Both consoles offer nearly identical raw performance (12 TFLOPS), but PlayStation 5 leads in exclusive game titles (25+ vs 15+) while Xbox Series X excels with Game Pass subscription value and backwards compatibility depth.
PlayStation 5 vs Xbox Series X — Side-by-side comparison on A Versus B
Sony's console with 10.28 TFLOPS GPU, 5.5 GB/s SSD, and exclusive story-driven franchises.
Microsoft's flagship console with 12 TFLOPS GPU and 1TB storage, released November 2020.
Exclusive Games Available. Game Pass Monthly Cost. SSD Storage Speed. Backwards Compatible Games. GPU Performance. Launch Price (Disc Edition). Game Pass Library Size
Choose PlayStation 5 if you prioritize exclusive franchises like God of War, Final Fantasy, and Spider-Man, plus faster SSD loading times. Choose Xbox Series X if you value Game Pass's massive library (500+ games for one subscription), superior GPU raw power, and want the best value for multiplatform gaming.
PlayStation 5: 150+ exclusives | Xbox Series X: 80+ exclusives
PlayStation 5: $11.99 | Xbox Series X: $11.99
PlayStation 5: 0.8 seconds | Xbox Series X: 1.2 seconds
PlayStation 5: 26 AAA exclusives | Xbox Series X: 18 AAA exclusives
PlayStation 5: 825 GB usable | Xbox Series X: 1TB SSD
PlayStation 5: 5.5 GB/s | Xbox Series X: 2.4 GB/s
PlayStation 5: 72.5% | Xbox Series X: 27.5%
PlayStation 5: Standard noise levels | Xbox Series X: Quietest gaming console ever made
PlayStation 5: 3 (Standard, Digital, Slim) | Xbox Series X: 2 (Standard & All-Digital)
PlayStation 5: +2.9% | Xbox Series X: -2.9%
PlayStation 5: ~95% PS4 compatible | Xbox Series X: ~98% Xbox One compatible
PlayStation 5: $240/year | Xbox Series X: $180/year
PlayStation 5: PSSR2 AI upscaling (2026, free) | Xbox Series X: No major announcement
Standard Console Launch Price (MSRP 2026)
PlayStation 5: $499 (PS5 Standard) | Xbox Series X: $499 (Xbox Series X)
PlayStation 5: 4K (2160p) at 120fps | Xbox Series X: 4K (3840x2160)
PlayStation 5: Custom ultra-fast SSD (faster) | Xbox Series X: PCIe Gen 4 NVME
PlayStation 5: 250+ games (PS Plus Extra) | Xbox Series X: 500+ games
PlayStation 5: 40 million units | Xbox Series X: 25 million units
PlayStation 5: 2-3 generations (PS2-PS4 selective) | Xbox Series X: 4 generations (Xbox original to Series)
PlayStation 5: 91.04 million | Xbox Series X: 34.43 million
PlayStation 5: 72.6% | Xbox Series X: 27.4%
PlayStation 5: 60-120 fps (PS5 Pro exceeds) | Xbox Series X: 120 fps
PlayStation 5: Horizon: Zenith Chronicles, Ghost of Tsushima: Revelations, Marvel titles | Xbox Series X: Forza, Starfield, Game Pass exclusives
PlayStation 5: 10+ (PS4 select titles) | Xbox Series X: 2,000+ Xbox titles
PlayStation 5: $120 | Xbox Series X: $180 for Seagate 2TB expansion
PlayStation 5: $11.99/month | Xbox Series X: $9.99/month
PlayStation 5: 10.28 TFLOPS | Xbox Series X: 16.7 TFLOPS
PlayStation 5: 4K @ 120fps | Xbox Series X: 4K/120fps (native)
PlayStation 5: 2 generations | Xbox Series X: 4 generations (Xbox to Series X)
PlayStation 5: 6-8 major titles | Xbox Series X: 3-4 major titles
PlayStation 5: Advanced haptic feedback + adaptive triggers | Xbox Series X: Standard vibration
PlayStation 5: 60 FPS standard, up to 120 FPS | Xbox Series X: 60 FPS standard, up to 120 FPS
PlayStation 5: Yes, hardware-accelerated | Xbox Series X: Yes, hardware-accelerated
PlayStation 5: 18 major exclusives | Xbox Series X: 8 major exclusives
PlayStation 5: $9.99/month (PlayStation Plus Essential) | Xbox Series X: $10.99/month (Game Pass Core)
PlayStation 5: $599.99 | Xbox Series X: $599.99
PlayStation 5: 825 GB/s | Xbox Series X: 560 GB/s
PlayStation 5: 16 GB GDDR6 | Xbox Series X: 16 GB GDDR6
PlayStation 5: 200+ games (Premium) | Xbox Series X: 500+ games
PlayStation 5: Baseline | Xbox Series X: 16.7% more powerful
PlayStation 5: Baseline | Xbox Series X: 10% faster
PlayStation 5: 30% faster custom SSD | Xbox Series X: Standard speed
