Xbox or PlayStation - which company's prefix is ​​better for games?

At one time, this confrontation was followed by a huge number of gamers. Sony has released a great game console that has become a full-fledged media combine. It was based on a processor made according to a complex architecture. This became both its advantage and disadvantage. The fact is that game developers also experienced difficulties. As a result, the so-called multi-platform looked a little better on the competitor's console. And because of this, some games did not come out at all on the PS3. In short, if you first look at graphics, then it is better to take the Xbox 360.

Over the years, several versions of the PlayStation 3 have been born. Now the easiest way to get a SuperSlim is the most compact and, according to many, the ugliest option. If you find the first "fatka", you will get a real monster, which, quite possibly, can also read discs from the first two Playstation. But taking it is a big risk. The fact is that the prefixes of the first revision for many buyers quickly failed. It is likely that this will happen to you as well. SuperSlim in plan reliability looks better. With the console from Microsoft - the same story, you need to take a copy of the last years of release.

So far, it may seem that Sony's prefix is ​​not the best choice. But it's not. A large number have been released on PS3 exclusive games. On it you can play three parts of Uncharted, in their original form.It is impossible not to mention the magnificent "The Last of Us". And that's just the first thing that comes to mind. Of course, almost all exclusives were subsequently re-released on PS4, but that console will cost more.

We will also mention the topic of piracy, although this is bad. Now available for sale flashed PlayStation 3. They cost a little more than the regular versions. But on the other hand, you will not spend money on games - just download them from the Internet. Similar Xbox 360s are also found, and even much more often. And if you definitely won’t find pirated discs for PS3 (games need to be downloaded to the built-in hard drive), then for a competitor of this goodness - in bulk, which is explained by the use of the DVD format.

If you buy games in the respective stores of Sony and Microsoft, then the win is on the side of the Xbox 360. Discounts still happen here from time to time. Alas, Sony practices this only on subsequent generations. PS3 owners constantly see price tagmeasured in thousands of rubles. Not everyone wants to spend that much on a game released more than ten years ago.

Let's briefly go over other aspects of the choice. Firmware interface on Xbox 360 it works a little faster. Although it must be admitted that only the latest generation has taken a step forward in this regard. Gamepads both consoles cost about the same, but the Microsoft product will regularly require new batteries. However, they can be replaced with finger-type batteries, a comparison of which can also be found on the pages of our website. And both consoles provide additional gaming experience. In the case of Sony, you need to purchase a camera and “movies” for this.Sports and some other games will make you move! Support for these accessories is even included in Heavy Rain! X-Box also offers to get a "kinect" - a special camera that does not involve the use of any other additional accessories. But there aren't many games for it. Only dance projects can be singled out, in which the player's actions tracking function is implemented in the best way.

If you decide to buy a console that is by no means the latest generation, then the choice is between PS and Xbox - we leave Nintendo out of the brackets due to the difficulties of connecting to a modern TV and very weak power. And it seems to us that it is worth looking exclusively towards the Xbox 360. Oddly enough, this console still has games that have not been re-released on later platforms. However, they are also available on them, for backward compatibility. As for the PS3, it is both more expensive and less common on sale. But on the other hand, it is more valuable as a collector's item.Not to mention the fact that only it allows you to appreciate the PS Move in all its splendor - in the future, these accessories were used only in games for a virtual reality helmet.

These two consoles are based on a completely different processor. And in both cases, the chip has similar processing power. As a result, multiplatform games use approximately the same graphic arts. In this regard, the consoles are equal. But PS4 still has the advantage of exclusives. Only on it you can play Uncharted 4, Gran Turismo Sport, God of War, the second part of The Last of Us, Horizon: Zero Down and many other similar projects. Yes, some of them have recently appeared on PC, offering to buy themselves on Steam. But on Xbox One, you definitely won't play them. However, this console also has its own games. Only their meager number confuses.

