The PS6 has not been released as of 2026, making this comparison impossible. The Xbox Series X remains the current-generation Microsoft console with 12 TFLOPS GPU performance, while PS6 specifications and release date are unconfirmed.
PlayStation 6 vs Xbox Series X — Side-by-side comparison on A Versus B
Unreleased next-generation Sony console with expected 2027-2028 launch
Microsoft's flagship console with 12 TFLOPS GPU and 1TB storage, released November 2020.
Release Status. GPU Performance. Available Games Library. Price Point. Current Market Availability. Storage Capacity
This comparison cannot be fairly evaluated because the PlayStation 6 does not exist as of 2026. Sony has not officially announced PS6 specifications, pricing, or a release date. Choose the Xbox Series X if you want a current-generation console available today with an established library and online ecosystem. Wait for official PlayStation 6 announcements before making purchase decisions based on PS6 capabilities.
PlayStation 6 (PS6): AMD Zen 5 (8-core) | Xbox Series X: AMD Zen 2 (8-core at 3.8GHz)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): Estimated 18-20 TFLOPs | Xbox Series X: 12 TFLOPs
PlayStation 6 (PS6): 16GB GDDR7 | Xbox Series X: 10GB GDDR6
PlayStation 6 (PS6): Estimated 1000+ GB/s | Xbox Series X: 448 GB/s
PlayStation 6 (PS6): 4K at 120fps with AI upscaling | Xbox Series X: 4K at 60fps native
PlayStation 6 (PS6): RDNA 4 (Next-gen) | Xbox Series X: RDNA 2 (Current-gen)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): Not Announced | Xbox Series X: 2020
PlayStation 6 (PS6): Not Available | Xbox Series X: $499
PlayStation 6 (PS6): 0 (Console Non-Existent) | Xbox Series X: 500+
PlayStation 6 (PS6): Unknown | Xbox Series X: 400+
PlayStation 6 (PS6): Unknown | Xbox Series X: 4K (2160p)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): Unknown | Xbox Series X: 25 million users
PlayStation 6 (PS6): Unknown (not announced) | Xbox Series X: 12 TFLOPS
PlayStation 6 (PS6): 0 (unreleased) | Xbox Series X: 800+
PlayStation 6 (PS6): Unknown | Xbox Series X: 1 TB SSD
PlayStation 6 (PS6): Unknown | Xbox Series X: 16 GB
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A (not released) | Xbox Series X: 28 million
PlayStation 6 (PS6): Unknown | Xbox Series X: 180W typical
PlayStation 6 (PS6): Not yet launched | Xbox Series X: 6 years
PlayStation 6 (PS6): Unknown | Xbox Series X: 120 fps
PlayStation 6 (PS6): Unconfirmed | Xbox Series X: 3.8 GHz Zen 2
PlayStation 6 (PS6): Not specified | Xbox Series X: 1TB SSD
PlayStation 6 (PS6): Unannounced | Xbox Series X: 2.4 GB/s
PlayStation 6 (PS6): Expected 8K (estimated) | Xbox Series X: 4K (2160p) at 120fps
PlayStation 6 (PS6): Not available for purchase | Xbox Series X: $499
PlayStation 6 (PS6): 0 (not released) | Xbox Series X: 500+ optimized for Series X
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 2.4
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: $499
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 80+ exclusives
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: $11.99
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 1.2 seconds
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 18 AAA exclusives
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 27.5%
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: $17.99/month
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: Quietest gaming console ever made
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 2 (Standard & All-Digital)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: -2.9%
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: ~98% Xbox One compatible
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: $180/year
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: No major announcement
Standard Console Launch Price (MSRP 2026)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: $499 (Xbox Series X)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 16 GB GDDR6
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: PCIe Gen 4 NVME
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 500+ games
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 25 million units
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 4 generations (Xbox original to Series)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 16 GB (10 GDDR6 + 6 DDR5)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 60 FPS at 4K
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: WiFi 7
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 2020
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 34.43 million
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 27.4%
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 120 fps
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: Forza, Starfield, Game Pass exclusives
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 2,000+ Xbox titles
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: $9.99/month
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: $599.99
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 3328 shading units
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 320-bit interface
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 4K / 60fps
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: Game Pass: 480+ titles
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: Baseline (100%)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 16.7 TFLOPS
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 3-4 major titles
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: Standard vibration
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 4K (3840×2160)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 60 FPS standard, up to 120 FPS
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 2.4 GB/s
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 8 major exclusives
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: $10.99/month (Game Pass Core)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 560 GB/s
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 16.7% more powerful
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 10% faster
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: Standard speed
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: Current generation (4 years optimized)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: Xbox One, Xbox 360, Original Xbox titles
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: Yes, 4K/60FPS standard
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: £449.99
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 1000GB
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: Yes, native 4K/60fps
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: Can keep up with PS5 Pro in some instances
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 4 generations (Xbox One, 360, Original, Series)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 300+
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: Standard SSD
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: Extensive (4+ generations of Xbox titles)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: Consistent 4-8% performance advantage on cross-platform titles
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: Current generation optimization
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: $649.99
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: Not available
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 12.15
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 1000
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 649.99
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 499.99
