The two major companies on the market for gaming consoles are PlayStation and Xbox. Which of these high-quality gaming options is best for you, though? To assist you in making a wise choice, let’s contrast some of the salient qualities and distinctions between PlayStation and Xbox.
| Feature | PlayStation | Xbox |
| Release Date | 1994 | 2001 |
| Latest Console Released | PS5 | Xbox Series X/S |
| Price Range | $399 to $499 | $299 to $499 |
| Controller | DualSense 5 | Xbox Wireless Controller |
| Backwards Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
| Streaming Services | PlayStation Now | Xbox Game Pass |
| Exclusive Games | The Last of Us Part II, Spider-Man, Horizon Zero Dawn | Halo Infinite, Forza Horizon 5, Gears 5 |
| Virtual Reality Capability | PlayStation VR | No dedicated VR headset, but can use third-party options |
| Subscription Service | PlayStation Plus | Xbox Live Gold |
| Cloud Gaming Capability | PlayStation Now | Xbox Cloud Gaming |
| Online Multiplayer Service | PlayStation Plus | Xbox Live Gold |
| Social Features | Share button, party chat, communities | Share button, party chat, clubs |
| Media Playback Support | 4K Blu-ray, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube | 4K Blu-ray, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube |
| Storage Options | 825 GB to 2 TB | 512 GB to 1 TB |
| Game Streaming Services | Remote Play, Share Play | Console Streaming |
| Dimensions | 390 x 104 x 260 mm | 301 x 151 x 151 mm |
| Weight | 4.5 to 6.4 kg | 4.45 kg |
| Voice Assistant Support | Yes, with Alexa or Google Assistant | Yes, with Alexa or Google Assistant |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen Zen 2 8-core 3.5 GHz | AMD Ryzen Zen 2 8-core 3.8 GHz |
| Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) | AMD Radeon RDNA 2 | AMD Radeon RDNA 2 |
| RAM | 16 GB GDDR6 | 16 GB GDDR6 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax | Wi-Fi 5 802.11ac |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| USB Ports | USB-A and USB-C | USB-A and USB-C |
| Power Supply | Internal | Internal |
| Battery Life (for controllers) | Up to 12 hours | Up to 40 hours |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Backward Compatibility | Yes, with some exceptions | Yes, with some exceptions |
| Cloud Gaming | PlayStation Now | Xbox Cloud Gaming |
| Virtual Reality | PlayStation VR | No VR headset |
| Exclusive Games | God of War, Horizon Zero Dawn, Spider-Man, The Last of Us | Halo, Forza, Gears of War, Fable |
| Subscription Service | PlayStation Plus | Xbox Game Pass |
| Controller Design | DualSense | Xbox Wireless Controller |
| Voice Assistant | Built-in Google Assistant | Built-in Cortana |
| Backward Compatibility | Yes, with some exceptions | Yes, with some exceptions |
| Cloud Gaming | PlayStation Now | Xbox Cloud Gaming |
| Virtual Reality | PlayStation VR | No VR headset |
| Exclusive Games | God of War, Horizon Zero Dawn, Spider-Man, The Last of Us | Halo, Forza, Gears of War, Fable |
| Subscription Service | PlayStation Plus | Xbox Game Pass |
| Controller Design | DualSense | Xbox Wireless Controller |
| Voice Assistant | Built-in Google Assistant | Built-in Cortana |
| Media Playback | Blu-ray and streaming | Blu-ray and streaming |
| Streaming Services | Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, and more | Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, and more |
| Social Features | Share Play, Communities, and Remote Play | Xbox Live, Clubs, and Looking for Group |
| Cloud Storage | PlayStation Plus Cloud | Xbox Live Cloud |
| Online Services | PlayStation Network | Xbox Live |
| Console Design | Sleek and futuristic | Bold and boxy |
| Community Support | Active community forums and events | Active community forums and events |
| Accessories | DualShock charging station, camera, headset | Play & Charge Kit, camera, headset |
