<p>It is not new news that both companies, Sony and Microsoft are fighting for dominance in the gaming business. When they both released the trailers for their new games, Microsoft kept selling the vision for the PCs, the consoles, etc. But Sony only sold the fact that the PS5 was coming. Who then tries harder? Let’s look at the differences between the recently released games of Sony and Microsoft.</p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;"><b>Xbox Series X or PlayStation 5?</b></h3>
<p>They are rival consoles with similar features so it will be difficult to know which to choose. They both are around the same price and offer subscription-related games.</p>
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<h4><b>The Design<br />
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<p><a href="https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/XboxSeriesXTech_Inline1.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large" src="https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/XboxSeriesXTech_Inline1.jpg" width="1920" height="1080" /></a>There is an obvious difference in the designs of the Xbox Series X and the PlayStation 5. The Xbox is designed to look like a plain black box that measures 12 by 6 by 6 inches. No extra designs, no additional patterns, just a big black box. The PlayStation on the other hand is designed to look like a curvy white and black tower that measures 16 by 4 by 10 inches. In my opinion, the PlayStation is better than the Xbox in terms of design although, It honestly depends on what exactly you want. Are you the stylish and flashy kind, or are you the plain type?</p>
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<h4><b>Similar Capabilities</b></h4>
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<p>Both consoles have the same graphical capabilities and they have a faster loading time than their predecessors. The Xbox SX has a 1 TB SSD and the PS5 is slightly smaller with an 825GB SSD but, they both let you load saved files fast and they let you travel speedily in seconds. So this is one thing they have in common, power.</p>
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<h4><b>Controller Combat</b></h4>
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<p><a href="https://www.hebergementwebs.com/image/64/64ae888e98bd18a071048ed524ca765c.jpg/ps5-ventilation-problems-linked-to-a-label.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large" src="https://www.hebergementwebs.com/image/64/64ae888e98bd18a071048ed524ca765c.jpg/ps5-ventilation-problems-linked-to-a-label.jpg" width="1400" height="932" /></a>Microsoft still used the same design of the Xbox one’s console except with little changes like the USB-C connection over the former micro USB connection. As for Sony, the console was changed completely. The controller is large, the gamepad has new intriguing features and the PS5s DualSense gamepad is almost completely new. So if you&#8217;re looking forward to using an improved controller with interesting features then the PlayStation is your best choice.</p>
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<p>The Xbox SX does not have any exclusive games on it while the PlayStation 5 had a tiny list of exclusive games such as “The Demon’s Souls Remake&#8221; which was something a lot of people must have looked forward to. This also depends on your taste, are you interested in the games PS5 released, or are you interested in the ones Xbox released? For those who look forward to playing FIFA on both consoles, you can place your bets on <a href="https://bettingrex.com/corner-betting/"><b>corner betting games</b></a> to spice things up a little.</p>
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<p>They both are very compatible when it comes to media features. They both have media apps like Disney+, Hulu, Netflix, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, and Apple TV that can stream up to 4K HDR. As for the subscription services, you need an Xbox Live Gold or a PlayStation plus to be able to just play online multiplayer. PS Plus is available for 60 dollars for a 12-month subscription while Xbox Live Gold is available for 10 dollars a month or 25 dollars per quarter for 100 dollars per year.</p>
<p>At the end of the day, it all depends on your preferences. They both tie when it comes to knowing which console is the best. Like I wrote earlier, if you want a flashy kind of design then the PlayStation is for you but if you prefer something on the plain side, then go for the Xbox. They both offer amazing features so you can use what I’ve written to guide you and pick according to your preference.</p>
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Xbox or PlayStation; Which should you Acquire?
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By Chris Newton
- Categories: Opinion
- Tags: MicrosoftPlayStationPS5SDSonyXboxXbox Series X
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