Beebom Staff - Last Updated: January 23, 2021 2:35 pm. Tim Brookes is a technology writer with more than a decade of experience. In this sense, Microsoft is pivoting slightly from viewing the PlayStation 5 and the Nintendo Switch as primary pieces of competition. But while the release of new home game consoles from Microsoft and Sony were destined for this year regardless of the pandemic and the increased political tensions it brought, their arrival as 2020 nears its end feels more than a little serendipitous. Before you even get down to the hardware, controllers and operating systems, you have to talk about games – because they're really what matters most on any console. The skating effects make it feel like we’re gliding. Best for enthusiasts Xbox One X. The consoles release November 12 in the U.S., Japan, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, and South Korea, and November 19 in Europe, and the rest of the world. For most people, the decision will be guided by the exclusives available on both platforms. After pledging ‘real change’ amid last year’s protests, ABC and owner Walt Disney Co. stayed silent as a firestorm over race consumed its reality-TV flagship. Microsoft's Xbox has Xbox Games Pass, and Sony's PlayStation has PlayStation Now - subscription services that offer access to an evolving library of games. PLAYSTATION 5: The PS5 diverts heavily from the thinner, flatter black look of the PS4. Additionally, the time it took for my character to respawn after death was shaved in half, from 9 seconds on the Xbox One to 4 seconds on the Xbox Series X. XBOX SERIES X: Having only sampled a limited selection of November’s game releases, the first game I would boot up on the Xbox Series X would be one of the prior generation’s most beautifully crafted experiences, “Ori and the Will of the Wisps.” The game is receiving a boost for the new console, although the update hadn’t yet been released at the time of writing. But to those in the market for one, good luck. Sony/Microsoft. Sony’s earliest PS5 first-party “exclusive” will be Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, a follow-up to 2018’s critically acclaimed Spider-Man. I have four games in a pause state at the time of this writing — two of which haven’t been released — and the Series X has dropped me in each of them in about 10 seconds or less after booting up. When you're into games there are few questions that are more important than which console has the upper hand. With The Game Awards 2020 in the rear-view, it’s interesting to see which games, consoles, and publishers managed to win the most awards. However, you’ll also need Xbox Live Gold to play online, which costs another $9.99 per month ($24.99 per quarter). PLAYSTATION 5: The PlayStation 5 is launching with more next-generation content than the Xbox Series X. PLAYSTATION 5: Two editions of PlayStation 5 launch Thursday — a $500 console with a disc drive that can play games and media and a $400 option without the drive. While it works, it requires some digging into the console’s system settings rather than everything just syncing like it does on the Xbox Series X. Todd Martens joined the Los Angeles Times in 2007 and covers a mix of interactive entertainment (video games) and pop music. Fortunately, that future looks bright. But those who opt for the Series S and aren’t using games as their primary at-home entertainment medium — or lack an upper-tier 4K TV — likely aren’t going to complain or notice anything too drastic. In addition to the hardware, one game might cost you up to $70 for this generation. Use our guide to navigate 50 trails in Southern California, plus tips on gear and treats for the trail. Marvel fans will no doubt want to soar through New York as Miles Morales, and with plenty of good reason (the game is beautiful), but don’t sleep on “Astro’s Playroom.”. At only about a foot tall and 6 inches in width, it doesn’t feel that big. And it has a 4K Blu-ray player PS4s lack. And there are other effects as well. As soon as I logged in I had easy access to my entire game catalog and began downloading older titles with ease. As games and updates hit both systems over the coming weeks, I’ll document how the consoles evolve as places to play. I was wrong. MORE : Games Inbox: PS5 and Xbox Series X second console, 8K scepticism, and Cyberpunk 2077 map size MORE : Games Inbox: PS5 price drop possibility, PS5 storage worries, and Star Wars: Squadrons VR The Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 both come in at $499 whereas the Xbox Series S comes in at $299. You can expect a game that’s shorter in scope, with Sony also promising a more compact experience, reminiscent of Uncharted: The Lost Legacy. We talk with PlayStation 5 architect Mark Cerny about how a game console can forge emotional bonds with players and all about that controller rumble. The Series S ($299.99) aims for a lower, 1440p (half of 4K) resolution and also foregoes a disc drive. Performance, though, is