Xbox Series X vs. PlayStation 5 in 2024!
- India Today Gaming
- July 10, 2024 (UPDATED: July 10, 2024 10:49 IST)
Let us find out which flagship console offers better specs, games, and price.
The Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 are the most powerful gaming consoles available in the market. These flagship machines are capable of running AAA titles with amazing graphics.
The PlayStation 5 (PS5): it is Sony’s latest home gaming console. It was released in 2020, and it boasts a library of exclusive games and impressive specs.
Specs of PS5:
Processor: 8-core AMD Zen 2
Graphics: AMD RDNA 2
Memory: 16GB GDDR6 RAM
Storage: SSD and storage are expandable with the M.2 SSD.
Gaming on PS5:
PS5 boasts a growing library of exclusive games like Horizon Forbidden West, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, and Gran Turismo 7.
PS4 titles can also be played on PS5 with enhanced graphics.
There is backward compatibility that allows the player to enjoy a vast library of old PlayStation games.
Price Point of PS5:
Disc Edition of PS5: This version allows you to play physical game discs in addition to digital ones, and typically it costs around 54,990 INR.
Digital Edition of PS5: This version allows you to run games digitally, which means you can purchase and download games online. It’s generally priced at around 44,990 INR.
The Xbox Series X is Microsoft’s flagship gaming console for next-generation gaming. It boasts impressive specs, a huge library of games, and a competitive price point that makes the Series X a strong contender in the console war.
Specs of the Xbox Series X:
Processor: 8-core AMD Zen 2
Graphics: AMD RDNA 2
Memory: 16GB GDDR6
Storage: SSD and storage are expandable with the Seagate Expansion Card.
Gaming library for Xbox Series X:
Several games are built specifically for the Xbox, but the exclusive titles for Xbox are much less than those for PS.
The Series X is backwards compatible with a huge range of Xbox One, 360, and even Xbox Original’s titles.
The price of the Xbox Series X is around 46,000 INR. Making it affordable compared to PS 5.
What is right for you? Is it a PS5 or a Series X?
If there is no restraint on budget, then you must go with the PS5 or get a digital variant, as it has a large library of exclusive games. But if you are looking for a powerful console that can run general games like GTA 5, then Xbox Series X might be a better pick.