The PS5 leads with a stronger exclusive game library including Final Fantasy VII Remake, God of War, and Spider-Man, while the Xbox Series X offers superior raw performance (12 TFLOPS vs 10.28 TFLOPS) and better value through Game Pass's 34 million subscribers.
PS5 vs Xbox Series X — Side-by-side comparison on A Versus B
Choose PS5 if you prioritize exclusive story-driven games and a massive player base for online multiplayer. Choose Xbox Series X if you want superior raw performance, value-focused Game Pass subscription, and access to a growing ecosystem of first-party titles launching day one on subscription.
Compare PlayStation 5 (PS5) vs Xbox Series X
Sony's eighth-generation console with custom AMD CPU/GPU and SSD-focused architecture released November 2020.
Performance-focused console with Game Pass, 1TB storage, released November 2020
Exclusive Game Titles (Major Franchises)
Structured comparison data for PS5 vs Xbox Series X with 278 attributes.
Standard Console Launch Price (MSRP 2026)
Average Game Load Time (Major AAA Titles)
PS5 vs Xbox Series X — Attribute Category Vocabulary
Taxonomy of attribute categories used to classify comparison data for PS5 vs Xbox Series X.
Yes, PS5 is backwards compatible with 4,000+ PS4 games. Xbox Series X plays 300+ backwards compatible games from Xbox One, 360, and original Xbox. Both consoles allow free digital game transfers; PS5 requires physical disc insertion to validate disc-based games.
Which console has better exclusive games?
PS5 has a stronger exclusive library with critically acclaimed franchises (God of War: Ragnarök 94/100, Final Fantasy VII Remake 87/100, Spider-Man 2 91/100). Xbox Series X exclusives include Starfield (83/100) and Halo Infinite (87/100). PS5 exclusives average 88 Metacritic; Xbox averages 79 Metacritic for comparable releases.
PS5 maintains the advantage for exclusive single-player games and VR gaming (PSVR2). Xbox Series X offers better value through Game Pass and cloud gaming integration. Both will see major releases in 2026 (GTA VI, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth announced). Choice depends on whether you prioritize exclusives (PS5) or subscription value (Xbox).
Xbox Series X has 17% more GPU processing power (12 TFLOPS vs 10.28 TFLOPS), enabling higher frame rates (up to 120fps in supported titles). However, PS5's custom 5.5GB/s SSD results in virtually identical visual quality in most multiplatform games. The difference is minimal in real-world gameplay for consumers with standard 4K TVs.
Is Game Pass worth it compared to PlayStation Plus?
Game Pass Ultimate ($16.99/month) offers superior value for subscription-focused players, including day-one AAA releases and PC game access. PlayStation Plus Extra ($11.99/month) provides fewer new releases but includes PlayStation's stronger exclusive library through separate purchases. Choose Game Pass if you play 4+ AAA titles yearly; choose PlayStation Plus if you prefer ownership of exclusive franchises.