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Xboxe One VS PS4: Which Console is Giving Best Services

The Xbox One and PlayStation 4 have been out for a few years now, yet that doesn’t inexorably mean you’ve made the cutting edge hop yet. In case you’re still going back and forth, we’re willing to wager you most likely have a couple questions. Maybe you’ve gotten a portion of the continuous open deliberation →

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ninsigma3650d ago

Can't agree with the interface. The xbox one UI just isn't good. The layout is horrible and it's terribly sluggish. Ps4 UI is much cleaner and easier to navigate and performs much better.

Nyxus3650d ago

Yeah, I prefer the PS4 interface as well, I find it much easier and faster to navigate.

Fin_The_Human3649d ago

Nyxus some times we are blinded by things we love.

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Pogmathoin3649d ago

Ah now, listen, before I would have said PS4 U/I hands down.... But not now, and Sony need to move with the times too.....

sammarshall1023649d ago

The X1 UI is faster and has more features

ziggurcat3649d ago (Edited 3648d ago )

@sam:

Xbox One UI is most definitely not faster... and more features is also not true.

@jb227

"People keep citing these "videos" but they miss the entire point...the new XBO UI isn't "much faster" than PS4's, it just has more hotkey type shortcuts to things that people may never even access. I don't know the difference in the actual performance, but I'm pretty sure PS4's UI is still faster."

precisely. and in the "video" posted below, it's painfully obvious that the person is not, in any way, scrolling to the icons as fast as he could be - there's deliberate delays moving from one icon to the next, which completely skews the results.

Unspoken3649d ago

I feel the exaxt opposite. PS4 menu forces you to dig through settings and it's store to find what you are looking for. Aside from the main menu it's slow and a chore to navigate through. They've been using the same menu system and haven't updated it. It's archaic. They also copied notifications from Windows OS sliding in from the side. Pretty lame.

Then you have the intuitive and easy to use Xbox interface where everything is so many less clicks away. It's almost instant to get where you want to go and reminiscent of the blades menu but now using the modern menu. I never have issues with it and I like the customization we're allowed.

candystop3649d ago

Have any of you guys actually ever tried an opposing console interface? To sit here and just say this is better without any research is absurd.

XanderZane3649d ago

I don't like that you have to scroll all the way to the right to see your library of games. That's not easier or faster. That library icon should be the first thing on the bar.

Kingthrash3603649d ago

Wait so we are comparing services on gaming devices? I mean yeah they both have services and apps and features but they are secondary. ...why pick something to comparead that has nothing to do with what they are made for or the audience they are sold to?
It's like saying which boxer has the best nickname or which content has the most beaches.
But I guess it's the only non lopsided way to compare now days

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Bruh3649d ago

LOL even though there are videos that show the new UI is much faster than the PS4's UI keep fighting the good fight man :)

ninsigma3649d ago

Well considering I've owned an XB1, I'm going off of my own experience. There is no fight here. My PS4 runs smoother than my XB did.

Bruh3649d ago

@Nin

The original UI was sluggish and horrible in terms of speed and efficiency yes, but the new one is even faster than the PS4's. For one to create a party I need to hit the PS button, go to create and wait to load into the interface to invite. On Xbox One its double tab the Xbox button, scroll down and the ability to invite is built into the party layout. Don't know where you claim the PS4's UI is faster in. Maybe game installs?

ninsigma3649d ago

I'm just talking about performance, not how quick it takes to do a task. When moving around the UI, the xb would be sluggish at times, even with nothing going on in the background (this is on the new UI BTW). If you've had a better experience, fair enough but I can only go with how mine perform.

81BX3649d ago

Xb1 ui is better though

IRetrouk3649d ago (Edited 3649d ago )

Twice now ive seen you say there are videos that prove your point, i asked you last time where the videos are so will ask again, where are these vids that prove what you say, because from personal experiance the ps4 ui is deffo quicker.

