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PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X represent a massive divide in how Sony and Microsoft are approaching video games moving forward. So what does that mean for you? Jeff Bakalar has reviewed each console and has some final thoughts on what the current landscape looks like plus advice on how you might want to shape your decision-making process.
Jeff compares the controllers, design, the games, exclusives and pretty much everything else you could ever want to know about how these consoles stack up. And of course, let's not forget about PC gaming options either.
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I was thinking about getting a good PC but in the end it's just way too expensive and I don't want to deal with all the pc problems and needed knowledge. So I'm just getting a Series X instead of a PC. I already have a PS5 so yes I think if somebody don't want to deal with pc stuff just get both Next Gen Consoles and you will be good to go or happy with it. Especially if you already have a big library of PS4 and/or Xbox One games there is no point in buying a pc. The Series X will be an upgrade to my xbox one X that's why I'm still waiting with a series x. Maybe one year or two until MS has good exclusives from bethesda and others. For now my PS5 (and one X) is enough.
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Xbox series X does not play in service, really impressive that console came to crash in the world of consoles, Xbox Series X the best👍💪
I have an Xbox series X and trust me its worth buying
Ps5 is amazing
@CNET Xbox Series X has full RDNA 2.0. ps5 doesn't have RDNA 2.0 AMD confirmed. RDNA 2.0 a MASSIVE advantage in game development. The divide in graphics will be STAGGERING. Xbox Series X will dominate with all true next generation games. Worth noting in your video as it changes everything
i fancy the xbox for a change
THis is the first time in 20 years of consoles for me, that I don't see a point getting the newest one. With a 1080p TV in my Living room, there is no benefit for me to replace my One X with a Series X. But it is still good to see an awesome progress on both sides. It's sad that Sony still tries to bruteforce the money making by closing up everything and force customers to buy hardware. In Gaming overall, Microsoft has learned a lot and is on a great way. Making all services bundled in one single game pass ultimate subscription for all Generations and even PC, is a massive strategy. I just subscribed to PS Now to look how it feels playing games in the cloud and for 3 titles I always wanted to play. Let's see if it is worth the money without spending in a new console.
Who cares about design!? Lmao y'all would say anything to not hurt ponyboys
Thanks for the straight review. I felt waiting and seeing what else is coming down the road might be better than jumping in right now
Both do the exact same thing not really much of a difference there only exclusives. Xbox series x is way more future proof. Ps5 pro coming in 2023
This dude looks like Seth Rogen lol 😂
What do you mean you cant play optimized games from a hard drive? Will they still work just not optimized or will they not work at all?
The mini fridge is the best design ive ever seen i really love it
I have the Xbox series X and it’s amazing for me I got it for Christmas and the loading times are insane. I used to have the normal Xbox one and this is a huge upgrade I recommend the Xbox series X
Both are pretty much the same I’d just go with ps5 because I like the layout of the controller
I really wish a I can have anything with a ps
PlayStation 👍
Both Sony & Microsoft missed a trick by not having enough consoles for the Xmas period . I plan to get both the ps5 and the Xbox X sometime in 2021 , once stocks are properly stocked up in shops
This time xbox have clear good fucher
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Playstation 5
When it comes to the processor, the Xbox Series X is slightly more powerful than the PlayStation 5, though the difference doesn't have much impact on the gaming experience. The new Xbox's processor, or CPU, can go up to marginally faster clock speeds at 3.8 Gigahertz compared to the PS5's 3.5 Gigahertz.
An air conditioner and a mini fridge.
I like more the Xbox series X
I have a ps5 and it is pretty big so please do not make your setup to small.
Afaik you can store but not play series x games on external storage, whereas you cannot for the ps5. Something you didn’t mention.
Playstation copy every thing from xbox because they feell like they are losing i think xbox series x but I think the prices go high
I'm sticking with my 3DO
Ive had been on Xbox for 2 years and I was going to get a PS5 just to try out a Play Station.
More and more $ is what I hear
I’m getting both tommrow
They both have the same graphics but it really matters what tv or monitor you use. What I don’t like about the PS5 you cant use external hard drive to store your games so your limited on storage not like the X/S Xbox I hooked up my 5TB hard drive and was good to go. PS5 also locks you in Call of Duty multiplayer, so it seems that i was playing with bots not real player not like my Xbox X/S i was playing with people in Steam multiplayer in Call of Duty cross platform. I’m a big PS fan and i hope they fix this. X/S feels at home with mouse and keyboard support in Call of Duty the only difference in PC that in Call of Duty you can use a controller and mouse and keyboard combination, which is helpful when your in a vehicle you want to use a controller and in person mouse and keyboard.
Imagine the consoles not being available to purchase for Christmas 🤦🏼♂️
Yeah it’s sad that in the year 2020, we still aren’t to the point where everyone can purchase the console they want
Me being an Xbox player this guy is a little biased and should pay more attention to ps5 not going to lie.
Xbox series x users y’all deserve this With what games
Man the PS5 looks funky as heck. I like the simplistic black monolithic look of Series X slightly better. Hopefully the slim models will look more normal.
XBOX GAME BAR PC & XBOX XBOX PLAY ANYWHERE PC&XBOX GAME PASS ULTIMATE & EA PLAY
13:30 well the difference is that the game continues from where it left off. that's the point
Really simple IMO. You can play everything XBOX has on PC, you can't play all PS5 games on PC. Why the heck would you buy and xbox then?!
Because I don't care about PC that's why. But PS5 comes first that's for sure.
