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Well, currently, there are two separate versions of both console: Sony has PS4 Pro and PS4 Slim, while Microsoft has the Xbox One X and Xbox One S. The PS4 Pro and Xbox One X represent the high-end 4K gaming, with the PS4 Slim and Xbox One S are a much better value for gamers with HD TVs. Microsoft has the lead in the 4K gaming sphere with the powerful Xbox One X - a system that's capable of playing games in native 4K resolution. The PS4 Pro, on the other hand, is only capable of upscaling games to 4K but has the advantage of having a stronger stable of first-party exclusive games. The PS4 vs Xbox One comparison all starts with the price and bundles. PS4 vs Xbox One price comparison. The PS4 and Xbox One prices seem to change by the week, with price drops and bundle deals coming and going faster than handheld PlayStation systems. While all these bundles are great for consumers, it can be hard to keep up with the latest pricing info. So, in an effort to cut through the noise, here are the latest prices and bundles for each console. The Xbox One X is clearly the newest console with few discount available, while the PS4 Pro is now a year old, as of this month. It's seeing more discounts and gives you a bit more power than the PS4 Slim while still staying at a reasonable price. If you want to dial back the cost of either console, check out the latest prices for the Xbox One S and PS4 Slim. Additional reading. Want to compare the slim consoles? Check out our guide to the PS4 Slim vs the Xbox One S. Want to compare 4K apples-to-4K apples? Our PS4 Pro vs Xbox One X guide will give you just that. Look, we can sit here and mete out the differences between each iteration of the consoles, but we really don’t want to be here all day – so, instead we’re going to compare the entire ecosystem of each platform. If you want to really look into the fine details, we have you covered below. Don’t worry. And, don’t forget that Black Friday is coming soon, which you can bet will entail lots of deals on both consoles. PS4 vs Xbox One sales. Both Sony and Microsoft have approached this generation completely differently – with Sony focusing entirely on games, and Microsoft focusing more on having the Xbox One as more of an all-around home theater device. Sony took an early lead this generation, and has currently sold an astounding 70 million PS4s over the last 4 years – more than doubling Microsoft’s 30 million sales. A pretty big part of the reason that Sony dominated Microsoft was that focus that we mentioned earlier. They put all of their attention on building a great game library – and it’s paid off. Don’t write Microsoft off though, 30 million units is nothing to shake your head at, and with the recent release of the Xbox One X, they stand a pretty good chance of closing a bit of that gap. Hardware Versions and Design. Both consoles are available in two different versions, one budget and one premium The PS4 has a slim version and a 4K PS4 Pro The Xbox has the Xbox One S and Xbox One X. Both the Xbox One and the PS4 have two separate hardware versions that you can buy right now. This is different than in the past, when each console existed on its own, and lasted an entire generation. The Xbox One S improved on the design of the original Xbox One by cutting down a lot of the heft, and removing the gigantic power brick – instead opting for an internal power supply. It measures at just 11.6 x 8.9 x 2.5 inches and unlike the previous version includes a 4K Ultra-HD Blu-ray player and can even upscale 1080p games to 4K, as long as you have a TV that can support it. The Xbox One X might be heftier than the Xbox One S, but it’s still considerably smaller than the original Xbox One, measuring in at 11.81 x 9.44 x 2.36 inches and weighing around 8.4 lbs and also opted for an internal power supply. This is the high-powered version of the Xbox One, that allows for native 4K gaming and, much like the Xbox One S, includes a 4K Ultra-HD Blu-ray player, something that not even the PS4 Pro can boast. Our guide to the Xbox One X vs Xbox One S vs Xbox One will clue you in as to the differences in the Xbox family. Then starting out the PS4 side of the equation, the PS4 Slim is straight up the smallest of the major consoles available right now, measuring in at 10.4 x 11.3 x 1.5 inches and serving as the baseline PS4 for most consumers, serving as a complete replacement for the original PS4. It doesn’t allow for even 4K video playback, but it can still play the entire killer PS4 game library. The PS4 was the original 4K console, coming out an entire year before the Xbox One X – even if the ‘X’ eventually outpowered it. It measures in at 12.8 x 11.6 x 2.1 inches. While the PS4 Pro does to at least some extent support native 4K gaming, it doesn’t include a 4K Ultra-HD Blu-Ray Player, an omission that has caught Sony some flak over the last year or so. Our guide to the PS4 Slim vs PS4 Pro outlines the differences between the consoles in more detail. Xbox One vs PS4 connectivity. You can't upgrade Xbox One's internal hard drive, but you can on the PS4. Both consoles support the use of external hard drives. The Xbox One has more ports on its rear. Depending on how your gaming setup is organised, the connectivity of your console could be an extremely important detail. Both the Xbox One S and X have identical ports, each including two HDMI ports, one for receiving an input from a cable or satellite box, and one that inputs to your TV. On top of those, they’ve each got two USB 3 ports, IR outputs, optical audio out, Ethernet ports and, of course, the power cable – which is compatible with both versions of the Xbox. However, due to the quick and tragic downfall of Kinect, if you want to use a Kinect with either version of the Xbox One you’ll have to go out and get an adapter. The PS4 Pro and PS4 Slim have similar inputs, although they are slightly different. Each has a single HDMI out, a single USB port in the back (two in the front), an Ethernet port, and power. The only difference between the Pro and the Slim is that the Pro has an Optical Audio out, while the Slim drops it. One of the most compelling things about the connectivity of the PS4, however, is that both versions allow users to swap out the internal hard drive with one of their choice. All versions of both the Xbox One and PS4 support 802.11 ac Wi-Fi and gigabit Ethernet. So no matter which console you decide on, you won’t have to worry about network compatibility. PS4 and Xbox One are void of remarkable characteristics on the front. There's a Blu-ray/DVD combo drive to the left (which can play Ultra HD Blu-rays on the Xbox One S and Xbox One X) and their respective, muted-color logos to the right. PS4 has a pair of USB ports tucked between its sandwich-like halves next to where the disc drive is located. The best PS4 prices and bundles. Now that we've taken you through the positives and negatives of each console you've probably got a good idea of which is the one for you. Fortunately, we're not going to leave you hanging there – over the next couple of pages you'll find the best deals available for each console to help you take your decision to its final destination. Decided that the PS4 and Sony's attractive exclusives are perfect for you? Below you'll find the best PlayStation 4 deals you can get at the moment. The best Xbox One prices and bundles. Is it the Xbox One that's won you over? We understand, that 4K Blu-ray player is hard to resist. 