Both consoles look solid. And both of them offer to purchase an additional bonus. But in the case of the XBox, it's just a useless camera used in a minimal number of games. You can actually count them on the fingers of two hands! Sony offers to buy a helmet PS VR. Yes, it can not be called particularly cheap. But it will allow you to get a completely new gaming experience. Several million gamers were convinced of this by experiencing natural delight. And do not believe the comments that write about the small number of games for the VR helmet. No, it is quite enough to play once a week for a couple of years.The problem will arise only in those people who quickly begin to rock. In this case, the purchase will have to be abandoned.

Not to mention the existence advanced versions of consoles. Strictly speaking, it makes sense to buy PS4 Pro and Xbox One X right now. Especially if you have a 4K TV. These consoles display a picture in high resolution, while the advantages of the younger versions can only be noted support for HDR.

In fact, the PlayStation 4 is also a little more convenient than its competitor. Just the Share button on the gamepad is worth something! With its help, you can record the last minutes of the gameplay, and start streaming, and take a screenshot, and even immediately share it with friends. However, not everything is so rosy. The PlayStation Store is still not as convenient as the Microsoft store. Even after numerous modifications. What can we say, if cards with games are still very rarely supplemented with screenshots! But here you can pay in rubles, while Microsoft has been indicating prices in dollars for some time now.

Our comparison cannot do without taking into account prices. And it's not just about the cost of attachments. In this regard, how lucky. The fact is that console stores are becoming less and less common, as their production is gradually declining. And how much the seller of a used set-top box will ask for - remains only on his conscience. But you need to understand that you may incur additional costs. The PlayStation will not be complete without a PS Plus subscription. For about 3000 rubles a year, you will receive two PS4 games and one PS5 game each month. And without this subscription, you won’t be able to play online - multiplayer will be inaccessible to you. As for the Xbox, several types of subscriptions are implemented on this platform at once.And you can not say that it will be a cheap pleasure. Your best bet is to get Game Pass Ultimate. In this case, you will get not only access to multiplayer, but also be able to install a variety of games without buying them. The list of games is regularly updated! However, it should be noted that from time to time it also happens when games disappear from the library. In this case, nothing can be done - if you want to continue playing, you will have to make a full purchase. We also note the high cost of such a subscription - not every owner of the set-top box wants to spend 10-11 thousand rubles every year. Or go for all sorts of tricks that are not the easiest, thanks to which the price tag is reduced.

If we compare PS and Xbox of the previous generation, then it is the most difficult to determine the winner. Especially if we consider improved versions of set-top boxes, which are quite relevant now. Yes, in 4K resolution they are not capable of delivering 60 frames / s. But many of our readers do not need this. And with a fairly long loading of games (compared to the PS5), it is quite possible to put up with. And what console to buy? It all depends on whether you are going to spend money on Game Pass in the future. If you're willing to bear the tangible costs, then the Xbox One X should suit you.Especially if you are a multi-platform lover. The rest is better to look towards the PS4 Pro. And remember its main advantage: the abundance of exclusives.

New generation game consoles have been around for over a year now. However, they still have not appeared on store shelves. From time to time, retail chains sell them through their websites, and they scatter in just a few minutes, and sometimes even seconds. Both companies cannot satisfy the demand in any way, due to the shortage of semiconductors and some other reasons. However, the fact remains that the manufacturers were still able to sell over 10 million consoles. This means that there is at least some sense in their comparison.

Both consoles have one distinctive feature. As drive they use not a slow hard drive, but an SSD. At the same time, it interacts with the rest of the hardware not via the SATA interface, and therefore wild write and read speeds await you. This is what made it possible to speed up the loading of games many times over. The other side of the coin is the fact that the amount of storage has decreased from 1 TB to 750 GB (about that much is allocated for installing games). But don't be afraid. The weight of games on PS5 is usually less than the weight of the versions of these games for the previous generation console. Particularly efficient archiving is to be commended for this. A similar situation is observed in the X-Box.

