Xbox series X Vs PS5 Vs series s

Submitted by NecessaryQueasy6894 t3_zajm27 in consoles

I know this has been asked a ton but i just can't decide. I recently sold my pc for £800 to get a console as I didn't wanna have to keep upgrading parts, fixing stuff etc, I just wanna play. I mainly play single player but also games like warzone, fortnite etc. Which do I choose? I like the Xbox controller more and I've had the one s so I'm more tied into the ecosystem, but the ps5 exclusives seem tempting. I feel like the Xbox is more user friendly, more powerful and a better pick but the ps5 exclusives seem very tempting. Thanks

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RobertWayneLewisJr t1_iym0y2m wrote

PS5 with a modded controller to make it more like an Xbox controller? Usually people that want exclusives don't want Xbox. Gamepass + backwards compatibility vs console exclusives are typically what people consider.

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NecessaryQueasy6894 OP t1_iym12e3 wrote

That's the thing, I've wanted to play TLOU for the past year, ghost of Tsushima and HFW too, but I like Xbox way more so is it worth getting a console I like less for a few games?

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RobertWayneLewisJr t1_iym1fbe wrote

That's a choice you'll have to make on your own. The games I like aren't on PS5. I'm not big into games that are exclusive. I have an Xbox series X, if there are any specific features that you want to ask about I can possibly answer it for you. I can just say I like the system a lot.

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NecessaryQueasy6894 OP t1_iym1ood wrote

Overall is performance good?

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RobertWayneLewisJr t1_iym222n wrote

Yes. I would say it is pretty rare for it to reach under 50 frames for well-optimized games. It typically gives a stable 60. The most unoptimized game I play is ARK, and it still runs well. Was a big step up from the Xbox One X that I had before.

PS5 I would not imagine would run worse. It's probably about as or just as good. But I can't speak for it because I don't have one.

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NecessaryQueasy6894 OP t1_iym29gk wrote

Ik the ps5 is a bit weaker but it's just idk if I wanna get a worse console for 3 games i wanna play

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RobertWayneLewisJr t1_iym2hzb wrote

If that's the biggest issue you're contemplating I think you should go with the PS5. As I said, the performance between the two is negligible at most. Don't sacrifice the potential fun you think you can have just because the number on it's GPU is a little less.

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NecessaryQueasy6894 OP t1_iym2me5 wrote

It's more about the Xbox being more user friendly, less expensive and imo better overall. The one and only reason Im considering the ps5 is cause of the exclusives so idk

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RobertWayneLewisJr t1_iym35vb wrote

My understanding is that their market price is the same.

I can say that the Xbox is very user friendly, and it does have good performance.

I'd recommend going through the gamepass selection and see if anything catches your eye that you would want to try for """free""". Also look at the games Xbox plans on getting. Xbox does not have many exclusives, and it won't because they are doing so much with PC. But it is taking a lot of potential from Sony. Also try and follow the microsoft-activision deal. Could take COD from Sony entirely eventually.

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/a-new-xbox-trailer-lists-41-new-games-coming-to-game-pass/

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NecessaryQueasy6894 OP t1_iym3ec9 wrote

The ps5 is about £100 more expensive, also hard to get as it's sold out alot

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RobertWayneLewisJr t1_iym3ugx wrote

Well alright, my point still stands. Xbox has a lot of potential right now. But you won't get anything much at the moment from it. It's gonna be a waiting game, if you're into the games that are coming for it.

You'll get the exclusives now from Sony, which I assume are good. Or you can wait for console exclusives from Xbox, that I also assume will be good.

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Sea-Anywhere-799 t1_iymxle3 wrote

The ps5 is not weaker. Both consoles are similar. There are slight differences but not something you'll notice.

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NecessaryQueasy6894 OP t1_iynd55g wrote

I know it's not noticeable but still the Xbox is more powerful

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Adamxoxox t1_iyntnfj wrote

I have a ps5 disk and a Xbox series S.. fantastic combo!

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SallySmall75 t1_j256i7h wrote

Would you say that the difference between the two is massive, like if you had £500 would you go for the ps5 or is the difference small enough that you would just go for the series S

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PregnantSock t1_iympxu0 wrote

Hey! About a month back I bought an Xbox series X as I wanted to upgrade from my xbox one, I have around 200 games on it so felt it would be a waste to change to Sony and lose access to all my games. After buying the xbox series X I couldn't help but feel a little underwhelmed, despite its performance upgrades over the xbone I found myself just playing the same games I did on xbox one and it didn't really feel "next gen" to me

Fast forward about 3 weeks and I caved in and bought the ps5 disk edition. As soon as I opened it up I felt it was a more premium future of gaming type console, despite the size of the thing. The controller alone seemed a better quality than the series x control pad, yesterday I went back on my xbox and couldn't get over how flimsy the control pad felt in comparison to the PS5 controller.

