The Xbox Series X offers superior raw GPU power (12 vs 10.28 TFLOPS) and better value through Game Pass Ultimate, while the PS5 dominates market share (72.5% vs 27.5%) and delivers faster loading times via its superior SSD architecture.
Xbox Series X vs PlayStation 5 (2026) — Side-by-side comparison on A Versus B
Microsoft's powerful 4K gaming console with Game Pass ecosystem at $499
Sony's 10.28 TFLOPS console featuring industry-leading exclusives and 5.5 GB/s custom SSD architecture.
GPU Power. Storage Speed. Market Share (Jan 2026). Game Pass Ultimate Cost. Noise Level. Available Models. Storage Capacity
Choose Xbox Series X if you prioritize value, want the largest subscription game library, or prefer superior raw power and quietest operation. Choose PS5 if you value the larger exclusive game library, faster load times, and prefer to join the platform where 72.5% of console gamers currently play.
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: 80+ exclusives | PlayStation 5: 150+ exclusives
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: $11.99 | PlayStation 5: $11.99
Xbox Series X: 1.2 seconds | PlayStation 5: 0.8 seconds
Xbox Series X: 18 AAA exclusives | PlayStation 5: 26 AAA exclusives
Xbox Series X: 27.5% | PlayStation 5: 72.5%
Xbox Series X: $17.99/month | PlayStation 5: No equivalent (PlayStation Plus Extra $18.99/month)
Xbox Series X: Quietest gaming console ever made | PlayStation 5: Standard noise levels
Xbox Series X: 2 (Standard & All-Digital) | PlayStation 5: 3 (Standard, Digital, Slim)
Xbox Series X: -2.9% | PlayStation 5: +2.9%
Xbox Series X: ~98% Xbox One compatible | PlayStation 5: ~95% PS4 compatible
Xbox Series X: $180/year (Game Pass Ultimate) | PlayStation 5: $120/year (PS Plus Premium)
Xbox Series X: No major announcement | PlayStation 5: PSSR2 AI upscaling (2026, free)
Standard Console Launch Price (MSRP 2026)
Xbox Series X: $499 (Xbox Series X) | PlayStation 5: $499 (PS5 Standard)
Xbox Series X: 16GB | PlayStation 5: 16GB GDDR6
Xbox Series X: PCIe Gen 4 NVME | PlayStation 5: Custom ultra-fast SSD (faster)
Xbox Series X: 500+ games | PlayStation 5: 250+ games (PS Plus Extra)
Xbox Series X: 25 million units | PlayStation 5: 40 million units
Xbox Series X: 4 generations (Xbox original to Series) | PlayStation 5: 2-3 generations (PS2-PS4 selective)
Xbox Series X: 16 GB (10 GDDR6 + 6 DDR5) | PlayStation 5: 16 GB GDDR6
Xbox Series X: 60 FPS at 4K | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: WiFi 7 | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 34.43 million | PlayStation 5: 91.04 million
Xbox Series X: 27.4% | PlayStation 5: 72.6%
Xbox Series X: 120 fps | PlayStation 5: 60-120 fps (PS5 Pro exceeds)
Xbox Series X: Forza, Starfield, Game Pass exclusives | PlayStation 5: Horizon: Zenith Chronicles, Ghost of Tsushima: Revelations, Marvel titles
Xbox Series X: 2000+ (XB1/360/OG) | PlayStation 5: 10+ (PS4 select titles)
Xbox Series X: $16.99 | PlayStation 5: $9.99
Xbox Series X: 16GB GDDR6 | PlayStation 5: 16GB GDDR6
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: 16.7 TFLOPS | PlayStation 5: 10.28 TFLOPS
Xbox Series X: 3-4 major titles | PlayStation 5: 6-8 major titles
Xbox Series X: Standard vibration | PlayStation 5: Advanced haptic feedback + adaptive triggers
Xbox Series X: 60 FPS standard, up to 120 FPS | PlayStation 5: 60 FPS standard, up to 120 FPS
Xbox Series X: 2.4 GB/s | PlayStation 5: 5.5 GB/s
Xbox Series X: 8 major exclusives | PlayStation 5: 18 major exclusives
Xbox Series X: $10.99/month (Game Pass Core) | PlayStation 5: $9.99/month (PlayStation Plus Essential)
Xbox Series X: $599.99 | PlayStation 5: $599.99