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Each console has particular strengths and weaknesses that go deeper than which games are exclusive to each system (though games are certainly a huge factor), and deciding how to spend your hard-earned money can be a daunting task. Check out our best Cyber Monday PS4 deals or best Cyber Monday Xbox One deals to see the best prices for each console. To make your decision easier, we've broken down the most important aspects of competition between the two and declared a definitive winner. We'll take a look at the games, prices and bundles, the new PS4 Slim and Xbox One S models, the upcoming mid-generation upgrades, online services, controller quality, and more. You can't go wrong with either console, but if you really want to know which machine stands above the other, we have the full break down right here. Games are, for most people, the reason you buy a console, and will make their choice based on which machine boasts the superior software lineup. Xbox One has close to 900 games available to buy. The console's biggest hitters include Halo 5: Guardians, Forza Horizon 3, Rise of the Tomb Raider, Sunset Overdrive and Quantum Break. Microsoft is still aggressively pursuing timed-console exclusives (like Dead Rising 4), plus upcoming Xbox One games include Mass Effect: Andromeda and Final Fantasy XV. The Phil Spencer era continues to see the Redmond giant going big on first-party killer app contenders - we're finally getting a new Crackdown and Sea Of Thieves looks huge fun. Microsoft also deserves credit for its strides with backwards compatibility; a huge range of Xbox 360 titles can be played on the Xbox One; here's a list of the backwards compatible games. PlayStation 4's catalog clocks in at well over 1100 games. While Sony hasn't released as many exclusives as some fans would like, a library that includes Uncharted 4, Bloodborne, Ratchet & Clank, DriveClub, Until Dawn, and No Man's Sky is still pretty damn strong. Looking ahead, The Last Guardian, God of War, and Horizon Zero Dawn should ensure PS4's first-party lineup gets even more alluring. Sadly, things aren't as bright with backwards compatibility - you can only play PS3 games on PS4 through Sony's (fairly expensive) PlayStation Now streaming service. Winner: PlayStation 4. While Xbox One pulls ahead in terms of high-profile exclusives, PS4 has a superior variety of games - most of which run better on Sony's console - whether it's AAA blockbusters or offbeat indies. Everyone loves a bargain, but the key battleground here is value – which console is most closely aligned with your needs? Winner: Xbox One. Both consoles boast similarly priced bundles with their new slim models, but the Xbox One S offers better value when you you consider its 4K Blu-Ray player. Xbox One controllers are also a bit cheaper than the PS4's for the Player 2 in your life, and the Elite controller is probably the best you can get your hands on. That said, the PS4 Pro offers a serious power upgrade for $100 more. Subscription Perks. Why is it important? Controllers. Controllers are your primary interaction with the console, so precision and comfort is at a premium. Xbox One's basic controller retails for about $50 and its design is both comfortable and ergonomic. It has an upgraded d-pad that's (thankfully) superior to the Xbox 360's, and the joysticks have great grip. Additionally, the integrated battery pack keeps the back from bulging out like the 360's did, and the rumbling triggers are fun (if not essential). However, the pad's L1 and R1 bumpers feel cheap and overly clicky. This keeps the Xbox One's controller from being the full upgrade it could have been, but if you're willing to spend a larger chunk of change you can pick up the Xbox One Elite controller. It makes vast improvements over the standard controller - it has a premium build set of interchangeable sticks and triggers - but it will set you back $150. PlayStation 4's DualShock 4 is a massive improvement over its predecessor in almost every way, with a fantastic d-pad, satisfying buttons, much better sticks, and a headphone plug-in jack. That said, the clickable touchpad remains largely under utilised, while the option and share buttons are somewhat difficult to press. It's also a bit pricer than the Xbox One's controller, around $60. To accompany the PS4 Slim, Sony has also released a slightly updated DualShock 4, which now has a small LED strip on the touchpad that emits the same colour as the light bar. It's a minor, somewhat unnecessary change when you consider the rubber on the DualShock 4's sticks still have a nasty habit of wearing away. Winner: PlayStation 4. This is easily the most subjective category, but the DualShock 4 is a colossal upgrade on its predecessor. Of course, the Xbox One pad is a mighty fine controller in its own right, but perhaps Microsoft played it a little too safe with the design. It's worth noting that the Xbox One Elite controller is on another level to either console's standard pad – but you pay for it. Slim Versions: Xbox One S and PS4 Slim. Making a console purchase is now more complicated than ever. If you're new to the market, do you opt for a cheaper, older, version of a console – or the new, slightly pricier, slim model? VR and AR support. Let's be frank, for many people, the drive to create new experiences in virtual reality and augmented reality aren't that important, but don't be fooled – this is unlikely to be a fleeting experiment, like 3D or Kinect, but here to stay. Broadcasting, Sharing and Streaming. Budding streamers and YouTubers will appreciate the nuances of each console's broadcasting abilities and sharing services, more casual gamers will just appreciate the ability to capture cool moments and share them with friends on social media. Upgraded consoles: PS4 Pro and Xbox Scorpio. Do you wait for the upgraded version of either console to launch before making a choice – and if you commit today, which upgraded console is most likely to leave your current console obsolete? The traditional lines between console generations are being blurred, with Microsoft talking about 'leaving no one behind'. Either way: which upgrade will be most powerful? Closing arguments: Xbox One. The Xbox Live service is superb, providing subscribers with monthly free games, reliable connectivity and updates, and, with the new user interface, an easily accessible online Store. The updated interface vastly improves the speed of navigating the Xbox One Dashboard. Creating Xbox Live Parties with friends has been streamlined, making the process much faster from a