Games wise ps5 already has exclusives and some great ones at that, I'm thinking of selling my xbox series x as it's really lacking on the game front (you could even buy a ps5 and a standard xbox one if there was an xbox title you would miss

At the end of the day it's all down to preference, performance wise, I haven't noticed a difference. Xnox starts up games fast ( very fast if using quick resume) but for me personally I don't mind the 3 or 4 second longer wait on the ps5 as I know its just a better experience for me.

I also have gamepass, and I must say I think it's overrated - not to say that some people wouldn't find it a great deal, but I think it's a few big titles and a lot of filler in there.

I dont think you can go wrong with either console, they both have good and bad aspects, the PS5 just feels the more next gen console to me ( this could change if xbox starts bringing out some exclusives but until then I think ps5 is the stronger choice

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NecessaryQueasy6894 OP t1_iymqguy wrote

I have a custom Xbox controller anyways, and I've had gamepass before, and there are quite a few games I like. But I just hate the ps5 controller tbh, and I'm not gonna lie I'm kinda an Xbox fan boy, but i want to get the best one. Also keep in mind the ps5 is more expensive (extra 100). I do really wanna play some ps exclusives tho. I've heard a leak of a new Xbox series X and ps5 pro next year, should I wait for those instead?

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PregnantSock t1_iymrcrd wrote

I was looking into the ps5 pro and xbox Pro type consoles seeing if they were worth the wait too, but as of yet there is no concrete evidence they'll be coming out anytime soon, especially with how high demand the standard ps5 and xbox series x are, I personally can't see them bringing them out in the next year or two as we haven't even seen the full potential of these consoles yet, no games so far really pushing there technology so the release of an even more powerful console when the current first release consoles aren't even being pushed doesn't make sense. I think a slim version of either console could be released in a year or so but even then the size of the ps5 or xbox isn't much difference ( probably smaller) than the pc you were used to playing on.

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NecessaryQueasy6894 OP t1_iymse3h wrote

I mean the ps5 is out of stock nearly everywhere here but the series X is readily available in every store, so I think Xbox might come out next year possibly, but idk. The cheapest Xbox is from Argos for £449 Vs the ps5 from John Lewis/marks and Spencers for £600 with mw2, GOW Ragnarok and FW. But i feel like there was no point selling my pc just to get a console for nearly the same amount (ps5) so idk

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PregnantSock t1_iymt3yi wrote

Are you in the UK? I got my Ps5 from game for £480 either spiderman miles morales ps5 version, they had it in when I went to the shop. Its probably just checking back every once in a while and a bit of luck.

If you are leaning towards the series X and think you'll have fun with it, I'd say get it, but I wouldn't base your decision necessarily off of if there is a more powerful console on the way, as even if you waited for the xbox series x upgrade then the next next gen console would be around the corner so you could be waiting indefinitely.

Both the consoles have great graphics and I haven't seen either struggle in performance so I think they are both a safe buy, if a pro version comes out you could well the early version and buy the new

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NecessaryQueasy6894 OP t1_iymtien wrote

Idk, I just don't wanna spend £500 for there to be a new and better version in 6 months, I'll think about it and thanks for your help

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PregnantSock t1_iymqkic wrote

I also didn't want to switch from xbox to Sony as I felt like I had become attached to xbox, spent over a decade on them, however I got over it, the controller difference in how they feel with regards to the joystick layout etc becomes a non issue once you play on either controller for a few days, you just get used to it

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7Naigen t1_iynd0ht wrote

Ps5 because it have batter dashboard

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NecessaryQueasy6894 OP t1_iynd6kq wrote

I prefer the Xbox one but idc about the menu

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7Naigen t1_iyndb5p wrote

U Crazy

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NecessaryQueasy6894 OP t1_iyndd2t wrote

No I'm not, plus you're* better*

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7Naigen t1_iyndvby wrote

No need to insult me

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orangpelupa t1_izocmqw wrote

On xbox series, you don't even need to touch the dashboard most of the time

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7Naigen t1_izoctb7 wrote

But it is still nice to have a good dashboard

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klljmnnj t1_iynrsxm wrote

Why not both? For money you got for pc you can get ps5 and series s. Other option, since you really want to play ps exclusives get ps5. If there is something xbox exclusive it will probably be on gamepass. xcloud is becoming very good and accessible and it should be good for singleplayer games. With xbox you have more flexibility where to play games.

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NecessaryQueasy6894 OP t1_iynrzjj wrote

I could afford both but I don't wanna spend all my money when they are nearly the same. Overall I like Xbox more but I want those ps5 exclusives

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klljmnnj t1_iynspts wrote

You will have to give up on something, ps, xbox or money hehe. Maybe get ps5. Play exclusives you want. Sell it. Get xbox.

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Serendipitous_Spirit t1_iyo10yy wrote

Playstation exclusives sell it for me there to good to pass on.. God of war , horizon, last of us, uncharted Spiderman but I think if you were not into single player story driven games I might have a different perspective

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NecessaryQueasy6894 OP t1_iyo177s wrote

I rlly wanna play TLOU, Horizon forbidden west and ghost of Tsushima but overall I prefer Xbox. Is it worth getting a whole different console just for the Games?