dependent on the console you’re using. My PS4 sounds like it’s going to burst when I play “Ghost of Tsushima.” Nary a peep when it runs on the PS5. Then the first Black ‘Bachelor’s’ season unraveled. By submitting your email, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. All told, it’s a more seamless, visually pleasant experience. Coming sooner, however, and looking intriguing, is psychological horror game “The Medium,” set in Poland and featuring music from “Silent Hill” composer Akira Yamaoka, as well as the inviting mix of vintage animation and futuristic imagery that is “Call of the Sea,” which has a pulpy 1930s-art style that has me eager to play it. Sony announced the PlayStation 5 will be 99 percent compatible with PlayStation 4 titles. Can’t wait for the PlayStation 5? It has a modified Nvidia Tegra X1 platform - that's an ARM-based mobile device processor similar to the chips in high-end phones and tablets, while the PlayStation and Xbox consoles all opt for slightly more conventional computing power. On the Xbox Series X I went from menu screen to game in 1 minute, 38 seconds. The stage is set for the next-generation console battle, as Sony and Microsoft go head-to-head this November with the release of the PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S. If you want to get onboard from launch, it’s time to pick a side, as preorders go live in anticipation of a surge in demand. They’ll be in high demand. Namely a game such as “Gears 5" overall felt smoother. The key difference is the Lite doesn… After a lot of anticipation and delays, Sony finally started selling its next-gen gaming console, the PlayStation 5, on November 12 last year. The Switch is the only console we regularly find time to play when busy. Both systems can play many of the same games. But its vertical look — think a “2001" monolith — more closely resembles a speaker than a bulky home appliance. It’s required for online play and provides members with additional benefits, like free monthly games and discounts. He's invested in the Apple ecosystem, with experience covering Macs, iPhones, and iPads for publications like Zapier and MakeUseOf. While it took time to download games of course, switching from one Xbox to another was easier and quicker than transitioning to my new iPhone a couple months back. Technical specs are otherwise identical, with promising graphics that heighten the believability of game universes by emphasizing a greater fidelity with lighting and shadows. And it's not just thanks to the enduring appeal of Nintendo's games. XBOX SERIES X AND S: Microsoft released two consoles on Tuesday, the enthusiast Xbox Series X ($500) and the smaller, less costly Xbox Series S ($300), which is seemingly aimed more … The Xbox Series S is way, way cheaper at just $299.99. Sony has said consoles will be available online only, citing the pandemic and alluding to the desire to avoid a crush of people in long lines for a potentially limited supply. Cinemas on Thursday were given the green light to resume operations for the first time in a year. The PlayStation 5 will stand out in your home. Next-generation games also look to be big, and while the PS5 comes with a large internal hard drive (825 GB), I have less than a third of it left after installing six games, meaning I’ll likely have to purchase a compatible hard drive, which is another small investment of $100 or $200. The new consoles will now launch without any big-budget exclusives and lean heavily on Game Pass and future promises, instead. Review: When Maurice Ravel, a painter and an UCSF neurologist connected on Zoom. Pans up and down the screen had a more cinematic sensation; there was never a vertical scan line present as there was on occasion on my original Xbox One. While PlayStation 5 falls short of Xbox Series X processing power, it's still a sizeable 10.2 TF leap over its current console family, spearheaded by a killer solid-state storage setup. The digital play ‘UnRavelled,’ free to view through March 30, explores the mysteries of creativity through the composer and a ‘Bolero'-obsessed artist. I’ve been playing the Series X. Here’s what I learned. And even if you don’t have a newer 4K TV, games on the PS5 still operate in a more slick manner. However, the Xbox One X is clocked at 2.3GHz, versus the PS4 Pro at 2.1GHz. Few titles are available, and those that are tend to be iterative sports titles or underwhelming tech demos. Similarly, the companies did just that in 2020, but in their own ways. On the PS5, members will also be able to download 18 of what Sony calls “generation-defining” PS4 games. While I think Sony was going for something that looked futuristic, I worry it will soon look dated. But even on my TV, running older Xbox games that received an upgrade, I noticed some differences. Since we launched in 2006, our articles have been read more than 1 billion times. Compared with the PS4 launching of “Ghost of Tsushima,” it took about the same amount