processing and user input standpoint. The increase in speed also goes for Snapping achievements in game, sending messages, and engaging with various game communities. Under Xbox boss Phil Spencer, the One is rapidly acquiring a killer lineup of first-party hits. The company is also changing how we view the Xbox platform with Xbox Play Anywhere. It's an initiative that lets you play Microsoft-published games - such as Gears Of War 4 and Forza Horizon 3 - on Xbox One and a Windows 10-powered PC with full cross-save compatibility providing you buy the digital version of the game. It merges the console and PC spaces together more closely than ever. You can use up to two external hard drives for extra storage, but they have to be 256GB or larger and support USB 3.0. Once formatted, they can hold games, apps, DLC, or whatever else is filling up your Xbox One. Cable TV boxes can also be hooked straight into your Xbox One, so you don't have to switch inputs when you want to watch TV, and can even use Kinect to change channels, though these features don't feel as big of a deal as Microsoft made them out to be at launch. Finally, the console has a fine controller, while the new Xbox One S provides a sleek redesign that also acts as the best value 4K media device on the market. Closing arguments: PlayStation 4. The PS4 can hook up with all kinds of devices. Android and iOS tablets can run the PlayStation app for basic interaction with the console, while select Sony smartphones can even remote play games. And using the PS Vita to remote play Destiny in bed is a dream. You can view global completion rates for individual trophies on PS4. Its a nice bragging right to perform an "Ultra Rare" feat that only 0.10% of players have accomplished. Spotify is fully integrated on PS4, letting you enjoy your favorite playlists while you play. You can even use your smartphone or tablet to fiddle with the music without interrupting your game. More than anything though, the PS4 is the 'anti-PS3' in all the ways that count. Thanks to a newfound humbleness Sony has made a brilliantly versatile machine. The pad's great, it's easy to develop for, its indie scene is vibrant, and sharing awesome experiences with friends is a doddle. Sony done good. The Winner: PlayStation 4 (for now) The PlayStation 4 is absolutely nailing that ideal triumvirate of great games, robust online features, and slick hardware design. For most of this generation it's had all the goodwill and momentum, and that doesn't seem to be slowing down. But the Xbox One is not far behind, especially with the introduction of the sleeker Scorpio model. There's a lot to love in both boxes, and this console war isn't going to be wrapping up any time soon. But at the end of the day, one factor should rise above all else: the games. If there's a particular game that you really want to play that's only available on one console or another, let that be your guiding light when making a purchase. You won't be disappointed with either console, so get out there and play the games you love. 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By clicking 'enter', you agree to GameSpot's. Ask the Experts: Xbox One or PS4? Looking to dive into the new generation but unsure which console to go with? Should you even upgrade from the last generation? Peter and Jeff discuss what value each new system brings to your entertainment system. by Peter Brown and Andy Bauman on December 20, 2013 at 8:00AM. Ask the Experts. Airs Sporadic. Ask the Experts is a new series where you can get your next-gen questions answered by our resident experts, Jeff Bakalar of CNET and Peter Brown from GameSpot. Does the PS4 have the best games? Is the Xbox controller still top dog? Find out in upcoming ep. Microsoft Xbox One vs Sony PS4 – Which Is More Popular? Which console do people like most? The Microsoft Xbox One or the sony PS4? We are getting closer and closer to the beginning of E3. Many of us are waiting on the edge of our seats to know what Microsoft and Sony have in store for us. IGN, Imagine Game Networks, held a poll to try and figure out were gamer’s interest is, was it with the Xbox One or was it with the Sony PS4? IGN took a few things into consideration: who had the best conference? Which controller you preferred? Which name you liked more? And which on was for each individual gamer. Over 310,397 gamers voted at IGN, and the results are in. First was the conference category, there were 93,831 total votes. The Microsoft Xbox One received 21,866 votes, but, the SonyPS4 received a total 71,965! That means that more gamers believe that at this point Sony has the better console. PS4 Rendition by Redditor Albino-Zebra. The next category was the best controller, there were 67,878 total votes. The Xbox One’s controller received a total of 30,672 votes, but again, the PS4 was victorious with a total of 37,206 votes . Up next was the name. Gamers were asked which named they preferred, there were a total of 64,039 votes casted. The Xbox One only received 13,941 votes! Making Sony’s Playstation 4 the winner with 50,098, this is just based on the name. Things aren’t looking very good for Microsoft. The last category was a personal choice. Did gamers prefer the Microsoft Xbox One or the Sony PS4? With a total of 84,649 votes, which system was the winner? Microsoft’s Xbox One received a total of 21,307 votes! Ouch! The Sony Playstation 4 became the winner again with a total of 63,342 votes! Sony and their PS4 won all of the categories, making them IGN’s People’s Choice Award. What does this mean for the Xbox One? Microsoft has a lot of catching up to do if they want to impress their fans at E3. If you want to watch the full IGN video showing the poll results for the Microsoft Xbox One vs Sony PS4 competition click here. Top 7 Reasons why the PS4 is currently more popular than the XBOX One. Without mincing words or verbally abusing any companies in question (like so many are apt to do these days), we present to you a list of 7 reasons which will hopefully shed some light on why the PS4 has outsold Microsoft’s Xbox ONE (to date). These aren’t really speculations, just observations which are meant to echo the feelings and assertions of the average gamer. Anyway, without further ado, here they are (presented in no particular order of importance)… Let’s face it; the PS4 is a bit slimmer and perhaps even more geometrically satisfying on some level. Compared with the Xbox ONE, which comes off as a sort of futuristic VCR, the PlayStation 4 is much sleeker-looking. The truth is, there is a certain expectation out there from hard core video gamers. When they go out to purchase a new console they want it to look like a next-gen console. By contrast, when you see an Xbox One you aren’t immediately aware that it is the successor to the elegantly-styled Xbox 360. Is that too harsh a thing to say, what do you think? 