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Serendipitous_Spirit t1_iyo9sji wrote

Yes ..yes it is ... you could get away with a ps4 if you find a cheap one hold out till next year ps4pros will likely be pretty cheap

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NecessaryQueasy6894 OP t1_iyoa6np wrote

I might get the series X and a cheap PS4 of Facebook for like £70 just to play those few games. But idk yet

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richeyr t1_iyo7nwp wrote

PS5 AND a Series S. I have been Xbox since Xbox 1 but my son bought a PS5 over the summer. The PS exclusives are pretty awesome. I like how PS handled adding additional memory vs Xbox’s overpriced proprietary crap. I love my Series X but if you don’t already have a ton invested in games for either platform the PS is mighty tempting even for an Xbox guy like me.

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CounterSYNK t1_iypodl8 wrote

You will be playing basically the exact same games that you play on your one s if you get a Series X. PS5 will give you access to games that you haven't really had a chance to play, alot of them being single player, and still get all the important multiplats. Also consider if you care about trying out the PSVR2 that is releasing next spring. There is no such equivalent on xbox.

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NecessaryQueasy6894 OP t1_iyqhn7s wrote

I've decided on the Xbox, as it's more powerful, better controllers imo, better menu, and I hate ps fanboys. Just trynna decide between the series s and X. Also about the same games, it's about getting 120fps and not about the game choices rlly

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CounterSYNK t1_iyqidrv wrote

If you play on a 1080p tv get a Series S, if you play on a 4ktv get a Series X. Series S ain’t bad tho. It’s nice and compact and keeps up with the X in terms of frame rate and loading time. But it might be worth it for you to spend the extra on the X. The ssd on the X has about 800gb of free space and the S has about 350gb. The X can also play your disc based Xbox one games and Blu-ray movies. And you get 4K graphics. But either one is a good choice.

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JakeHarry21 t1_iyqdr5x wrote

Xbox series s because its fast, affordable, and has xbox 360 games as well as 1TB of storage

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NecessaryQueasy6894 OP t1_iyqh25i wrote

Yeah Im between the X and s at this point. Cause the series s is half the price and I only play at 1080p. Idk tho

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Jsquaredkb t1_izvdqsk wrote

Just got a PS5 to replace my Series X. Significantly better imo immediately. The improved sound alone is worth it. Less buggy as well.

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[deleted] t1_iym18xd wrote

Out of curiosity, what makes you say the Xbox is more user friendly? My opinion-As a 42 year old that’s only ever had PlayStation (all of them over the years), we recently bought my son an Xbox Series S and I would say the opposite. The PlayStation is easier to use in every way. But you’ve had an Xbox before and have experience with it so you might feel otherwise. I also prefer single player games so exclusives like God Of War, Ragnarok, Spider-Man and Miles Morales are some of my favourite games to play along with Jedi Fallen order and games like that.

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NecessaryQueasy6894 OP t1_iym1t0s wrote

I feel like the design and menu is, Xbox is easy and simple, while on ps it's confusing and annoying for me. I'd get an Xbox but I really wanna play ghost of Tsushima, TLOU and forbidden west. So I don't rlly know what to do

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Memes_Be_Danking t1_iyme2d3 wrote

I don't know what the user interface is like on the PS5. But most of the time the user interface is something you get used to.

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NecessaryQueasy6894 OP t1_iyme5bk wrote

Idk, I'd get the Xbox, but is the ps5 worth it just for the exclusives? Imo Xbox wins in every other aspect

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Memes_Be_Danking t1_iyryj01 wrote

When you get down to it, it's about the games. And you said yourself PS5 has exclusive games that you want.

You can also buy a PS5, get some games, and then save money for the Xbox. That way you have both.

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NecessaryQueasy6894 OP t1_iyrymol wrote

Just thinking about is it worth it for 3 exclusive games I want? As I don't like the ps controller tbh

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orangpelupa t1_izod08d wrote

On xbox series, there's quick resume where you can suspend (save state) multiple games, even with the console turned off.

So you can play single player games while waiting for a friend to be ready for online games. Then when friend is ready, simply switch to the online game. No need to look for save point in the single player game.

On Xbox, the dashboard also almost never need to be touched

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Raaiyu t1_iyqcog1 wrote

If you don't buy an xbox series x you'll be missing pit on its awesomeness. PlayStation are a fashion accessory, xbox is for gamers

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NecessaryQueasy6894 OP t1_iyqhhsh wrote

Yeah I've decided on an Xbox, but do I go for the series X and be more future proof ( 450 new, 150 used) or the series s as I play at 1080p anyways (250 new, 150 used)

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Raaiyu t1_iyrotkf wrote

Definitely the series x. It's stupendously good, and like you said, you're future proofed.

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