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PS5 Pro vs Xbox Series X: Specs, Power & Price Compared (2026)
PS5 Pro
Sony's premium gaming console with 20 TFLOPS GPU and advanced ray tracing with AI upscaling.
Players who want maximum GPU horsepower, PlayStation exclusives, and don't mind the premium price
Score60%
VS
Xbox Series X
Microsoft's flagship console with 12 TFLOPS GPU and 1TB storage, released November 2020.
Value-conscious buyers who want Game Pass, PC cross-play, and built-in disc drive
Score60%
355 attributes10 differences20 pros/cons
Quick Answer
AI SummaryThe PS5 Pro is significantly more powerful than the Xbox Series X on paper — 33.5 TFLOPS (GPU) vs 12 TFLOPS — thanks to its PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) upscaling and enhanced GPU. However, in real-world gaming both consoles deliver excellent 4K performance, and the Xbox Series X remains the better value at $499 vs the PS5 Pro's $699. If raw GPU power and PlayStation exclusives (Spider-Man, God of War, Gran Turismo) matter most, the PS5 Pro wins. If value and Game Pass (thousands of games included) is your priority, Xbox Series X wins.
Read full verdict**PS5 Pro is more powerful on specs**: 33.5 TFLOPS vs 12 TFLOPS GPU performance, enhanced ray tracing, and PSSR AI upscaling give it a clear technical edge. But the Xbox Series X costs $200 less and comes with Xbox Game Pass — a library of 500+ games for ~$15/month — which changes the value equation dramatically. PS5 Pro exclusives (Demon's Souls, Ratchet & Clank, Gran Turismo 7, Spider-Man 2) are only on PlayStation. Xbox exclusives (Halo, Forza, Starfield) are all on PC and Game Pass too. For competitive players who already own one platform's ecosystem, stay there. For first-time buyers: PS5 Pro if you want the most powerful hardware and PlayStation exclusives; Xbox Series X if you want the best value and don't want to pay per game.
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Key Differences at a Glance
- GPU Performance (TFLOPS):✓ PS5 Pro wins(33.5 TFLOPS — nearly 3× more powerful vs 12 TFLOPS)
- Launch Price:✓ Xbox Series X wins($499 (includes disc drive) vs $699 (digital only, no disc drive))
- Game Subscription Included:✓ Xbox Series X wins(Xbox Game Pass: 500+ games ~$15/month vs No — games purchased individually)
Key Facts & Figures
281 numeric metrics compared
| Metric | PS5 Pro | Xbox Series X | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price(USD) | $799 | $499 | |
| Memory Bandwidth(GB/s) | ~576 GB/s | 448 GB/s | |
| Internal Storage(TB) | 2TB SSD | 1TB SSD | |
| Backward Compatibility Coverage(percent compatible) | 80% (PS4 games only) | 95%+ across 4 generations | |
| Release Year | 2024 | 2020 | |
| Exclusive AAA Game Titles(count) | ~80 major exclusives | ~50 major exclusives | |
| GPU Performance(TFLOPS) | 33.5 TFLOPS | 12 TFLOPS | |
| RAM(GB) | 16 GB GDDR6 | 16 GB GDDR6 | |
| Storage(TB) | 2 TB NVMe SSD (M.2 expandable) | 1 TB NVMe SSD (proprietary expansion) | |
| Price (USD)(USD) | $699 (digital edition) | $499 (with disc drive) | |
| GPU Performance(TFLOPS) | 20 TFLOPS | 12 TFLOPS | |
| CPU Performance(% faster) | 8-core 3.5 GHz | 3.8 GHz Zen 2 | |
| Launch Price (MSRP)(USD) | $799 | $499 | |
| Game Pass / PlayStation Plus Tier Titles(games) | 300+ (PlayStation Plus Extra) | 500+ (Game Pass) | |
| Exclusive AAA Franchises (2024-2026)(titles) | 5+ major (Final Fantasy VII, Astro, Dragon Age, etc.) | 3 major (Starfield, Indiana Jones, Avowed) | |
| Backwards Compatibility Support(generations) | 1 generation (PS4 to PS5) | 4 generations (Original Xbox, 360, One, Series) | |
| CPU Clock Speed(GHz) | 3.5 GHz | 3.8 GHz | |
| SSD Speed(GB/s) | 2.4 | 2.4 | |
| GPU Compute Performance(TFLOPs) | 12 TFLOPs | 12 TFLOPs | |
| System Memory(GB) | 10GB GDDR6 | 10GB GDDR6 | |
| Exclusive Titles Count(games) | 80+ exclusives | 80+ exclusives | |
| Game Pass Console Tier Price(USD/month) | $11.99 | $11.99 | |
| Storage Load Times (Average)(seconds) | 1.2 seconds | 1.2 seconds | |
| AAA Exclusive Releases (2024-2026)(titles) | 18 AAA exclusives | 18 AAA exclusives | |
| Market Share (January 2026)(percent) | 27.5% | 27.5% | |
| Game Pass Ultimate Monthly Cost(USD) | $17.99/month | $17.99/month | |
| Available SKUs(count) | 2 (Standard & All-Digital) | 2 (Standard & All-Digital) | |
| Year-over-Year Market Share Change(percentage points) | -2.9% | -2.9% | |
| Backward Compatibility Rate(%) | ~98% Xbox One compatible | ~98% Xbox One compatible | |
| Annual Subscription Cost (Premium Tier)(USD) | $180/year | $180/year | |
| Standard Console Launch Price (MSRP 2026)(USD) | $499 (Xbox Series X) | $499 (Xbox Series X) | |
| RAM Memory(GB) | 16 GB GDDR6 | 16 GB GDDR6 | |
| Game Pass Subscription Games(games) | 500+ games | 500+ games | |
| Global Sales (2026)(millions) | 25 million units | 25 million units | |
| RAM (Total)(GB) | 16 GB (10 GDDR6 + 6 DDR5) | 16 GB (10 GDDR6 + 6 DDR5) | |
| Target Frame Rate (AAA Games)(FPS) | 60 FPS at 4K | 60 FPS at 4K | |
| Console Launch Year(year) | 2020 | 2020 | |
| Global Units Sold (64 months)(millions) | 34.43 million | 34.43 million | |
| Market Share Percentage(%) | 27.4% | 27.4% | |
| Maximum Native 4K Gaming FPS(fps) | 120 fps | 120 fps | |
| Backward Compatible Games(count) | 2,000+ Xbox titles | 2,000+ Xbox titles | |
| Game Pass Monthly Cost(USD) | $9.99/month | $9.99/month | |
| Digital Edition Price(USD) | $599.99 | $599.99 | |
| Shading Units(count) | 3328 shading units | 3328 shading units | |
| Memory Interface(bit) | 320-bit interface | 320-bit interface | |
| Standard 4K Gaming Target(fps) | 4K / 60fps | 4K / 60fps | |
| Game Pass Titles(count) | Game Pass: 480+ titles | Game Pass: 480+ titles | |
| GPU Rendering Improvement(percent faster) | Baseline (100%) | Baseline (100%) | |
| GPU Power(TFLOPS) | 16.7 TFLOPS | 16.7 TFLOPS | |
| Native 4K Performance Target(FPS) | 60 FPS standard, up to 120 FPS | 60 FPS standard, up to 120 FPS | |
| SSD Storage Speed(GB/s) | 2.4 GB/s | 2.4 GB/s | |
| 2026 Exclusive Titles Available(games) | 8 major exclusives | 8 major exclusives | |
| Market Share 2026(%) | 27.5% | 27.5% | |
| Game Pass Value (Monthly Cost)(USD) | $10.99/month (Game Pass Core) | $10.99/month (Game Pass Core) | |
| Digital Console Price (USD)(USD) | $599.99 | $599.99 | |
| SSD Transfer Speed(GB/s) | 560 GB/s | 560 GB/s | |
| Game Pass/Plus Library Size(games) | 500+ games | 500+ games | |
| Year-over-Year Sales Growth(%) | -2.9% | -2.9% | |
| GPU Performance Advantage(percent) | 16.7% more powerful | 16.7% more powerful | |
| CPU Performance Advantage(%) | 10% faster | 10% faster | |
| Launch Price (2026 MSRP)(USD) | $499 | $499 | |
| Years of Optimization(years) | Current generation (4 years optimized) | Current generation (4 years optimized) | |
| Base Model Price (USD)(USD) | $499 | $499 | |
| Digital Edition Price (USD)(USD) | $599.99 | $599.99 | |
| Digital Edition Price (GBP)(GBP) | £449.99 | £449.99 | |
| Built-in SSD Storage(GB) | 1000GB | 1000GB | |
| Game Pass Titles at Launch(games) | 300+ | 300+ | |
| Launch MSRP (2026)(USD) | $499 | $499 | |
| Exclusive Game Optimization Maturity(years) | Current generation optimization | Current generation optimization | |
| Standard Edition Price (USD, 2026)(USD) | $649.99 | $649.99 | |
| Global Market Share(percent) | 27.5% | 27.5% | |
| GPU Performance(teraflops) | 12.15 | 12.15 | |
| Storage Capacity(GB) | 1000 | 1000 | |
| Standard Price (USD)($) | 649.99 | 649.99 | |
| Standard Price (GBP)(£) | 499.99 | 499.99 | |
| GPU Compute Units(units) | 52 | 52 | |
| Exclusive Franchises (as of 2026)(count) | 10+ | 10+ | |
| SSD Speed (Raw)(GB/s) | 2.4 GB/s | 2.4 GB/s | |
| Game Pass Day-1 Titles (Annual)(games) | 100+ annually | 100+ annually | |
| Native 4K Maximum Frame Rate(fps) | 60 fps (targeted) | 60 fps (targeted) | |
| Launch Price(USD) | $499 | $499 | |
| Exclusive Major Games (2026)(titles) | 8 major titles | 8 major titles | |
| Game Pass / Service Library(games) | 400+ (Game Pass) | 400+ (Game Pass) | |
| Market Share(percent) | 38% | 38% | |
| GPU Compute Units(CUs) | 52 CUs equivalent (12 TFLOPS) | 52 CUs equivalent (12 TFLOPS) | |
| Memory Bandwidth Performance(% improvement) | 10x faster SSD (vs PS4) | 10x faster SSD (vs PS4) | |
