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PlayStation 4 vs. the Xbox One: Who Will Reign Supreme

In the past few decades, gamers have witnessed incredible battles between some of the most well-known gaming consoles. The 90s saw Nintendo’s SNES take on the Sega Genesis. Later we saw the first Sony PlayStation take on both the Sega Saturn and Nintendo 64. Microsoft eventually entered the industry while Sega exited at the dawn of the new millennium.

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Future_20153567d ago ShowReplies(1)
cruzngta3567d ago

IT's pretty obvious so far at least. Good luck XB1 - you have a LONG road ahead of you.

Gazondaily3567d ago (Edited 3567d ago )

Nothing is set in stone but Microsoft have a very tough and uphill battle in front of them. They need to pull off all stops to make up for lost ground. Personally, I don't see it happening (reigning supreme over Sony that is).

I think the PS4 will reign supreme the entirety of this generation when it comes to market share and sales etc. Who will provide the best gameplay experiences? That remains to be seen (as its all subjective anyway).

Expect greatness from both consoles.

Sony having excellent hardware not stifled by difficult to program for architecture and benefiting from incredible momentum from its introduction. It has the most comprehensive indie studios, the best console hardware, a deluge of classic talented studios and a clear vision for the future.

The X1 fumbled in spectacular fashion early on and after a very troubled start, things are beginning to look up. What it lacks in hardware proficiency (especially comparatively to the PS4) it can make up for in software. It has seen great support in terms of meaningful updates, a change in vision (thank GOD!) from a media focus to a more gaming centric one and most of all, MS are determined to keep fighting to reclaim lost territory. Finally, MS have taken notice it seems and will hopefully utilise the likes of Rare (or its IP's anyway) and focus on delivering key exclusive content.

I just feel like 'next-gen' hasn't begun yet software wise. Next year, I think we'll see that happen. I suspect Sony will really kick off next-gen with The Order 1886. Let's wait and see.

funkybudda3567d ago (Edited 3567d ago )

Please explain how software can make up for hardware deficiencies, enlighten me. Better yet, please refute the info presented in this article:

http://www.inquisitr.com/13...

Gazondaily3567d ago

"Please explain how software can make up for hardware deficiencies"

Because delivering a stellar experience isn't contingent on having a powerhouse of a console. I'm not saying software will ensure parity. I'm saying software, as in gaming experiences, great, wonderfully crafted experiences, will always trump technically brilliant but hollow and mediocre experiences.

Mr Pumblechook3567d ago

Article uses the image of the customised "Gay-Station" PS4. Is this just a nice way to add a bit of colour to the writing or is it an underhand slight on the PS4 and the LGBT community?

Tsar4ever013567d ago

Man, Can't anyone see this is nothing but a "click bait" article? He praises the lead of Playstation, yet he post the GAYstation console picture. I sense mockery in this. He doesn't say much of anything most of us here don't already know. I'd just would like if ya'll Don't allow these click bait bloggers to post anymore of there Crap. He's at least as bad as that other prick blogger with his "Why PS or Xb will do this and that articles. Enough already.....

jdubrady3567d ago

PS4 will the be more popular console this generation. Xbox just put themselves in a hole with all that DRM, needing Gold to use apps, and being $100 more than ps4. I know they fixed all of the issues I've listed, but I think the damage has been done. They will recover once games start to roll out and more people start to adopt a next-gen console. Both ps4 and xbox will have success I believe in the long run.

MysticStrummer3567d ago

I don't know how many people feel this way, but my friends who had 360s decided against XB1 before any of those things you listed ever happened, because of their experiences with RRoD.

Why o why3567d ago (Edited 3567d ago )

Some people I know switched to sony or pc's or quit gaming altogether because of ms's minimalistic final 3rd last gen, obviously there are many who are just holding out to see what transpires. Their reasons may vary but some of the defects hearing xbox fans brag about how much moolah ms have in reserves just compounded their decision. Ms's potential didn't match their output especially when compared to 'broke' and 'bankrupt' sony who catered to their core throughout the gen and still are. Some just didn't appreciate the core - kinect focus switch.