PlayStation 5: $499 | Xbox Series X: $499
PlayStation 5: 6 years of custom optimization | Xbox Series X: Current generation (4 years optimized)
PlayStation 5: Limited PS4 backward compatibility | Xbox Series X: Xbox One, Xbox 360, Original Xbox titles
PlayStation 5: Yes, 4K/60FPS capable | Xbox Series X: Yes, 4K/60FPS standard
PlayStation 5: Select PS4 titles only (1 generation) | Xbox Series X: 4 generations (Xbox One, 360, Original, Series)
PlayStation 5: Custom SSD (faster) | Xbox Series X: Standard SSD
PlayStation 5: Native 4K capable | Xbox Series X: Yes, standard
PlayStation 5: Limited | Xbox Series X: Extensive (4+ generations of Xbox titles)
PlayStation 5: Closes gap through optimization | Xbox Series X: Consistent 4-8% performance advantage on cross-platform titles
PlayStation 5: 6 years of proven optimization techniques | Xbox Series X: Current generation optimization
PlayStation 5: 3.5 GHz variable | Xbox Series X: 3.8 GHz (7-core Zen 2)
PlayStation 5: $649.99 | Xbox Series X: $649.99
PlayStation 5: $599.99 | Xbox Series X: Not available
PlayStation 5: 599.99 | Xbox Series X: 649.99
PlayStation 5: 519.99 | Xbox Series X: 499.99
PlayStation 5: 4K/1080p | Xbox Series X: 4K/1440p
PlayStation 5: Good (PS4/PS3 select) | Xbox Series X: Extensive (4 generations)
PlayStation 5: 90.20 | Xbox Series X: N/A
PlayStation 5: 10.28 | Xbox Series X: 12.15
PlayStation 5: 825 | Xbox Series X: 1000
PlayStation 5: Not disclosed | Xbox Series X: N/A
PlayStation 5: $499 | Xbox Series X: N/A
PlayStation 5: Home Console Only | Xbox Series X: N/A
PlayStation 5: Estimated 70+ | Xbox Series X: N/A
PlayStation 5: God of War, Spider-Man, Gran Turismo, Returnal | Xbox Series X: N/A
PlayStation 5: 5.5 GB/s (custom optimized) | Xbox Series X: 2.4 GB/s
PlayStation 5: 15-20 PS Plus tier | Xbox Series X: 100+ annually
PlayStation 5: 120 fps (capable) | Xbox Series X: 60 fps (targeted)
PlayStation 5: Behind by 6.39M | Xbox Series X: N/A
PlayStation 5: None (stationary) | Xbox Series X: N/A
PlayStation 5: 120Hz at 4K | Xbox Series X: N/A
PlayStation 5: Precision 3D Audio (evolved) | Xbox Series X: N/A
PlayStation 5: Advanced adaptive triggers | Xbox Series X: N/A
PlayStation 5: 16GB GDDR6 | Xbox Series X: N/A
PlayStation 5: 3840x2160 (4K) | Xbox Series X: N/A
PlayStation 5: $499-$549 | Xbox Series X: $499
PlayStation 5: 72.5% | Xbox Series X: 38%
PlayStation 5: Stable native 4K | Xbox Series X: N/A
PlayStation 5: Baseline (100%) | Xbox Series X: N/A
PlayStation 5: 120fps (PS5 Pro) | Xbox Series X: 120fps native
PlayStation 5: $499.99 | Xbox Series X: $599.99
PlayStation 5: Slightly lower frame consistency | Xbox Series X: Outperforms PS5 Pro
PlayStation 5: Advanced haptic feedback + adaptive triggers | Xbox Series X: Standard rumble vibration
PlayStation 5: PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium | Xbox Series X: Game Pass (400+ games, day-one releases)
PlayStation 5: 5,500 MB/s | Xbox Series X: 2,560 MB/s
PlayStation 5: 825 GB | Xbox Series X: 1,000 GB
PlayStation 5: 16 GB GDDR6 | Xbox Series X: 16 GB (10 GDDR6 + 6 DDR5)
PlayStation 5: 120 fps | Xbox Series X: 120 fps
PlayStation 5: 40+ exclusives | Xbox Series X: 25+ exclusives
PlayStation 5: Limited (PlayStation Plus Extra tier) | Xbox Series X: 500+ (Xbox Game Pass)
PlayStation 5: 4K (3840x2160) | Xbox Series X: N/A
PlayStation 5: 120 fps at 4K | Xbox Series X: N/A
PlayStation 5: ~2,000 PS5 optimized | Xbox Series X: N/A
PlayStation 5: Home console only—stationary | Xbox Series X: Home console only; 3.8kg (8.4 lbs)
PlayStation 5: 4K (2160p) | Xbox Series X: N/A
PlayStation 5: 5-10 seconds | Xbox Series X: N/A
PlayStation 5: ~500 PS5-exclusive/optimized | Xbox Series X: 200+ exclusive
PlayStation 5: 5-15% typical | Xbox Series X: N/A
PlayStation 5: $80 (PlayStation Plus Extra) | Xbox Series X: N/A
PlayStation 5: 4K/60fps or 1440p/120fps | Xbox Series X: N/A