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Xbox Series X, better design and quieter/cooler, way more reliable, Sony need to work out the ton of bugs with their machines. All Sony have are exclusives which are great but playable on the PS4 Pro, even for a few more years. Games Pass is just a lot better for free games, you can only download a select few on PS Now. I love my Pro so i'll stick with it and get the X. I've seen it in action and it's a beautiful site on a nice 4K TV.
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Tough call for me...I've been with Xbox but the Playstation controller is a big selling feature for me with the Dualsense (tho still prefer layout of Xbox). Still, the PS5 is such an AWFUL looking unit to me... i've always preferred minimalist designs. Can't go wrong with either one tho..
So u sold you're PS4 And you're going to buy Offcourse PS5
Yo your crasy
They’re both great consoles. I may buy a PS5 this year since I have always been a diehard Xbox fan, I would like to spice it up!
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Btw it connect in the console
For the ps fan boys, you can buy an chargeable thingy to put in ur controller
I don't do business with criminals like Bill Gates so I will get the PS5....
Just because Bill Gates is smarter than you doesn't mean he's a criminal
Wtf
Here I was thinking Series X was a massive console, PS5's out here imitating Big Chungus
I use my PS5 as my primary entertainment device in my home, so I'd like to pair it with a surround sound system. Any recommendations for a soundbar or AV receiver that will allow for up to 4k/120 pass through?
Everyone shrinking the PS5 in the thumbnails
If looks didn’t matter why would Sony design the PS5 the way they did?
Have been a PS Fanboy for years, will get the PS5 but Game Pass is nice.
Man be looking like Seth Rogen
Not good enough I'm waiting for the PS6
Ps5 so many problems, no 1440P, no VRR, less storage, no storage upgrade possible, weaker cpu and gpu, heating problems, coil whine problems, Fan problems, deinstalation problems, size of a house, freezing problems, ill wait with a ps5, all the problems are real ☹️ and the coil whine problem they can not fix it, and later the coil whine sound will be louder and louder.....😝
well sony screwed me..... i got the ps4 for exclusives and now the only is last of us.... ps5 is a deep deep sale for me
Not to forget “smart delivery”
Playstation gang where you at man😎
Didn’t even go into specs and you’re obviously biased towards the PlayStation.
Didn’t even mention you can’t play ps, ps2, and ps3 games on ps5 but can play Xbox and Xbox 360 games on Xbox series X?
why does nobody talk about PS5 Digital Edition?!?!
i guess if u have a limited budget yet u still want to play then go for xbox. im not in a hurry, crossing my fingers on ps5 slim
Came for the final comparison got Gamepass ad
Man I did the right decision by waiting for the ps5 slim. Until that time i will play my ps4 beacuse there is a plethera of launch issues
We’re too reliant on both Xbox and PlayStation users who’ve subscribed to our channel, to tell you which console we prefer, so we’re just going to waste 15 minutes of your time pointing out facts you already know!
Is it worth upgrading to the PS5 from the PS4 pro? 🤔
Quick resume makes me not want to play my expensive pc and it’s all ssd as well but windows just isn’t as fast to swap games. It’s just so convenient to swap games. I’ve been playing ori, Tetris , gears tactics and overwatch. All while going back and forth based on what I’m feeling like playing.
I would love to buy a PlayStation but my priority is the series X for the fact that I have tons of games I can play and the game pass is definitely what tilts the balance for me!
Bruh my friend says "pS5 geTs 140 fPs"
It plays Call of Duty Cold War at 120fps (if your tv/monitor supports it), but not 140fps.
Guys, i need some help here, i do not know which console to get, i am very confused. Help will be greatly appreciated.
I'm buying the fridge
When PS came out it was nice when the PS2 came out that thing was huge...when the PS3 came out it was huge...and don't get me started with the 1st Xbox. Nothing new.
Neither of them have any games yet. Maybe next year when they actually have new gen specific games it makes sense buying one of these
For me there where enough games on day one of the PS5. Miles Morales and Valhalla is all I need to get started with a new console.
Just make sure all your series x games on the console and all the other on an external for way cheaper
Microsoft just needs to make an elite bundle that comes with the controller
Have a LG CX coming. Have been an XBOX fan boy since the beginning, Skipped the ONE series. The only question is whether or not to subscribe for games? Series X for me!
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I went with the PS5 for now
I'll be back next year, when these are actually available
It’s next year
I find it so funny how people always have been so split with size. First phones were becoming smaller and smaller then bam Galaxy note comes out now phones are huge. These consoles come out and everyone is like dude the x box one s is so small why is the play station so big?
You really took separate pictures of the ps5 and controller then photoshopped so the ps5 is 60% it’s real size? Really? Lol, WTH CNET?
Thank you!
Everyone who bought an XBox should return it for the lies and misleading marketing alone! All games run better on PS5.
Didn’t know Seth Rogen doing gaming review now
PlayStation wins the next generation hands down
I believe you forgot to mention that you can use Xbox One controllers on Xbox Series
Basically you can't go wrong right?
Don't you think ps5 is too big?
Stupid title for a video
My nes works just perfect
They talk too much
Bruh what time he talks about tf graphics
So a 5tb xternal hardrive in the ps5 and xbox series s and x?
stores need to stop saying what time they will release more stock. just release them without telling anybody would prevent reseller clowns from getting it
The PlayStation has the better your controller but the Xbox elite controller is easily still the best controller out there.
Yep, SSDs are expensive CNET. You seemed so surprised.