Let's say, you’re in the market shopping for a dedicated game console, chances are you’d be considering either the Xbox One or the PlayStation 4. Microsoft and Sony’s consoles have been fighting for the right to be the centerpiece of most media center homes for more than four years at this point. Probably, you might have friends who swear by the Xbox One, and others who champion the PS4. Many of the same games come to both consoles, and it’s often hard to tell the difference between them based on gameplay alone.
So, with all the surface level similarities, how do you know which console is right for you?
First off, you want to know that the Xbox One S and PlayStation 4 “slim” (the second iteration of each) are currently the standard versions of their respective platforms. If you are dipping your toes in this generation of gaming for the first time today, your choice will likely come down to one of these two. (The Nintendo Switch, fun as it is, offers a much smaller library). While they offer similar experiences, both devices have their own strengths and weaknesses that could sway your decision. From specs, to design, to features, to price, we’ve broken down every factor to help you decide between Xbox One S and PlayStation 4 slim..Specs
Xbox One S
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PlayStation 4 “Slim”
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| Dimensions |
16.9″ x 11.5″ x 4.5″ (WxHxD)
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10″ x 11″ x 1.5″ (WxHxD) |
| Weight | 6.4 lbs | 4.6 lbs |
| Processor | CPU: 1.75GHz AMD Jaguar eight-core GPU: 1.4 T-FLOPS, 12 compute units @ 914MHz |
CPU: Eight-core X86 AMD Jaguar GPU: 1.84 T-FLOPS, AMD Radeon Graphics Core Next Engine |
| Memory | 8GB DDR3 RAM + 32MB eSRAM @ 219GB/s | 8GB GDDR5 RAM |
| Hard Drive | Built-in, up to 2TB HDD | Built-in, 1TB HDD. Older models included 500GB. |
| AV Output | HDMI 1.4 in/out, 4K, and 1080p support; Optical output; 4K video upscaling; HDR support | HDMI 1.4, Analog-AV out |
| I/O Output | USB 3.0 X 2, AUX | Super Speed USB (USB 3.0) X 2 |
| Communication | Ethernet, IEEE 802.11n wireless with Wi-Fi connect | Ethernet (10BASE-T,100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T), Bluetooth 2.1 (EDR), 5GHz IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| Controller | Updated Xbox One controller (includes Bluetooth connectivity and improved wireless range) | 1000amAh DualShock 4 (210g, six-axis motion sensing, 2 Point Touch Pad) |
| Camera | 512 x 424-pixel infrared depth sensor and 1080p camera (Kinect — adapter required) | Dual 1280×800 @ 60Hz, 640×400 @ 120Hz, 320×192 @ 240Hz pixel cameras (PlayStation Camera) |
| Optical Drive | DVD/4K-capable Blu-Ray | BD 6xCAV, DVD 8xCAV |
| 4K/HDR | 4K video streaming and Blu-Ray playback, HDR support for select titles, 4K upscaling for games | HDR support for select titles |
| Price | Starting at $230 | Starting at $300 |
| Availability | Available now | Available now |
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