2. The price factor…duh. Perhaps the most obvious and important reason the PS4 has done so incredibly well relates back to the fact that Sony decided to drop the price by $100. Simply put, a $399 console looks infinitely more attractive to a consumer than a similarly-matched $499 one. Times are tough for a lot of people and the extra hundred bucks creates a big obstacle for the average gamer. Assuming that they weren’t very evenly-matched in terms of performance then things might have turned out differently, but the fact of the matter is that they are. Moreover, since the selection of games which offer support for camera functions are still somewhat limited (at this time) it’s much more sensible to simply omit purchasing one. 3. The Launch Lineup. One the whole, the general consensus among most next-gen gamers is that the launch title lineup of the PS4 was somewhat stronger than that of the Xbox ONE. While it ultimately comes down to personal taste and expression, the PS4 hit the ground running in style, armed with a solid selection of titles which offered something for everyone. At the same time, there are loads of other games on the table which have been planned for release, some of them emerging on store shelves this year in fact. At the same time, Sony is applying much more support to the indie community than most were expecting, even going as far as lowering the cost of development kits. This implies that not only will there soon be some amazing big budget titles to sink one’s teeth into, but the indie community will also be well-served via the PSN as well. Moreover, since there is self-publishing, talented new developers can release their content on a major platform without having to charm a bunch of executives. 4. Far fewer glitches and bugs present at launch, it would seem… If you have been staying abreast of developments at and beyond the launch of both consoles you already know about the problems Microsoft has had to deal with. No one wants to point a finger and make fun of them here, but you can’t deny that something must have went wrong throughout the planning phases somewhere. The simple fact that the PS4 experienced only a smattering of critical failures is actually a testament to the solidness of the overall design itself. Actually, with the release of any electronic equipment there’s always the threat of something breaking down, perhaps on the way to the store during transportation, for instance. Moreover, you have to consider the complexity of effectively setting up an operation where you’re moving units at a loss (up to a certain point), with the only way to begin turning a profit is to sell a set number of consoles. All things considered, Sony has most certainly achieved their goals with the PS4, much to the delight of gamers everywhere, we might add. 5. The controller (DualShock 4) Without doing anything too overzealous or crazy, the PS4’s DualShock 4 controller is a joy to hold and operate. Think of it as an evolution of a familiar design that generations of gamers have grown to love – something that has moved on, but not in any pretentious way or anything. Most noticeably, the touch interface allows for a new type of smooth control and will most certainly be used in new and exciting ways by intrepid game developers in the very near future. Even the feel and shape of the analog sticks have been altered to afford for greater control, even with clammy hands. 6. The PS4 sees to be a bit more powerful than the Xbox ONE. No one is trying to paint a picture here that the Xbox ONE is somehow an anemic platform that’s lacking in critical ways, but according to tests the PS4 edges out the competition. Simply put, there’s some element present which has (according to some developers) more easily bring games to the console in higher resolutions with no sacrifice in terms of frame rates. With all this in mind, when you consider the PS4 to be a bit more capable than the One, AND it’s $100 cheaper…well, the choice is pretty much obvious at that point for most people. 7. The PS4’s UI (user interface) For many gamers, especially those who already own a plethora of devices, a more straight-forward and simple UI on a gaming console is probably more desirable than an active, cluttered one. In either respect, both examples look wonderful on either unit it’s just that the sleekness of Sony’s design is perhaps more attractive to a lot of gamers who might be looking for something attractive yet relatively direct. Out of the PS4’s 5 default categories (What's New, Internet Browser, the Playroom, Live from PlayStation, Downloads) you can pretty much quickly find whatever it is that you’re looking for fairly easily while at the same time staying connected to gaming news, etc. Xbox One will be more popular than PS4 predicts retailer. Ahead of the next-generation console wars, a leading retailer has predicted that the Xbox One will be more popular than the PS4. With both Sony and Microsoft set to launch new gaming devices within the space of a week of each other next month, retailer John Lewis has suggested that the Xbox One could surprise many and lead the way. The retailer’s predictions go against the grain, with many reports and industry analysts suggesting that the PS4 is on track to steal an early advantage, with the Sony branded console said to have achieved higher pre-order interest thanks to its improved spec and lower price tag. We are expecting more interest in the Xbox One. ,” Jonathan Marsh, a Head Technology Buyer at John Lewis said speaking with TrustedReviews ahead of the two consoles’ releases. “We are stocking both the PS4 and the Xbox One but if we were to back one, we are thinking that Xbox One will appeal a bit more to our customers in terms of the experience it creates.” He added: “If we had to edge one I would favour the Xbox One.” Suggesting that the company has already seen a lot of consumer interest in both consoles, Marsh added that he believed the Xbox One could gain an advantage through its popular software and online platform. “The software that the Xbox One launches with will really appeal to our customer base based on what we’ve experienced in the past,” he said. Although John Lewis looks set to back the Xbox One, reports earlier this week have claimed that PS4 pre-orders have already topped the 1.5 million units milestone, with a raft of retailers having the PS3 follow-on atop their pre-order interest lists. With the Xbox One release date having been confirmed for November 22 in the UK, the Microsoft branded console will hit retailers seven days ahead of its leading rival. Although the PS4 will land in the US on November 15, a UK PS4 release date has been set for November 29. Although Microsoft will beat Sony to market, the Xbox One will be the considerably more expensive of the two next-gen consoles. While an Xbox One price has been set at £429, the PS4 price is £80 cheaper at £349.

Which is more popular xbox one or ps4

