you can access and play your games on PS Vita and an android device through Remote Play app. The PS will actually be doing the work, your other device (PS Vita, Mobile) will act as a display screen.
• GPU: It has a better GPU than Xbox.
• Native Resolution: It has a relatively higher native resolution for most games that is up-to 1080p.
Are there any limitations for marketing PlayStation in the United States or Xbox in Japan?
Sony, being a conglomerate of companies that has operations in various parts of the world, manufactures parts in the United States. Microsoft, while it doesn’t have the same number of locations, also has the same permissions
Currently, Sony has implemented PC games, to compete with Microsoft, so in the future, we will not see any differences with respect to both consoles.
In conclusion, if you want a longer list of titles, have an unlimited budget, and don’t want to complicate too much on hardware issues, buy PlayStation!. But, if you have a limited budget, you’re a highly-skilled programmer and want to make some magic on your console, then buy Xbox!
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