Xbox Series X: 560 GB/s | PlayStation 5: 825 GB/s
Xbox Series X: 500+ titles (Game Pass Ultimate) | PlayStation 5: 750+ titles (PlayStation Plus tiers)
Xbox Series X: No - standard vibration only | PlayStation 5: Yes - DualSense haptic triggers
Xbox Series X: 16.7% more powerful | PlayStation 5: Baseline
Xbox Series X: 10% faster | PlayStation 5: Baseline
Xbox Series X: Standard speed | PlayStation 5: 30% faster custom SSD
Xbox Series X: $499 | PlayStation 5: $499
Xbox Series X: Current generation (4 years optimized) | PlayStation 5: 6 years of custom optimization
Xbox Series X: Xbox One, Xbox 360, Original Xbox titles | PlayStation 5: Limited PS4 backward compatibility
Xbox Series X: Yes, 4K/60FPS standard | PlayStation 5: Yes, 4K/60FPS capable
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: 4 generations (Xbox One, 360, Original, Series) | PlayStation 5: Select PS4 titles only (1 generation)
Xbox Series X: 300+ | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 3 major exclusives | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: Standard SSD | PlayStation 5: Custom SSD (faster)
Xbox Series X: Extensive (4+ generations of Xbox titles) | PlayStation 5: Limited
Xbox Series X: Consistent 4-8% performance advantage on cross-platform titles | PlayStation 5: Closes gap through optimization
Xbox Series X: Current generation optimization | PlayStation 5: 6 years of proven optimization techniques
Xbox Series X: $649.99 | PlayStation 5: $649.99
Xbox Series X: Not available | PlayStation 5: $599.99
Xbox Series X: 12.15 | PlayStation 5: 10.28
Xbox Series X: 1000 | PlayStation 5: 825
Xbox Series X: 649.99 | PlayStation 5: 599.99
Xbox Series X: 499.99 | PlayStation 5: 519.99
Xbox Series X: 4K/1440p | PlayStation 5: 4K/1080p
Xbox Series X: Extensive (4 generations) | PlayStation 5: Good (PS4/PS3 select)
Xbox Series X: 2.4 GB/s | PlayStation 5: 5.5 GB/s (custom optimized)
Xbox Series X: 100+ annually | PlayStation 5: 15-20 PS Plus tier
Xbox Series X: 60 fps (targeted) | PlayStation 5: 120 fps (capable)
Xbox Series X: 8 major titles | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 400+ (Game Pass) | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 38% | PlayStation 5: 72.5%
Xbox Series X: Yes, standard | PlayStation 5: Native 4K capable
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: 4 generations (Xbox to Series X) | PlayStation 5: 2 generations
Xbox Series X: No thermal issues reported | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 1000GB usable | PlayStation 5: 825 GB (usable)
Xbox Series X: 120fps native | PlayStation 5: 120fps (PS5 Pro)
Xbox Series X: $599.99 | PlayStation 5: $499.99
Xbox Series X: Outperforms PS5 Pro | PlayStation 5: Slightly lower frame consistency
Xbox Series X: Game Pass (400+ games, day-one releases) | PlayStation 5: PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium
Xbox Series X: 2,560 MB/s | PlayStation 5: 5,500 MB/s
Xbox Series X: 1,000 GB | PlayStation 5: 825 GB
Xbox Series X: 120 fps | PlayStation 5: 120 fps
Xbox Series X: 25+ exclusives | PlayStation 5: 40+ exclusives
Xbox Series X: 500+ (Xbox Game Pass) | PlayStation 5: Limited (PlayStation Plus Extra tier)
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: N/A (mains powered) | PlayStation 5: 0 hours (requires power)
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: Up to 4K (2160p) @ 120Hz | PlayStation 5: 3840x2160 (4K)
Xbox Series X: 16 GB GDDR6 | PlayStation 5: 16 GB GDDR6
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: 200+ exclusive | PlayStation 5: ~500 PS5-exclusive/optimized
Xbox Series X: 10 minutes | PlayStation 5: 5 minutes (unbox, connect, play)