Still have a question? Ask your own! I can only offer educated guesses (which aren’t very accurate in my case) so I’ll compare them and point out differences and advantages/disadvantages. It should at least give you a general understanding of why people (the ones who do research) prefer the ps4. You remember the ps4 release? Went well enough I’d say. You could buy the base console without any bullshit like the playstation camera (which would raise the price). There weren’t any widespread major issues (like the console not starting or something “console breaking”) so the brand name only grew and didn’t take any damage. It was sold at around $400. The xbox one release was a fucking failure, and Microsoft (my FAVORITE company) deserved it. The console sold at around $500, and it was even weaker than the ps4 (albeit only slightly, don’t get mad at me sony fanboys) with no extra features that would warrant an extra $100, so why? The reason is the xbox motherfuckin’ kinect. I’d seriously love to ask Microsoft WHY the hell they forced people to waste (essentially) another $100 on a crappy device which almost nobody uses. They also forced you to use the kinect etc, why would somebody in their right mind want to have a device with a camera and microphone always on and listening? You can surely see why the xbox one flopped. The effects of that fiasco at launch are still hurting Microsoft today. The ps4 uses an unnamed 8 core jaguar cpu clocked at 1.6ghz and it boosts up to 2.75 ghz (apparently, I wouldn’t bet on it even coming close to 2.7ghz due to the horrid cooling) and the xbox one is roughly the same. Story is the same for their gpu’s, with the ps4’s gpu being somewhere around the hd 7850 and the xbox one’s gpu being somewhere around the hd 7770. Not a big performance difference between the two. Both have 8gb of ram and 500gb. 5400rpm hdd’s, so nothing exciting there. In terms of connectivity, the ps4 has 2 usb 3.0 ports and the xbox one has 3 usb 3.0 ports, so while the xbox one has a slight advantage here, it’s *very* slight. Both have hdmi ports and the usual jack so no difference there. I honestly prefer the ps4’s os over the xbox one (I’ve used both quite a bit when playing with friends/family), but both are pretty much the same in terms of usability and get the job done. Apps are pretty much the same on both platforms. $60 a year for ps+/xbox live to play games online and use their other services so both fail in this aspect, especially considering what you get. There’s not much else to compare since both seem to get hacked/have issues constantly (one of the main reasons I switched to pc was because of all the bullshit I was getting from psn) so I won’t talk about that. This is subjective, but if you were to compare performance/optimisation, the ps4 wins due to having better optimised games (optimisation can only do so much, but that’s only if the game is well optimised in the first place) which typically have a higher resolution/fps/quality compared to their xbox one counterparts. Sony loses pretty bad here. Why? You can use a mouse and keyboard (albeit with little to no games), and the ps4’s controller can be customised a bit, but only a bit (skins and what?). There aren’t any variants which I know of that allow the user any real options to upgrade/change it. The xbox one controller has the base version (only customisation options are skins) and the “elite” version, which is actually pretty nifty (buttons can be replaced etc). Microsoft did release an updated version of their xbox one controller which has native windows 10 support (yay me) and extended bluetooth range. I need to use the wireless adapter (a usb dongle, works with all versions of xbox one controllers) due to my desktop not having a bluetooth adapter (no need for it other than wirelessly connecting controllers, so cost>benefits) and I’ve owned it for a few months now, I can confidently say playing gta 5 from my bed has never been so comfortable. (Note: my monitor is pretty big at 28″ and my bed is only a few meters away, so I need to strain my eyes a bit but it’s pretty comfortable when I’m just roaming etc.) I guess that’s about it. Edits welcome, feel free to ask about anything else, point out any inaccurate statements/claims yada yada. It has nothing to do with specs or performance or even marketing. Its simply down to 2 simple factors. DRM and kinect. DRM. Digital Rights Management. When both consoles were announced microsoft had a feature set in place which required the console to connect to the internet every 24 hrs and denied consumers the ability to trade in or sell preowned games. It also monitored gamers preferences and playstyles so the console could recommend games and applications for the owner of the console. The Kinect sensor was originally bundled with the console and had to be plugged in constantly for the system to work. These two factors made consumers feel like microsoft was spying on them and making them pay over the odds for games they might not like and could not trade in. Believe it or not a large number of gamers rely on second hand games shops to play games. With this now gone they would have to buy games at full retail price. Luckily for consumers Microsoft backtracked on both these choices and sold consoles separately from the kinect sensor and also disabled the DRM restrictions. Sadly the damage was already done as sony had announced their console without any restrictions. Many people were still put off buying the console due to this and turned to Sony and the ps4. Luckily the Xbone is slowly catching up. The team behind the Xbox One’s development failed to make the point of why it stacked up well against competition that was both cheaper and had more powerful hardware. Getting across the convenience of digital game sharing was lost behind a tidal swell of people overreacting, thinking there’d be no more used games, you couldn’t play without being online all the time, and other concerns that now seem like overblown hysteria. They concentrated too much on damage control against things they had no chance of spinning in their favour, and not enough time showing why their approach was completely viable - even if the console wasn’t quite as powerful and was more expensive. Because after a lot of reviews and it has been proved that the ps4 is more powerful that xbox one which means better gameplay, graphics and more. Also PS4 is very polular because of ps3, ps2 and ps1. The PS4 is very mildly better spec wise, the controller is real nice and comfortable to use, much harder to break, comes with a headset and the controller does not need batteries…ew. Just small things like that help but there are a few more reasons, people like Playstation. It has been adound for a long time but has not just had big consoles, it has also had handhelds. This causes immediate bias for that nostalgia feeling of being a child. Another thing would be well…ITS SONY! They have made movies, phones, TVs, DVD players and with ALL of that money they can buy out companies to advertise them and give them bias over DLC and exclusives. These are just a few reasons. The xbox launched very poorly. Specs wise, it has was weaker than the PS4. Also the launch titles and exclusives were not that great and the biggest of all. At launch you had to get the Kinect which added $150 dollars to the price making it $500 