After the better part of a decade, both Sony and Microsoft have finally decided to give us the new consoles we have been waiting for. Both are impressive and a much-needed update with the latest and greatest specs. But which console is the right one for you?
We’re going to ignore the diehard fans who are in one camp or the other. If that’s you, then why are you even reading this?
Instead, we’re focused on people who are considering “heading over to the dark side” or those who are looking to make a break into console gaming.
Here’s what you need to know to help you decide which is the right one for you.
PS5 vs. X Box X: Price
This one, unfortunately, won’t help you much. Both consoles cost $500. However, you may be able to find bundle deals that tip favor towards one manufacturer over another. However, there are a couple of other flavors out there. There is a $400 PS5 Digital Edition. The only real difference between the two is the $500 flavor includes a disk drive for Blue Ray and disc-based games.
If you have a larger catalog of older ones, especially if you backtrack to PS3 even, you might want to opt for this one, but many gamers can skip to the Digital Version and save $100 for a couple of titles instead.
There’s also a $300 Xbox Series S, which cuts down the size, but you also only get a 512 GB SSD and gaming up to 1440P. Still, for budget-conscious gamers, this is certainly something you won’t want to miss.
Xbox vs. Sony: Specs
The specs for both consoles are truly awesome. But Xbox definitely has the edge:
CPU
- Sony: 8-core 3.5 GHz AMD Zen 2
- Xbox: 8-core, 3.8 GHz AMD Zen 2
GPU
- Sony: 10.3 teraflop AMD RDNA 2
- Xbox: 12.0 teraflop AMD RDNA 2
Storage
- Sony: 825 GB custom SSD
- Xbox: 1 TB custom NVMe SSD
In every other important category like RAM, resolution, and framework, it is a tie. Still, Xbox does have an important slight edge in several areas, making it not just great now but last longer into the future.
Games
At launch, Sony and Microsoft have taken a very different approach. Microsoft believes you’ll just pick back up on any games you left from the Xbox One on your new console—just with optimized performance.
So, the dedicated launch lineup isn’t exactly impressive. On the other hand, PS5 has a ton of exclusive titles read to go. Yes, most of them will also be available on PS4, but you actually are getting games designed with the PS5 specs in mind, unlike Microsoft’s approach.
Which Should I Choose X Box Series X or PS5?
You really can’t go wrong with either console. We all know just how much better these are than a Nintendo Switch!
If we had to pick one right now that you should go with, it’s the PS5. As awesome as the Xbox Series X is, it won’t start living up to its potential for at least another three to six months.
But if you can hit pause for a moment and take advantage of Microsoft’s Smart Delivery Feature, which lets you switch between Xbox One and Xbox Series X when the title comes out, you could be in for a real treat.
Whichever you end up going with, you do need to be careful about the risks out there. We probably don’t have to tell you, but cybercrime has been rising in the gaming world.
So regardless of which console you upgrade to, you need to get serious about your security. First and foremost, get a VPN. VPNs not only encrypt your internet traffic but also anonymize your IP address—improving your privacy and security immensely.
But VPNs also have specific benefits for gamers. You can use them to prevent DDoS attacks, unlock titles in different countries around the world, and even improve gaming performance in some circumstances. Check out this NordVPN review for more info on how VPNs benefit gamers.
The New Consoles Are Finally Here
It’s been a long wait. But we’re finally about to get our hands on these amazing new consoles from Sony and Microsoft. From 4K gaming to truly massive online worlds, they offer so much to excite and delight gamers. Now get out there and start enjoying them!