The PlayStation 6 has not been officially announced or released as of 2026, while the Xbox Series X is an actively supported console from 2020 with a mature game library and established user base. Any comparison would be speculative regarding PS6 specifications and release date.
PlayStation 6 vs Xbox Series X — Side-by-side comparison on A Versus B
Unannounced next-generation PlayStation console (speculative)
Microsoft's current-generation premium gaming console (released 2020)
Release Status. Available Game Library. Active User Base. GPU Performance. Price Point (Estimated). Backward Compatibility. Launch Exclusives
The Xbox Series X is the only viable choice currently, as the PlayStation 6 does not exist as a consumer product in 2026. Choose Xbox Series X if you want to play now with an established library, strong Game Pass integration, and proven performance. Wait for official PlayStation 6 announcements if you prefer to compare actual, confirmed specifications and capabilities rather than speculation.
PlayStation 6: Unreleased/Unannounced | Xbox Series X: Current Generation (5+ years)
PlayStation 6: Unknown | Xbox Series X: 12
PlayStation 6: Unknown | Xbox Series X: 1,000 GB
PlayStation 6: Not tested | Xbox Series X: 1.5-2.5 seconds
PlayStation 6: Unspecified | Xbox Series X: 4K (2160p) at 120fps
PlayStation 6: 0 (unreleased) | Xbox Series X: 3 major exclusives
PlayStation 6: Unknown | Xbox Series X: 499
PlayStation 6: Unknown | Xbox Series X: 12 TFLOPS
PlayStation 6: Unconfirmed | Xbox Series X: 8 cores @ 3.8 GHz
PlayStation 6: N/A (not released) | Xbox Series X: 2,500+ games
PlayStation 6: Unknown | Xbox Series X: 500+ day-one releases
PlayStation 6: Speculative $499-599 | Xbox Series X: $499
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 25 million users
PlayStation 6: Not launched | Xbox Series X: 6 years
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: $499
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: AMD Zen 2 (8-core at 3.8GHz)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 12 TFLOPs
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 10GB GDDR6
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 80+ exclusives
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 4K at 60fps native
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 2020
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: RDNA 2 (Current-gen)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: $11.99
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 1.2 seconds
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 18 AAA exclusives
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 27.5%
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: $17.99/month
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: Quietest gaming console ever made
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 2 (Standard & All-Digital)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: -2.9%
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: ~98% Xbox One compatible
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: $180/year (Game Pass Ultimate)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: No major announcement
Standard Console Launch Price (MSRP 2026)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: $499 (Xbox Series X)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 16GB
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: PCIe Gen 4 NVME
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 500+ games
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 25 million units
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 4 generations (Xbox original to Series)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 16 GB (10 GDDR6 + 6 DDR5)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 60 FPS at 4K
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: WiFi 7
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 34.43 million
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 27.4%
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 120 fps
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: Forza, Starfield, Game Pass exclusives
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 2000+ (XB1/360/OG)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: $16.99
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 16GB GDDR6
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: $599.99
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 3328 shading units
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 320-bit interface
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 4K / 60fps
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: Game Pass: 480+ titles
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: Baseline (100%)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 16.7 TFLOPS
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 3-4 major titles
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: Standard vibration
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 4K (3840×2160)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 60 FPS standard, up to 120 FPS
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 2.4 GB/s
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 8 major exclusives
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: $10.99/month (Game Pass Core)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 560 GB/s
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 500+ titles (Game Pass Ultimate)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: No - standard vibration only
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 16.7% more powerful
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 10% faster
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: Standard speed
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: Current generation (4 years optimized)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: Xbox One, Xbox 360, Original Xbox titles
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: Yes, 4K/60FPS standard
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: £449.99
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 1000GB
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: Yes, native 4K/60fps
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: Can keep up with PS5 Pro in some instances
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 4 generations (Xbox One, 360, Original, Series)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 300+
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 3 major exclusives
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: Standard SSD
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: Extensive (4+ generations of Xbox titles)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: Consistent 4-8% performance advantage on cross-platform titles
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: Current generation optimization
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: $649.99
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: Not available
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 12.15
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 1000
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 649.99
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 499.99
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 4K/1440p
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: Extensive (4 generations)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 100+ annually
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 60 fps (targeted)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 8 major titles
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 400+ (Game Pass)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: Yes, standard
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 52 CUs equivalent (12 TFLOPS)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 10x faster SSD (vs PS4)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: Baseline stable performance
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 4K/60FPS confirmed (Replaced)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 4 generations (Xbox to Series X)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: No thermal issues reported
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 1000GB usable
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 120fps native
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: Outperforms PS5 Pro
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: Game Pass (400+ games, day-one releases)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 2,560 MB/s
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 1,000 GB
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 25+ exclusives
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 500+ (Xbox Game Pass)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: Requires external TV (typically 43-85 inches)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 3840 x 2160 (4K)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 120 Hz
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: N/A (mains powered)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 4,100g (not portable)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 4K (2160p)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 1,000GB
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 4K Blu-ray disc drive
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 4K @ 60 FPS (Replaced)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: Up to 4K (2160p) @ 120Hz
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 16 GB GDDR6
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: $499 (standard)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 448 GB/s
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: ~50 major exclusives
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: Standard FSR/DLSS support
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: $500
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 60 FPS (native optimized)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 200+ exclusive