compared to $350 for the PS4. Ever since then the xbox has been doing really good, some would say better, but the launch ruined it. We can only hope that Scorpio will be good. PS4 vs. Xbox One in the U.S.: Here's a state-by-state breakdown of the console war. Above: A state-by-state breakdown of console favorites. Xbox One is cool on the coasts, but the heartland belongs to PlayStation 4. The gaming-friendly folks over at the Movoto blog, which takes an irreverent look at real estate and pop culture, went through the data to figure out which console is the most popular in the United States: Xbox One, PlayStation 4, or Wii U? To figure it out, Movoto checked to see which system had the most Likes in each state on Facebook. It turns out that Microsoft’s machine has a bit of advantage — even if that hasn’t helped it outsell the PlayStation 4. The Xbox One was the clear winner in 22 states while PS4 was the favorite in 19. No, that doesn’t mean the Wii U won the other 9 — the remaining states were too close to call. “What’s really interesting is that Xbox One, with a few exceptions, seems more popular on each of the coasts while PS4 has created a strong following in the heartland,” Movoto writer Andy Eddy wrote. “It’s clear Xbox One has a solid fan base in bigger states, such as California, New York, and Texas.” Now, Movoto isn’t conducting scientific research, but these results are still interesting. Maybe this says more about the success of Microsoft’s social-media campaign than anything else. If that’s the case, it also reveals that social-media presence doesn’t necessarily translate into success at retail. When you consider each box on its own, however, it looks like most of the love is coming from the same places for both PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Movoto found that Nevada had the largest percentage of fans for both consoles while Mississippi was the least excited for both. My guess is that everyone in Nevada is looking for something to do that isn’t in Las Vegas, which explains their excitement for console gaming … and I won’t hazard any guesses about Mississippi’s lack of enthusiasm for our fine hobby. Xbox One vs. PlayStation 4. On the cusp of their release into the public's eager embrace, here's the blow-by-blow of how the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One compare with one another. Now, fight! Now, in a bout eight years in the making, two titans will fight for the heavyweight game console championship of the world! In this corner, in the green and white shorts, weighing in at a massive 15.2 pounds and hailing from Redmond, Wash., in the USA, the Microsoft Xbox One! In this corner, in the blue, black, and white shorts, weighing in at a svelte 9 pounds and hailing from Minato City, Tokyo, in Japan, the Sony PlayStation 4! Update November 21, 2013: CNET has now reviewed both the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One. We're in the process of updating this story to reflect what we've learned about both consoles; in the meantime, read PS4 vs. Xbox One: Round 1 to Sony . Price: Advantage Sony. The PlayStation 4 costs $399. It launched on November 15 in the US, followed by November 29 in Europe and Australia, December for much of Asia, and February 22 for Japan. The Xbox One is priced at $499. It will launch on November 22 in most countries worldwide. The Xbox will run you $100 more up front, and likely even more over time. You'll need an Xbox Live Gold subscription, listed at $60/year, to use most online extras, from Netflix to gameplay video sharing. Sony's equivalent subscription service, PlayStation Plus, is required only for multiplayer gaming and online saves. It's also cheaper at $50/year. The boxes: Aside from Kinect, more similar than different. The most obvious reason for the price difference is that every Xbox One includes a dedicated Kinect sensor for motion control and other functions. The PS4's somewhat similar. Beyond the Xbox's larger size and weight, their design is actually pretty similar to each other. The black, glossy-and-matte PS4 is a raked-back rectangle that you can opt to stand on its side. The black, glossy-and-matte Xbox looks more, well, boxy, like a futuristic piece of AV equipment, and it needs to stay horizontal. Internal hardware: PS4 more powerful (on paper, at least) The actual consoles house very similar silicon, both with power akin to a current mid- to high-end gaming PC, but do show a few key differences. The PlayStation 4's Killzone: Shadow Fall is one impressive-looking game. Sony. According to an exhaustive analysis by Digital Foundry, the biggest difference between the two systems' hardware is the type of RAM each uses. The PlayStation 4 uses 8GB GDDR5 RAM, while all signs point to the Xbox One using 8GB of DDR3 RAM. The GDDR5 RAM used in the PlayStation 4 is the same type of RAM used by most PC video cards and is optimized for graphical throughput. Digital Foundry speculates that the PS4's GPU could have as much as 50 percent more raw graphical computational power than the one in the Xbox One. That difference, coupled with the fact that the PS4 runs some early games at higher native resolutions than the Xbox One, might seem to make the PS4 a better gaming machine. But not necessarily. As we wrote in our PS4 review: You might read about the PS4's specs trumping that of the Xbox One's, but it's important to keep in mind how that translates into actual results. Remember that the PS3 was originally poised to be a massive powerhouse over the Xbox 360, but in reality didn't perform much better. You could even make the argument that most multiplatform games played smoother and looked better on the Xbox 360. So while the PS4 may have quicker RAM, a faster GPU, and higher native resolution (1080p), we just don't know how those numbers will pan out when it comes to raw results and performance. Check out the chart below for more basic details on how the consoles compare. Games: Exclusives, launch titles, and (lack of) backward compatability. As usual, each company's lineup of first-party (self-published) games will be exclusive to its own console. So any new Halo, Gears of War, or Fable titles will remain Xbox only, while future Uncharted, Killzone, or Ratchet and Clank games will only appear on PlayStation. Quite a few Xbox One exclusive titles will be available at launch, including Crimson Dragon, Dead Rising 3, Ryse: Son of Rome, and Forza 5. The company also pledged that all DLC (add-on downloadable content) for Activision's Call of Duty: Ghosts would debut first on the Xbox One. Xbox One exclusives announced so far, but not available at launch, include Killer Instinct, Quantum Break, Project Spark, and Titanfall. Key PlayStation 4 exclusives available at launch include Killzone: Shadow Fall, Knack, and a few indie titles. PS4 exclusives announced so far, but not available at launch, include Infamous: Second Son, The Order, and The Dark Sorcerer. Neither lineup of exclusives boasts immediate, must-have titles, which is one reason why it might make sense to wait on buying