For some time now, both consoles support memory expansion. And this is not about an external SSD, games from which will load much more slowly.Both consoles received a dedicated SSD slot. Installing a drive into it is much easier for the Xbox. But the SSD for this set-top box should also be special - you won’t insert it into a computer in the future. And Sony uses the familiar M.2 connector, to access which you need to remove one of the covers. A list of supported SSDs can be found on the Playstation website. For some drives, you additionally need to purchase a heatsink, which is not seen as a big problem.

In terms of design It's hard to say which one is prettier. Some people like the alien look of the white PS5, while others will opt for the Xbox Series X. During operation, both consoles publish about the same low noise. There are no claims to firmware performance. What can not be said about gamepads. Like it or not, the Xbox comes with a slightly outdated paddle. There is nothing new in it, and the buttons began to be pressed even louder than before! As for DualSense, it is not in vain that it received such a name. It will please the buyer with unusually precise vibration. In some games, this allows you to literally feel with your palms what surface the character is moving on. In fairness, there are very few such games created so far. But on the other hand, many projects use adaptive trigger tension, when the force applied to pull it is adjusted depending on the game circumstances. Again, there is a flip side to the coin. PS5 controllers are now known to break down faster than competitor products.

It makes no sense to talk about resolution and frame rate in all details. Both manufacturers have stated astronomical figures.However, everyone understands that if they are implemented in some games, then these will be modest indie projects with simple graphics. In major blockbuster games, we are waiting for 4K and, at best, 60 frames / s. And if you activate ray tracing, then the frequency will drop to the already familiar 30 frames / s.

Alas, the coronavirus pandemic has forced many developers to work from home. At the same time, the complexity of creating games for PS5 and Xbox Series X has become higher. All this affected the release schedule of the games. Even multiplatform appears now not as briskly as we would like. BUT exclusives for the Microsoft platform and have become an unusually rare occurrence. On PS5, you can play the free Astro`s Playroom, Spider-Man: Miles Morales, the very complex Demons Souls Remastered and other games that, if ported to PC, will only take a couple of years. And at the beginning of 2022, the long-awaited Gran Turismo 7 comes out. However, the competitor has an answer to it in the form of the next Forza Horizon, which many people like even more because of its arcade.

By the way, both consoles fully support the library of games created for the previous generation. And if you install them on an SSD, you will notice faster downloads. And Xbox will also improve the graphics in some of them for free.

We seem to have completely forgotten about the existence of a cheaper Xbox Series S. In fact, we simply do not recommend considering its purchase. Firstly, it has a very limited amount of internal memory. Secondly, it does not have a disc drive, which will not allow you to save money on reselling games. Thirdly, Full HD resolution is the last century (we don’t want to offend anyone). Therefore, we only compare the most powerful consoles. And there is no clear winner in this case. Xbox Series X lets you forget about buying games by downloading them from Game Pass. If you play often, then you will even save money. And on the side of the PlayStation 5 - exclusives and unusual features of the gamepad. The price can not even be considered - both consoles are equally expensive and still practically inaccessible. Especially if we talk about the PS5 Digital Edition, devoid of a drive and produced in limited quantities.

We got a very unusual result. There is no winner in this competition. Sony and Microsoft have fought for consumer money over the years in many different ways. If we talk about the generation before last, then the Xbox 360 looks more interesting because of the abundance of pirated products and lower prices. But nothing of the kind can be said about the following prefixes. PS4 Pro attracts with exclusives. And no need to say that they are gradually coming out on PC. Have you seen the prices for powerful graphics cards? As for the Xbox One, it will be a better buy (but first find a place for a massive power supply).Especially if you subscribe to Game Pass and play fairly regularly.

The hardest thing to compare the consoles of the current generation. PS5 has its own "chips". But how often will they be used in games? And the cost of these same games is not happy. Again, in this regard, the Xbox Series X looks more interesting, because 10 thousand rubles for Game Pass Ultimate is equal to a full purchase of only two games at the start of their sales. Or three or four games, if you are used to taking them after discounts appear.