Xbox Series X: 4K/120fps (native) | PlayStation 5: 4K @ 120fps
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: 3.8 GHz (7-core Zen 2) | PlayStation 5: 3.5 GHz variable
Xbox Series X: 4K @ 120fps | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 500+ (Game Pass) | PlayStation 5: 700+ (PS Plus Premium)
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: 1 TB internal (802 GB usable) | PlayStation 5: 825 GB internal (667 GB usable)
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: 3.8GHz | PlayStation 5: 3.5 GHz
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: 12 TFLOPS | PlayStation 5: 10.28 TFLOPS
Xbox Series X: 802GB usable (1TB total) | PlayStation 5: 825GB SSD
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: 8+ flagship exclusives | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 500+ optimized for Series X | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 2.4 GB/s | PlayStation 5: 5.5 GB/s raw (22 GB/s effective)
Xbox Series X: 47 exclusives | PlayStation 5: 150+ exclusives
Xbox Series X: 25 million | PlayStation 5: 110+ million
Xbox Series X: 180W typical | PlayStation 5: 110W typical
Xbox Series X: $16.99 (Game Pass Ultimate) | PlayStation 5: $17.99 (PS Plus Premium)
Xbox Series X: $499.99 | PlayStation 5: $499.99
Xbox Series X: Current Generation (5+ years) | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 4K (2160p) at 120fps | PlayStation 5: 4K (3840×2160)
Xbox Series X: 25 million | PlayStation 5: 50 million
Xbox Series X: 4K 120Hz | PlayStation 5: 4K 120Hz
Xbox Series X: 8 major exclusives | PlayStation 5: 12 major exclusives
Xbox Series X: 156 games | PlayStation 5: 168 games
Xbox Series X: $180 | PlayStation 5: $180
Xbox Series X: 500 (Game Pass Ultimate) | PlayStation 5: 600 (PS Plus Premium)
Xbox Series X: 8 cores @ 3.8 GHz | PlayStation 5: 8 cores @ 3.5 GHz
Xbox Series X: 1 TB usable (802 GB) | PlayStation 5: 825 GB SSD
Xbox Series X: $220 | PlayStation 5: $120
Xbox Series X: 1.8 seconds | PlayStation 5: 2.1 seconds
Xbox Series X: 4K (2160p) @ 120Hz | PlayStation 5: 4K (2160p) @ 120Hz
Xbox Series X: Yes (hardware accelerated) | PlayStation 5: Yes (hardware accelerated)
Xbox Series X: 25 million units | PlayStation 5: 38.9 million units
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: 4+ (Halo, Forza, Gears, Starfield) | PlayStation 5: God of War, Spider-Man, Final Fantasy, Hogwarts Legacy
Xbox Series X: 500+ titles | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 30fps | PlayStation 5: N/A
Average Game Load Time (Major AAA Titles)
Xbox Series X: ~4.8 seconds | PlayStation 5: ~3.2 seconds
Xbox Series X: Consistent 50-65fps with fixed architecture | PlayStation 5: Variable scaling, 40-60fps typical
Xbox Series X: 28 major exclusives | PlayStation 5: 47 major exclusives
Xbox Series X: 3.8 GHz | PlayStation 5: 3.5 GHz (variable)
Xbox Series X: 4K @ 120fps (select titles) | PlayStation 5: 4K @ 120fps (select titles)
Xbox Series X: 400+ (Game Pass Ultimate) | PlayStation 5: 280+ (PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium)
Xbox Series X: 139 exclusives | PlayStation 5: 296 exclusives
Xbox Series X: 1.5-2.5 seconds | PlayStation 5: 0.8-3 seconds (optimized)
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: 3,000 (Xbox native) | PlayStation 5: 500+ AAA titles
Xbox Series X: 15 minutes | PlayStation 5: 30 minutes
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: Home console only; 3.8kg (8.4 lbs) | PlayStation 5: Home console only—stationary
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: 8 Zen 2 cores @ 3.8 GHz | PlayStation 5: 8 Zen 2 cores @ 3.5 GHz
Xbox Series X: 1 TB SSD | PlayStation 5: 825GB usable (1TB total)
