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    7 Reasons Why PS4 Beats Xbox One

    Round-up
    By Andrew E. Freedman published 15 December 2017

    If you’re just jumping into this console generation, you may be wondering: PlayStation 4 or Xbox One? The answer: PlayStation 4, obviously.

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    Why PS4 Wins

    Why PS4 Wins

    If you’re just jumping into this console generation, you may be wondering: PlayStation 4 or Xbox One? The answer: PlayStation 4, obviously. Between its more substantial list of games you can’t play anywhere else, support for VR gaming and its ease of use, there’s no question: the PS4 is the superior console. Here’s why.

    (Don't agree? See this counterproint on why the Xbox wins.)

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    More, Better Exclusive Games

    More, Better Exclusive Games

    While the Xbox One has Halo 5 and Gears of War 4, Sony’s lineup is filled with exclusive titles, including Nioh, Horizon: Zero Dawn, Persona 5, Uncharted: Lost Legacy and NieR Automata. Not enough? We’re looking forward to Insomniac Games’ Spider-Man project, Detroit: Beyond Human, God of War 4, Death Stranding, Days Gone and The Last of Us: Part 2, which are in development exclusively for the PS4.

    Page 2 of 8
    Page 2 of 8
    PlayStation VR

    PlayStation VR

    If you want virtual reality on a console, the PS4's  PlayStation VR headset is your only option (and it's a pretty great one, too). It’s the scariest way to play Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, and you can also play Batman Arkham VR and Star Trek: Bridge Crew.

    Page 3 of 8
    Page 3 of 8
    Games in 4K on PS4 Pro

    Games in 4K on PS4 Pro

    The Xbox One S can play 4K Blu-rays, but only the PlayStation 4 Pro can play games in 4K. Not every game in the back catalog supports 4K (developers are working to make some older games compatible, but most future titles will simply work on both the PS4 and PS4 Pro). Xbox does have one trick up its sleeve: the upcoming Scorpio is expected to play games in 4K, but you can’t buy that right now.

    Page 4 of 8
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    Better Performance on Regular PS4

    Better Performance on Regular PS4

    Even if you don’t upgrade to the Pro, you’ll still get better performance on a PS4 than an Xbox One. Most developers have managed to get their games running at full 1080p on PS4, but the same games often play at 900p on Xbox One. That detailed has persisted from launch up to current games: Mass Effect: Andromeda, for example, runs at a lesser resolution on Xbox than PS4.

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    The PS4 Looks Nicer

    The PS4 Looks Nicer

    The PS4’s slants are nice, but it doesn’t have much competition. The original Xbox One is a monster (and it doesn’t help that it has a bulbous power brick laying around — the PlayStation 4’s is internal). While the One S is a little smaller, it only comes in white (with the exception of special editions) and is just as boxy and uninspired.

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    PlayStation Vue

    PlayStation Vue

    Sure, the Xbox One has HDMI passthrough so you can control your cable box, but if you have a PlayStation 4, you don’t need cable. Instead, you could subscribe to PlayStation Vue, our favorite cord-cutting aid with options starting at $40 a month for live TV and sports and more expensive options for premium channels, HBO and Showtime. It’s probably cheaper than your cable bill is now.

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    Ease of Use

    Ease of Use

    The PlayStation 4’s menus are dead-simple to navigate. Most of it is moving side to side or up and down. The Xbox One’s mash-up of Windows 10 and the year-old Blade menu is a mess, with sidebars popping out every which way. The PS4 also makes it easier to share screenshots and videos to Facebook and Twitter with a dedicated Share button on the controller. The Xbox doesn’t have a dedicated button and shares primarily to Microsoft’s OneDrive service.

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    Comments (2)
    Andrew E. Freedman
    Andrew E. Freedman

    Andrew E. Freedman is an editor at Tom's Hardware focusing on laptops, desktops and gaming as well as keeping up with the latest news. He holds a M.S. in Journalism (Digital Media) from Columbia University. A lover of all things gaming and tech, his previous work has shown up in Kotaku, PCMag, Complex, Tom's Guide and Laptop Mag among others.

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      What is a PS4 One?
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    • turbopixel
      7 Reasons Why Xbox One Beats PS4: Why Xbox Wins
      http://www.tomsguide.com/us/pictures-story/1052-xbox-one-better-than-ps4.html

      And now?

      Edit: And btw, why is this posted under Home Audio Forum?
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