PlayStation 5: 5 minutes (unbox, connect, play) | Xbox Series X: 10 minutes
PlayStation 5: ~15% of multiplayer titles | Xbox Series X: N/A
PlayStation 5: 3840x2160 (4K) | Xbox Series X: Up to 4K (2160p) @ 120Hz
PlayStation 5: 60 FPS | Xbox Series X: N/A
PlayStation 5: 500+ AAA titles | Xbox Series X: 500+ optimized
PlayStation 5: $70/year (PlayStation Plus) | Xbox Series X: N/A
PlayStation 5: 10 GB (unified architecture) | Xbox Series X: N/A
PlayStation 5: 30 minutes | Xbox Series X: 15 minutes
PlayStation 5: 40+ (God of War, Spider-Man, Horizon) | Xbox Series X: N/A
PlayStation 5: 38.9 million units | Xbox Series X: 25 million units
PlayStation 5: 0 hours (requires power) | Xbox Series X: N/A (stationary)
PlayStation 5: 500+ optimized releases | Xbox Series X: N/A
PlayStation 5: 825 GB (usable) | Xbox Series X: 1000GB usable
PlayStation 5: No equivalent (PlayStation Plus Extra $18.99/month) | Xbox Series X: $17.99/month
PlayStation 5: 14 major exclusives | Xbox Series X: 8 major exclusives
PlayStation 5: 5.5 GB/s raw (22 GB/s effective) | Xbox Series X: 2.4 GB/s
PlayStation 5: 150+ exclusives | Xbox Series X: 47 exclusives
PlayStation 5: 110+ million | Xbox Series X: 25 million
PlayStation 5: 110W typical | Xbox Series X: 180W typical
PlayStation 5: $17.99 (PS Plus Premium) | Xbox Series X: $16.99 (Game Pass Ultimate)
PlayStation 5: 700+ (PS Plus Premium) | Xbox Series X: 500+ (Game Pass)
PlayStation 5: $499.99 | Xbox Series X: $499.99
PlayStation 5: 10.28 TFLOPS | Xbox Series X: 12 TFLOPS
PlayStation 5: 50 million | Xbox Series X: 25 million
PlayStation 5: 4K 120Hz | Xbox Series X: 4K 120Hz
PlayStation 5: 12 major exclusives | Xbox Series X: 8 major exclusives
PlayStation 5: 168 games | Xbox Series X: 156 games
PlayStation 5: $180 | Xbox Series X: $180
PlayStation 5: 600 (PS Plus Premium) | Xbox Series X: 500 (Game Pass Ultimate)
PlayStation 5: 8 cores @ 3.5 GHz | Xbox Series X: 8 cores @ 3.8 GHz
PlayStation 5: 825 GB SSD | Xbox Series X: 1 TB usable (802 GB)
PlayStation 5: 2.1 seconds | Xbox Series X: 1.8 seconds
PlayStation 5: 4K (2160p) @ 120Hz | Xbox Series X: 4K (2160p) @ 120Hz
PlayStation 5: 3.5 GHz (variable frequency) | Xbox Series X: 3.8 GHz Zen 2
Average Game Load Time (Major AAA Titles)
PlayStation 5: ~3.2 seconds | Xbox Series X: ~4.8 seconds
PlayStation 5: Variable scaling, 40-60fps typical | Xbox Series X: Consistent 50-65fps with fixed architecture
PlayStation 5: 47 major exclusives | Xbox Series X: 28 major exclusives
PlayStation 5: 3.5 GHz (variable) | Xbox Series X: 3.8 GHz
PlayStation 5: 825 GB SSD | Xbox Series X: 1 TB (1,000 GB) SSD
PlayStation 5: 4K @ 120fps (select titles) | Xbox Series X: 4K @ 120fps (select titles)
PlayStation 5: 280+ (PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium) | Xbox Series X: 400+ (Game Pass Ultimate)
PlayStation 5: 296 exclusives | Xbox Series X: 139 exclusives
PlayStation 5: 1.8 seconds | Xbox Series X: 2-3 seconds
PlayStation 5: $85 for 1TB | Xbox Series X: $180 for 1TB
PlayStation 5: 70+ games (Premium tier) | Xbox Series X: 700+ games
PlayStation 5: 4000+ compatible | Xbox Series X: 900+ compatible
PlayStation 5: 3.5 GHz (8-core) | Xbox Series X: 3.8 GHz (8-core)
PlayStation 5: 58-60 FPS | Xbox Series X: 58-60 FPS
PlayStation 5: $19.99/month (Plus Premium) | Xbox Series X: $16.99/month
PlayStation 5: 120fps at 4K | Xbox Series X: N/A
PlayStation 5: N/A—not portable | Xbox Series X: N/A
PlayStation 5: God of War, Spider-Man, Final Fantasy, Hogwarts Legacy | Xbox Series X: 4+ (Halo, Forza, Gears, Starfield)
PlayStation 5: 16 GB | Xbox Series X: 16 GB
PlayStation 5: 25+ major exclusives | Xbox Series X: 12+ major exclusives
PlayStation 5: 120+ million | Xbox Series X: 34+ million
PlayStation 5: $80 (PS Plus Essential for online) | Xbox Series X: $180 (Game Pass Ultimate includes online + 400+ games)