of time, but the PS5 allows players to bounce to content that’s already open at a fraction of the speed. For the current generation of … Everything just worked, including my older controllers. It wants to be the Frank Gehry of home video game console design, but there’s a sci-fi coldness to it, a box with a bold flair but also one that diverts from any attempt at home comfort. Is it worth it? When it comes to first-party exclusives, Sony’s future lineup includes Horizon Forbidden West, Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart, and the hotly anticipated Demon’s Souls remake. But there’s a catch. Below are some of Microsoft’s Xbox first-party exclusives: There are other “timed exclusives” and “Xbox console debuts” to come next year. But as games evolve and get bigger, one will likely need to engage in memory management, either downloading and deleting games for new ones or investing in an external hard drive. These include a follow-up to legendary PC mid-2000s shooter, S.T.A.L.K.E.R., Geiger-inspired horror show Scorn, and Hellblade II—the next chapter in Ninja Theory’s Senua Saga. Game Pass doesn’t scrimp on quality, either. Amazon. However, the company stopped short of claiming blanket compatibility. This means you’ll get all Microsoft’s exclusives, EA’s first-party titles, and a rotating lineup of third-party games with your subscription. After a week with the PS5 my favorite aspect is the controller. Sony’s answer to Game Pass is the PlayStation Plus collection. At $14.99 per month for the most attractive tier, Game Pass remains the best deal in gaming, as well as the easiest way to transition an audience weaned on the ease of the likes of Netflix, Disney+ and more into the gaming sector. Unfortunately, neither PS5 console will be compatible with titles created for pre-PS4 Sony consoles—at least, not at launch. Once the PS5 was already up and running, I was able to jump among open games in 15 to 20 seconds. If you want the best deals possible or also want to use your PS5 as a Blu-ray player, the more expensive console is probably the better option. If neither console piques your interest, waiting is probably best. Coke vs Pepsi. Alternatively, if you’re flush with cash, you can buy both. From movies to gyms to eateries, here’s what will reopen in L.A. County on Monday. It also provides a surprising challenge as it switches constantly in how we play, from running and jumping to bouncing with a spring suit to hovering through space. That could all change this generation, though, with big-name studios, like Obsidian Entertainment and Double Fine, joining Microsoft as first-party developers. The singer and the former New York Yankee deny reports that they have split. Of course, you could also buy neither and build your own gaming PC, instead. At this writing, Resident Evil 7, Monster Hunter: World, and Wasteland 3 are all available. I am a subscriber to the Game Pass Ultimate, and my full back catalog was immediately recognized. For now, I’ll be sticking it out with a decade-old television and will consider an upgrade in a year or two when more games that take advantage of the new consoles start to hit the market. On the other side of the aisle, the Xbox One X makes arguably an even better case for itself, as Microsoft seems likely to continue supporting it with games for longer than Sony with the PS4 Pro. It has gimmicks — you can actually blow into the controller to affect gameplay, which wasn’t fun when Nintendo did it and it isn’t fun when the PS5 does it — but other aspects succeed in pulling you deeper into the game. £392.99 The most powerful console of the lot. I’ve slotted it behind my bookshelf speakers and it’s out of sight and out of mind, except for when I pick up a controller and hear it beep on. The Xbox Series X price and PS5 price are identical. XBOX SERIES X: A strength of console gaming over PC gaming is relative ease in use: Buy a box, set it up and play. PlayStation Xbox Nintendo ... 2020, 11:15am EST If you buy something from a Polygon link, Vox Media may earn a commission. However, the secondary consoles, like the PlayStation 5 All-Digital Edition and the Xbox Series S, are priced differently. Digital titles will also work, whether you already have them in your library or purchase them from the store. The spring suit allows Sony to show off the controllers — the buttons click as if we’re pushing down a toy. I’m not in that camp — my 2011 TV isn’t going to cut it. Join 425,000 subscribers and get a daily digest of news, comics, trivia, reviews, and more. Microsoft confirmed that both the Series X and Series S will be fully backward compatible with the Xbox One, Xbox 360, and original Xbox. Unfortunately, at launch, those games are very thin on the ground. No matter, the fairy-tale world of darkly illuminated forests is already a marvel to look at. Evidence: In March, “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” showed the world the power of welcoming, virtual gathering spaces