| Native 4K Performance(FPS) | 4K/60FPS confirmed (Replaced) | 4K/60FPS confirmed (Replaced) | |
| Backward Compatibility Generations(generations) | 4 generations (Xbox to Series X) | 4 generations (Xbox to Series X) | |
| Launch Year(year) | 2020 | 2020 | |
| Standard Storage(GB) | 1000GB usable | 1000GB usable | |
| Max 4K Gaming(fps) | 120fps native | 120fps native | |
| Base Console Price (2026)(USD) | $599.99 | $599.99 | |
| Storage Read Speed(GB/s) | 2,560 MB/s | 2,560 MB/s | |
| Standard Storage Capacity(GB) | 1,000 GB | 1,000 GB | |
| Base Model MSRP (2026)(USD) | $499 | $499 | |
| Maximum Native 4K Resolution(fps) | 120 fps | 120 fps | |
| Exclusive Games Available (2026)(titles) | 25+ exclusives | 25+ exclusives | |
| Game Pass Included Games(titles) | 500+ (Xbox Game Pass) | 500+ (Xbox Game Pass) | |
| Refresh Rate Capability(Hz) | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Weight(lbs) | 4,100g (not portable) | 4,100g (not portable) | |
| Available Game Library(titles) | 2,500+ games | 2,500+ games | |
| Launch Price (2020)(USD) | $499 | $499 | |
| Launch Price (2026 USD)(USD) | $499 (standard) | $499 (standard) | |
| Base System Price(USD) | $500 | $500 | |
| 4K Gaming Performance(FPS) | 60 FPS (native optimized) | 60 FPS (native optimized) | |
| Game Library Size(games) | 200+ exclusive | 200+ exclusive | |
| Setup Time(minutes) | 10 minutes | 10 minutes | |
| Maximum Refresh Rate(Hz) | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Annual Online Subscription Cost(USD) | $180/year (Game Pass Ultimate) | $180/year (Game Pass Ultimate) | |
| Weight (Console Only)(grams) | 4,250g (requires desk/TV mount) | 4,250g (requires desk/TV mount) | |
| CPU Speed(GHz) | 3.8 GHz (7-core Zen 2) | 3.8 GHz (7-core Zen 2) | |
| Game Pass/Subscription Library Size(games) | 500+ (Game Pass) | 500+ (Game Pass) | |
| Backward Compatibility Titles(games) | 500+ Xbox/360 games | 500+ Xbox/360 games | |
| Maximum Refresh Rate (Supported)(fps) | 120 fps | 120 fps | |
| Lifetime Unit Sales (as of 2026)(millions) | 25+ million | 25+ million | |
| MSRP at Launch (2020)(USD) | $499 | $499 | |
| CPU Core Count(cores) | 8 cores (custom x86) | 8 cores (custom x86) | |
| Current Retail Price(USD) | $499 | $499 | |
| Available Exclusive Titles (Current)(Games) | 500+ | 500+ | |
| Game Pass Subscription Size(Titles) | 400+ | 400+ | |
| Active User Base(millions) | 25 million users | 25 million users | |
| Game Pass Titles (2026)(games) | 400+ | 400+ | |
| Exclusive AAA Releases (2025-2026)(titles) | 8+ | 8+ | |
| Native 4K/120fps Capable Games(titles) | 35+ | 35+ | |
| Load Times (Average)(seconds) | 1.2-1.8s | 1.2-1.8s | |
| 4K Gaming Performance (AAA Titles)(fps) | 4K/60fps typical | 4K/60fps typical | |
| Ray Tracing Performance(fps @ 4K ultra) | 48 fps avg | 48 fps avg | |
| Available Exclusive AAA Titles (2025)(count) | 4 major exclusives | 4 major exclusives | |
| Ray Tracing Performance Boost(x times faster) | Standard implementation | Standard implementation | |
| Exclusive Franchises(Number) | 30+ exclusive franchises | 30+ exclusive franchises | |
| Quick Resume Suspended Games(Concurrent games) | 10+ simultaneous | 10+ simultaneous | |
| Available Games Library(titles) | 800+ | 800+ | |
| Game Pass Subscribers(millions) | 28 million | 28 million | |
| GPU Processing Power(TFLOPS) | 12 TFLOPS | 12 TFLOPS | |
| Launch Price (Original MSRP)(USD) | $499.99 | $499.99 | |
| Storage Expansion Cost (1TB)(USD) | $219.99 | $219.99 | |
| Global Sales (Lifetime)(Million Units) | 21+ million units | 21+ million units | |
| Game Pass Subscription Cost (Monthly)(USD) | $16.99 (Game Pass Ultimate) | $16.99 (Game Pass Ultimate) | |
| Exclusive AAA Titles Available(titles) | 42 exclusives | 42 exclusives | |
| Current Market Price(USD) | $499 | $499 | |
| Game Library Size (Optimized)(titles) | 500+ optimized for Series X | 500+ optimized for Series X | |
| SSD Read Speed (Raw)(GB/s) | 2.4 GB/s | 2.4 GB/s | |
| Exclusive Game Library(titles) | 47 exclusives | 47 exclusives | |
| Installed Base (2026)(millions) | 25 million | 25 million | |
| Power Consumption(watts) | 180W typical | 180W typical | |
| Console Price(USD) | $499 | $499 | |
| Subscription Service Cost(USD/month) | $16.99 (Game Pass Ultimate) | $16.99 (Game Pass Ultimate) | |
| Console Launch Price (Standard Model)(USD) | $499.99 | $499.99 | |
| SSD Load Time (Average)(seconds) | 1.2 seconds | 1.2 seconds | |
| GPU Performance (Theoretical)(TFLOPS) | 12 | 12 | |
| MSRP Launch Price(USD) | 499 | 499 | |
| Monthly Active Player Base(millions) | 25 million | 25 million | |
| PS/Xbox Exclusive AAA Titles(major franchises) | 8 major exclusives | 8 major exclusives | |
| Native 4K 60fps Games(game count) | 156 games | 156 games | |
| Exclusive AAA Games (2024-2026)(titles) | 35 | 35 | |
| Storage Expansion Cost per TB(USD) | $180 | $180 | |
| Subscription Service Game Count(games) | 500 (Game Pass Ultimate) | 500 (Game Pass Ultimate) | |
| CPU Cores/Threads(cores) | 8 cores @ 3.8 GHz | 8 cores @ 3.8 GHz | |
| SSD Storage (base)(GB) | 1 TB usable (802 GB) | 1 TB usable (802 GB) | |
| Average SSD Load Time(seconds) | 1.8 seconds | 1.8 seconds | |
| Global Install Base (2025)(millions) | 25 million units | 25 million units | |
| Battery Life (Light Gaming)(hours) | 0 hours (requires power outlet) | 0 hours (requires power outlet) | |
| Compatible Game Titles(titles) | 500+ fully optimized | 500+ fully optimized | |
| Average SSD Read Speed(MB/s) | 2560 MB/s | 2560 MB/s | |
| Typical Game Load Time(seconds) | 0.5-2 seconds | 0.5-2 seconds | |
| Launch Price (2024)(USD) | $499 | $499 | |
| Console Life Cycle(years) | 4 years (2020-present) | 4 years (2020-present) | |
| Game Pass Titles Included(games) | 300+ | 300+ | |
| Exclusive Major Franchises | 4+ (Halo, Forza, Gears, Starfield) | 4+ (Halo, Forza, Gears, Starfield) | |
| Game Pass/Plus Titles Available(titles) | 500+ titles | 500+ titles | |
| Raytracing Performance(frames per second @ 4K) | 30fps | 30fps | |
| Average Game Load Time (Major AAA Titles)(seconds) | ~4.8 seconds | ~4.8 seconds | |
| Ray Tracing Performance (4K)(%) | Consistent 50-65fps with fixed architecture | Consistent 50-65fps with fixed architecture | |
| Exclusive Launch Titles (First 3 Years)(titles) | 28 major exclusives | 28 major exclusives | |
| CPU Processing Speed(GHz) | 3.8 GHz | 3.8 GHz | |
| Game Pass Subscription Library(games) | 400+ (Game Pass Ultimate) | 400+ (Game Pass Ultimate) | |
| Console Exclusive Titles (2026)(games) | 139 exclusives | 139 exclusives | |
| Max Native 4K Resolution Frame Rate(fps) | 120 fps (variable) | 120 fps (variable) | |
| Monthly Game Pass Cost(USD) | $11.99 (Standard Tier) | $11.99 (Standard Tier) | |
| Major Exclusive AAA Titles (2024-2026)(titles) | 15 exclusives | 15 exclusives | |
| Starting Price (USD)(USD) | $499 | $499 | |
| GPU Equivalent Performance (4K Gaming)(TFLOPS) | 12 TFLOPS | 12 TFLOPS | |
| Maximum Native 4K Frame Rate(fps) | 60-120 fps (varies by game) | 60-120 fps (varies by game) | |
| Available Game Titles(games) | 500+ optimized | 500+ optimized | |
| Setup Time to First Game(minutes) | 15 minutes | 15 minutes | |
| Monthly Subscription Cost (Base Tier)(USD) | $17/month (Game Pass) | $17/month (Game Pass) | |
| Console Launch Price(USD) | $399 (Series X) | $399 (Series X) | |
| Estimated Active Monthly Users(millions) | ~25 million | ~25 million | |
| Launch Price (USD)(USD) | $499 | $499 | |
| Annual Online Subscription(USD/year) | $60-120 (Game Pass tiers) | $60-120 (Game Pass tiers) | |
| CPU Processor(GHz) | 3.8 GHz (variable) | 3.8 GHz (variable) | |
| CPU Cores(cores) | 8 cores @ 3.8 GHz | 8 cores @ 3.8 GHz | |
| Expansion Storage Cost(USD) | $180 for 1TB | $180 for 1TB | |
| Game Pass/Plus Subscription Library(games) | 700+ games | 700+ games | |
| Backwards Compatible Games(games) | 900+ compatible | 900+ compatible | |
| Launch MSRP (2020)(USD) | $499 | $499 | |
| Exclusive AAA Titles (2024-2026)(titles) | 3 major exclusives (Starfield, Forza, Avowed) | 3 major exclusives (Starfield, Forza, Avowed) | |
| CPU Processor Speed(GHz) | 3.8 GHz (8-core) | 3.8 GHz (8-core) | |
| Average 4K Gaming Frame Rate(FPS) | 58-60 FPS | 58-60 FPS | |
