Both consoles offer nearly identical raw performance (12 TFLOPS), but PlayStation 5 leads in exclusive game titles (25+ vs 15+) while Xbox Series X excels with Game Pass subscription value and backwards compatibility depth.
PlayStation 5 vs Xbox Series X — Side-by-side comparison on A Versus B
Choose PlayStation 5 if you prioritize exclusive franchises like God of War, Final Fantasy, and Spider-Man, plus faster SSD loading times. Choose Xbox Series X if you value Game Pass's massive library (500+ games for one subscription), superior GPU raw power, and want the best value for multiplatform gaming.
Sony's console with 10.28 TFLOPS GPU, 5.5 GB/s SSD, and exclusive story-driven franchises.
Microsoft's flagship console with 12 TFLOPS GPU and 1TB storage, released November 2020.
PlayStation 5 vs Xbox Series X — Comparison Data
Structured comparison data for PlayStation 5 vs Xbox Series X with 397 attributes.
Standard Console Launch Price (MSRP 2026)
Average Game Load Time (Major AAA Titles)
Average 4K Gaming Frame Rate (2026 AAA titles)
Monthly Subscription Cost (Standard Tier)
Average Game Load Time (Elden Ring, Call of Duty)
Game Pass / PlayStation Plus Tier Titles
Game Pass / Premium Service Monthly Cost
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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 in 2025?
PlayStation 5 has a stronger exclusive library through 2025, including Spider-Man 2, God of War Ragnarök, and Horizon Forbidden West. Xbox Series X exclusives have been fewer in volume, though titles like Forza Motorsport and Sea of Thieves have strong followings.
Xbox Series X has a slightly more powerful GPU at 12 TFLOPS vs PS5's 10.28 TFLOPS. However, PS5's custom SSD is significantly faster (5.5 GB/s vs 2.4 GB/s), resulting in faster load times in most cross-platform games.
Does PS5 have an equivalent to Xbox Game Pass?
Yes — PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium offer a game library subscription. However, unlike Xbox Game Pass, Sony does not release first-party titles on day one through PS Plus. Game Pass day-one access to Microsoft exclusives remains a unique advantage for Xbox.
What is the DualSense controller advantage?
The PS5's DualSense features adaptive triggers (variable resistance) and advanced haptic feedback, both of which are used in first-party games to simulate physical sensations like bowstring tension, weapon recoil, and terrain changes. This creates a distinctly different gameplay feel not available on Xbox.
Both consoles support 4K gaming. The Xbox Series X's slight GPU advantage gives it marginally more headroom in demanding 4K scenarios. However, PS5's SSD delivers faster texture streaming, which can impact visual quality in open-world games.