What next generation system is better to buy?

Determining whether the PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X is the best console depends on fan preferences, but key factors can help you choose which one to buy.

PlayStation and Xbox fans will soon finally be able to play next-gen games on the company’s new systems, the Playstation 5 Y Xbox Series X / S. Although pre-orders for the consoles sold out quickly when they initially opened, it is highly likely that Sony and Microsoft will have more systems available to buy before the end of the year or early 2021, and that gives consumers some time to decide. if the PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X / S is a better buy.

The reservation dates for both consoles were met with a great deal of chaos. Pre-orders for the PlayStation 5 were meant to be available the day after Sony’s PlayStation 5 unveiled in September, but several retailers opened them without saying a word that night, forcing fans to scramble and collapse the websites of the sellers. Xbox pre-orders were much better as Microsoft announced the exact launch time and threatened to punish retailers who opened pre-orders, but certain retail websites still crashed under the sudden surge in users trying to buy.

Related: Why Xbox Series X Pre-Orders Were Smoother Than PS5

With the initial rush to secure a PS5 or Xbox out of the way, Sony and Microsoft are likely to be transparent about future availability. Fans of any of the consoles will want to keep an eye on each company’s social media accounts for specific announcements. In the meantime, those unsure which console is most useful can find a breakdown of the different aspects of the systems below.

PS5 or Xbox Series X / S: Which has better games?

The next release of the console differs from previous generations in that not many of its games are truly exclusive to new systems. In fact, no Xbox launch game will be exclusive to Series X / S, as Microsoft has chosen to make its games cross-platform for some time after launch. The PlayStation 5, on the other hand, will have only three exclusive launch games.

Xbox Series X / S Exclusive Launch Titles

Exclusive PlayStation 5 launch titles

All other Xbox console exclusives will be playable on Xbox One and PC, and the other upcoming PlayStation console exclusives will be playable on PS4. The only notable exception is Godfall, a PS5 launch title that will also be playable on PC but not on PS4.

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PS5 or Xbox Series X / S: Which is more powerful?

Currently, there is no real consensus among those in the gaming industry on which console is more powerful, but at least it is clear that PlayStation and Xbox are approaching similar power in different ways. On paper, the Xbox Series X has a more powerful graphics processing unit than the PS5 (with more teraflops), but the PS5’s SSD is faster. The differences in game performance on each system, then, will likely depend on how the developers choose to use these different assets. And, of course, Microsoft’s smaller, cheaper Xbox Series S model is less powerful than either console. Ultimately, the real difference between the consoles is the separate goals that Microsoft and Sony seem to have: Xbox seems to be building a cross-platform ecosystem for Xbox Game Pass, and Sony seems to be totally focusing on its unique first part. experiences.

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PS5 or Xbox Series X / S: which is cheaper?

The PlayStation 5 comes in two variants: the digital edition without a disc drive and the standard version (with a disc drive). Both have exactly the same power and capabilities, but the Digital Edition will not be able to play physical game discs. Each has a corresponding price:

• PlayStation 5 Price: $ 499 USD
• PlayStation 5 Digital Edition Price: $ 399

As mentioned above, Microsoft’s next-gen console versions have more significant differences than Sony’s. The Xbox Series X is the “true” successor to the Xbox One, with a power comparable to that of the PS5. Meanwhile, the Xbox Series S is a lower-powered system intended to be a cheaper, but less future-proof, starting point for next-gen games.

• Xbox Series X Price: $ 499 USD
• Xbox Series S Price: $ 299 USD

Next: PS5 Digital Edition vs. Xbox Series S

the Playstation 5 will be released on November 12, 2020, and the Xbox Series X / S It will be released on November 10.

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