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 52
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 4K/1440p
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 10+
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: Extensive (4 generations)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 100+ annually
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 60 fps (targeted)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 8 major titles
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 400+ (Game Pass)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 38%
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: Yes, standard
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 52 CUs equivalent (12 TFLOPS)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 10x faster SSD (vs PS4)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: Baseline stable performance
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 4K/60FPS confirmed (Replaced)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 4 generations (Xbox to Series X)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: No thermal issues reported
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 1000GB usable
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 120fps native
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: Outperforms PS5 Pro
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: Game Pass (400+ games, day-one releases)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 2,560 MB/s
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 1,000 GB
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 25+ exclusives
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 500+ (Xbox Game Pass)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: Requires external TV (typically 43-85 inches)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 3840 x 2160 (4K)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 120 Hz
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: N/A (stationary)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 4,100g (not portable)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 2,500+ games
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 4K (2160p)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 4K Blu-ray disc drive
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 4K @ 60 FPS (Replaced)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: Up to 4K (2160p) @ 120Hz
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: $499 (standard)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: ~50 major exclusives
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: Standard FSR/DLSS support
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: $500
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 60 FPS (native optimized)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 200+ exclusive
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 10 minutes
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 4K/120fps (native)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: $180/year (Game Pass Ultimate)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 4,250g (requires desk/TV mount)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: N/A (not portable)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 3.8 GHz (7-core Zen 2)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 4K @ 120fps
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 500+ (Game Pass)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 500+ Xbox/360 games
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: Standard ray tracing
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: No, stationary only
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 25+ million
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 8 cores (custom x86)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 12 TFLOPS
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 1 TB NVMe SSD (proprietary expansion)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: $499 (with disc drive)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: UHD Blu-ray included
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: Hardware ray tracing (AMD)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 400+
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 8+
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 35+
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 1.2-1.8s
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 4K/60fps typical
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 48 fps avg
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 4 major exclusives
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 3.8 GHz
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: Standard implementation
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 30+ exclusive franchises
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 10+ simultaneous
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: $499.99
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: $219.99
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 21+ million units
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: $16.99 (Game Pass Ultimate)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 42 exclusives
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 47 exclusives
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 25 million
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: Current Generation (5+ years)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 12
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 499
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 4K 120Hz
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 156 games
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 35
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: $180
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 500 (Game Pass Ultimate)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 8 cores @ 3.8 GHz
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 1 TB usable (802 GB)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 1.8 seconds
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 4K (2160p) @ 120Hz
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 2250GB (expansion card)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 0 hours (requires power outlet)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 500+ fully optimized
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 2560 MB/s
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 0.5-2 seconds
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 95%+ across 4 generations
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: Standard vibration, impulse triggers
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 4 years (2020-present)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 4+ (Halo, Forza, Gears, Starfield)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 500+ titles
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 30fps
Average Game Load Time (Major AAA Titles)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: ~4.8 seconds
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: Consistent 50-65fps with fixed architecture
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 28 major exclusives
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 4K @ 120fps (select titles)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 400+ (Game Pass Ultimate)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 139 exclusives
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 120 fps (variable)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: $11.99 (Standard Tier)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 15 exclusives
