Are you Team PlayStation or Team Xbox? The Microsoft Xbox and Sony’s PlayStation have the latest gaming consoles and players unable to pick a side.
We have made a comparison between PS4 and Xbox regarding similarities and differences, so if you are about to buy a new gaming console read this article first.
First of all, we check the sales, and in sales, the PS4 has taken a big lead. But again there are some benefits and drawbacks as well.
At present Sony has launched two versions of PS4, the standard version in which console is slim and proficient of HDR playback and the second one is PS4 Pro which is more expensive and capable of 4K.
On the other hand, Xbox, Xbox One S is available in 4-K HDR and second is Xbox One X a gaming console that is having 4-K HDR native gameplay but also plays games in 60 FPS. So, if you have 4K HDR TV then go for PS4 Pro or Xbox One X for a high visual fidelity from your console, otherwise, go for PS4 slim or Xbox S it will be cost-efficient.
Xbox One vs PS4: price comparison
The prices keep on changing because of ongoing events such as Amazon Prime Day or Black Friday. So, it’s very hard to track the actual price of the gadget. But we will mention the varied price of consoles.
The PlayStation 4 Pro price ranges from $295-$325. Microsoft Xbox One X price starts from $299-$399. The Microsoft Xbox One S deal starts from $249-$299.
Xbox One vs PS4: hardware and design
PS4 has a slim version and a 4K PS$ Pro while the Xbox has the Xbox One S and all digital edition in Xbox One X.
There are also different versions you can buy, PS4 has 2 versions while Xbox has three. The Xbox One S is an improved design than the original Xbox One. If your TV is 4K and 1080p supported then this console is for you. But if you prefer a streamlined version of Xbox S then Xbox One S all digital edition is suitable for you. Although it lacks a disc drive means no Blu-ray or physical disc.
You might feel that Xbox One X is heavier than Xbox One S but it still smaller than the original Xbox One.
The PS4 is the smallest console available at the moment. It does not have 4K supporting capability but still plays every game in the library. On the other hand, PS4 Pro to some extent support native 4K gaming.
Xbox One vs PS4: connectivity
You can upgrade PS4 internal hard drive but cannot in Xbox one, but both consoles give options to use the external hard drive.
The Xbox and PS4 support 802.11 ac Wifi and gigabit Ethernet. So whatever you choose network compatibility won’t be the issue.
All the ports and cable system are same with Xbox S and Xbox X. about PS4 Pro and Slim all have similar inputs except PS4 Pro has optical audio out and PS4 slim drops it.
With the smart home integration system installed in Xbox One gives points to Microsoft’s Xbox One. Microsoft uses Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant. This means you can give voice commands.
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