Xbox One vs Playstation 4 – Which one is better?

PlayStation 4 by Sony and Xbox One by Microsoft are evolving constantly. Both consoles have adapted to new features, slimmer designs, and more big games since the first time they were launched. The PS4 has kept doubling-down on user-friendliness and blockbuster exclusives, while the Xbox One offers plenty of entertainment applications. More importantly, both systems come with a lot of great games and are available for no more than £300. In this Xbox One vs PS4 review, we’ve put them up against each other in a four-round comparison to decide which console is better.

Game Library

Both Xbox One and PS4 offer many of the best titles in this generation, from beloved indies such as Rocket League, Inside, and Shovel Knight, to third-party blockbusters like Resident Evil, Fortnite, and Monster Hunter. In overall, PS4 is the winner of the exclusives war. Between great hits like God of War, Zero Dawn, and Uncharted 4, its exclusive offerings have some of the highest-rated and biggest AAA games these days. That is not to say that Sony’s Xbox One lacks amazing first party titles like Sunset Overdrive, Forza Horizon 3, and Halo 5. In fact, Xbox One is the only system you can use to play major indies such as Cuphead and Tacoma.

Backward compatibility

You don’t actually need an Xbox One console to play several first-party titles of Microsoft. Instead, you can purchase their digital versions and play on Windows 10. While this is a good feature, those gamers who are equipped with a decent PC have no reason to purchase an Xbox One. Plus, this system also offers an extensive library of older Xbox titles such as Star Wars. On the other hands, you can also play older titles on a PS4 console, but with paying up. The fee can be from £7.99 per month.

Hardware

Both Xbox One S and PS4 Slim are designed with an impressively attractive and slim form that can fit easily in a backpack and look great when placing next to a screen. The latest PS4 version comes with a slight edge although it is devoid of an optical input used for high-end headsets. Plus, they have a 500GB storage that you can expand easily by adding an external hard drive.

User-friendliness

After many upgrades, the interface of the Xbox One has turned from messy and sluggish to highly customizable and snappy. Microsoft still keeps rolling out helpful new features, including the ability to receive instant support, avoid pesky notifications, and give games to your friends. Still, the menu of the PS4 is better and easier to capture as this Sony’s system is often regarded as the leader in terms of capturing and sharing moments with friends.

Final verdict

Both PS4 and Xbox One offers a good lineup of great games, making them a good option for any gamers. But overall, the Microsoft’s PS4 is our top pick as it has a better backward compatibility, network stability, and various entertainment features. Plus, the greater overall user-friendliness and a superior collection of exclusives also give this system a slight advantage over its competitor.