Many apologists tried to call others names, damage control and whatever but if you think the interest in brand xbox is where it is just because of their botched reveal/drm or price, then you're quite naive. They set the sour seed last gen when they fell off. (Infographic not needed)

In regards to reigning supreme...... I would have to go with sony for now at least. They've been laser focused and have learnt from their arrogance whilst ms is paying for theirs. Its also a tougher path when last gens advantages aren't there to help.

MysticStrummer3567d ago (Edited 3567d ago )

I should have said "several of my friends who had 360s" made their decision that way, because though none of them want XB1 only a few actually gave RRoD as the reason.

Goku7813567d ago

Same here I know tons of people including myself thats the biggest reason why. They were knowingly selling a system with a higher than 50% fail rate, then made Xbox One under powered with a flawed design and now dis-Kinect. Yeah dont touch it with a ten foot pole.

mixolydian_id3567d ago

I still don't want a PS4

Does that make me wrong?

I had RROD... got it fixed by a Polish guy for 15$.

You think people would be more resourceful

MysticStrummer3567d ago (Edited 3567d ago )

@mixolydian - That's your business, but how many times should people need to be "resourceful" with a brand new console? The people I'm talking about had enough disposable income to buy new consoles when the old ones broke. When this happens once, twice, three times, four times… I think it's perfectly understandable to pass on the next console from that company.

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mcstorm3567d ago

I think the PS4 will stay a head too but there is a chance the xbox one could close the gap as there is still over 300 million last gen console owners to upgrade to the new consoles so anything could happen.

One thing im sure of though looking to what Nintendo Sony and Microsoft are doing to each console is that there will be one winner and that will be the Gamers.

mixolydian_id3567d ago

Im not bov'd about closing any gap.

Console sales numbers mean nothing to me.

I buy what I want. Not because of what everyone else has.

Im no sheep, I'm a adult, I don't do what Im told... unless the missus is raising her voice awful loud

mcstorm3567d ago

@mixolydian_id im sorry did I say anything about you in my post? Little confused by your reply to me.

I don't want a PS4 at this moment in time too no games I want for that console that I cant get on the xbox one and I own both the xbox one and WiiU as well as a 3DS. I could not care less which console sells the most as I also buy what I want but the majority of people buying a games console at the moment are buying the PS4 just a fact no matter how anyone try's to spin it.

But like I said at the end of the day its the gamers who ar winning in this so called console ware as Nintendo and Microsoft have had to step up and they are now delivering great games and ide only expect Sony to start doing this too soon to try and stay at the top of this gen because at the end of the day no matter what anyone says its all about the £ for all 3.

SaveFerris3567d ago

Look at that colourful console in the pic. How can that NOT win?

Spotie3567d ago

Sony is in for a fabulous showing this generation.

Seriously, though, the only way they lose this gen is if they make multiple big mistakes.

I just don't see that happening.

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What Will The PlayStation 6 Look Like?

While we haven't even begun to tap into the full potential of the PS5, fans are already beginning to talk about what Sony's next console, the PlayStation 6, will look like and what features it will have.

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Jin_Sakai3d ago (Edited 3d ago )

“While we haven't even begun to tap into the full potential of the PS5“

We always here this statement yet we have plenty of games that struggle to run at solid frame rates or decent resolutions.

Skuletor1d 18h ago

The developers should know the limits of these consoles, especially this far into the gen. I'd blame them and possibly the publishers, pushing to make games as visually appealing as possible at the cost of resolution and frame rate, which is nothing new in the industry.

franwex20h ago

I may skip next gen altogether probably. We will see.

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Diablo IV is Available on PlayStation Cloud Gaming - Beats Xbox to the Punch

Diablo IV is now available to play via PlayStation Cloud Gaming! Still not available to Play on Xbox Cloud Gaming.

We ran our script again and found 15 other PS5 games (a lot of popular ones!) that got PS5 Cloud Gaming support within the last month as well.

