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
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.
Compare PlayStation 6 (PS6) vs Xbox Series X
Unreleased next-generation Sony console with expected 2027-2028 launch
Microsoft's flagship console with 12 TFLOPS GPU and 1TB storage, released November 2020.
PlayStation 6 vs Xbox Series X — Comparison Data
Structured comparison data for PlayStation 6 vs Xbox Series X with 355 attributes.
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PlayStation 6 vs Xbox Series X — Attribute Category Vocabulary
Taxonomy of attribute categories used to classify comparison data for PlayStation 6 vs Xbox Series X.
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.