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When it comes to the XboxSeriesX and PlayStation 5, which one is the better choice? Let's find out.

The Xbox Series X and the PlayStation 5 launched at the end of 2020, and while manufacturer shortages made them difficult to find, both systems are now more readily available from various retailers. With that in mind, you might be on the fence about which system to buy. Since both offer similar features, it can be overwhelming when trying to decide which system is right for you.

The Xbox Series X features 12 TFLOPS of power and up to eight times more graphical performance than the Xbox One, and twice as much as the Xbox One X. The Xbox Series X has 16GB of GDDR6 RAM, while the Xbox One X uses 12GB of GDDR5 RAM. Even a small boost to this is sufficient for modern games. The Series X supports features like a variable refresh rate, variable rate shading technology, and a low-latency mode, allowing for better responses out of your games.

The Xbox Series X also makes use of a solid-state drive. It is a custom 1TB SSD using NVME technology, and it supports proprietary expansion cards. Both consoles support external HDDs as well, but they are not fast enough to run next-generation games. It’s recommended to wait to purchase external hard drives in the next couple of years so they’re up to par with the requirements of current games.

Controller DualSense The PS5‘s official controller is called the DualSense — PlayStation dropped the DualShock moniker altogether. The DualSense ditches traditional rumble motors in favor of haptic feedback, which makes for a more immersive experience. This new technology allows for more specific responses in games, such as resistance in the analog sticks when you are walking on a tough surface.

Xbox Series X controller The Xbox Series X controller isn’t drastically different from the Xbox One controller. It does have a new Share button, which works much like the way it does on the DualShock 4, as well as an updated directional pad based on the Xbox One Elite 2 controller’s pad. As for Xbox, Microsoft confirmed during E3 2019 that Xbox Series X supports most previous-generation Xbox games, similar to the way Xbox One works. This means you’re able to play eligible original Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S games all on the new machine. That’s a huge win for game preservation. While the Xbox Series X might not have the exclusive game lineup the PS5 has, Microsoft should be praised for its consumer-friendly approach to backward compatibility.

 

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