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Xbox One vs. PlayStation 4: Top Consoles Compared

Will Greenwald: By the numbers, the PlayStation 4 still wins a year later. Of course, "by the numbers" assumes no weighting between categories. The PlayStation 4 has an edge in price, albeit a much slimmer edge than it did at launch, and a much nicer controller. On the other hand, the Xbox One jumps far ahead in media features if you don't mind both the $100 extra on the system with Kinect and the $60 per year for a subscription to Xbox Live Gold. The PlayStation 4 is economically superior as a pure gaming system, but the Xbox One is superior as a comprehensive media hub that doubles as a game system. Either way, as always, the biggest determining factor should be which games you want to play, and which platform will have them.

xHeavYx4197d ago (Edited 4197d ago )

A PC magazine that can't declare a winner on the specs category? I call BS.
Also, you actually can dim the light bar on the PS4, I guess they didn't do much research before writing the article.

IGiveHugs2NakedWomen4197d ago

Agreed. Yes the two consoles are based on the same AMD Jaguar architecture and that is where the similarities end. The PS4 uses a separate processor to handle PlayGo, run apps, suspend games in the background, and run it's OS in the background while games and apps are running. The PS4 also has a superior 18 compute unit GPU and it has superior memory in the form of GDDR5. That's not exactly a tie by any stretch of the imagination.

Ezz20134197d ago (Edited 4197d ago )

Gaming media at it again

This is like beating dead hourse
We already know the power gap between the two systems
we know every thing already

give it a a rest..Damn!!

ainTgoTTime2bleed4197d ago (Edited 4197d ago )

What you guys don't understand is that the western media and especially here in the U.S. has and will always be biased and more so now that the PS brand is kicking that other company's a$$...It does not matter what Sony do/does because they will always make them somehow look bad and make that other company look good;)

''It's not as easy as flipping a switch you know''....;)

ifrit_caress4197d ago

And let the trolling begin...!

yankolo4197d ago

Jajajajajaja so the ps4 controller its better jajajjajajajajajaj

xHeavYx4197d ago

Something like the controller comes down to personal preference. I know people who like the X1 controller better, other people that like the PS4 one

tlougotg4197d ago (Edited 4197d ago )

Of course it is! im surprised this is the first time you heard about this lol your going to say the xbone controller? This can be subjective but since the Ps4 has released the overall consensus from developers, enthusiasts, hardcore gamers, etc..... is that ps4 controller is better. stop listening to mister mediax or those lil green guys. Maybe you prefer Xbone controller (probably bcus u dont own ps4) but cut it out!!!

And yes Ps4 for the win!!!!!!!

Crashbash....

I agree lol i use the term inanimate objects lol and i like to ruffle feathers for fun and sometimes due to opinion.

gaming247allday..... lol
Xbox has better os? lol foh with that bs. Xbox os is slow compared to Ps4, installs are lethargic and dls compared to Ps4 so stop it and oh lets not forget we got the best feature out of the two with shareplay sorry man try again while i change my custom themes on ur %ss. Xbone os is a cluttered mess

Gaming247allday4197d ago

Xbox One has a better OS and more features and uses, PS4 is a straight gaming machine with more power and thats it, case closed

SoapShoes4197d ago

Yeah like PS4 doesn't have features not on Xbox? You would like to think that wouldn't you. Not so black and white.

Mithan4197d ago

Agreed. I'll take the ps4.

darthv724197d ago

To be fair...the "straight gaming machine" would most likely be the wii-u. no bluray or DVD movie support, no CD music or MP3 support. It's pretty much just games.

Christopher4197d ago (Edited 4197d ago )

Better OS as far as certain things like integrating XBl? Yes.

Better OS as far as UI? I'd say no and so have many others who dislike the metro UI on XBO.

More features? Yes and no, since they both have features that the other doesn't.

PS4 a straight gaming machine? No, just as much about media as XBO.

With more power? Depends on how you chose to define power.

Case closed? No, really just up to individual preference.

Ezz20134197d ago

agreed
Nothing piss me off more than ppl who think their opinions are FACTS

livedeht4197d ago

Lol @cgoodno, define the power anyway u want lol ps4 still more powerful....in every way possible lol ... Ps4 cpu is more powerful then xbox. Because ps4 has a separate background processor (with it's own dedicated 512MB ddr3) freeing up main cpu !, gpu has twice the ROPs, 6 more compute units, it is also a generation newer (79xx compared to xbones 78xx), all this AND double the total system bandwidth thanks to 8GB of gddr5! It's not even a debate which console is more powerful LMAO !...but because of exclusives I OWN both...actually all 3 8( lololol

Christopher4197d ago

***define the power anyway u want lol ps4 still more powerful....in every way possible lol***

As a PS4 owner, you are wrong. The CPU is better, esram has more potential if used properly, and the hypervisor design allows MS to do sleep/resume across multiple elements (games, media, Web, store, etc.), something Sony still hasn't done and yet mentioned they would on the PS4.

***Ps4 cpu is more powerful then xbox. Because ps4 has a separate background processor (with it's own dedicated 512MB ddr3) freeing up main cpu***

That background processor is utilized for streaming, recording, and similar activities. That's it. XBO utilizes the hypervisor infrastructure that allows for a lot more multitasking processing across various console elements.

***double the total system bandwidth thanks to 8GB of gddr5***

For GPU processing, but almost half of what XBO has for CPU processing since it utilizes DDR3.

***It's not even a debate which console is more powerful LMAO !...but because of exclusives I OWN both...actually all 3 8( lololol***

Too bad owning them all doesn't make you knowledgeable of their capabilities. You can own everything and still be ignorant.