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Hugodastrevas4d ago

Not for me, I'm 100% physical media all of the time.

jwillj2k44d ago

I hate that I have to keep calling this out, but your physical disks mean nothing if the game code attempts to connect to a server prior to playing.

Hugodastrevas4d ago

And that happens when? I'm playing completely offline here, stellar Blade to be more precise.
I'm sorry but I've never run into that imaginary problem you're talking about, I'm not saying it doesn't happen, but it has never happened to me.

jwillj2k44d ago

You not running into the problem yet has no bearing on my argument. You’re acting like the medium is the shield for you being able to always play your games when it effectively is not. The game code itself can try to connect to a server or the console you’re playing on may receive an update that requires that game to connect to a server. Just because you haven’t ran into it doesn’t mean anything lol you don’t own your games no matter how you try.

Hugodastrevas4d ago

So I have never run into the problem you're talking about and your answer is an hypothetical? Look I can play any game of my library offline right now without issue.
That issue is in your mouth and alone.

Crows904d ago

Actually...there's an easy way...don't connect. If it doesn't require a connection and you don't connect...the code can't update...obviously....confused why you don't get what he's saying.

outsider16244d ago

Hold on..lets say i dnt have an online connection, can i atleast play the game offline though. Was thinking of getting this

jwillj2k44d ago

None of you use your brains.

OK, let’s explore this playing offline. not talking about Diablo specifically just gaming in general.

Are you going to buy two PlayStations? One offline one online? If not, moment you want to play something that requires a connection you’re cooked.

Does game experience you love so much stay the same offline?

Is the game even playable offline?

The whole point of my argument is that we don’t hold the keys anymore. The gatekeepers are the developers and console makers regardless of whether it’s digital or physical. You altering your play style for a lesser experience is not a workaround, it doesn’t solve the overall problem.

None of this matters since the move to the cloud is inevitable.

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spicelicka4d ago

So you have to buy the game and can only stream to the PS5 devices using PS plus premium? What is the point of that. Much more useful when you can stream to other devices.

MrNinosan4d ago

Works great on my Portal while at work 👍

spicelicka4d ago

That's streaming off your PS5, not from the cloud. This is specifically referring to cloud gaming.

CrimsonWing694d ago

Can’t you, uh, do this on your phone?

Tacoboto4d ago

Sony doesn't yet have a web or app-based solution to stream games off their cloud service, the closest you may be able to get would be Remote Play if they allow cloud streaming during a Remote session.

And yes this applies to the Portal too.

Einhander19723d ago (Edited 3d ago )

Tacoboto

Please stop talking about PlayStation Streaming, you don't know what you're talking about.

I just explained this to you the other day where you were telling people that remote play was their only cloud solution, because apparently you didn't understand how PlayStation Premium works even though PS Now was a thing since shortly after the launch PS4..

You can stream to PC and Mac, and they had mobile clients for it in the past but probably for the same reason Microsoft is fighting Apple and Google PS Now wasn't allowed on App stores. Which is why it's not on iPhone and Android still.

And to be honest, I am glad they are trying to keep it on the console, all their moves away from the console seem like a step in the wrong direction, which isn't working so great for Microsoft...

anast4d ago

Blizzard is shoving this game everywhere. Diablo 4 is going to take an even bigger hit soon. Path of exile 2 is coming out and it looks insane.

Crows904d ago

Well they're about to release the next season...I think that might be way they're pushing the game again.

anast3d ago

I mean I get what you are saying, but D4 isn't doing that well either.

UnbreakableAlex4d ago (Edited 4d ago )

I completed it on gamepass. Thanks God I dint pay it full price. It plays like a lazy mobile game. I am not a pro diablo gamer (Diablo 1 was the only one I completed) but D4 has no atmosphere, no creepy feeling and soundtrack like the first one and its so easy, I managed to not buy any weapon and had 4 Million Credits on level 55. I always used the same 4 attacks from the beginning and died maybe 10-15 times. It's so easy, wtf. I remember D1 to be pretty hard.
WTF happened? Is Diablo 3 also that bad?

jwillj2k44d ago

Diablo 3 was my first Diablo game. I had to use the mailbox cheats to keep it interesting.