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 60-120 fps (varies by game)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 500+ optimized
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 15 minutes
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 0 (fixed hardware)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: $17/month (Game Pass)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: $399 (Series X)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: ~25 million
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: $60-120 (Game Pass tiers)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: Home console only; 3.8kg (8.4 lbs)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 3.8 GHz (variable)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 301 x 151 x 151
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: $180 for 1TB
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 700+ games
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 900+ compatible
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 3 major exclusives (Starfield, Forza, Avowed)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 3.8 GHz (8-core)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 58-60 FPS
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: $16.99/month
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 16 GB
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 12+ major exclusives
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 34+ million
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: $180 (Game Pass Ultimate includes online + 400+ games)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 15-25 Game Pass day-ones
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: Xbox Cloud Gaming (iOS, Android, PC, browser, TV — comprehensive)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 280 exclusives
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 5.8 seconds
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 4K (3840x2160)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 1,500+ games
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 1 TB
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 118 fps average
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 4.2 seconds
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 740 games (Game Pass)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 38 exclusives
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 500+ day-one releases
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 8-core Zen 2 @ 3.8 GHz
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 15.1cm (horizontal)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 1000 GB usable
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 6-10 seconds
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: $11.99 (Ultimate tier)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 45-60 seconds
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 15.1 x 15.1 x 13.1 cm
Game Pass / PlayStation Plus Tier Titles
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 4K @ 120fps (native)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 3 major (Starfield, Indiana Jones, Avowed)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 4 generations (Original Xbox, 360, One, Series)
Game Pass / Premium Service Monthly Cost
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: $11.99 (Game Pass Ultimate)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 20+ titles
Average 4K Gaming Frame Rate (2026 AAA titles)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 58 fps
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: +18% performance boost
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 60-120 fps
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 1000 GB
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 15+ major exclusives
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: Baseline Series X (no upgrade)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 4K at 120fps native
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: ~500 games (Game Pass)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: $180 for Seagate 2TB expansion
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 667 GB available
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: Up to 4K @ 120fps (select titles)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: $70
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: Yes, hardware-accelerated
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: ~150
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: $69.99
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 1000 GB (with 802GB usable)
Game Pass/PlayStation Plus Included Games
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 500+ with Game Pass
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: Standard RT cores
Monthly Subscription Cost (Standard Tier)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: $16.99
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: Free with Game Pass
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 28%
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 2-3 seconds
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 4 (Xbox through Xbox One)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 1 TB (1,000 GB) SSD
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: $9.99 (Game Pass Standard)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 500+ Xbox One/360 games optimized
Average Game Load Time (Elden Ring, Call of Duty)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 1.5-2.0 seconds
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 60 fps (most AAA titles)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 330+ games
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: Standard rumble vibration
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: Higher potential (12 TFLOPS)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 12 GB GDDR6 (plus 2.2 GB DDR5)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: $17.99 (Game Pass Ultimate)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 500+ games (Game Pass)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 5.94 inches
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 21 million units (as of Q3 2024)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 1000 GB (1 TB) internal, expandable to 2 TB
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: Not supported
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: $17 (Game Pass Ultimate)
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: 28 exclusives
PlayStation 6 (PS6): N/A | Xbox Series X: Up to 60 fps
How to choose between PlayStation 6 (PS6) and Xbox Series X
Compare PlayStation 6 (PS6) vs Xbox Series X
PlayStation 6 vs Xbox Series X — Structured Comparison Data
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PlayStation 6 vs Xbox Series X — Attribute Category Vocabulary
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As of mid-2026, Sony has not officially launched the PlayStation 6. The PS6 has been confirmed through developer documentation and Sony patent filings, with industry analysts and supply chain reports suggesting a late 2026 or 2027 release window. Sony typically announces PlayStation consoles 6-12 months before launch. The current Sony flagship is the PlayStation 5 Pro ($699, launched November 2024), which offers a significantly upgraded GPU and PSSR upscaling versus the base PS5 while the PS6 platform is in development. Xbox Series X ($499) is fully available as the current Microsoft gaming console.
