Let’s face it, everyone enjoys a rivalry. Some say a little healthy competition is important. When it comes to gaming consoles, there’s two reigning champs—the Xbox and the PlayStation. Each is releasing a new console this year; but which console holds the advantage, the Xbox Series X or the PlayStation 5?
Some key points your customers are going to want to know are price, games, and design.
When purchasing a pricey device, the dollar sign sometimes is the main deciding factor.
The price of the Xbox Series X is $500—the same as its predecessor, the Xbox One. The PlayStation 5 will also be priced at $500 and both consoles will also have cheaper versions available. The cheaper versions encourage going all-digital, for those seeking disc-free use!
The next-gen digital-edition PS5 and Xbox Series S retail for $400 and $300, respectively.
Another deciding factor for your customers could very well be the games offered at launch.
Console exclusive software is a big selling point for certain customers.
Xbox Series X games include:
PlayStation 5 games include:
If games don’t make the (con)-sole decision maybe features such as storage, bandwidth, and speed will reel in customers.
It’s what’s on the inside that counts! Both systems will deliver 8K resolutions, high frame rates, powerful processors, and quick SSDs.
Here’s how the two consoles stack up internally:
Xbox Series X:
PlayStation 5:
For gamers, how the console looks, is a huge part of purchasing. Having a console that fits the aesthetic of your home, sometimes is the selling point.
When looking at the Xbox Series X design, it is far more minimalistic and conservative with a flat black color in a cubic shaped console. If your customers love a good geometric piece, this is the one for them. Keep it horizontal or vertical, the disc drive remains capable in either placement.
Sony’s PlayStation 5 console competes with a fresh rectangular to triangle shape with bright white fin-like sides. As with the Xbox, this console can be placed horizontally or vertically.
At the end of the day, a winner will be chosen by your customers. What team will they be on? Will it be Sony, or will it be Microsoft? Only time will tell.