Crows904d ago (Edited 4d ago )

Diablo 3 was really hard at launch....then they made it easy.

They love scaling difficulty though.

anast3d ago

D2 is the pinnacle. I still fire it up from time to time.

GrmpyolGamer 4d ago

Considering that the PS cloud steaming is garbage compared to XCloud and is limited to certain devices this isn't something to brag about. Wake me up when Diablo is on PS plus

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PlayStation Doesn't Need a Dedicated PC Store Launcher

With all the PlayStation games that are now coming to PC, is it time for Sony to release a dedicated PC launcher?

thorstein20d ago

No, and they already solved any need with the overlay that's coming.

Vits20d ago

Unless they are trying to kill their recently created PC business, I would advise against opening a dedicated PC store. It's an extremely hard endeavor, and people, in general, are very comfortable with Steam. Even Epic, with their billions of dollars invested, is still struggling to find a foothold, and they have Fortnite.

just_looken19d ago (Edited 19d ago )

Money is one thing security is another but again millions have 0 knowledge past 2020.

Epic store for years struggled with a shopping cart/account theft/credit card theft

Rockstar launcher/store to this day over 5 years later still has horrific user interface security flaws lost account's and stolen CC

Then you got that activision need phone number oh we lost it launcher

The crown jewel is the ea launcher/store ea app 3 yrs old still has hundreds of threads were people lost games/accounts/game access or just straight up crashes.

Edit" Oh ubi launcher were you buy a game that may or may not be there again or work and the launcher 5yrs old still has no 4K support if you launch it on a 4k screen there is a high chance it will just crash.

ocelot0720d ago

Can tell who ever put this together is not all that clued up on pc gaming.

It's just a known fact. The PC gaming community prefer Steam and Steam alone. They don't like different launchers. I personally don't mind them. But majority just stick with steam. Hence why EA and Ubisoft went back to on releasing on steam and why Microsoft release games on steam as people hated buying from the windows store.

The only other launchers that I imagine are doing ok is GOG due to being drm free and epic games due to the free games every week. Sony shouldn't release any sort of pc launcher n

Nitrowolf219d ago (Edited 19d ago )

It literally says in the OP that PC gamers don't like multiple launchers lol. It even mentions Steam being the go to for gamers

Tacoboto19d ago

Title: "PlayStation Doesn't Need a Dedicated PC Store Launcher"

N4G: "Can tell who ever put this together is not all that clued up on pc gaming"

When you don't even read the headline...

ocelot0719d ago

I read it and had a brain fart. As read the title then this "With all the PlayStation games that are now coming to PC, is it time for Sony to release a dedicated PC launcher?"

So I hold my hands up on that mistake. Rest of my comment still stands.

Giblet_Head19d ago (Edited 19d ago )

Steam and GOG are highly preferred because of the rich feature set. Ubisoft, Rockstar, EA, Epic etc have all set a precedent over the years for customers to instinctively expect individual publisher launchers to be so extremely half-assed that the majority simply don't want to bother dealing with what is almost an inevitable disappointment by comparison to Steam or GOG. Those publishers and their inaction or general disinterest to improve have effectively ruined any future adoption to be taken seriously.

Einhander197220d ago (Edited 20d ago )

This is just another ridiculous double standard article.

It's like how Microsoft can spend 20 years of making nothing but gaas and live service style games to sell microtransactions, dlc and subscriptions and get praise for doing it, but if Sony wants to make a single game like that every website under the sun is writing articles saying how Sony is anti-consumer or whatever.

derek19d ago

Yep, huge double standard look at the tortured reaction to the ps5pro, websites hyperventilating like Sony is forcing people to buy it.

just_looken19d ago

Wait my xbox from 2004 has avengers gaas on it? wow your so smart

m$ Gaas started with the other companies like sony

Gamepass yes they are deep into that but its still a huge money saver sense you do not own your games then get a service like that.

Now there pc xbox launcher that is trash for years now

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