Xbox Series X: $180 for 1TB | PlayStation 5: $85 for 1TB
Xbox Series X: 700+ games | PlayStation 5: 70+ games (Premium tier)
Xbox Series X: 500+ (Xbox One/360/OG) | PlayStation 5: 4,000+ PS4 games
Xbox Series X: 3 major exclusives | PlayStation 5: 8+ major exclusives
Xbox Series X: 3.8 GHz (8-core) | PlayStation 5: 3.5 GHz (8-core)
Xbox Series X: 58-60 FPS | PlayStation 5: 58-60 FPS
Xbox Series X: $16.99/month | PlayStation 5: $19.99/month (Plus Premium)
Xbox Series X: 8 major exclusives | PlayStation 5: 14 major exclusives
Xbox Series X: 16 GB | PlayStation 5: 16 GB
Xbox Series X: 12+ major exclusives | PlayStation 5: 25+ major exclusives
Xbox Series X: 34+ million | PlayStation 5: 120+ million
Xbox Series X: $180 (Game Pass Ultimate includes online + 400+ games) | PlayStation 5: $80 (PS Plus Essential for online)
Xbox Series X: 15-25 Game Pass day-ones | PlayStation 5: 0-3 PlayStation exclusive day-ones
Xbox Series X: Xbox Cloud Gaming (iOS, Android, PC, browser, TV — comprehensive) | PlayStation 5: PlayStation Plus Premium (iPhone, Android, browser — limited)
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: 4K (2160p) | PlayStation 5: 4K (2160p) at 120fps
Xbox Series X: 1,500+ games | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 1 TB | PlayStation 5: 825 GB
Xbox Series X: 118 fps average | PlayStation 5: 115 fps average
Xbox Series X: 4.2 seconds | PlayStation 5: 3.8 seconds
Xbox Series X: 740 games (Game Pass) | PlayStation 5: 670 games (PlayStation Plus Extra)
Xbox Series X: 38 exclusives | PlayStation 5: 67 exclusives
Xbox Series X: 500+ day-one releases | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 6 years | PlayStation 5: N/A
Xbox Series X: 8-core Zen 2 @ 3.8 GHz | PlayStation 5: 8-core Zen 2 @ 3.5 GHz
Xbox Series X: 1000 GB usable | PlayStation 5: 825 GB usable
Xbox Series X: 6-10 seconds | PlayStation 5: 5-8 seconds
Xbox Series X: 220+ exclusives | PlayStation 5: 290+ exclusives
Xbox Series X: $11.99 (Ultimate tier) | PlayStation 5: $17.99 (Extra tier)
Xbox Series X: 700+ games | PlayStation 5: 400+ games (PS Plus Extra)
Xbox Series X: 45-60 seconds | PlayStation 5: 20-30 seconds
Xbox Series X: 15.1 x 15.1 x 13.1 cm | PlayStation 5: 39 x 10.4 x 26.1 cm
Xbox Series X: 8-core 3.8 GHz | PlayStation 5: 3.5 GHz (variable frequency)
Game Pass / PlayStation Plus Tier Titles
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 | PlayStation 5: N/A
Game Pass / Premium Service Monthly Cost
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: N/A | PlayStation 5: 90.20
Xbox Series X: N/A | 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: 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: Stable native 4K
Xbox Series X: N/A | PlayStation 5: Baseline (100%)
Xbox Series X: N/A | 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: 4K (2160p)
Xbox Series X: N/A | PlayStation 5: 5-10 seconds
Xbox Series X: N/A | 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: ~15% of multiplayer titles
Xbox Series X: N/A | PlayStation 5: 60 FPS
Xbox Series X: N/A | PlayStation 5: $70/year (PlayStation Plus)
Xbox Series X: N/A | PlayStation 5: 10 GB (unified architecture)
Xbox Series X: N/A | PlayStation 5: 40+ (God of War, Spider-Man, Horizon)
Xbox Series X: N/A | PlayStation 5: 500+ optimized releases
Xbox Series X: N/A | PlayStation 5: 120fps at 4K
Xbox Series X: N/A | PlayStation 5: N/A—not portable
How to choose between Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X vs PlayStation 5 (2026) — Structured Comparison Data
Machine-readable comparison dataset for Xbox Series X vs PlayStation 5 (2026). Contains 349 attribute comparisons, 5 FAQ pairs.