IRetrouk3649d ago (Edited 3649d ago )

Yes we know it takes less clicks to get to things on the one, thats not system speed though is it? All you proved with that video is it takes less user input, which this video counts, to get to things on the one.

mark_parch3649d ago

i think ps4 are copying xbox one game hub and community section soon.

JasonKCK3649d ago

You could have linked those videos and they still would have denied it, this is N4G.

jb2273649d ago

People keep citing these "videos" but they miss the entire point...the new XBO UI isn't "much faster" than PS4's, it just has more hotkey type shortcuts to things that people may never even access. I don't know the difference in the actual performance, but I'm pretty sure PS4's UI is still faster.

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Tsar4ever013649d ago (Edited 3649d ago )

Maybe Xb1 does wins on this respect, Bucause the last time I checked, the Playstation 4 was a designed from the ground up to be a "CORE GAMERS CONSOLE" 1st and foremost and not an APPs console.

"Developer inspired, Gaming Focus" and also " A platform by Game creators, for Game creators" Mark Cerney.

https://www.youtube.com/wat...

Soulrakk3649d ago

Boy, you're really drinking that kool-aid huh?

Bruh3649d ago

@Nin
Huh? Performance has a direct correlation to the quickness of the UI, if you're talking about Xbox's need to have multiple layouts in the UI, thats not performance thats simplicity. Which I will agree with the PS4's UI is much more simple, but thats also cause it does FAR less than the Xbox's UI.

ninsigma3649d ago

No I just mean when moving around the UI. I don't mean it takes going though multiple layers on ps4 vs a couple clicks on XB (I wish the controller turn off button on ps4 was more like XBs in that sense). It's the lag that I notice when using it, where you can noticeably see the UI struggle on xb when say clicking right to bring up the charm menu(?) for example.

meche3343649d ago

Much easier but its not faster. its been proven.

Bruh3649d ago

Exactly! Its much simpler and easier to navigate, but it is not in performance standard, faster

Nightcyberspud3649d ago

It used to be the lesser of the two but the xbox interface is much better now. Faster and easier to navigate. The PS interface is very nice as well. Just not as fast.

XanderZane3647d ago

True. I tried entering a redeem code for the PS4 and I have to literally go into the slow PS Store and scroll all the way to the bottom menu to get to it. With XBox One, I just say, "Use a Code" and I'm there. If I want to see my library of games on the PS4, I have to scroll all the wait to the far right and click on the "Library" icon. Someone needs to ask Sony why the library Icon isn't before the PS Store. With XB1, I just hit the Right Trigger on my controller and I'm there at my library of games. XB1 interface is just faster and better overall right now.

Tobsesan3649d ago

Ps4 ui? You mean psp Layout that needs ages no navigate. Xone ui is way faster and evetryhing is easy to see

ziggurcat3649d ago

@mark:

yeah... no. that video, first of all, only "tests" 3 things. secondly, the person takes his sweet time getting to the icons in the PS4 UI. he's either oafishly slow or purposefully slowing down his button presses on his controller to make it seem like it's slower.

Revvin3649d ago

The XBOX One UI update was a massive improvement in terms of speed and layout but I still prefer the cleaner, easier to navigate PS4 interface.

nitus103649d ago (Edited 3649d ago )

The only real annoyance I do find with the PS4 UI is the fact that all your games appear on the main crossbar. Why not just list the last three or four you played in order rather than the lot in order of last play since you can use your library to list your games [A-Z], [Z-A] or by install date. Of course, if you only have a few games then this is a none issue.

If you have many games you can also use voice commands with your chat headset or ear bud which comes with all PS4's but then you have the problem remembering all the names.

dp2774073649d ago

yea but PS4 you don't have to say the exact name to bring up a game, it allows multiple variations on a game where xbox doesn't or at least it didn't when using voice controls.

Condemnedman3649d ago

not for me I been trying the ps4 interface and its just boring and plain.

ninsigma3649d ago

That's fair enough. It's not a very exciting UI I agree but I just find the xb UI to be messy in comparison.