| Game Pass Monthly Subscription(USD) | $16.99/month | $16.99/month | |
| Exclusive AAA Titles (2026)(count) | 8 major exclusives | 8 major exclusives | |
| RAM (Total Memory)(GB) | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
| Exclusive AAA Titles (2020-2026)(games) | 12+ major exclusives | 12+ major exclusives | |
| Console Units Sold (Lifetime)(millions) | 34+ million | 34+ million | |
| Subscription Service Cost (Annual)(USD) | $180 (Game Pass Ultimate includes online + 400+ games) | $180 (Game Pass Ultimate includes online + 400+ games) | |
| Game Pass Day-One Releases (Annual)(titles) | 15-25 Game Pass day-ones | 15-25 Game Pass day-ones | |
| CPU Frequency(GHz) | 3.8 GHz | 3.8 GHz | |
| Exclusive Games(count) | 280 exclusives | 280 exclusives | |
| Average 4K Game Load Time(seconds) | 5.8 seconds | 5.8 seconds | |
| Maximum Frame Rate(fps) | 120 fps | 120 fps | |
| Launch MSRP (Base Model)(USD) | $499 | $499 | |
| Available Games in Library(titles) | 1,500+ games | 1,500+ games | |
| Storage Capacity (Internal SSD)(GB) | 1 TB | 1 TB | |
| Native 4K Gaming - Average Frame Rate(fps) | 118 fps average | 118 fps average | |
| Typical Game Load Time (AAA titles)(seconds) | 4.2 seconds | 4.2 seconds | |
| Subscription Service Library Size(games) | 740 games (Game Pass) | 740 games (Game Pass) | |
| Number of Exclusive Titles(games) | 38 exclusives | 38 exclusives | |
| Retail Price (Standard Edition 2026)(USD) | $499 | $499 | |
| Game Pass Subscription Titles(games) | 500+ day-one releases | 500+ day-one releases | |
| Years Since Launch(years) | 6 years | 6 years | |
| CPU Processor Cores(cores) | 8-core Zen 2 @ 3.8 GHz | 8-core Zen 2 @ 3.8 GHz | |
| Storage Capacity(GB) | 1 TB SSD | 1 TB SSD | |
| SSD Read Speed(GB/s) | 2.4 GB/s | 2.4 GB/s | |
| Console Height(cm) | 15.1cm (horizontal) | 15.1cm (horizontal) | |
| Annual Subscription Cost(USD) | $180/year (Game Pass Ultimate) | $180/year (Game Pass Ultimate) | |
| Internal SSD Storage(GB) | 1000 GB usable | 1000 GB usable | |
| 4K Resolution Max Frame Rate(fps) | 120 fps | 120 fps | |
| Load Time (SSD to Gameplay)(seconds) | 6-10 seconds | 6-10 seconds | |
| Game Pass Subscription Cost(USD/month) | $11.99 (Ultimate tier) | $11.99 (Ultimate tier) | |
| Console Launch Price (2020)(USD) | $499.99 | $499.99 | |
| Storage SSD Speed(GB/s) | 2.4 GB/s | 2.4 GB/s | |
| Average Load Time (Open-World Games)(seconds) | 45-60 seconds | 45-60 seconds | |
| Storage Speed(GB/s) | 2.4 GB/s | 2.4 GB/s | |
| Launch Price (2024-2025)(USD) | $499 | $499 | |
| Game Pass / Premium Service Monthly Cost(USD/month) | $11.99 (Game Pass Ultimate) | $11.99 (Game Pass Ultimate) | |
| Native 4K/120fps Game Support(number of titles) | 20+ titles | 20+ titles | |
| Average 4K Gaming Frame Rate (2026 AAA titles)(fps) | 58 fps | 58 fps | |
| Ray Tracing Performance vs Base (2026)(%) | +18% performance boost | +18% performance boost | |
| Target Framerate(fps) | 60-120 fps | 60-120 fps | |
| Starting Price(USD) | $499 | $499 | |
| Storage Capacity (Standard)(GB) | 1000 GB | 1000 GB | |
| Exclusive Game Titles(count) | 15+ major exclusives | 15+ major exclusives | |
| Launch Price (Disc Edition)(USD) | $499 | $499 | |
| Game Pass Library Size(titles) | ~500 games (Game Pass) | ~500 games (Game Pass) | |
| Storage Expansion Cost(USD) | $180 for Seagate 2TB expansion | $180 for Seagate 2TB expansion | |
| Internal Storage (Usable)(GB) | 667 GB available | 667 GB available | |
| Global Sales (2025)(millions of units) | ~25 million | ~25 million | |
| Subscription Service Cost (Monthly)(USD) | $11.99 (Game Pass Ultimate) | $11.99 (Game Pass Ultimate) | |
| Controller Price(USD) | $70 | $70 | |
| RAM Capacity(GB) | 16 GB GDDR6 | 16 GB GDDR6 | |
| Exclusive AAA Titles(titles) | ~150 | ~150 | |
| Standard Game Price(USD) | $69.99 | $69.99 | |
| Console Price (Launch MSRP)(USD) | $499 | $499 | |
| Native Storage Capacity(GB) | 1000 GB (with 802GB usable) | 1000 GB (with 802GB usable) | |
| MSRP Price(USD) | $499 | $499 | |
| Game Pass/PlayStation Plus Included Games(titles) | 500+ with Game Pass | 500+ with Game Pass | |
| Subscription Game Library(games) | 400+ (Game Pass Ultimate) | 400+ (Game Pass Ultimate) | |
| Monthly Subscription Cost (Standard Tier)(USD) | $16.99 | $16.99 | |
| Standard Game Price (First-Party)(USD) | Free with Game Pass | Free with Game Pass | |
| Global Console Market Share(%) | 28% | 28% | |
| Average Game Load Time(seconds) | 2-3 seconds | 2-3 seconds | |
| Generations of Backward Compatibility(generations) | 4 (Xbox through Xbox One) | 4 (Xbox through Xbox One) | |
| Internal Storage Capacity(GB) | 1 TB (1,000 GB) SSD | 1 TB (1,000 GB) SSD | |
| Game Pass-Equivalent Subscription Cost(USD/month) | $9.99 (Game Pass Standard) | $9.99 (Game Pass Standard) | |
| Major Exclusive Titles (2024-2026)(titles) | 10+ | 10+ | |
| Backwards Compatible Optimized Games(games) | 500+ Xbox One/360 games optimized | 500+ Xbox One/360 games optimized | |
| Average Game Load Time (Elden Ring, Call of Duty)(seconds) | 1.5-2.0 seconds | 1.5-2.0 seconds | |
| Maximum 4K Gaming Frame Rate (native)(fps) | 60 fps (most AAA titles) | 60 fps (most AAA titles) | |
| Game Pass Library(games) | 330+ games | 330+ games | |
| Launch MSRP (2025)(USD) | $499 | $499 | |
| RAM (GDDR6)(GB) | 12 GB GDDR6 (plus 2.2 GB DDR5) | 12 GB GDDR6 (plus 2.2 GB DDR5) | |
| Game Pass Standard Monthly Cost(USD) | $11.99 | $11.99 | |
| Premium Subscription Monthly Cost(USD) | $17.99 (Game Pass Ultimate) | $17.99 (Game Pass Ultimate) | |
| Included Games Library(games) | 500+ games (Game Pass) | 500+ games (Game Pass) | |
| Console Dimensions (Height)(inches) | 5.94 inches | 5.94 inches | |
| Console Sales (Cumulative)(million units) | 21 million units (as of Q3 2024) | 21 million units (as of Q3 2024) | |
| Storage Capacity Options(GB) | 1000 GB (1 TB) internal, expandable to 2 TB | 1000 GB (1 TB) internal, expandable to 2 TB | |
| Retail Price (2026)(USD) | $499 | $499 | |
| Game Pass Subscription Monthly Cost(USD/month) | $17 (Game Pass Ultimate) | $17 (Game Pass Ultimate) | |
| Exclusive Titles (2024-2026 releases)(count) | 28 exclusives | 28 exclusives | |
| Native 4K Ray-Tracing Frame Rate(fps) | Up to 60 fps | Up to 60 fps |
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Key Differences
10 attributes compared head-to-head
PS5 Pro leads2 ties
PS5 Pro
Attribute
Xbox Series X
- 33.5 TFLOPS — nearly 3× more powerful(winner)GPU Performance (TFLOPS)12 TFLOPS
- $699 (digital only, no disc drive)Launch Price$499 (includes disc drive)(winner)
- No — games purchased individuallyGame Subscription IncludedXbox Game Pass: 500+ games ~$15/month(winner)
- AMD Zen 2, 8 cores @ 3.85 GHz (variable)CPUAMD Zen 2, 8 cores @ 3.8 GHz
- 16 GB GDDR6RAM16 GB GDDR6
- 2 TB NVMe SSD (expandable M.2)(winner)Storage1 TB NVMe SSD (expandable with proprietary card)
- 4K/120fps native + PSSR upscaling to 8K(winner)Resolution & Frame Rate4K/120fps native
- Not included — sold separately ($79.99)Disc DriveBuilt-in UHD Blu-ray(winner)
- Spider-Man 2, God of War, Gran Turismo 7, Demon's Souls — PlayStation only(winner)Platform ExclusivesHalo, Forza, Starfield — also available on PC
- PSSR (PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution) — proprietary AI(winner)AI UpscalingAMD FSR / DirectML
- GPU Performance (TFLOPS)
PS5 Pro
33.5 TFLOPS — nearly 3× more powerful(winner)
Xbox Series X
12 TFLOPS
- Launch Price
PS5 Pro
$699 (digital only, no disc drive)
Xbox Series X
$499 (includes disc drive)(winner)
- Game Subscription Included
PS5 Pro
No — games purchased individually
Xbox Series X
Xbox Game Pass: 500+ games ~$15/month(winner)
- CPU
PS5 Pro
AMD Zen 2, 8 cores @ 3.85 GHz (variable)
Xbox Series X
AMD Zen 2, 8 cores @ 3.8 GHz
- RAM
PS5 Pro
16 GB GDDR6
Xbox Series X
16 GB GDDR6
Full Comparison
| Attribute | PS5 Pro | Xbox Series X |
|---|---|---|
| Price(USD) | $799 | $499(winner) |
| Digital Edition Price(USD) | $599.99 | — |
| Launch Price(USD) | $499 | — |
| Base Console Price (2026)(USD) | $599.99 | — |
| Current Retail Price(USD) | $499 | — |
Show 5 more attributesConsole Price(USD) $499 — Starting Price (USD)(USD) $499 — Annual Online Subscription(USD/year) $60-120 (Game Pass tiers) — Expansion Storage Cost(USD) $180 for 1TB — MSRP Price(USD) $499 — | ||