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 10 minutes
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 4K/120fps (native)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 4,250g (requires desk/TV mount)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: N/A (not portable)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 150+ exclusives
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 3.8 GHz (7-core Zen 2)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 4K @ 120fps
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 500+ (Game Pass)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 500+ Xbox/360 games
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: Standard ray tracing
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: No, stationary only
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 25+ million
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 8 cores (custom x86)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 500+
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 400+
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 12 TFLOPS
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: AMD Zen 2, 8 cores @ 3.8 GHz
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 1 TB NVMe SSD (proprietary expansion)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: $499 (with disc drive)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: UHD Blu-ray included
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: Hardware ray tracing (AMD)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 1.2-1.8s
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 4K/60fps typical
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 48 fps avg
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 4 major exclusives
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 3.8GHz
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 700+ games
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: Standard implementation
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 30+ exclusive franchises
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 10+ simultaneous
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 800+
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 16 GB
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 28 million
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 802GB usable (1TB total)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: $499.99
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: $219.99
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 21+ million units
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: $16.99 (Game Pass Ultimate)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 8+ flagship exclusives
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 3.8 GHz (fixed frequency)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 500+ optimized for Series X
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 47 exclusives
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 25 million
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 180W typical
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 4K 120Hz
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 156 games
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: $180
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 500 (Game Pass Ultimate)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 8 cores @ 3.8 GHz
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 1 TB usable (802 GB)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: $220
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 1.8 seconds
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 4K (2160p) @ 120Hz
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: Yes (hardware accelerated)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 2250GB (expansion card)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 0 hours (requires power outlet)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 500+ fully optimized
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 2560 MB/s
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 0.5-2 seconds
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 95%+ across 4 generations
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: Standard vibration, impulse triggers
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 4 years (2020-present)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 4+ (Halo, Forza, Gears, Starfield)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 500+ titles
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 30fps
Average Game Load Time (Major AAA Titles)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: ~4.8 seconds
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: Consistent 50-65fps with fixed architecture
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 28 major exclusives
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 3.8 GHz
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 4K @ 120fps (select titles)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 400+ (Game Pass Ultimate)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 139 exclusives
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 120 fps (variable)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: $11.99 (Standard Tier)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 15 exclusives
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 60-120 fps (varies by game)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 3,000 (Xbox native)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 15 minutes
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 0 (fixed hardware)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: $17/month (Game Pass)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: $399 (Series X)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: ~25 million
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: $60-120 (Game Pass tiers)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: Home console only; 3.8kg (8.4 lbs)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 3.8 GHz (variable)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 301 x 151 x 151
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 1,000GB (1TB)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: $180 for 1TB
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 500+ (Xbox One/360/OG)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 3.8 GHz (8-core)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 58-60 FPS
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: $16.99/month
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 12+ major exclusives
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 34+ million
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: $180 (Game Pass Ultimate includes online + 400+ games)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 15-25 Game Pass day-ones
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: Xbox Cloud Gaming (iOS, Android, PC, browser, TV — comprehensive)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 280 exclusives
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 5.8 seconds
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 1,500+ games
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: $17 (standard)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 1 TB
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 118 fps average
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 4.2 seconds
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 740 games (Game Pass)
PlayStation 6: N/A | Xbox Series X: 38 exclusives
How to choose between PlayStation 6 and Xbox Series X
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As of 2026, Sony has not officially announced a PlayStation 6 release date. Industry speculation suggests a possible 2027-2028 launch window, but this is not confirmed. PlayStation 5 continues to be actively supported with new games and updates.
What are the expected PS6 specifications?
Official PS6 specs have not been announced. Based on typical console generation improvements, it may feature 16+ TFLOPS GPU performance, custom SSD technology, enhanced ray-tracing, and support for 8K resolution, but these are industry predictions, not confirmed details.
This has not been officially confirmed, but Sony has indicated backward compatibility is a priority for future consoles. PS5 games would likely be playable on PS6, similar to how PS4 games work on PS5, but official confirmation awaits.
Is Xbox Series X still worth buying in 2026?
Yes. The Xbox Series X remains a capable console with 2,500+ games, Game Pass's 500+ titles, strong online infrastructure, and continued support from Microsoft. It's ideal for immediate gaming without waiting for unannounced hardware, though a successor announcement may come in 2026-2027.
How does Xbox Series X compare to PlayStation 5?
Xbox Series X and PS5 have nearly identical specs (12 TFLOPS each), but differ in exclusive game libraries. Xbox offers Game Pass (500+ titles), while PS5 features exclusive franchises like God of War. Both play 4K/60fps games; choice depends on preferred exclusives and services.
How to Choose Between PlayStation 6 and Xbox Series X
Release Status: PlayStation 6 has Not announced/released, while Xbox Series X has Released November 2020.
Available Game Library: PlayStation 6 has Unknown/Speculative, while Xbox Series X has Over 2,500+ titles.
Active User Base: PlayStation 6 has N/A, while Xbox Series X has Approximately 25 million users.
GPU Performance: PlayStation 6 has Unconfirmed specs, while Xbox Series X has 12 TFLOPS.
Price Point (Estimated): PlayStation 6 has Likely $499-599 (speculation), while Xbox Series X has $499 (current).
Backward Compatibility: PlayStation 6 has Likely supported (assumption), while Xbox Series X has Plays 4,000+ Xbox One/360 games.
Launch Exclusives: PlayStation 6 has Unknown, while Xbox Series X has Halo Infinite, Forza Horizon 5, Starfield.