Yes — when released, the PlayStation 6 is expected to be significantly more powerful than the Xbox Series X. Based on developer kit specifications and AMD roadmaps, PS6's GPU is anticipated to deliver dramatically more compute performance than the Xbox Series X's 12 teraflop RDNA 2 GPU, likely incorporating AMD's RDNA 4 architecture with hardware ray tracing improvements and AI upscaling capabilities. However, the meaningful comparison will be PS6 versus Microsoft's next-generation Xbox (expected to follow the PS6). The Xbox Series X remains the best Microsoft console available in 2026; PS6 will represent a generational leap for PlayStation.
Is Xbox Series X worth buying before PS6?
Yes, for many buyers. Xbox Series X at $499 with Game Pass Ultimate ($19.99/month) provides immediate access to an extensive library including all current Microsoft first-party releases, hundreds of backward-compatible games, and xCloud streaming. If you're a Game Pass subscriber or prefer Xbox exclusives (Forza, Halo, Starfield, Avowed), buying Xbox Series X now makes strong sense. If you primarily want PlayStation exclusives (God of War, Spider-Man, Gran Turismo, Horizon) and are willing to wait, holding out for PS6 or choosing PS5 Pro now is the alternative. The "wait for PS6" calculus depends on your timeline tolerance and game library preferences.
Sony has not officially announced PlayStation 6 pricing. Industry analysts and hardware cost models estimate the PS6 will launch at $499-$599, with some premium configurations potentially higher. Component costs for the anticipated hardware (RDNA 4 GPU, Zen 5 CPU, fast GDDR7 memory) suggest Sony may price PS6 at a slight premium over the PS5's $499 launch price. Sony has historically launched PlayStation consoles at $399-$499 for standard editions. The PS5 Pro at $699 (disc-drive-less) set a new price ceiling. PS6 may offer standard and digital editions at different price points, similar to PS5's disc and disc-drive-less SKUs.
Does Xbox Series X have better exclusives than PS5?
PlayStation 5 has a stronger consensus first-party exclusive library based on critical reception and sales: God of War Ragnarök, Spider-Man 2, Demon's Souls, Returnal, Horizon Forbidden West, Gran Turismo 7, Astro Bot, and Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut are critically acclaimed exclusives unavailable on Xbox. Xbox exclusives — Starfield, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Avowed, Forza Horizon 5, Forza Motorsport — are compelling but also available on PC via Game Pass, reducing the console exclusivity advantage. For console-only exclusives, PlayStation leads. For ecosystem flexibility (play on console and PC), Xbox wins.
How to Choose Between PlayStation 6 (PS6) and Xbox Series X
Release Status: PlayStation 6 (PS6) has Not Released (Unconfirmed), while Xbox Series X has Released November 2020.
GPU Performance: PlayStation 6 (PS6) has Unknown/Unconfirmed, while Xbox Series X has 12 TFLOPS.
Available Games Library: PlayStation 6 (PS6) has 0 Exclusive Titles (Console Non-Existent), while Xbox Series X has 500+ Exclusive/Optimized Titles.
Price Point: PlayStation 6 (PS6) has Unknown/Unconfirmed, while Xbox Series X has $499 USD.
Current Market Availability: PlayStation 6 (PS6) has Not Available, while Xbox Series X has Widely Available.
Storage Capacity: PlayStation 6 (PS6) has Unknown/Unconfirmed, while Xbox Series X has 1TB SSD.
PlayStation 6 (PS6) is better than Xbox Series X