PlayStation 5: 0-3 PlayStation exclusive day-ones | Xbox Series X: 15-25 Game Pass day-ones
PlayStation 5: PlayStation Plus Premium (iPhone, Android, browser — limited) | Xbox Series X: Xbox Cloud Gaming (iOS, Android, PC, browser, TV — comprehensive)
PlayStation 5: 825 GB | Xbox Series X: 1 TB
PlayStation 5: 115 fps average | Xbox Series X: 118 fps average
PlayStation 5: 3.8 seconds | Xbox Series X: 4.2 seconds
PlayStation 5: 670 games (PlayStation Plus Extra) | Xbox Series X: 740 games (Game Pass)
PlayStation 5: 67 exclusives | Xbox Series X: 38 exclusives
PlayStation 5: 8-core Zen 2 @ 3.5 GHz | Xbox Series X: 8-core Zen 2 @ 3.8 GHz
PlayStation 5: 8-core Zen 2 @ 3.5 GHz | Xbox Series X: 8 cores @ 3.8 GHz
PlayStation 5: 825 GB SSD (usable 667 GB) | Xbox Series X: 1 TB SSD
PlayStation 5: 39cm (vertical) | Xbox Series X: 15.1cm (horizontal)
PlayStation 5: ~280 games (PS Plus Extra) | Xbox Series X: ~500 games (Game Pass)
PlayStation 5: $120/year (PS Plus Extra) | Xbox Series X: $180/year (Game Pass Ultimate)
PlayStation 5: 825 GB usable | Xbox Series X: 1000 GB usable
PlayStation 5: 5-8 seconds | Xbox Series X: 6-10 seconds
PlayStation 5: $17.99 (Extra tier) | Xbox Series X: $11.99 (Ultimate tier)
PlayStation 5: 20-30 seconds | Xbox Series X: 45-60 seconds
PlayStation 5: 39 x 10.4 x 26.1 cm | Xbox Series X: 15.1 x 15.1 x 13.1 cm
Average 4K Gaming Frame Rate (2026 AAA titles)
PlayStation 5: 60 fps | Xbox Series X: 58 fps
PlayStation 5: +22% performance boost | Xbox Series X: +18% performance boost
PlayStation 5: 38 exclusives | Xbox Series X: 42 exclusives
PlayStation 5: 4K (3840x2160) | Xbox Series X: 4K (2160p) at 120fps
PlayStation 5: Up to 120fps | Xbox Series X: N/A
PlayStation 5: $70 (PlayStation Plus Essential) | Xbox Series X: $60-120 (Game Pass tiers)
PlayStation 5: No - stationary only | Xbox Series X: N/A
PlayStation 5: 4 major exclusives | Xbox Series X: N/A
PlayStation 5: 825 GB | Xbox Series X: 1000 GB
PlayStation 5: 25+ major exclusives | Xbox Series X: 15+ major exclusives
PlayStation 5: 667 GB available | Xbox Series X: 667 GB available
PlayStation 5: ~40 million | Xbox Series X: ~25 million
PlayStation 5: $18 (PlayStation Plus Premium) | Xbox Series X: $11.99 (Game Pass Ultimate)
PlayStation 5: Up to 4K @ 120fps (select titles) | Xbox Series X: Up to 4K @ 120fps (select titles)
PlayStation 5: ~300+ | Xbox Series X: ~150
PlayStation 5: $69.99 | Xbox Series X: $69.99
PlayStation 5: 700+ (PS Plus Premium) | Xbox Series X: 400+ (Game Pass Ultimate)
Monthly Subscription Cost (Standard Tier)
PlayStation 5: $11.99 | Xbox Series X: $16.99
PlayStation 5: $69.99 | Xbox Series X: Free with Game Pass
PlayStation 5: $11.99 (PlayStation Plus Extra) | Xbox Series X: $9.99 (Game Pass Standard)
PlayStation 5: 4,000+ PS4 games playable | Xbox Series X: 500+ Xbox One/360 games optimized
Average Game Load Time (Elden Ring, Call of Duty)
PlayStation 5: 1.5-2.0 seconds | Xbox Series X: 1.5-2.0 seconds
PlayStation 5: 60 fps (most AAA titles) | Xbox Series X: 60 fps (most AAA titles)
PlayStation 5: 3.5 GHz | Xbox Series X: 3.8 GHz
PlayStation 5: 800+ games (PS Plus Premium) | Xbox Series X: 330+ games
PlayStation 5: Lower potential (10.28 TFLOPS) | Xbox Series X: Higher potential (12 TFLOPS)
PlayStation 5: 16 GB GDDR6 (with custom bandwidth architecture) | Xbox Series X: 12 GB GDDR6 (plus 2.2 GB DDR5)
PlayStation 5: $11.99 (PS Plus Essential) | Xbox Series X: $11.99
PlayStation 5: $18.99 (PlayStation Plus Premium) | Xbox Series X: $17.99 (Game Pass Ultimate)
PlayStation 5: 400+ games (PS Plus Premium) | Xbox Series X: 500+ games (Game Pass)
PlayStation 5: 5+ major exclusives (FF7R, GoW, Tekken 8, Dragon's Dogma 2) | Xbox Series X: 3 major exclusives (Starfield, Forza, Avowed)
PlayStation 5: 4.09 inches (base) | Xbox Series X: 5.94 inches
PlayStation 5: 40+ million units (as of Q3 2024) | Xbox Series X: 21 million units (as of Q3 2024)
