Xbox vs. PS4: The Fair Comparison

How do the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One compare? Is it fair to say that one is better than the other yet? We cover everything you need to know about both consoles

[HanCilliers]

I've been waiting for just such an article, great read! The only problem is, I am still unsure which is the better console.

[Sillicur]

PC is :)

[black0o]

when did PC become a console ??

[HanCilliers]

Tsek, hush you fanboy you

[schmoe]

Its the still the better platform, always was, always will be..

[AndrewLB]

Black- When consoles became a PC. The x86 architecture, CPU designs by AMD, and the OS's speak for themselves.

[M-M]

In terms of hardware, the PS4. Software is for the user to decide, so there is no better console in terms of software.

[Malice-Flare]

so what's the metric for software? quality? diversity? metacritic?

i vote diversity, in which case PS4 has the edge with indie's F2P mmos w/o PS+, Sony 1st parties...

[plut0nash]

I appreciate that Sony has supported so many indies hey.

[plut0nash]

Another thing that might attract me to PS4 is Star Citizen.

[edgeofsins]

At the PC people.

I enjoy PC. But there's no reason I can't enjoy console too. Better hardware is fantastic. But the whole experience is not just hardware, and I am not talking about the couch and TV experience. The elegant interface, exclusive games, and the promotions are a nice thing to experience.

A lot of PC people are getting into smart phones as much as they were into PC's. Consoles play a huge part in the production of new technologies and gaining exposure. Smart phones are that kind of thing for many PC gamers but they neglect that consoles have new innovations and elegance like them.

[Choc_Salties]

As much as both sound technically impressive, neither appeal to me enough to say that I want to get one at this juncture. Still hoping PS4 sorts that media thingy out; that'll switch me...

[plut0nash]

Would you go Xbone if PS4 media stuff didn't happen.

[IRAQI_PS4]

PS4 FTW .

[plut0nash]

Yes and no :)

[chrissx]

Hardware-Ps4,
Games(by ps1-3 track record) - Ps4
Entertainment - users choice.
Price- Ps4 is cheaper
Controller- users choice
Winner - Ps4

[plut0nash]

Definitely wins in terms of price. I'd love to see what the game selection does when it's out though ;)

[Max-Zorin]

Great systems terrible fans.

[gamer2013]

Xb1. Won the most awards at E3 for exclusive games, more features and superior online.

[Triella]

For launch exclusives maybe, but then what's left? Quantum thing, Titanfall and Halo 5... As for PS4 : Uncharted 4, the Order, Infamous SS, Driveclub, new Santa Monica Studio game, Japanese exclusives like Yakuza, Lili Bergamo, Last Guardian and a lot more indie games...

As for more features and better online I wouldn't be so categorical.