The PS5 leads with a stronger exclusive game library featuring Spider-Man 2, Final Fantasy VII Remake, and God of War Ragnarök, while the Xbox Series X offers superior raw processing power (12 TFLOPS vs 10.28 TFLOPS) and better value through Game Pass's 34 million subscribers with day-one AAA releases.
PS5 vs Xbox Series X — Side-by-side comparison on A Versus B
Sony's flagship console with industry-leading exclusive franchises and advanced haptic controller technology
Current-generation Microsoft console with 4K gaming and 1TB SSD storage
Exclusive Game Library Quality. GPU Processing Power. Game Pass Value Proposition. Storage Capacity (Standard). Controller Innovation. Backwards Compatibility Library. Average Game Launch Price
Choose PS5 if you prioritize exclusive story-driven franchises (God of War, Final Fantasy, Spider-Man) and cutting-edge controller haptics for immersive single-player experiences. Choose Xbox Series X if you value raw performance, Game Pass's unbeatable value (day-one AAA releases, 500+ games), extensive backwards compatibility, and prefer Game Pass's subscription model over buying individual titles at launch.
PlayStation 5: 10.28 TFLOPS | Xbox Series X: 12 TFLOPS
PlayStation 5: 825GB | Xbox Series X: 1000GB
PlayStation 5: 5.5 GB/s | Xbox Series X: 2,400 MB/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: 8 cores @ 3.5 GHz | Xbox Series X: 8
PlayStation 5: 825 GB usable | Xbox Series X: 1000
PlayStation 5: ~95% PS4 compatible | Xbox Series X: ~98% Xbox One compatible
PlayStation 5: $120/year (PS Plus Premium) | Xbox Series X: $180/year (Game Pass Ultimate)
PlayStation 5: 12+ major exclusives | Xbox Series X: 15
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 (2160p) at 120fps
PlayStation 5: Custom ultra-fast SSD (faster) | Xbox Series X: PCIe Gen 4 NVME
PlayStation 5: 400+ games (PS Plus Extra) | Xbox Series X: 500+ games included
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: 200+ compatible titles | Xbox Series X: 600+ compatible titles
PlayStation 5: $230 | Xbox Series X: $220
PlayStation 5: PlayStation Plus: $9.99-$17.99 | Xbox Series X: $11.99/month
PlayStation 5: 10.28 TFLOPS | Xbox Series X: 16.7 TFLOPS
PlayStation 5: 4K @ 120fps | Xbox Series X: 4K (2160p) @ 120fps
PlayStation 5: 740+ (PS Plus Premium with legacy) | Xbox Series X: 400+ games
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: 5.5 GB/s | Xbox Series X: 2.4 GB/s
PlayStation 5: Hardware-accelerated, full support | Xbox Series X: Hardware-accelerated, full support
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: 16GB GDDR6 | Xbox Series X: 16GB
PlayStation 5: 750+ titles (PlayStation Plus tiers) | Xbox Series X: 500+ titles (Game Pass Ultimate)
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: N/A
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: 16GB GDDR6 | Xbox Series X: 16GB GDDR6
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: Yes - DualSense haptic triggers | Xbox Series X: No - standard vibration only
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: No (requires TV and power outlet) | Xbox Series X: N/A
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: 60 FPS | Xbox Series X: N/A
PlayStation 5: 500+ AAA titles | Xbox Series X: 500+ Game Pass day-one exclusives
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: N/A
PlayStation 5: 40+ (God of War, Spider-Man, Horizon) | Xbox Series X: N/A
PlayStation 5: 3.5 GHz | Xbox Series X: 3.8 GHz
PlayStation 5: 825 GB (usable) | Xbox Series X: 1000GB usable
PlayStation 5: 16 GB GDDR6 | Xbox Series X: 16 GB GDDR6
PlayStation 5: No equivalent (PlayStation Plus Extra $18.99/month) | Xbox Series X: $17.99/month
PlayStation 5: 42 major exclusives | Xbox Series X: N/A
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: 4,500+ PS4 games (99%) | Xbox Series X: 6,000+ (Xbox One, 360, OG Xbox)
PlayStation 5: 0.8 seconds | Xbox Series X: 1.2 seconds
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: 3500+ 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: 3 major exclusives
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: External (up to 65"+ via HDMI)
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 4K (3840 x 2160)
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 120 Hz
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: N/A (plugged in)
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 9.4 lbs
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 450+ Game Pass + digital store
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 4K (2160p)
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 1000 GB
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: Up to 4K (2160p) @ 120Hz
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: 85% (3+ generations of titles)
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: 150+ exclusives
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: 28+ Million
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 12 TFLOPS
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: AMD Zen 2, 8 cores @ 3.8 GHz
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: 4K/120fps
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: 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: 6 years (released Nov 2020)
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 10.7 TFLOPS (Zen 2 architecture)
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: 10-15
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 4K (3840x2160)
How to choose between PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X
PS5 vs Xbox Series X — Structured Comparison Data
Machine-readable comparison dataset for PS5 vs Xbox Series X. Contains 246 attribute comparisons, 5 FAQ pairs.
