Is PlayStation Better than Xbox? Check out the Ultimate Shootout Between PS5 and Xbox Series S/X and Discover Who the Winner Is (2021)

The number of avid gamers is increasing every day. Gone are those days when you used to be scolded by your parents while playing video games. Studies show that playing video games improves creativity in you and also helps you create intimate relationships. Moreover, it helps to concentrate and teaches problem-solving skills too. Gaming can also improve brain flexibility.

Several gamers prefer a high-end gaming console. The ones from Xbox and PlayStation are the most common ones used in gaming. Both the gaming systems are powerful, and they rarely have specifications that do not match. This article delves into both of them closely and brings out the differences that exist between the two.

Several unique differences make these consoles apart. We will talk more about their differences now.

The PS5 has adverse reviews about its design, and some users have a problem shifting from the vertical to the horizontal position. Users may also find it difficult in distinguishing the disc ejection and power buttons. The PS5 Digital is slimmer than the PS5, with a more symmetrical design. It looks futuristic with the blue accent lines and the floating panels.

The Xbox Series S has sleek looks and seems to be a small tower when kept vertically. It is highly portable, and the power button can be seen easily too. There is a pairing button that allows users to have easier wireless connectivity. The Series S is smaller than the Series X and has a circular black fan grill on the top, an essential distinguishing feature.

When comparing performance between controllers, you can do so by playing a game and finding the difference between both. On the PS5, the games are loaded quickly, but the Xbox Series X can take a bit longer to load the games initially. Both the consoles can run the games of your choice at 4K and 60 frames per second.

The Xbox Series S has a CPU that can easily match the PS5, and the clock speed is similar too. Both offer the ray tracing feature, but the feature in the Xbox Series X is better. There were better contrasts between shadow and light. The Series X was also smoother on the 120 frames per second mode.

Both the Xbox Series X and the PS5 Digital run on an 8-core AMD CPU. The CPU of the Series S runs at a frequency of 3.6 GHz, while that of the PS5 runs at 3.5 GHz. The difference is not too much, but the PS5 Digital ranks better in several other aspects.

The PS5 Digital has 10 TFLPOS of power, while the Xbox Series X has only 4 TFLOPS. The PS5 Digital has a 16 GB GDDRB memory and has a resolution of target 4K and up to 8K. The Xbox Series X comes with a 10 GB GDDRB memory, and the resolution is 1440p and upscaled to 4K.

Some of the renowned PS5 games are Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, Destruction AllStars, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Just Dance 2021, Astro's Playroom, Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Demon's Souls, Sackboy: A Big Adventure, Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition and Observer: System Redux.

There is a whole array of games you can play on the Xbox console. On the Xbox Series X you can play Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Gears Tactics, Watch Dogs: Legion, Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Tetris Effect: Connected, etc.

The PS5 and PS5 Digital versions come with an 825 GB custom SSD storage. On the other hand, the Xbox Series X has 1 TB custom NVMe SSD storage. Out of the 1 TB storage, around 802 GB of storage can be used to store games and apps.

It is also crucial to know that both consoles have support for expandable memory. Microsoft has partnered with Seagate for a 1 TB expandable drive. For additional space, Microsoft requires you to buy an expansion card that is pre-approved and compatible. For the PS5, you can choose any SSD that comes within your budget.

The Xbox Series X controller is improved and has textured grips along with shoulder buttons. There is a "share" button in the centre and a D-pad too. Its drawback is that it runs on AA batteries and not the rechargeable ones.

The PS5 has a DualSense controller that is a significant upgrade from the earlier versions. It is made from better quality material and is ergonomic. There are trigger resistance and haptic feedback too.

For the PS5, backward compatibility would mean that all the games compatible with the PS4 would be supported on the new console. For the Xbox, you can play the games supported by Xbox One and those from the Xbox 360 era.

The PS5 occupies too much space, and if you feel that buying the Digital version will save space, you are wrong. The Xbox is relatively smaller, and the size will suit if you do not have too much space. The Xbox Series S is lighter as well.

If you compare the prices, you will be pleased to know that the top models are priced the same. A difference between the PS5 models is that the Digital Edition does not have a disc drive. Otherwise, they have the same specifications. The price of the PlayStation 5 is ₹ 49,990.00 whereas the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition is priced at ₹ 39,990.00.

The Xbox Series S has less features than the Series X. The Series S has a smaller form factor and lower resolution. The Series X targets 4K resolution. The Series S has lower memory bandwidth, storage and RAM. The Xbox Series X is priced at ₹ 49,990.00, while the Xbox Series S costs ₹ 34,990.00.

The features of both consoles do not vary widely. Avid gamers can say that there is very little difference in the performance even though the specifications can vary. Moreover, if you choose cross-platform gaming, it won't be easy to judge between the two.

The Xbox is almost silent and occupies less space than the PlayStation counterpart. The PS5 has a faster SSD, better controller and a full-featured digital console. The PS5 also has a flashy interface and a haptics feature too. Both also perform well as Blu-ray players and for streaming.