PlayStation 5: 825 GB usable (1 TB drive, ~175 GB for OS) | Xbox Series X: 1000 GB (1 TB) internal, expandable to 2 TB
PlayStation 5: PlayStation VR2 compatible | Xbox Series X: Not supported
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: $499
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: AMD Zen 2 (8-core at 3.8GHz)
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 12 TFLOPs
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 10GB GDDR6
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 4K at 60fps native
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 2020
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: RDNA 2 (Current-gen)
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 60 FPS at 4K
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: WiFi 7
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: $599.99
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 3328 shading units
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 320-bit interface
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 4K / 60fps
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: Game Pass: 480+ titles
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: Baseline (100%)
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: £449.99
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 1000GB
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: Yes, native 4K/60fps
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: Can keep up with PS5 Pro in some instances
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 300+
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 8 major titles
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 400+ (Game Pass)
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 52 CUs equivalent (12 TFLOPS)
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 10x faster SSD (vs PS4)
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: Baseline stable performance
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 4K/60FPS confirmed (Replaced)
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: No thermal issues reported
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: Requires external TV (typically 43-85 inches)
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 3840 x 2160 (4K)
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 120 Hz
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 4,100g (not portable)
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 2,500+ games
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 4K (2160p)
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 4K Blu-ray disc drive
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 4K @ 60 FPS (Replaced)
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: $499 (standard)
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 448 GB/s
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: ~50 major exclusives
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: Standard FSR/DLSS support
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: $500
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 60 FPS (native optimized)
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: $180/year (Game Pass Ultimate)
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 4,250g (requires desk/TV mount)
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: N/A (not portable)
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 4K @ 120fps
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 500+ Xbox/360 games
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: Standard ray tracing
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: No, stationary only
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 120 fps
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 25+ million
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 8 cores (custom x86)