a new console . Most of the games that will be available when the consoles first launch are not exclusives. They include heavy hitters Call of Duty: Ghosts, Battlefield 4, Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, Madden NFL 25, and NBA 2K14 -- all of which are available for both next-generation consoles, as well as for the older Xbox 360 and PS3 consoles. Neither new console is backward compatible, so the PS4 won't play PS3 games, and the Xbox One won't play Xbox 360 games. On the other hand, many games include the ability to "upgrade" to the next-generation version for a small fee, typically $10. Here's how it works for PlayStation games . Controllers: Evolutionary upgrades. The handheld controllers of the PS4 and the Xbox One are evolutionary descendants of the versions found on each respective platform. The Sony DualShock 4 differentiates itself with a clickable touch pad on the front -- giving developers an additional option when designing games. The body includes a "light bar" in the front that enables motion control functionality with the PS4's camera to track the position and identify where the controller is and, if need be, actually adjust the split-screen orientation during multiplayer couch gaming. It also includes the social-focused Share button, a built-in speaker, and a headphone jack. Sony's DualShock 4 controller for the PS4. Josh Miller/CNET. Our PS4 review lauded the DualShock 4 controller as "near-perfect," adding: It felt absolutely wonderful and addresses nearly all of the shortcomings of the DualShock3 (the predecessor controller that shipped with the PlayStation 3). Unlike the slippery dome coverings of the DualShock3's sticks, the two analog sticks on the new controller have smaller embossed faces that make for much easier control. The L1, L2, R1, and R2 buttons have all received redesigns as well, but no button on the pad seems to have benefited more than the L2 and R2 triggers. These now extend out and feel much more comfortable to pull. The One's new controller brings key ergonomic refinements over its predecessor. Josh Miller/CNET. The Xbox One's controller received a less-extensive redesign and more of an overall refinement; Microsoft claims more than 40 "technical and design innovations." They include textured thumbsticks, a more cross-shaped, pleasingly clicky D-pad, and new labels and functions for the longtime start and back buttons. Here's an early-hands-on enumerating a bunch of the changes, and below you'll find a more recent, feel-based evaluation. Summary? "A little smoother." The Xbox One uses Wi-Fi Direct to connect its controller, whereas the PlayStation 4 relies on Bluetooth 2.1+EDR. On paper, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR's theoretical 3Mbps maximum speed is clearly outclassed by Wi-Fi Direct's 250Mbps theoretical throughput. However, whether this will result in any tangible difference, particularly for battery life, remains to be seen. Each system includes one controller; additional controllers for both systems cost $59 each. Motion and voice control: Bundled vs. optional. In an audacious move for something still primarily sold as a game console, the Xbox One and its bundled. put alternate control schemes and interactions front and center. The PS4 keeps voice and gesture control optional. The new version of Kinect will offer a wider field of view than its predecessor, better tracking of individuals (limited finger tracking is now included), and the ability to track more overall bodies. And (frighteningly!) also determine your current heart rate. Yes tinfoil hat people, Kinect can be deactivated, but on the other hand it promises to be integral to the Xbox experience. Kinect 2.0 is watching you. James Martin/CNET. The first Kinect never really made a strong impression with hard-core gamers . It's too early to tell just how developers will make use of the second generation's upgraded features, but since every Xbox One owner will have one, it's safe to say there will be more games that take advantage of voice and gestures. For nongaming uses, the new Kinect offers more obvious potential benefits. The device is designed to always be on (though you can deactivate it), and simply stating "Xbox on" will power up your entire system and sign you in to your account based on facial recognition. Voice commands to the integrated One Guide, designed to replace your cable box's program guide, enable fast searches -- which already work well on the original Kinect . The Skype (owned by Microsoft) experience is also far upgraded; the camera can digitally zoom in on and follow a speaker around the room, for example. Sony's PS4 camera will include some of the same functionality as Kinect 2.0, but probably not all. James Martin/CNET. Not to be outdone, Sony says its separate, optional. ($59) will also have facial recognition functionality, allow voice commands, and sense the controllers of multiple players around the room -- in addition to standard motion control for gaming. Right now it's too early to tell which motion/camera solution will be best, but Kinect will at least be the most ubiquitous, and likely more sophisticated. That may inspire more developers to utilize more of its enticing offerings in games and beyond. Nongaming entertainment: Advantage Xbox. Ever since the first Xbox One event in May, Microsoft has clearly focused on communicating that the Xbox One would be much more than simply a box with which to play video games. In contrast, most of Sony's demos have focused on gaming and little else. The Xbox One will allow you to switch from game to TV show, to the Web, to a movie, to Skype, easily and smoothly (without switching inputs), with just a voice command. You'll also have the ability to multitask, running games and other apps simultaneously, with one of them in a picture-in-picture window. Microsoft calls this feature Snap, and in our hands-on demo it worked beautifully. One snag, however, is that audio from both windows was mixed together. Your TV show guide: Xboxed! Microsoft. The Xbox One can't quite replace your cable box, but it tries. It gets rid of your cable company's program grid interface for Microsoft's slick, quick OneGuide, giving you control of live TV channel selection. You'll even be able to create your own personalized "channel" with the shows and services you choose, and an "App channel" feature integrates content from streaming services like Hulu Plus and Xbox Videos right into OneGuide. On the hardware side, this integration is accomplished via the Xbox's One's HDMI input, allowing the console to overlay graphics atop and otherwise manipulate TV programming. Cable box control happens through relatively kludgy IR commands, however, and DVR control is spotty. The One doesn't "know" what shows are stored on your DVR, for example, and it can't schedule recordings from the OneGuide. The PS4, meanwhile, has no "one box to rule them all" aspirations. Its nongaming chops are little better than those of the PS3, at least at launch, and in some ways they're worse. Sony did