| Memory Bandwidth(GB/s) | ~576 GB/s(winner) | 448 GB/s |
| CPU Performance(% faster) | 8-core 3.5 GHz | 3.8 GHz Zen 2(winner) |
| CPU Clock Speed(GHz) | 3.5 GHz | 3.8 GHz(winner) |
| Storage Load Times (Average)(seconds) | 1.2 seconds | — |
| Target Frame Rate (AAA Games)(FPS) | 60 FPS at 4K | — |
Show 36 more attributesMaximum Native 4K Gaming FPS(fps) 120 fps — Standard 4K Gaming Target(fps) 4K / 60fps — GPU Power(TFLOPS) 16.7 TFLOPS — GPU Performance Advantage(percent) 16.7% more powerful — SSD Load Time Advantage(percent) Standard speed — Native 4K Gaming Capability Yes, 4K/60FPS standard — 4K Gaming Support Yes, native 4K/60fps — Performance vs PS5 Pro Can keep up with PS5 Pro in some instances — GPU Performance(teraflops) 12.15 — GPU Compute Units(units) 52 — Gameplay Rendering Speed(% improvement) Baseline stable performance — Storage Read Speed(GB/s) 2,560 MB/s — Native 4K/120fps Capable Games(titles) 35+ — Load Times (Average)(seconds) 1.2-1.8s — 4K Gaming Capability(fps) 120 fps — SSD Load Time (Average)(seconds) 1.2 seconds — Average SSD Load Time(seconds) 1.8 seconds — Average SSD Read Speed(MB/s) 2560 MB/s — Typical Game Load Time(seconds) 0.5-2 seconds — Average Game Load Time (Major AAA Titles)(seconds) ~4.8 seconds — Max Native 4K Resolution Frame Rate(fps) 120 fps (variable) — GPU Equivalent Performance (4K Gaming)(TFLOPS) 12 TFLOPS — Maximum Native 4K Frame Rate(fps) 60-120 fps (varies by game) — CPU Processor(GHz) 3.8 GHz (variable) — Average 4K Game Load Time(seconds) 5.8 seconds — Maximum Frame Rate(fps) 120 fps — Native 4K Gaming - Average Frame Rate(fps) 118 fps average — Typical Game Load Time (AAA titles)(seconds) 4.2 seconds — 4K Resolution Max Frame Rate(fps) 120 fps — Load Time (SSD to Gameplay)(seconds) 6-10 seconds — Average Load Time (Open-World Games)(seconds) 45-60 seconds — Native 4K/120fps Game Support(number of titles) 20+ titles — Target Framerate(fps) 60-120 fps — Average Game Load Time(seconds) 2-3 seconds — Average Game Load Time (Elden Ring, Call of Duty)(seconds) 1.5-2.0 seconds — Native 4K Ray-Tracing Frame Rate(fps) Up to 60 fps — | ||
| Internal Storage(TB) | 2TB SSD(winner) | 1TB SSD |
| SSD Speed(GB/s) | 2.4 | — |
| SSD Storage Speed(GB/s) | 2.4 GB/s | — |
| Built-in SSD Storage(GB) | 1000GB | — |
| Storage Capacity(GB) | 1000 | — |
Show 2 more attributesGPU Performance (Theoretical)(TFLOPS) 12 — CPU Cores(cores) 8 cores @ 3.8 GHz — | ||
| Backward Compatibility Coverage(percent compatible) | 80% (PS4 games only) | 95%+ across 4 generations(winner) |
| Backwards Compatible Games(games) | 900+ compatible | — |
| Exclusive AAA Titles (2020-2026)(games) | 12+ major exclusives | — |
| Game Pass Day-One Releases (Annual)(titles) | 15-25 Game Pass day-ones | — |
| Game Pass Library(games) | 330+ games | — |
| Release Year | 2024(winner) | 2020 |
| Console Launch Year(year) | 2020 | — |
| Launch Year(year) | 2020 | — |
| Exclusive AAA Game Titles(count) | ~80 major exclusives(winner) | ~50 major exclusives |
| Game Pass/Subscription Library Size(games) | 500+ (Game Pass) | — |
| Game Pass Titles (2026)(games) | 400+ | — |
| Exclusive AAA Releases (2025-2026)(titles) | 8+ | — |
| Compatible Game Titles(titles) | 500+ fully optimized | — |
Show 4 more attributesGame Pass Titles Included(games) 300+ — Exclusive Games(count) 280 exclusives — Exclusive Game Titles(count) 15+ major exclusives — Game Pass/PlayStation Plus Included Games(titles) 500+ with Game Pass — | ||
| AI Upscaling Technology | Advanced PSSR with dedicated neural chip | Standard FSR/DLSS support |
| GPU Performance(TFLOPS) | 20 TFLOPS(winner) | 12 TFLOPS |
| GPU Compute Performance(TFLOPs) | 12 TFLOPs | — |
| GPU Architecture Generation | RDNA 2 (Current-gen) | — |
| Native 4K Gaming Support | Yes, standard | — |
Show 12 more attributesMax 4K Gaming(fps) 120fps native — Native Resolution (Docked/Primary)(pixels) 4K (2160p) — Maximum Refresh Rate (Supported)(fps) 120 fps — Ray Tracing Performance(fps @ 4K ultra) 48 fps avg — Maximum Gaming Resolution(pixels) 4K (2160p) at 120fps — Raytracing Performance(frames per second @ 4K) 30fps — Ray Tracing Performance (4K)(%) Consistent 50-65fps with fixed architecture — Maximum Resolution & Framerate(Resolution @ FPS) 4K @ 120fps (select titles) — Ray Tracing Performance vs Base (2026)(%) +18% performance boost — Ray Tracing Improvement vs Last Gen(percent faster) Baseline Series X (no upgrade) — Native 4K Resolution Support(pixels) Up to 4K @ 120fps (select titles) — Ray Tracing Capability Standard RT cores — | ||
| GPU Performance(TFLOPS) | 33.5 TFLOPS(winner) | 12 TFLOPS |
| Ray Tracing | Enhanced — up to 3× faster than PS5 | Hardware ray tracing (AMD) |
| CPU(GHz) | AMD Zen 2, 8 cores @ 3.85 GHz | 8-core Zen 2 @ 3.8 GHz |
| SSD Transfer Speed(GB/s) | 560 GB/s | — |
| Standard Storage(GB) | 1000GB usable | — |
| CPU Speed(GHz) | 3.8 GHz (7-core Zen 2) | — |
| SSD Read Speed (Raw)(GB/s) | 2.4 GB/s | — |
Show 6 more attributesRAM (Total Memory)(GB) 16 GB — Internal SSD Storage(GB) 1000 GB usable — Storage Speed(GB/s) 2.4 GB/s — Internal Storage (Usable)(GB) 667 GB available — RAM Capacity(GB) 16 GB GDDR6 — RAM (GDDR6)(GB) 12 GB GDDR6 (plus 2.2 GB DDR5) — | ||
| RAM(GB) | 16 GB GDDR6 | 16 GB GDDR6 |
| System Memory(GB) | 10GB GDDR6 | — |
| RAM (Total)(GB) | 16 GB (10 GDDR6 + 6 DDR5) | — |
| Memory Bandwidth Performance(% improvement) | 10x faster SSD (vs PS4) | — |
| RAM Configuration(GB) | 16 GB | — |
| Storage(TB) | 2 TB NVMe SSD (M.2 expandable)(winner) | 1 TB NVMe SSD (proprietary expansion) |
| Price (USD)(USD) | $699 (digital edition) | $499 (with disc drive)(winner) |
| Native Resolution(pixels) | 4K/120fps + PSSR upscaling | 4K (2160p) |
| Maximum Gaming Resolution & Frame Rate(fps) | 4K @ 120fps (with AI upscaling) | 4K @ 120fps (native) |
| Target Resolution & Refresh Rate | 4K at 60fps native | — |
| Native Gaming Resolution Target | 4K/1440p | — |
| Display Size(inches) | Requires external TV (typically 43-85 inches) | — |
Show 8 more attributesDisplay Resolution(pixels) 3840 x 2160 (4K) — Refresh Rate Capability(Hz) 120 Hz — Native Display Resolution(pixels) Up to 4K (2160p) @ 120Hz — Maximum Refresh Rate(Hz) 120 Hz — Maximum Display Resolution 4K (2160p) — Maximum Output Resolution(pixels) 4K (2160p) @ 120Hz — Maximum Resolution 4K (3840x2160) — Maximum Native Resolution(resolution) 4K at 120fps native — | ||
| Disc Drive | Not included — $79.99 add-on | UHD Blu-ray included |
| Launch Price (MSRP)(USD) | $799 | $499(winner) |
| Launch Price (2026 MSRP)(USD) | $499 | — |
| Base Model Price (USD)(USD) | $499 | — |
| Standard Price (USD)($) | 649.99 | — |
| Standard Price (GBP)(£) | 499.99 | — |
Show 6 more attributesLaunch Price (2026 USD)(USD) $499 (standard) — Launch Price (Original MSRP)(USD) $499.99 — Storage Expansion Cost (1TB)(USD) $219.99 — Launch MSRP (2020)(USD) $499 — Launch MSRP (Base Model)(USD) $499 — Starting Price(USD) $499 — | ||
| Game Pass / PlayStation Plus Tier Titles(games) | 300+ (PlayStation Plus Extra) | 500+ (Game Pass)(winner) |
| Exclusive AAA Franchises (2024-2026)(titles) | 5+ major (Final Fantasy VII, Astro, Dragon Age, etc.)(winner) | 3 major (Starfield, Indiana Jones, Avowed) |
| Exclusive AAA Titles (2024-2026)(titles) | 3 major exclusives (Starfield, Forza, Avowed) | — |
| Backwards Compatibility Support(generations) | 1 generation (PS4 to PS5) | 4 generations (Original Xbox, 360, One, Series)(winner) |
| CPU Type | AMD Zen 2 (8-core at 3.8GHz) | — |
| Exclusive Titles Count(games) | 80+ exclusives | — |
| AAA Exclusive Releases (2024-2026)(titles) | 18 AAA exclusives | — |
| Game Pass Subscription Games(games) | 500+ games | — |
| Exclusive AAA Games (2026)(major releases) | Forza, Starfield, Game Pass exclusives | — |
| Exclusive Games Available (2026)(titles) | 25+ exclusives | — |
Show 9 more attributesGame Pass Included Games(titles) 500+ (Xbox Game Pass) — Available Exclusive AAA Titles (2025)(count) 4 major exclusives — Exclusive Franchises(Number) 30+ exclusive franchises — Exclusive AAA Games (2024-2026)(titles) 35 — Subscription Service Game Count(games) 500 (Game Pass Ultimate) — Exclusive Major Franchises 4+ (Halo, Forza, Gears, Starfield) — Exclusive AAA Titles(titles) ~150 — Major Exclusive Titles (2024-2026)(titles) 10+ — Backwards Compatible Optimized Games(games) 500+ Xbox One/360 games optimized — | ||