Xbox Series X vs PlayStation 5 (2026) — Attribute Category Vocabulary
Taxonomy of attribute categories used to classify comparison data for Xbox Series X vs PlayStation 5 (2026).
Which console has better performance in 2026?
Xbox Series X wins on raw GPU power with 12 TFLOPS versus PS5's 10.28 TFLOPS (14.3% advantage). However, PS5's custom SSD architecture delivers faster real-world loading times despite lower raw bandwidth. For 4K gaming, both deliver 60fps standard performance with optional quality modes.
Is Game Pass worth it compared to PS Plus?
Game Pass Ultimate (£15/month) offers 400+ games including day-one AAA releases, making it exceptional value for diverse libraries. PS Plus Extra/Premium (also £15/month) focuses on PlayStation's exclusive franchises. Game Pass provides better value for casual players; PS Plus better serves exclusive-focused gamers.
Which console should I buy if I want the best exclusive games?
PlayStation 5 has a significant exclusive advantage with franchises like God of War: Ragnarök, Final Fantasy VII Remake, Gran Turismo 7, and Astro's Playroom. Xbox Series X relies more on Game Pass day-one releases and cross-platform titles. PS5's 72.5% market share also means larger communities for multiplayer exclusives.
Why is PS5 selling better if Xbox has more power?
PS5's market dominance (72.5% vs 27.5%) stems from stronger exclusive titles, brand loyalty, faster real-world load times via superior SSD architecture, and established multiplayer communities. Raw TFLOPS don't translate to better games; developer optimization and exclusive content drive console choice.
Should I get the PS5 Slim or standard model?
PS5 Slim is 30% smaller and runs cooler, making it ideal if space or noise is a concern. The standard PS5 offers identical performance. The Slim model also supports expanded storage via M.2 SSD, addressing the 825GB limitation. For most buyers, Slim is the recommended choice in 2026.
How to Choose Between Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5
GPU Power: Xbox Series X has 12 TFLOPS, while PlayStation 5 has 10.28 TFLOPS.
Storage Speed: Xbox Series X has 1TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe (good for loading), while PlayStation 5 has 825GB custom PCIe Gen 4 (faster architecture).
Market Share (Jan 2026): Xbox Series X has 27.5% (-2.9% YoY), while PlayStation 5 has 72.5% (+2.9% YoY).
Game Pass Ultimate Cost: Xbox Series X has £15/month, while PlayStation 5 has PS Plus Extra/Premium £15/month.
Noise Level: Xbox Series X has Quietest gaming console ever made, while PlayStation 5 has Standard noise levels.
Available Models: Xbox Series X has Standard & All-Digital, while PlayStation 5 has Standard, Digital Slim, & Slim.
Storage Capacity: Xbox Series X has 1TB internal, while PlayStation 5 has 825GB internal (PS5 Slim has expandable storage).