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 500+
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 400+
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 25 million users
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 12 TFLOPS
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 1 TB NVMe SSD (proprietary expansion)
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: $499 (with disc drive)
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: UHD Blu-ray included
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: Hardware ray tracing (AMD)
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 1.2-1.8s
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 4K/60fps typical
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 48 fps avg
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 4 major exclusives
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: Standard implementation
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 30+ exclusive franchises
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 10+ simultaneous
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 800+
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 16 GB
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 28 million
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: $499.99
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: $219.99
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 21+ million units
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: $16.99 (Game Pass Ultimate)
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 500+ optimized for Series X
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: Current Generation (5+ years)
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 2250GB (expansion card)
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 0 hours (requires power outlet)
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 500+ fully optimized
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 2560 MB/s
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 0.5-2 seconds
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 95%+ across 4 generations
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: Standard vibration, impulse triggers
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 4 years (2020-present)
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 500+ titles
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 30fps
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 120 fps (variable)
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: $11.99 (Standard Tier)
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 15 exclusives
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 60-120 fps (varies by game)
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 0 (fixed hardware)
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: $17/month (Game Pass)
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: $399 (Series X)
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: ~25 million
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 4K (3840×2160)
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 3.8 GHz (variable)
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 301 x 151 x 151
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 3.8 GHz
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 280 exclusives
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 5.8 seconds
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 1,500+ games
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 500+ day-one releases
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 6 years
Game Pass / PlayStation Plus Tier Titles
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 500+ (Game Pass)
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 4K @ 120fps (native)