| Game Pass Console Tier Price(USD/month) | $11.99 | — |
| Annual Subscription Cost (Premium Tier)(USD) | $180/year | — |
| Standard Console Launch Price (MSRP 2026)(USD) | $499 (Xbox Series X) | — |
| Digital Console Price (USD)(USD) | $599.99 | — |
| Digital Edition Price (USD)(USD) | $599.99 | — |
Show 22 more attributesDigital Edition Price (GBP)(GBP) £449.99 — Standard Edition Price (USD, 2026)(USD) $649.99 — Digital Edition Price (USD, 2026)(USD) Not available — Base Model MSRP (2026)(USD) $499 — Launch Price (2020)(USD) $499 — MSRP at Launch (2020)(USD) $499 — Current Market Price(USD) $499 — Subscription Service Cost(USD/month) $16.99 (Game Pass Ultimate) — Console Launch Price (Standard Model)(USD) $499.99 — MSRP Launch Price(USD) 499 — Launch Price (2024)(USD) $499 — Monthly Subscription Cost (Base Tier)(USD) $17/month (Game Pass) — Console Launch Price(USD) $399 (Series X) — Game Pass Monthly Subscription(USD) $16.99/month — Annual Subscription Cost(USD) $180/year (Game Pass Ultimate) — Console Launch Price (2020)(USD) $499.99 — Launch Price (Disc Edition)(USD) $499 — Standard Game Price(USD) $69.99 — Console Price (Launch MSRP)(USD) $499 — Monthly Subscription Cost (Standard Tier)(USD) $16.99 — Standard Game Price (First-Party)(USD) Free with Game Pass — Launch MSRP (2025)(USD) $499 — | ||
| Market Share (January 2026)(percent) | 27.5% | — |
| Year-over-Year Market Share Change(percentage points) | -2.9% | — |
| Global Units Sold (64 months)(millions) | 34.43 million | — |
| Market Share Percentage(%) | 27.4% | — |
| Lifetime Unit Sales (as of 2026)(millions) | 25+ million | — |
Show 2 more attributesGlobal Sales (2025)(millions of units) ~25 million — Console Sales (Cumulative)(million units) 21 million units (as of Q3 2024) — | ||
| Game Pass Ultimate Monthly Cost(USD) | $17.99/month | — |
| Noise Level Rating(classification) | Quietest gaming console ever made | — |
| Storage Capacity Options(GB) | 1000 GB (1 TB) internal, expandable to 2 TB | — |
| VR Support | Not supported | — |
| Available SKUs(count) | 2 (Standard & All-Digital) | — |
| Backward Compatibility Rate(%) | ~98% Xbox One compatible | — |
| Upcoming Performance Enhancement(text) | No major announcement | — |
| RAM Memory(GB) | 16 GB GDDR6 | — |
| GPU Processing Power(TFLOPS) | 12 TFLOPS | — |
| CPU Cores/Threads(cores) | 8 cores @ 3.8 GHz | — |
| SSD Technology(Generation) | PCIe Gen 4 NVME | — |
| SSD Speed (Raw)(GB/s) | 2.4 GB/s | — |
| Standard Storage Capacity(GB) | 1,000 GB | — |
| SSD Storage (base)(GB) | 1 TB usable (802 GB) | — |
| Expandable Storage(GB max) | 2250GB (expansion card) | — |
Show 6 more attributesStorage Capacity (Internal SSD)(GB) 1 TB — Storage Capacity(GB) 1 TB SSD — SSD Read Speed(GB/s) 2.4 GB/s — Storage SSD Speed(GB/s) 2.4 GB/s — Native Storage Capacity(GB) 1000 GB (with 802GB usable) — Internal Storage Capacity(GB) 1 TB (1,000 GB) SSD — | ||
| Global Sales (2026)(millions) | 25 million units | — |
| Market Share 2026(%) | 27.5% | — |
| Global Market Share(percent) | 27.5% | — |
| Global Install Base (2025)(millions) | 25 million units | — |
| Global Console Market Share(%) | 28% | — |
| Backwards Compatibility Range(generations) | 4 generations (Xbox original to Series) | — |
| Backwards Compatible Generations(generations) | 4 generations (Xbox One, 360, Original, Series) | — |
| WiFi Standard | WiFi 7 | — |
| Backward Compatible Games(count) | 2,000+ Xbox titles | — |
| 2025-2026 AAA Exclusive Titles(games) | 3-4 major titles | — |
| Exclusive Major Games (2026)(titles) | 8 major titles | — |
| Game Pass / Service Library(games) | 400+ (Game Pass) | — |
| Available Game Library(titles) | 2,500+ games | — |
Show 9 more attributesGame Library Size(games) 200+ exclusive — Available Games Library(titles) 800+ — Game Library Size (Optimized)(titles) 500+ optimized for Series X — Exclusive Game Library(titles) 47 exclusives — Exclusive Launch Titles (First 3 Years)(titles) 28 major exclusives — Available Games in Library(titles) 1,500+ games — Subscription Service Library Size(games) 740 games (Game Pass) — Number of Exclusive Titles(games) 38 exclusives — Exclusive Titles (2024-2026 releases)(count) 28 exclusives — | ||
| Game Pass Monthly Cost(USD) | $9.99/month | — |
| Shading Units(count) | 3328 shading units | — |
| Memory Interface(bit) | 320-bit interface | — |
| Game Pass Titles(count) | Game Pass: 480+ titles | — |
| GPU Rendering Improvement(percent faster) | Baseline (100%) | — |
| Controller Haptic Technology(specification) | Standard vibration | — |
| Backward Compatibility(scope) | Extensive (4+ generations of Xbox titles) | — |
| Backward Compatibility Support | Extensive (4 generations) | — |
| Physical Media Support | 4K Blu-ray disc drive | — |
| Quick Resume Suspended Games(Concurrent games) | 10+ simultaneous | — |
Show 1 more attributeCloud Gaming Availability(platforms) Xbox Cloud Gaming (iOS, Android, PC, browser, TV — comprehensive) — | ||
| Maximum Resolution Output(pixels) | 4K (3840×2160) | — |
| Native 4K Performance Target(FPS) | 60 FPS standard, up to 120 FPS | — |
| Multi-Platform Game Performance Edge(consistency) | Consistent 4-8% performance advantage on cross-platform titles | — |
| Native 4K Maximum Frame Rate(fps) | 60 fps (targeted) | — |
| Native 4K Performance(FPS) | 4K/60FPS confirmed (Replaced) | — |
| Maximum Native 4K Resolution(fps) | 120 fps | — |
Show 6 more attributesNative Gaming Resolution(pixels) 4K (2160p) — Typical Game Resolution Target (2026)(frames per second) 4K @ 60 FPS (Replaced) — 4K Gaming Performance (AAA Titles)(fps) 4K/60fps typical — Average 4K Gaming Frame Rate(FPS) 58-60 FPS — Average 4K Gaming Frame Rate (2026 AAA titles)(fps) 58 fps — Maximum 4K Gaming Frame Rate (native)(fps) 60 fps (most AAA titles) — | ||
| 2026 Exclusive Titles Available(games) | 8 major exclusives | — |
| Backward Compatibility Support(text) | Xbox One, Xbox 360, Original Xbox titles | — |
| Game Pass Titles at Launch(games) | 300+ | — |
| Backward Compatibility Generations(generations) | 4 generations (Xbox to Series X) | — |
| Available Exclusive Titles (Current)(Games) | 500+ | — |
Show 4 more attributesExclusive AAA Titles Available(titles) 42 exclusives — Game Pass/Plus Titles Available(titles) 500+ titles — Major Exclusive AAA Titles (2024-2026)(titles) 15 exclusives — Available Game Titles(games) 500+ optimized — | ||
| Game Pass Value (Monthly Cost)(USD) | $10.99/month (Game Pass Core) | — |
| Game Pass/Plus Library Size(games) | 500+ games | — |
| Backward Compatibility Titles(games) | 500+ Xbox/360 games | — |
| PS/Xbox Exclusive AAA Titles(major franchises) | 8 major exclusives | — |
| Year-over-Year Sales Growth(%) | -2.9% | — |
| CPU Performance Advantage(%) | 10% faster | — |
| GPU Compute Units(CUs) | 52 CUs equivalent (12 TFLOPS) | — |
| CPU Processing Speed(GHz) | 3.8 GHz | — |
| Years of Optimization(years) | Current generation (4 years optimized) | — |
| SSD Speed Advantage(relative) | Standard SSD | — |
| Launch MSRP (2026)(USD) | $499 | — |
| Base System Price(USD) | $500 | — |
| Storage Expansion Cost per TB(USD) | $180 | — |
| Monthly Game Pass Cost(USD) | $11.99 (Standard Tier) | — |
| Launch Price (USD)(USD) | $499 | — |
Show 6 more attributesRetail Price (Standard Edition 2026)(USD) $499 — Launch Price (2024-2025)(USD) $499 — Storage Expansion Cost(USD) $180 for Seagate 2TB expansion — Subscription Service Cost (Monthly)(USD) $11.99 (Game Pass Ultimate) — Retail Price (2026)(USD) $499 — Game Pass Subscription Monthly Cost(USD/month) $17 (Game Pass Ultimate) — | ||
| Exclusive Game Optimization Maturity(years) | Current generation optimization | — |
| Native 4K 60fps Games(game count) | 156 games | — |
| Exclusive Franchises (as of 2026)(count) | 10+ | — |
| Game Pass Day-1 Titles (Annual)(games) | 100+ annually | — |
| Game Pass Integration(feature) | Game Pass (400+ games, day-one releases) | — |
| Game Pass Subscription Size(Titles) | 400+ | — |
| Game Pass Subscribers(millions) | 28 million | — |
| Game Pass Subscription Cost (Monthly)(USD) | $16.99 (Game Pass Ultimate) | — |