as a place to socialize and share in communal creativity. After all, the biggest challenge facing games is accessibility — I want everyone I know to be playing — and the Xbox Series X isn’t focused, out of the box, on wowing you. Microsoft claims both will hit 120 frames per second on titles like Halo Infinite and Gears 5. The PlayStation 5 will cost $499.99 or $399.99 for the all-digital edition. If you don’t have an Xbox One or PlayStation 4, those consoles will be headed for a significant price drop. It’s close to 16 inches tall, and its curved design means it won’t disappear into an entertainment center, especially since it glows when turned on. The right sandwich for 22 different hikes in L.A. A hike is a good excuse to eat a sandwich. Despite the massive success of Sony's PlayStation 4, with over 100 million sold, just 2.2 million people are using PlayStation Now. It should provide a fun distraction for new owners. The end goal of both, ultimately, is to get owners to subscribe to Game Pass. Elle Osili-Wood compares the Playstation 5 and Xbox Series X. It’s a nice little feature, especially if you’re debating whether you want to take on another chapter before calling it a day. (Sony Interactive Entertainment/Microsoft). It’s only been a couple days, but so far I haven’t run into any major issues. The Astro robot is Sony’s friendly little mascot, and the levels are designed as if one is exploring the innards of a game console, from its hard drives to its cooling fans, although these are abstracted to appear as journeys through space or forest-like settings. In the PS5 version of “Ghost of Tsushima,” for instance, walking around a flame showed the fire flickering in one motion. At least that’s the hope. Both devices will target a baseline of 60 frames per second. The unassuming look of the Series X reflects Microsoft’s goals for this generation (the Series S, which I haven’t seen up close, is thinner and white rather than black but also maintains the speaker inspiration). I’ve slotted it between my TV stands and turntable stand, sliding it closer to the wall with each day. However, you can always save money by shopping around or purchasing secondhand copies if you buy the console with a physical disc drive. This white curved box is a behemoth. The Xbox has the Xbox One S, Xbox One S All-Digital Edition and Xbox One X Both the Xbox One and the PS4 have different versions that you can buy right now. It also comes with a pretty swell game in “Astro’s Playroom.” What is technically a game designed to show off the new controller features actually turned out be a strong platformer, and if you’re purchasing a PS5 you immediately have a must-play game. The Slim PS4 is the more powerful machine, albeit slightly, with the ability to typically display games at a higher resolution. There’s also the drag of needing to upgrade my television to fully take advantage of the consoles’ graphical prowess, which is not on my list of pandemic-era purchases. This list includes first-party titles, like God of War, Uncharted 4, and Days Gone. The difference isn’t always drastic, but on most TVs, PS4 titles will simply … The sound, too, is worth celebrating. There's also a middle ground if you go with the $399 PlayStation 5 … The latter has the long-awaited sequel to the trippy, humorous and thoughtful “Psychonauts” due next year. It’s no secret that Sony’s exclusives have been consistently excellent throughout the PS4’s life span, with Microsoft somewhat lacking in this department. The Series S ($299.99) aims for a lower, 1440p (half of 4K) resolution and also foregoes a disc drive. My initial impressions of both follow. While the success of PlayStation or Xbox's consoles over its competitor's isn’t necessarily determined by how many of its exclusives won awards, the metric is certainly a piece of the overall PlayStation-versus-Xbox "console war." The PlayStation 5 got the most search attention in 23 states. The company also confirmed the “top 100” PS4 games had been tested, and that they worked on the new console. The Xbox Series X will cost you $499.99, while the Series S will cost $299.99. A sandwich improves every hike, and in L.A., you can almost always find one not far from the other. If you’re finding it hard to choose which console you want, you can always wait. The timing could not be better. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. But this plays into the console’s ambitions. XBOX SERIES X: There has never been a game console as seamless to set up as the Xbox Series X. Both the PS5 and Xbox Series X cost $499.99. A follow-up to the PSVR Astro Bot Rescue Mission, the game guides new players around the PlayStation 5’s dual-sense controller. Xbox Series X: PS5: Dimensions: 15.1 x 15.1 x 30.1 cm: 39cm x 26 x 10.4 cm: Weight: 9.8 pounds: 10.54 pounds: Color: Black: Black and White: CPU: 3.8GHz Custom Zen 2 I remember where in the game I was when I set my controller down, but too many modern games rely on check points to save your progress (changing this, it should be noted, is a very complex development process). Apple vs Android. Xbox has 1.7 more teraflops, units for measuring computing speed, on its GPU than PlayStation does. After an almost eight-year run, the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One eras are coming to an end. However, despite being launched in November 2001, our research suggests … The best video game consoles in 2021 include the Sony's PS5 Playstation, Microsoft's Xbox Series X and Nintendo's Switch. Everyone, however, will notice the speed. It’s designed to be a statement piece. My Xbox Series X first impressions: Here’s what you should know before you buy. The Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 will support games from the Xbox One and PlayStation 4, and that means that the old rules just don’t apply. XBOX SERIES X: Much fun was had on the internet when Microsoft and Sony unveiled the looks of their new consoles, with people immediately comparing the Xbox Series X to a refrigerator. Microsoft’s consoles are essentially entryways into the Microsoft ecosystem, home to the subscription Xbox Game Pass. Xbox always had exclusive rights to Halo and Forza, among others, while PlayStation claimed ownership of franchises like Uncharted and Gran Turismo. Former Bachelorettes Tayshia Adams and Kaitlyn Bristowe will replace the besieged host, who has come under fire for making racially insensitive comments. Content of course is the most crucial factor in choosing a console, and both Xbox units are geared toward a world where hundreds of games can be downloaded on demand via a subscription service. It truly sounds like our little robot is squishing through the landscape. Microsoft plans to address this issue with Game Pass, providing a library of over 100 titles people can play from the outset. The biggest disappointment for many who were awaiting the release of the next-gen Xbox consoles was the news that Halo Infinite was being delayed until 2021. No, not the start of a mission or the start of a “check point” — the Series X has a feature called “Quick Resume,” which will allow players to jump almost instantly between pause points in games. PlayStation Plus is required for online play, and will now provide access to a collection of games for $9.99 per month, or $59.99 per year. Nov. 10, 2020, two new Xbox consoles are launching worldwide: the Series X and the Series S. The Series X ($499.99) is an ultra-HD powerhouse, targeting a native 4K resolution. Chris Harrison out as host of ‘The Bachelorette’ next season amid controversy. Microsoft's disc-based Xbox Series X console retails for $499 / £449 / AU$749, while the standard PS5 is … From who’s hosting to who’s nominated, here’s everything you need to know about Sunday’s Grammy Awards where Beyoncé leads with nine nominations. Many, after all, will no doubt relish an escape after monitoring election news this week. And while PS4 controllers will work with PS4 games, they won’t work with PS5 games, making the PS5 feel more like a closed system than the Xbox universe. Like Xbox titles, some PlayStation 5 games will also cost $70 this generation. Microsoft also announced it’s partnering with Electronic Arts to bring EA Play to Game Pass for the holidays. There’s a new PlayStation 5 coming out. On top and then snubbed, Taylor Swift and the Grammys have a complicated history. It also reassured me that if there’s an Xbox Series X update three years from now, the upgrade will be painless. PLAYSTATION 5: I thought my days of praising a game controller were over. Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez are still together. Sony, whose PlayStation 4 was the industry leader with sales topping 100 million worldwide, has stated in interviews that in the United States the company sold as many PS5 pre-order units in 12 hours as the PS4 sold in 12 weeks. That holds true when moving over saved games from your old PS4. The PlayStation 5 controller is needed for all next-generation games, but it’s loaded with nifty effects. For instance, the left and right triggers are able to adjust to pressure — that is, they can adjust the level of resistance to your fingers. (Sept 2020) If we had a console war klaxon, now would be the time to sound it! The little speaker in the controller will create a surround-sound effect that will respond to the environments that Astro is in. For most gamers this will be enough, but Xbox … The above article may contain affiliate links, which help support How-To Geek. What’s on TV Saturday: ‘Kids’ Choice Awards’ on Nickelodeon, What’s on TV tonight, Saturday, March 13: ‘Kids’ Choice Awards 2021' on Nickelodeon; TV movie ‘A House on Fire’ on Lifetime and more, Sunday TV Talk Shows: ‘Face the Nation’ and ‘Meet the Press’, Sunday TV Talk Shows, March 14: ‘Face the Nation’ on CBS; ‘Meet the Press’ on NBC; ‘This Week’ on ABC; ‘Fox News Sunday’ on Fox and Fox News and more.

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