Xbox One vs PS4

Xbox One vs PS4

(source: techradar)

The launches of Xbox One and PS4 is a months away, as both consoles are about to go toe-to-toe this November. Gamers are putting their pre-order money down as if it's an expensive bet on which video game system will deliver the best performance over the next decade. According to techradar, Both systems are considered to be evenly matched in many respects and should be able to usher in the next generation of gaming that the Wii U hasn't been able to deliver.

Both Microsoft and Sony went with a very box-like designs for their latest generation consoles. The Xbox One literally put the box in Xbox, with large black rectangular shape that has been compared to an oversized 80s VCR unit. PS4 is smaller in size compared to the Xbox One and a little bit sleeker thanks to its angular shape and two-halves design.

The Comparison between Xbox One and PS4

(source: engadget.com)

As much as the two warring systems are different, the heart of the Xbox One and the PS4 remain very similar. It is because they are both running on x86 octa-core CPUs, and these eight core processors are built by the same chipmaker, AMD. The use of AMD in the Xbox One and PS4 is certainly a switch for both of the companies. 

Previously, Microsoft had used an IBM PowerPC processor, while Sony partnered with Toshiba and IBM on its own complicated Cell processor that developers did not warm up to. While Xbox One will run a heavily modified eight-core AMD processor, PS4 will utilise a x86-64 "Jaguar" CPU.

When the Price for Xbox One is $599 and PS4 $549 in the Australian market, it is up to the consumers preference on what will they buy.

IGN recently had a vote competition between Xbox One and PS4 to ask the readers on which one is the better console and could received the IGN's People's Choice Award. You could see the result on the video below.

Xbox One vs PS4 Competition

(source: IGN.com)

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