Show 1 more attributeGame Pass Subscription Titles(games) 500+ day-one releases — | ||
| Market Share(percent) | 38% | — |
| Global Sales (Lifetime)(Million Units) | 21+ million units | — |
| Installed Base (2026)(millions) | 25 million | — |
| Thermal Stability Rating(issues reported) | No thermal issues reported | — |
| Space Marine 2 Performance(comparative) | Outperforms PS5 Pro | — |
| Battery Life(hours) | N/A (stationary) | — |
| Weight(lbs) | 4,100g (not portable) | — |
| Weight (Console Only)(grams) | 4,250g (requires desk/TV mount) | — |
| Handheld Gaming Capability | No, stationary only | — |
| Battery Life (Light Gaming)(hours) | 0 hours (requires power outlet) | — |
| 4K Gaming Performance(FPS) | 60 FPS (native optimized) | — |
| Setup Time(minutes) | 10 minutes | — |
| Maximum Resolution/Frame Rate(fps at resolution) | 4K/120fps (native) | — |
| 4K 120fps Gaming Support(percentage of games) | Higher potential (12 TFLOPS) | — |
| Annual Online Subscription Cost(USD) | $180/year (Game Pass Ultimate) | — |
| Handheld Battery Life(hours) | N/A (not portable) | — |
| Max Resolution Output(pixels) | 4K @ 120fps | — |
| Ray Tracing Enhancement(performance boost) | Standard ray tracing | — |
| CPU Core Count(cores) | 8 cores (custom x86) | — |
| CPU Cores/Speed(GHz) | 8 cores @ 3.8 GHz | — |
| Active User Base(millions) | 25 million users | — |
| Monthly Active Player Base(millions) | 25 million | — |
| Estimated Active Monthly Users(millions) | ~25 million | — |
| Ray Tracing Performance Boost(x times faster) | Standard implementation | — |
| Power Consumption(watts) | 180W typical | — |
| Console Generation Status | Current Generation (5+ years) | — |
| Maximum Supported Resolution(pixels) | 4K 120Hz | — |
| Controller Innovation(features) | Standard vibration, impulse triggers | — |
| Console Life Cycle(years) | 4 years (2020-present) | — |
| Hardware Upgrade Path(count) | 0 (fixed hardware) | — |
| Game Pass Subscription Library(games) | 400+ (Game Pass Ultimate) | — |
| Console Exclusive Titles (2026)(games) | 139 exclusives | — |
| Setup Time to First Game(minutes) | 15 minutes | — |
| Maximum Resolution (Docked)(pixels) | 4K (3840×2160) | — |
| Portability | Home console only; 3.8kg (8.4 lbs) | — |
| Physical Dimensions(mm (H x W x D)) | 301 x 151 x 151 | — |
| Game Pass/Plus Subscription Library(games) | 700+ games | — |
| Game Pass Library Size(titles) | ~500 games (Game Pass) | — |
| CPU Processor Speed(GHz) | 3.8 GHz (8-core) | — |
| CPU Frequency(GHz) | 3.8 GHz | — |
| CPU Processor Cores(cores) | 8-core Zen 2 @ 3.8 GHz | — |
| Storage Capacity (Standard)(GB) | 1000 GB | — |
| Exclusive AAA Titles (2026)(count) | 8 major exclusives | — |
| Console Units Sold (Lifetime)(millions) | 34+ million | — |
| Subscription Service Cost (Annual)(USD) | $180 (Game Pass Ultimate includes online + 400+ games) | — |
| Game Pass Subscription Cost(USD/month) | $11.99 (Ultimate tier) | — |
| Years Since Launch(years) | 6 years | — |
| Console Height(cm) | 15.1cm (horizontal) | — |
| Console Dimensions (Height)(inches) | 5.94 inches | — |
| Console Dimensions(cm (Height x Width x Depth)) | 15.1 x 15.1 x 13.1 cm | — |
| Game Pass / Premium Service Monthly Cost(USD/month) | $11.99 (Game Pass Ultimate) | — |
| Controller Price(USD) | $70 | — |
| Ray Tracing Support | Yes, hardware-accelerated | — |
| Subscription Game Library(games) | 400+ (Game Pass Ultimate) | — |
| Generations of Backward Compatibility(generations) | 4 (Xbox through Xbox One) | — |
| Game Pass-Equivalent Subscription Cost(USD/month) | $9.99 (Game Pass Standard) | — |
| Game Pass Standard Monthly Cost(USD) | $11.99 | — |
| Premium Subscription Monthly Cost(USD) | $17.99 (Game Pass Ultimate) | — |
| Included Games Library(games) | 500+ games (Game Pass) | — |
| Controller Haptic Feedback | Standard rumble vibration | — |
PS5 ProXbox Series XPrice(USD)
$799
$499
Digital Edition Price(USD)
$599.99
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Launch Price(USD)
$499
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Base Console Price (2026)(USD)
$599.99
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Current Retail Price(USD)
$499
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Console Price(USD)
$499
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Starting Price (USD)(USD)
$499
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Annual Online Subscription(USD/year)
$60-120 (Game Pass tiers)
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Expansion Storage Cost(USD)
$180 for 1TB
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MSRP Price(USD)
$499
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Memory Bandwidth(GB/s)
~576 GB/s
448 GB/s
CPU Performance(% faster)
8-core 3.5 GHz
3.8 GHz Zen 2
CPU Clock Speed(GHz)
3.5 GHz
3.8 GHz
Storage Load Times (Average)(seconds)
1.2 seconds
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Target Frame Rate (AAA Games)(FPS)
60 FPS at 4K
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Maximum Native 4K Gaming FPS(fps)
120 fps
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Standard 4K Gaming Target(fps)
4K / 60fps
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GPU Power(TFLOPS)
16.7 TFLOPS
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GPU Performance Advantage(percent)
16.7% more powerful
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SSD Load Time Advantage(percent)
Standard speed
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Native 4K Gaming Capability
Yes, 4K/60FPS standard
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4K Gaming Support
Yes, native 4K/60fps
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Performance vs PS5 Pro
Can keep up with PS5 Pro in some instances
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GPU Performance(teraflops)
12.15
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GPU Compute Units(units)
52
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Gameplay Rendering Speed(% improvement)
Baseline stable performance
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Storage Read Speed(GB/s)
2,560 MB/s
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Native 4K/120fps Capable Games(titles)
35+
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Load Times (Average)(seconds)
1.2-1.8s
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4K Gaming Capability(fps)
120 fps
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SSD Load Time (Average)(seconds)
1.2 seconds
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Average SSD Load Time(seconds)
1.8 seconds
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Average SSD Read Speed(MB/s)
2560 MB/s
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Typical Game Load Time(seconds)
0.5-2 seconds
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Average Game Load Time (Major AAA Titles)(seconds)
~4.8 seconds
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Max Native 4K Resolution Frame Rate(fps)
120 fps (variable)
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GPU Equivalent Performance (4K Gaming)(TFLOPS)
12 TFLOPS
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Maximum Native 4K Frame Rate(fps)
60-120 fps (varies by game)
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CPU Processor(GHz)
3.8 GHz (variable)
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Average 4K Game Load Time(seconds)
5.8 seconds
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Maximum Frame Rate(fps)
120 fps
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Native 4K Gaming - Average Frame Rate(fps)
118 fps average
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Typical Game Load Time (AAA titles)(seconds)
4.2 seconds
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4K Resolution Max Frame Rate(fps)
120 fps
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Load Time (SSD to Gameplay)(seconds)
6-10 seconds
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Average Load Time (Open-World Games)(seconds)
45-60 seconds
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Native 4K/120fps Game Support(number of titles)
20+ titles