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 3 major (Starfield, Indiana Jones, Avowed)
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 4 generations (Original Xbox, 360, One, Series)
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 8 cores @ 3.8 GHz
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 2.4 GB/s
Game Pass / Premium Service Monthly Cost
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: $11.99 (Game Pass Ultimate)
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 20+ titles
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 60-120 fps
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: Baseline Series X (no upgrade)
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 4K at 120fps native
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 1000 GB (with 802GB usable)
Game Pass/PlayStation Plus Included Games
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 500+ with Game Pass
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: Standard RT cores
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 4 (Xbox through Xbox One)
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: $17 (Game Pass Ultimate)
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 28 exclusives
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: Up to 60 fps
How to choose between PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X
PlayStation 5 vs Xbox Series X — Structured Comparison Data
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PlayStation 5 vs Xbox Series X — Attribute Category Vocabulary
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Which console has better exclusive games in 2025?
PlayStation 5 has a stronger exclusive library through 2025, including Spider-Man 2, God of War Ragnarök, and Horizon Forbidden West. Xbox Series X exclusives have been fewer in volume, though titles like Forza Motorsport and Sea of Thieves have strong followings.
Xbox Series X has a slightly more powerful GPU at 12 TFLOPS vs PS5's 10.28 TFLOPS. However, PS5's custom SSD is significantly faster (5.5 GB/s vs 2.4 GB/s), resulting in faster load times in most cross-platform games.
Does PS5 have an equivalent to Xbox Game Pass?
Yes — PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium offer a game library subscription. However, unlike Xbox Game Pass, Sony does not release first-party titles on day one through PS Plus. Game Pass day-one access to Microsoft exclusives remains a unique advantage for Xbox.
What is the DualSense controller advantage?
The PS5's DualSense features adaptive triggers (variable resistance) and advanced haptic feedback, both of which are used in first-party games to simulate physical sensations like bowstring tension, weapon recoil, and terrain changes. This creates a distinctly different gameplay feel not available on Xbox.
Both consoles support 4K gaming. The Xbox Series X's slight GPU advantage gives it marginally more headroom in demanding 4K scenarios. However, PS5's SSD delivers faster texture streaming, which can impact visual quality in open-world games.
How to Choose Between PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X
Exclusive Games Available: PlayStation 5 has 25+ major exclusives, while Xbox Series X has 15+ major exclusives.
Game Pass Monthly Cost: PlayStation 5 has $11.99/month, while Xbox Series X has $9.99/month (Game Pass).
SSD Storage Speed: PlayStation 5 has 5.5 GB/s, while Xbox Series X has 2.4 GB/s.
Backwards Compatible Games: PlayStation 5 has 4,000+ PS4 games, while Xbox Series X has 4,000+ Xbox One/360 games.
GPU Performance: PlayStation 5 has 10.28 TFLOPS, while Xbox Series X has 12 TFLOPS.
Launch Price (Disc Edition): PlayStation 5 has $499, while Xbox Series X has $499.
Game Pass Library Size: PlayStation 5 has ~280 games, while Xbox Series X has ~500 games.
PlayStation 5 is better than Xbox Series X