The Xbox Series X, meanwhile, can play games from every Xbox generation, including the full Xbox One library, plus select Xbox 360 and original Xbox games. Meanwhile, Microsoft is banking on the sheer value proposition of Xbox Game Pass (and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate) to lure people into its ecosystem. We've even seen Discord for all Xbox Series X players, and now PS5 Discord integration is here, too.īoth systems are backward compatible, which means you can play older games on them – though the PS5 only supports PS4 titles. Sony has focused on increased immersion in games with its new DualSense controller, as well as continuing to deliver exclusive experiences. But no matter how you feel about the size and shape of each console, both stay cool and quiet in operation. The Xbox Series X, on the other hand, looks more akin to a gaming PC thanks to its cuboid shape. The PS5 is a towering machine, and the biggest console Sony has ever made. (Image credit: Shutterstock/Joshua Seiler)ĭespite being similar, both companies have tried to differentiate their consoles from the other, particularly in design.

What will the PS5 and Xbox Series X cost? The PS5 currently costs $499 / £479.99 / €549.99 / AU$799.95, which is higher in most countries than the Xbox Series X.

Is the PS5 more powerful than Xbox Series X? The processing capabilities of both consoles are very similar, but Microsoft has a slight advantage when it comes to sheer processing power.

Both consoles are backward compatible, too

What can I play on it? We've seen some big games, like Marvel's Spider-Man Miles Morales on the PS5 and Halo Infinite for the Xbox Series X, and more are always in the works.

The Xbox Series X was released on November 10, 2020 Xbox Series X and PS5 release date: The PS5 released on November 12, 2020, in select regions, and on November 19 for the rest of the world.What are they? Xbox Series X and the PlayStation 5 are the current-gen games consoles from Microsoft and Sony, which deliver more ambitious and graphically impressive gaming experiences than ever before.

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