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Target Framerate(fps)
60-120 fps
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Average Game Load Time(seconds)
2-3 seconds
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Average Game Load Time (Elden Ring, Call of Duty)(seconds)
1.5-2.0 seconds
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Native 4K Ray-Tracing Frame Rate(fps)
Up to 60 fps
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Internal Storage(TB)
2TB SSD
1TB SSD
SSD Speed(GB/s)
2.4
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SSD Storage Speed(GB/s)
2.4 GB/s
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Built-in SSD Storage(GB)
1000GB
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Storage Capacity(GB)
1000
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GPU Performance (Theoretical)(TFLOPS)
12
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CPU Cores(cores)
8 cores @ 3.8 GHz
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Backward Compatibility Coverage(percent compatible)
80% (PS4 games only)
95%+ across 4 generations
Backwards Compatible Games(games)
900+ compatible
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Exclusive AAA Titles (2020-2026)(games)
12+ major exclusives
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Game Pass Day-One Releases (Annual)(titles)
15-25 Game Pass day-ones
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Game Pass Library(games)
330+ games
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Release Year
2024
2020
Console Launch Year(year)
2020
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Launch Year(year)
2020
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Exclusive AAA Game Titles(count)
~80 major exclusives
~50 major exclusives
Game Pass/Subscription Library Size(games)
500+ (Game Pass)
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Game Pass Titles (2026)(games)
400+
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Exclusive AAA Releases (2025-2026)(titles)
8+
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Compatible Game Titles(titles)
500+ fully optimized
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Game Pass Titles Included(games)
300+
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Exclusive Games(count)
280 exclusives
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Exclusive Game Titles(count)
15+ major exclusives
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Game Pass/PlayStation Plus Included Games(titles)
500+ with Game Pass
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AI Upscaling Technology
Advanced PSSR with dedicated neural chip
Standard FSR/DLSS support
GPU Performance(TFLOPS)
20 TFLOPS
12 TFLOPS
GPU Compute Performance(TFLOPs)
12 TFLOPs
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GPU Architecture Generation
RDNA 2 (Current-gen)
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Native 4K Gaming Support
Yes, standard
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Max 4K Gaming(fps)
120fps native
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Native Resolution (Docked/Primary)(pixels)
4K (2160p)
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Maximum Refresh Rate (Supported)(fps)
120 fps
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Ray Tracing Performance(fps @ 4K ultra)
48 fps avg
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Maximum Gaming Resolution(pixels)
4K (2160p) at 120fps
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Raytracing Performance(frames per second @ 4K)
30fps
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Ray Tracing Performance (4K)(%)
Consistent 50-65fps with fixed architecture
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Maximum Resolution & Framerate(Resolution @ FPS)
4K @ 120fps (select titles)
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Ray Tracing Performance vs Base (2026)(%)
+18% performance boost
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Ray Tracing Improvement vs Last Gen(percent faster)
Baseline Series X (no upgrade)
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Native 4K Resolution Support(pixels)
Up to 4K @ 120fps (select titles)
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Ray Tracing Capability
Standard RT cores
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GPU Performance(TFLOPS)
33.5 TFLOPS
12 TFLOPS
Ray Tracing
Enhanced — up to 3× faster than PS5
Hardware ray tracing (AMD)
CPU(GHz)
AMD Zen 2, 8 cores @ 3.85 GHz
8-core Zen 2 @ 3.8 GHz
SSD Transfer Speed(GB/s)
560 GB/s
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Standard Storage(GB)
1000GB usable
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CPU Speed(GHz)
3.8 GHz (7-core Zen 2)
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SSD Read Speed (Raw)(GB/s)
2.4 GB/s
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RAM (Total Memory)(GB)
16 GB
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Internal SSD Storage(GB)
1000 GB usable
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Storage Speed(GB/s)
2.4 GB/s
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Internal Storage (Usable)(GB)
667 GB available
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RAM Capacity(GB)
16 GB GDDR6
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RAM (GDDR6)(GB)
12 GB GDDR6 (plus 2.2 GB DDR5)
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RAM(GB)
16 GB GDDR6
16 GB GDDR6
System Memory(GB)
10GB GDDR6
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RAM (Total)(GB)
16 GB (10 GDDR6 + 6 DDR5)
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Memory Bandwidth Performance(% improvement)
10x faster SSD (vs PS4)
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RAM Configuration(GB)
16 GB
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Storage(TB)
2 TB NVMe SSD (M.2 expandable)
1 TB NVMe SSD (proprietary expansion)
Price (USD)(USD)
$699 (digital edition)
$499 (with disc drive)
Native Resolution(pixels)
4K/120fps + PSSR upscaling
4K (2160p)
Maximum Gaming Resolution & Frame Rate(fps)
4K @ 120fps (with AI upscaling)
4K @ 120fps (native)
Target Resolution & Refresh Rate
4K at 60fps native
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Native Gaming Resolution Target
4K/1440p
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Display Size(inches)
Requires external TV (typically 43-85 inches)
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Display Resolution(pixels)
3840 x 2160 (4K)
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Refresh Rate Capability(Hz)
120 Hz
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Native Display Resolution(pixels)
Up to 4K (2160p) @ 120Hz
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Maximum Refresh Rate(Hz)
120 Hz
—
Maximum Display Resolution
4K (2160p)
—
Maximum Output Resolution(pixels)
4K (2160p) @ 120Hz
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Maximum Resolution
4K (3840x2160)
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Maximum Native Resolution(resolution)
4K at 120fps native
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Disc Drive
Not included — $79.99 add-on
UHD Blu-ray included
Launch Price (MSRP)(USD)
$799
$499
Launch Price (2026 MSRP)(USD)
$499
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Base Model Price (USD)(USD)
$499
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Standard Price (USD)($)
649.99
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Standard Price (GBP)(£)
499.99
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Launch Price (2026 USD)(USD)
$499 (standard)
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Launch Price (Original MSRP)(USD)
$499.99
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Storage Expansion Cost (1TB)(USD)
$219.99
—
Launch MSRP (2020)(USD)
$499
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Launch MSRP (Base Model)(USD)
$499
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Starting Price(USD)
$499
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Game Pass / PlayStation Plus Tier Titles(games)
300+ (PlayStation Plus Extra)
500+ (Game Pass)
Exclusive AAA Franchises (2024-2026)(titles)
5+ major (Final Fantasy VII, Astro, Dragon Age, etc.)