announce that it's currently working on "cutting-edge," exclusive PS4 programming "developed with gamers in mind." But the company didn't provide much more detail than that. Hulu Plus on the Xbox One Microsoft. Of course each console will support numerous entertainment apps, including heavy hitters Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu Plus, at launch. Notably YouTube isn't yet announced for either console, and while HBO Go is "coming soon" for the Xbox One, it's not announced for the PS4. According to our in-depth comparison , the Xbox One has a slight advantage in the sheer number of apps supported, at least in the early days. On the other hand you'll need an Xbox Live Gold subscription ($60/year) to use third-party apps like Netflix on the Xbox One. Using those apps on the PS4 doesn't require PlayStation Plus membership (though that's required for online multiplayer gaming). Both consoles will play DVDs and Blu-ray discs, but neither will play 3D Blu-rays at launch. Only the Xbox One can play back audio CDs -- for some bizarre reason the PS4 can't, even though the PS3 can. (Sony has recently indicated that CD playback may be added in a future firmware update.) The PS3 was also an excellent media server client, playing MP3s and allowing you to stream video, photo, and music files from connected servers or PCs in the home, typically via DLNA. The PS4, according to Sony, does none of these things. Meanwhile, the Xbox One is compatible for streaming video, music, and photo playback -- as long as the server is Play To compatible. For now, at least, neither next-gen console is as versatile a media streamer as its predecessor, but the Xbox One has the advantage. More than many other differences, these are subject to change. Even Sony's own FAQ says, after informing us that MP3s aren't supported: "We appreciate your feedback and are exploring possibilities." Community and social: Sony pushes an extra button. One of the major differences between the Xbox One/PS4 and previous consoles is the embrace of new social aspects, including gameplay recording and sharing. Sony will double down on social for the PS4. Sarah Tew/CNET. For the PS4, things like live video chat and Facebook will be natively integrated. When your friends purchase a new game, you'll know, and you'll be able to play new games before they've even finished downloading. Once again, here's our PS4 review: Live items are built in everywhere you look, and social features are present at every corner, especially when it comes to your friends list. Your account can be tied to your Facebook and Twitter profiles and have the option of posting on your behalf depending on your settings. Your friends list will actually be made up of your friends' real names if they approve your friend request. Sony. However, the biggest change is the addition of the Share button on the PS4's controller. Through this button, gamers can broadcast live gameplay, take screenshots, or share videos of their latest gaming triumphs. Your friends will post comments to your screen while they watch you play. If a player is stuck in a particularly difficult section of a game, he can call in an online friend to literally take over his controls. Frustration successfully circumvented, despite a possible bruised ego on the sharer's part. The PS4 constantly, automatically records the last 15 minutes of gameplay, and live streams can be of unlimited length. At launch, players can share game video on Facebook, game screenshots via Facebook and Twitter, and gameplay live streams via Ustream and Twitch (YouTube isn't supported at launch). With Remote Play you can also stream your PS4 game onto a. The Xbox One's Upload Studio's editing options seem pretty limited. Not to take away from the potentially cool feature. Josh Miller/CNET. Although its controller doesn't have the dedicated Share button, the Xbox One also offers a Game DVR that automatically records the last few seconds of your gameplay. Using Upload Studio, gamers can "curate, edit, share, and publish" videos of gameplay directly from the machine. The Xbox One fully integrates Twitch's live-streaming capabilities. Xbox Live Gold subscribers will be able to not only live stream their own gameplay -- with the option to add voice or video to the stream with Kinect -- but also watch streams of others as well. Microsoft has increased its Xbox Live friends list limit from 100 to "all" of them, and achievements are getting a big overhaul. The new achievement system will have "richer detail and span across your games and experiences." Other Xbox One social features include built-in Skype, the ability to track Xbox Live trends, and see what your friends are playing or watching most. With Smart Match you can look for multiplayer games while spending your time in other apps. SmartGlass will also be more tightly integrated into the Xbox One. Used games and 'always on': No real differences anymore. Thanks to a 180 reversal by Microsoft back in June, the Xbox One will no longer require periodic online check-ins in order to play games. Microsoft says that a one-time connection will be all but required during the Xbox One's initial setup, however. Sony has always said the PS4 would also not require an Internet connection to play games. An Internet connection won't be required for its initial setup, but you will need to connect if you want the major feature additions available in system update 1.50, available on launch day. So yes, users of both systems will be able to play games for as long as the user likes without connecting to the Internet; however, with plenty of games like The Division, Titanfall, and Destiny including deeply-rooted Internet features or being multiplayer-only, many of the most sought-after experiences on these consoles will at the very least be suitably enhanced with an Internet connection. Neither Sony nor Microsoft will restrict game lending, trade-ins, renting, selling, or any action that mirrors what you can currently do with your PS3 and Xbox 360 games. However, third-party publishers can still choose to restrict these actions as they choose. Which one is better? There's no way to really tell until we can review both systems, and even then both will evolve and change significantly. In the meantime, however, our overall impression is that the more expensive Xbox One offers more-compelling nongaming features and generally feels more futuristic, whereas the cheaper PS4 seems like a more straightforward gaming device. As usual, we expect most owners of current-generation consoles to stay within the family: PS3 owners are more likely to get a PS4, and Xbox 360 owners will typically opt for an Xbox One. Over the years each company has developed a stable of exclusive franchises like Halo and Uncharted that keep fans coming back for more. Whether either console offers enough to get people to switch sides is up to the judges. We don't think this bout will be won by a knockout. Share your voice. Be respectful, keep it clean and stay on topic. We'll remove comments that violate our policy.