XStation4pio_Pro3649d ago

neither interface is good. they both fail at basic functionality.

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gamamaja3650d ago

ps4 is the best. media streaming apps every thing is best in ps4
in my opinion ps4 is the no 1 cansol

ScorpiusX3650d ago (Edited 3649d ago )

Lucky for everyone its only an opinion

@elektranine doesn't matter fact or not , they are never getting my support and that is a fact you can bank on.

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Vegamyster3649d ago

@elektranine

Technically the Wii-U has the better selling exclusives.

http://www.vgchartz.com/gam...

http://www.vgchartz.com/gam...

Fin_The_Human3649d ago

LOL at ElekTranny.

I bet you wear Sony boxers with matching socks.

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Monster_Tard3649d ago (Edited 3649d ago )

@elektranine

It's common knowledge that the Wii U has the highest selling exclusives. I agree that vgchartz is typical wrong, they have the Wii U games listed at LESS than what they have actually sold.

https://www.nintendo.co.jp/...

BlackTar1873649d ago (Edited 3649d ago )

Fin you're wearing your xbox snuggie right now.

nowitzki20043649d ago (Edited 3649d ago )

lucky for everyone what castillo thinks is just an opinion.

lol never getting your support? im sure they care much.

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mozzie3650d ago

yeah about media Streaming, how's that HEVC looking on PS4?

nitus103649d ago

If I want to play a video file which is encoded with the H265 codec @ 10bit or 12bit I have a PC for that were I can use VLC (8bit or 10bit) or mpv Media Player (8bit, 10bit or 12bit). Of course, I could take the file and transcode it to 8bit H264 but the file is usually bigger, doing that would only take a few minutes on my PC.

Personally, I actually use my PS4 as a games machine, not a media center.

mcstorm3650d ago

Gamamaja.

That's Spot on in what you said. Its each for there own. I have a eazzey box plugged into my xbox one for my tv with stalker and salts. I use nhl game centre for my nhl fix and play most games on my xbox one so for me the xbox offers me the best over the wiiu and ps4. But we are all different and each one will be better for someone else. There is no right or wrong in this.

Xavior_Reigns3650d ago

We all kniw what this article is truly meant for and look expected encounters have already arrived. Let the show begin, Ill grab popcorn.

mozzie3648d ago

@nitus10 if i want to play a "video file" i play it on my PC too. if i want to watch a movie, i want to play it on my TV. HEVC saves HDD space so there's that. also the other guy claims that the PS4 has better apps than the xbox one. since you mentioned VLC media player, did you know that it's coming to XBOX ONE as a part of the UWP thing?

YinYangGaming3650d ago

I prefer the PS4 UI for ease of use but I also like the social features of the X1.. Thankfully I have both.

Rookie_Monster3649d ago

Same here. MulticonsoleownerFTW

donthate3649d ago

Do you have a PC and Wii U to round it all out?

If I only had time to play with my toys.

sho0ok3649d ago

That's what she said.

donthate3649d ago

sho0ok:

That is the best answer from the lady. If she says otherwise, you are big trouble!

Stupid3650d ago

Offcourse, PS4, a clear different of Exclusive Titles... Xbox One is damn behind

Bruh3649d ago

Your name does you justice. Its saying services and both the PS4 and Xbox One are more than gaming machines

lastking953649d ago (Edited 3649d ago )

Your name does not lie lol you're stupid 😂. (Not my words it's his name)

Xavy3650d ago

PS4 beats the bone on all fronts, no competition.

Rookie_Monster3649d ago (Edited 3649d ago )

Except BC, Ext HDD support, unlimited cloud saves, dedicated servers, Azure live cloud processing, Cortana, snaps, 1080p streaming, able to change gamerstag name free.

Other than that, you could be correct.