Which console has better exclusive games in 2026?
PS5 maintains superiority with acclaimed franchises: God of War Ragnarök (96 Metacritic), Spider-Man 2 (91), Final Fantasy VII Remake (92), and Astro's Playroom. Xbox Series X offers strong Game Pass exclusives (Starfield, Halo Infinite) but fewer flagship blockbusters. PS5 exclusives historically score 5-15 points higher on Metacritic across major AAA releases.
Is Xbox Game Pass worth it compared to PlayStation Plus?
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate ($16.99/month) offers superior value: 500+ games including day-one AAA releases (Starfield, Forza Motorsport, Indiana Jones). PlayStation Plus Premium ($17.99/month) includes 700+ games but launches new AAA titles 4-12 months after release. For subscribers who play 3+ new AAA games annually, Game Pass saves $120-180/year versus individual purchases at $69.99 each.
Which console performs better on multiplatform games?
Xbox Series X's 12 TFLOPS GPU provides 8-15% performance advantage on identical games: Call of Duty runs at 1440p/120fps (Xbox) vs 1080p/120fps (PS5), and Cyberpunk 2077 maintains higher frame stability on Xbox. However, PS5's custom SSD architecture provides faster load times (0.8 vs 1.2 seconds), offsetting GPU disadvantage in user experience.
Which console is better for Japanese RPGs and anime games?
PS5 dominates with exclusive partnerships: Final Fantasy VII Remake/Rebirth (Square Enix exclusivity), Tales of Arise, Granblue Fantasy Relink, and future Dragon Age titles. Japanese developers historically prioritize PlayStation development due to stronger Japanese market presence. Xbox has minimal exclusive Japanese RPG offerings in 2026.
Can I use my old games on PS5 or Xbox Series X?
Xbox Series X supports 6,000+ backwards compatible games across 4 generations (OG Xbox through Xbox One) at enhanced performance. PS5 plays 4,500+ PS4 games (99% library) but cannot play PS3/PS2/PS1 discs. Xbox's backwards compatibility is substantially broader, making it better for game collectors and legacy franchise players.
How to Choose Between PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X
Consider: Exclusive Game Library Quality
Exclusive Game Library Quality: PlayStation 5 has Spider-Man 2, FF7 Remake, God of War Ragnarök, Astro's Playroom, while Xbox Series X has Starfield, Halo Infinite, Forza Horizon 5, Game Pass day-one AAA.
GPU Processing Power: PlayStation 5 has 10.28 TFLOPS, while Xbox Series X has 12 TFLOPS.
Game Pass Value Proposition: PlayStation 5 has PlayStation Plus Premium: 700+ games, $17.99/month, while Xbox Series X has Game Pass Ultimate: 500+ games, $16.99/month with day-one AAA.
Storage Capacity (Standard): PlayStation 5 has 825GB SSD, while Xbox Series X has 1TB SSD.
Controller Innovation: PlayStation 5 has DualSense haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, speaker, while Xbox Series X has Standard vibration, Share button, impulse triggers.
Consider: Backwards Compatibility Library
Backwards Compatibility Library: PlayStation 5 has 99% of PS4 games (4,500+), while Xbox Series X has 95% of Xbox One games (6,000+ supported).
Average Game Launch Price: PlayStation 5 has $69.99, while Xbox Series X has $69.99.