{"id":44601,"date":"2021-06-16T09:00:19","date_gmt":"2021-06-16T01:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/?p=44601"},"modified":"2022-04-23T13:41:42","modified_gmt":"2022-04-23T05:41:42","slug":"sony-ps5-vs-xbox-series-x-s","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/sony-ps5-vs-xbox-series-x-s\/","title":{"rendered":"Sony PS5 Vs Xbox Series X\/S – Which Console Should You Pick?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Playstation, or Xbox? Ah, the million-dollar question that has plagued many a gamer since the beginning of the modern console war in the early 2000s. While some will have no trouble pledging their allegiance to one camp, the decision does not come easy for those still sitting on the fence. After all, there are not only two consoles to consider this time around, but <\/span>four<\/span><\/i>! In this article, we hope we can help you make a better-informed decision on which side of the fence to place your hard-earned money. So, buckle up as we dive head-on into the great <\/span>PS5 vs Xbox Series X<\/span>\/S battle!<\/span><\/p>\n

Hardware Comparison<\/span><\/h2>\n

Here\u2019s the situation: Both <\/span>Sony<\/span><\/a> and Microsoft have released two variants of their latest gaming <\/span>consoles<\/span><\/a>. On one side, we have the standard PS5 and PS5 Digital Edition, with the former having a built-in disc drive. On the other end, the new <\/span>Xbox<\/span><\/a> comes in the flagship Series X and the less-powerful (and also disc-less) Series S models.<\/span><\/p>\n

PS5 vs Xbox Series X<\/b> vs Xbox Series S<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\nPlaystation 5<\/b><\/td>\nXbox Series X<\/b><\/td>\nXbox Series S<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CPU<\/b><\/td>\n8-core Custom AMD Ryzen Zen 2 @3.5GHz<\/span><\/td>\n8-core Custom AMD Ryzen Zen 2 @3.8GHz<\/span><\/td>\n8-core Custom AMD Ryzen Zen 2 @3.6GHz<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GPU<\/b><\/td>\n10.3 teraflops Custom AMD Radeon RDNA 2<\/span><\/td>\n12 teraflops Custom AMD Radeon RDNA 2<\/span><\/td>\n4 teraflops Custom AMD Radeon RDNA 2<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RAM<\/b><\/td>\n16GB GDDR6<\/span><\/td>\n16GB GDDR6<\/span><\/td>\n10GB GDDR6<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Internal Storage<\/b><\/td>\n825GB custom SSD<\/span><\/td>\n1TB custom NVMe SSD<\/span><\/td>\n512GB Custom NVMe SSD<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Resolution<\/b><\/td>\nUp to 8K<\/span><\/td>\nUp to 8K<\/span><\/td>\n2K (with 4K upscaling)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Frame Rate<\/b><\/td>\nUp to 120fps<\/span><\/td>\nUp to 120fps<\/span><\/td>\nUp to 120fps<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Optical Disc Drive<\/b><\/td>\n4K UHD Blu-ray<\/span><\/td>\n4K UHD Blu-ray<\/span><\/td>\nNone<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ray Tracing<\/b><\/td>\nYes<\/span><\/td>\nYes<\/span><\/td>\nYes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weight<\/b><\/td>\n4.5kg<\/span><\/td>\n4.45kg<\/span><\/td>\n2kg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

(Note: the PS5 Digital Edition features identical hardware as the PS5, minus a disc drive)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Simply speaking, the PS5 and the Xbox Series X are very similar in hardware specs. They are both powerhouses that run <\/span>games<\/span><\/a> at native 4K resolution with 60fps. At their maximum potential, they can render graphics up to 8K or 120fps. You will also enjoy blazingly fast loading speeds on both consoles. On paper, as far as PS5 vs Xbox Series X is concerned, the latter just about edges the formal in terms of raw power.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the Xbox Series S runs games at a targeted 2K (1440p) resolution and can output up to 120fps.<\/span><\/p>\n

PS5 Vs Xbox Series X<\/span>\/S – Why You Should Go For The PS5<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Credit: playstation.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Short answer: <\/b>It offers a one-of-a-kind gaming experience.<\/span><\/p>\n

The <\/span>Playstation<\/span><\/a> platform is home to some of the greatest exclusive games not found on any other platform. With Sony still hatching their bet on exclusives, you are guaranteed to get awesome games in the years ahead. At present, you can play games such as <\/span>Marvel\u2019s Spider-Man: Miles Morales<\/span><\/i><\/a> and <\/span>Returnal<\/span><\/i><\/a> only on the PS5. They will be joined by the likes of <\/span>Horizon Forbidden West<\/span><\/i>, the next <\/span>God of War<\/span><\/i> sequel, <\/span>Final Fantasy XVI,<\/span><\/i> and many more in the coming years.<\/span><\/p>\n

Plus, the PS5 will also give you an unparalleled gaming experience thanks to its range of accessories. For instance, the <\/span>DualSense controller<\/span><\/a>\u2014with features such as haptic feedback and adaptive triggers\u2014lets you \u201cfeel\u201d the game while playing with realistic dynamic vibrations and forces. On top of that, the PS5 also delivers 3D audio through the <\/span>Pulse 3D wireless headset<\/span><\/a>. The <\/span>audio<\/span><\/a> technology will put you at the centre of immersive soundscapes, with sound coming from every direction.<\/span><\/p>\n