MasterCornholio4197d ago

Well I did buy it to play games. I have my tablet and PC for surfing the net, watching movies and doing work.

livedeht4196d ago (Edited 4196d ago )

@cgoodno, Lmfao yeah your proof of that ignorance lmfao @ "hypervisor"! U damn tool ! Your stating opinion I am stating fact !...and as far as that ps4 background processor...everything it does the xbox has to use main cpu ! Edit ...you don't know how ram works judging by your quote "For GPU processing, but almost half of what XBO has for CPU processing since it utilizes DDR3." Lololololololololololololololo lolololol ha !

Spotie4197d ago

Surprising that, with an account name like that, you choose the one that's less focused on games.

SniperControl4197d ago

Disagree, while the x1 is a good console, i cant stand the ui, it just takes to long to do anything. It's only virtue is pinning.

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crashbash4197d ago

It's funny watching people squabble over pieces of plastic and metal.

remixx1164197d ago

Haha you make it sound like they're all hobos working on science fair projects :).

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Playstation Plus Monthly Games for May: EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Nine Sols

All available May 5.

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FPSRUSSIA32d ago

What's Point in commenting your basicly closing down the site.

LiViNgLeGaCY32d ago

I'm surprised it's still the old site. I thought he said starting today?

Eonjay31d ago

Its like the final episode of the Sapranos. You gonna go to make a comment and when you click add th-

Profchaos31d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv7232d ago

Insert the Ferris Bueller end scene... "You're still here? It's over.."

LiViNgLeGaCY32d ago

I think the only game here for me is Nine Sols. Was always interested in that game.

TheColbertinator31d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Rebel_Scum31d ago

Hey now! Thats a great month.

Nacho_Z31d ago

Good month for me, I wanted that particular footy game and thought it might be due. Anyway who cares, shame about the site I'll miss the comment sections. All the best everyone.

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Naughty Dog Was Reportedly Divided On Joel's Controversial Fate During Development Of TLOU Part 2

Naughty Dog was reportedly divided on the controversial fate of Joel in The Last of Us Part 2 during the game's development.

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SimpleDad32d ago

NO, that can't be... No! I can't... Really?/s

Cacabunga32d ago

They for sure chose the worst way to deal with it

-Foxtrot31d ago

Funny considering Bruce left half way through development and now we get told there was an internal conflict with the story direction.

Makes you think…

HectixRose32d ago

I think it was good decision, if he was still alive, he would have been a mascot just like Kratos, drake and many others. These old dudes gotta die for new characters to take center stage with their own storyline. They keep dragging the emotional baggage into many sequels and eventually the story just turns into absolute shit show.

JEECE32d ago

It was ironic because people complained heavily about the story in the Uncharted games not having sufficient stakes because all the key characters always survived, despite the dangerous situations they were always in. Then ND killed a character in a more serious series and everyone lost their minds. Just shows that people don't always really want the thing they say they want.

CantThinkOfAUsername31d ago

I thought the more common complaint about Uncharted franchise was how the main cast are the good guys acting so nonchalantly while killing hundreds in cold blood (aka the dissonance between gameplay and story cutscenes). They just did it again in Part II.

Soy32d ago

Didn't have to kill him. Just have them part ways or Joel can "retire," whatever.

DarXyde32d ago

I don't think he would necessarily need to become a mascot (and besides, technically, I'd say Ellie is... So regardless, someone was going to be).

From a narrative perspective, I do think it has a similar effect to Ricky dying in Boyz N Da Hood: very likeable character, and you're really motivated to see the get back—in this case, it's more intense because it's an interactive experience. Most people hated Abby, but I get what they were after with portraying the cycle of violence and revenge—unfortunately, the game appears to want to take the side of the bad people.

But I will say that if Joel survived, it does become harder to tell an interesting story. What COULD have happened is an exploration into the rift between Joel and Ellie after the trolley dilemma events of the first game. It could have been interesting to see Abby out for revenge at the same time Ellie hated Joel.

Ashunderfire8632d ago

Sorry just had to say this lol! RICKYYYY!

Man Cuba Gooding Jr was miscast in that movie, but that part was cringey it was sad and funny at the same time man.

Ashunderfire8632d ago (Edited 32d ago )

I understand but the way they went about killing Joel, was poorly executed. Even the show of the Last of Us games tried to improved it, but it was just as bad. Well at least Joel got to know the reason why he had to die, before the death happened in the show. That part gave us the full context, but the game just let it happen with no pay off.

Joel death should have been a midway thing through the story, so we at least get to play him a little more with Ellie. Abby didn’t need to be this Hulk looking woman, but more like the show Abby which is a beater idea in my opinion.

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InUrFoxHole32d ago

The only ND game that was so disappointing to me I couldn't finish it.

pwnmaster300032d ago

Honestly as much as I loved the game, they could have just not killed him off.
I get it creator vision and all but killing a character that made you millions is just wrong imo. At least have him go down fighting.

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Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary Website Launches With New Nomura Artwork and Merchandise

Square Enix launches Final Fantasy X 25th anniversary site, revealing new Nomura art, books, music releases, and merchandise.

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-Foxtrot32d ago

Look I know VIII has its issues and all that but how on earth can the do big anniversary events with new artwork and merchandise for VII, IX and X yet VIII got sweet f*** all.

They could have given it something during its 25th anniversary yet all it got was a single Happy Anniversary post on their social media.

solideagle32d ago

they should know that we are OG fans of VIII as it sold truckload as well. not as much as VII or X. I personally didn't like IX but X and VI are my personal fav.

Shadow Hearts 2 covenant is another game I love. I hope one day someone can make remake, I would be delighted

Relientk7732d ago

Final Fantasy VIII is great and you are always the first to defend it in the comments