PlayStation 5 leads with exclusive franchises like God of War and Spider-Man, while Xbox Series X offers superior raw performance (12 TFLOPS vs 10.28 TFLOPS) and better value through Game Pass. Both deliver 4K/120fps gaming, but PS5 has stronger exclusive titles while Xbox excels in subscription content and backwards compatibility.
PlayStation 5 vs Xbox Series X — Side-by-side comparison on A Versus B
Sony's console featuring 10.28 TFLOPS GPU with ultra-fast 5.5 GB/s SSD for rapid load times.
Next-generation home console with 12 TFLOPS GPU delivering 4K gaming at up to 120fps
GPU Performance. Exclusive Game Titles (2024-2026). Game Pass Value (Monthly Cost). Storage Capacity (Internal SSD). Load Times (Average). Current Console Price (2026). Backwards Compatible Titles
Choose PlayStation 5 if you prioritize exclusive story-driven games, Japanese RPGs, and titles like God of War, Final Fantasy, and Spider-Man—PS5's exclusive library is unmatched. Choose Xbox Series X if you value raw performance, Game Pass's exceptional value proposition, and want to play the latest AAA titles immediately on day-one through subscription.
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: 10.28 TFLOPS | Xbox Series X: 12 TFLOPS
PlayStation 5: 825 GB | Xbox Series X: 1000 GB
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: 825 GB internal (667 GB usable) | Xbox Series X: 1TB
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: 8+ major exclusives | Xbox Series X: 3 major exclusives
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: 2000+ (XB1/360/OG)
PlayStation 5: $120 | Xbox Series X: $220
PlayStation 5: $9.99 | Xbox Series X: $16.99
PlayStation 5: 10.28 TFLOPS | Xbox Series X: 16.7 TFLOPS
PlayStation 5: 4K @ 120fps | Xbox Series X: 4K/120fps (native)
PlayStation 5: 400+ games (PS Plus Extra) | Xbox Series X: 700+ 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: 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: 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: 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: 8 Zen 2 cores @ 3.5 GHz | Xbox Series X: 8 cores @ 3.8 GHz
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: 3.5 GHz | Xbox Series X: 3.8 GHz
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: 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: 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: 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: 8-core 3.8 GHz
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: 825GB SSD | Xbox Series X: 802GB usable (1TB total)
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: 4.2 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: 4,000+ PS4 games | Xbox Series X: 500+ (Xbox One/360/OG)
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: 4K (3840×2160) | Xbox Series X: 4K (2160p) at 120fps
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: 825 GB usable | Xbox Series X: 1000 GB usable
PlayStation 5: 5-8 seconds | Xbox Series X: 6-10 seconds
PlayStation 5: 290+ exclusives | Xbox Series X: 220+ exclusives
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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: $60-120 (Game Pass tiers)
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: Standard ray tracing (1x baseline)
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 20+ titles
PlayStation 5: N/A | Xbox Series X: 60-120 fps
How to choose between PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X
PlayStation 5 vs Xbox Series X — Structured Comparison Data
Machine-readable comparison dataset for PlayStation 5 vs Xbox Series X. Contains 353 attribute comparisons, 5 FAQ pairs.
PlayStation 5 vs Xbox Series X — Attribute Category Vocabulary
Taxonomy of attribute categories used to classify comparison data for PlayStation 5 vs Xbox Series X.
Which console has better exclusive games?
PlayStation 5 has the stronger exclusive library as of 2026, with critically acclaimed titles like God of War Ragnarök (94 Metacritic), Spider-Man 2 (90 Metacritic), and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (92 Metacritic). Xbox has strong exclusives like Starfield and Forza Motorsport, but PS5's first-party output remains more consistent. However, Game Pass gives Xbox access to thousands of games day-one, while PlayStation Plus Premium costs significantly more for fewer total titles.
Is Xbox Series X actually more powerful than PS5?
Yes. Xbox Series X has 12 TFLOPS of GPU performance versus PS5's 10.28 TFLOPS—a 17% advantage. However, PS5's custom SSD (5.5 GB/s) is 2.3x faster than Xbox's 2.4 GB/s, which can offset some performance differences in real-world gaming. In practice, both deliver 4K/60fps with up to 120fps in select titles, so the difference is often imperceptible to players.
Which subscription service is better value: PlayStation Plus Premium or Game Pass Ultimate?
Game Pass Ultimate at $11.99/month is objectively better value. It includes 500+ games, most new releases on day-one, and access to cloud gaming. PlayStation Plus Premium costs $18.99/month (58% more expensive) and offers ~700 games but fewer day-one AAA releases. For value-conscious gamers, Xbox Game Pass is unbeatable; PS5 subscribers primarily pay for exclusive access to PlayStation exclusives, not the subscription catalog.
Should I buy PS5 or Xbox Series X in 2026?
Choose PlayStation 5 if your priority is exclusive story-driven games: God of War Ragnarök, Spider-Man 2, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and upcoming Sony first-party titles justify the purchase. Choose Xbox Series X if you want maximum value through Game Pass, prefer FPS/multiplayer games, care about raw performance specs, or own legacy Xbox/360 games thanks to backwards compatibility. Both are excellent consoles; the decision hinges on exclusive preferences and service value.
Can I play PS4 and Xbox One games on these consoles?
PlayStation 5 plays 4,000+ PS4 games through backwards compatibility. Xbox Series X supports 4,500+ titles across Xbox One, Xbox 360, and original Xbox generations—Microsoft's backwards compatibility is more comprehensive. Both consoles enhance older games with faster load times and improved performance, though not all legacy titles are officially supported on either platform.
How to Choose Between PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X
GPU Performance: PlayStation 5 has 10.28 TFLOPS, while Xbox Series X has 12 TFLOPS.
Consider: Exclusive Game Titles (2024-2026)
Exclusive Game Titles (2024-2026): PlayStation 5 has God of War Ragnarök, Spider-Man 2, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, while Xbox Series X has Starfield, Forza Motorsport, Hellblade 2.
Consider: Game Pass Value (Monthly Cost)
Game Pass Value (Monthly Cost): PlayStation 5 has $18.99/month (PlayStation Plus Premium), while Xbox Series X has $11.99/month (Game Pass Ultimate).
Consider: Storage Capacity (Internal SSD)
Storage Capacity (Internal SSD): PlayStation 5 has 825 GB usable, while Xbox Series X has 1 TB usable.
Load Times (Average): PlayStation 5 has 1.8 seconds, while Xbox Series X has 1.6 seconds.
Current Console Price (2026): PlayStation 5 has $499 (Standard Edition), while Xbox Series X has $499 (Standard Edition).
Backwards Compatible Titles: PlayStation 5 has 4,000+ PS4 games, while Xbox Series X has 4,500+ Xbox One/360/original games.