MRMagoo1233649d ago

I think he meant things that matter

Lennoxb633649d ago

@MrMagoo123

All those things matter. Dedicated servers don't matter? Wow, I've seen it all.

meche3343649d ago

You cant change gamertag free. but everything else if correct

DarXyde3649d ago

Subtract Azure for now.

As it stands, we have yet to see ANY remarkable application on Xbox One.

Otherwise, sure, why not.

Xbox One is I'd say is the better machine in terms of services offered, but from the perspective of a guy who only cares about Hulu, Netflix, and gaming, I prefer the PS4 since I feel it has a pretty notable leading edge in terms of software.

To each their own.

Rookie_Monster3649d ago (Edited 3649d ago )

@meche334
"You cant change gamertag free"

Actually, your first Change on your initial gamer tag is indeed free of charge.

http://support.xbox.com/en-...
Xbox support: "You can easily change your Xbox gamertag. If your gamertag was created for you when you initially signed up for Xbox (meaning you did not choose it yourself), you can change it one time for free. Additional Xbox gamertag changes cost extra."

Edit, IIFloodyII

I understand that but the fact still remains you can change it, initially generated (for free) or $10 thereafter while you cant do it to your own PSN tag even if you wanted to, intitial change or paying.

IIFloodyII3649d ago

@Rookie

But they give you a randomly generated name to start with, so it's free, but only until you actually pick your own Gamertag, then after that it cost what? $10? Everytime.

Cohagen4203649d ago

But the BC is half assed and their twitch streaming is horrible, along with their upload studio which they haven't updated in ages. The other things you're spot on though.

donthate3649d ago (Edited 3649d ago )

I would like to add monthly feature updates on XB1 that aren't bug fixes like PS4. XBL doesn't get taken down for maintenaince like PSN. Nobody takes down a cloud i.e. PSN, because that is the whole point of a cloud.

Also, MS didn't decide for me that EA Access is bad value, and then shove PS Now down my throat!

UltraNova3649d ago

Yeah all true considering those features are what console gamers are looking for and why the xb1 is dominating in sales and popularity.

Yeah...

ziggurcat3649d ago

@Rookie:

If it's only free if you let MS pick your gamertag, then you cannot say that your first name change is free... I could then argue that you *can* change your PSN ID as much as you want for zero dollars because they can actually do that in Japan.

@donthate:

1. Right... because fixing bugs is just completely pointless... heaven forbid Sony actually does something to improve the functionality of their OS...

2. That kind of service for just one, single publisher is not good value. Sorry, but it just isn't - especially if you don't usually play EA games - if it actually involved multiple publishers, then yes... there's value there for sure. And since when has Sony been forcing people to pay for PSNow? It's an optional service, no one is forcing anything down anyone's throat.

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ShadowKnight3649d ago (Edited 3649d ago )

TBH PC has all the Xbox and PS4 features and more lol. But I won't get into all of that since it's irrelevant and we're talking about consoles. One thing I will say about consoles is that whoever has the most first party studios and develop the best games will always win the console war and be around forever. A console is suppose to be a gaming device and not a computer. FACT and why Microsoft is losing in sales.

lastking953649d ago

So the wii U will win is what you're saying?

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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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FPSRUSSIA28d ago

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

LiViNgLeGaCY28d ago

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

Eonjay27d ago

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

Profchaos27d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv7228d ago

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

LiViNgLeGaCY28d ago

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

TheColbertinator27d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Rebel_Scum27d ago

Hey now! Thats a great month.

Nacho_Z27d 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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SimpleDad28d ago

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

Cacabunga28d ago

They for sure chose the worst way to deal with it

-Foxtrot27d 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…

HectixRose28d 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.

JEECE28d 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.

CantThinkOfAUsername27d 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.

Soy28d ago

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

DarXyde28d 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.

Ashunderfire8628d 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.

Ashunderfire8628d ago (Edited 28d 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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InUrFoxHole28d ago

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

pwnmaster300028d 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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-Foxtrot28d 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.

solideagle28d 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

Relientk7728d ago

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