3 major (Starfield, Indiana Jones, Avowed)
Exclusive AAA Titles (2024-2026)(titles)
3 major exclusives (Starfield, Forza, Avowed)
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Backwards Compatibility Support(generations)
1 generation (PS4 to PS5)
4 generations (Original Xbox, 360, One, Series)
CPU Type
AMD Zen 2 (8-core at 3.8GHz)
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Exclusive Titles Count(games)
80+ exclusives
—
AAA Exclusive Releases (2024-2026)(titles)
18 AAA exclusives
—
Game Pass Subscription Games(games)
500+ games
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Exclusive AAA Games (2026)(major releases)
Forza, Starfield, Game Pass exclusives
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Exclusive Games Available (2026)(titles)
25+ exclusives
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Game Pass Included Games(titles)
500+ (Xbox Game Pass)
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Available Exclusive AAA Titles (2025)(count)
4 major exclusives
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Exclusive Franchises(Number)
30+ exclusive franchises
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Exclusive AAA Games (2024-2026)(titles)
35
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Subscription Service Game Count(games)
500 (Game Pass Ultimate)
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Exclusive Major Franchises
4+ (Halo, Forza, Gears, Starfield)
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Exclusive AAA Titles(titles)
~150
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Major Exclusive Titles (2024-2026)(titles)
10+
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Backwards Compatible Optimized Games(games)
500+ Xbox One/360 games optimized
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Game Pass Console Tier Price(USD/month)
$11.99
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Annual Subscription Cost (Premium Tier)(USD)
$180/year
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Standard Console Launch Price (MSRP 2026)(USD)
$499 (Xbox Series X)
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Digital Console Price (USD)(USD)
$599.99
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Digital Edition Price (USD)(USD)
$599.99
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Digital Edition Price (GBP)(GBP)
£449.99
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Standard Edition Price (USD, 2026)(USD)
$649.99
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Digital Edition Price (USD, 2026)(USD)
Not available
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Base Model MSRP (2026)(USD)
$499
—
Launch Price (2020)(USD)
$499
—
MSRP at Launch (2020)(USD)
$499
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Current Market Price(USD)
$499
—
Subscription Service Cost(USD/month)
$16.99 (Game Pass Ultimate)
—
Console Launch Price (Standard Model)(USD)
$499.99
—
MSRP Launch Price(USD)
499
—
Launch Price (2024)(USD)
$499
—
Monthly Subscription Cost (Base Tier)(USD)
$17/month (Game Pass)
—
Console Launch Price(USD)
$399 (Series X)
—
Game Pass Monthly Subscription(USD)
$16.99/month
—
Annual Subscription Cost(USD)
$180/year (Game Pass Ultimate)
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Console Launch Price (2020)(USD)
$499.99
—
Launch Price (Disc Edition)(USD)
$499
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Standard Game Price(USD)
$69.99
—
Console Price (Launch MSRP)(USD)
$499
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Monthly Subscription Cost (Standard Tier)(USD)
$16.99
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Standard Game Price (First-Party)(USD)
Free with Game Pass
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Launch MSRP (2025)(USD)
$499
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Market Share (January 2026)(percent)
27.5%
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Year-over-Year Market Share Change(percentage points)
-2.9%
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Global Units Sold (64 months)(millions)
34.43 million
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Market Share Percentage(%)
27.4%
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Lifetime Unit Sales (as of 2026)(millions)
25+ million
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Global Sales (2025)(millions of units)
~25 million
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Console Sales (Cumulative)(million units)
21 million units (as of Q3 2024)
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Game Pass Ultimate Monthly Cost(USD)
$17.99/month
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Noise Level Rating(classification)
Quietest gaming console ever made
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Storage Capacity Options(GB)
1000 GB (1 TB) internal, expandable to 2 TB
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VR Support
Not supported
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Available SKUs(count)
2 (Standard & All-Digital)
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Backward Compatibility Rate(%)
~98% Xbox One compatible
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Upcoming Performance Enhancement(text)
No major announcement
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RAM Memory(GB)
16 GB GDDR6
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GPU Processing Power(TFLOPS)
12 TFLOPS
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CPU Cores/Threads(cores)
8 cores @ 3.8 GHz
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SSD Technology(Generation)
PCIe Gen 4 NVME
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SSD Speed (Raw)(GB/s)
2.4 GB/s
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Standard Storage Capacity(GB)
1,000 GB
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SSD Storage (base)(GB)
1 TB usable (802 GB)
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Expandable Storage(GB max)
2250GB (expansion card)
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Storage Capacity (Internal SSD)(GB)
1 TB
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Storage Capacity(GB)
1 TB SSD
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SSD Read Speed(GB/s)
2.4 GB/s
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Storage SSD Speed(GB/s)
2.4 GB/s
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Native Storage Capacity(GB)
1000 GB (with 802GB usable)
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Internal Storage Capacity(GB)
1 TB (1,000 GB) SSD
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Global Sales (2026)(millions)
25 million units
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Market Share 2026(%)
27.5%
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Global Market Share(percent)
27.5%
—
Global Install Base (2025)(millions)
25 million units
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Global Console Market Share(%)
28%
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Backwards Compatibility Range(generations)
4 generations (Xbox original to Series)
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Backwards Compatible Generations(generations)
4 generations (Xbox One, 360, Original, Series)
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WiFi Standard
WiFi 7
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Backward Compatible Games(count)
2,000+ Xbox titles
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2025-2026 AAA Exclusive Titles(games)
3-4 major titles
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Exclusive Major Games (2026)(titles)
8 major titles
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Game Pass / Service Library(games)
400+ (Game Pass)
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Available Game Library(titles)
2,500+ games
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Game Library Size(games)
200+ exclusive
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Available Games Library(titles)
800+
—
Game Library Size (Optimized)(titles)
500+ optimized for Series X
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Exclusive Game Library(titles)
47 exclusives
—
Exclusive Launch Titles (First 3 Years)(titles)
28 major exclusives
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Available Games in Library(titles)
1,500+ games
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Subscription Service Library Size(games)
740 games (Game Pass)
—
Number of Exclusive Titles(games)
38 exclusives
—
Exclusive Titles (2024-2026 releases)(count)
28 exclusives
—
Game Pass Monthly Cost(USD)
$9.99/month
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Shading Units(count)
3328 shading units
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Memory Interface(bit)
320-bit interface
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Game Pass Titles(count)
Game Pass: 480+ titles
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GPU Rendering Improvement(percent faster)
Baseline (100%)
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Controller Haptic Technology(specification)
Standard vibration
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Backward Compatibility(scope)
Extensive (4+ generations of Xbox titles)
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Backward Compatibility Support
Extensive (4 generations)
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Physical Media Support
4K Blu-ray disc drive
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Quick Resume Suspended Games(Concurrent games)
10+ simultaneous
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Cloud Gaming Availability(platforms)
Xbox Cloud Gaming (iOS, Android, PC, browser, TV — comprehensive)
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Maximum Resolution Output(pixels)
4K (3840×2160)
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Native 4K Performance Target(FPS)
60 FPS standard, up to 120 FPS
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Multi-Platform Game Performance Edge(consistency)
Consistent 4-8% performance advantage on cross-platform titles
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Native 4K Maximum Frame Rate(fps)
60 fps (targeted)
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Native 4K Performance(FPS)
4K/60FPS confirmed (Replaced)
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Maximum Native 4K Resolution(fps)
120 fps
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Native Gaming Resolution(pixels)
4K (2160p)
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Typical Game Resolution Target (2026)(frames per second)
4K @ 60 FPS (Replaced)
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4K Gaming Performance (AAA Titles)(fps)
4K/60fps typical
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Average 4K Gaming Frame Rate(FPS)
58-60 FPS
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Average 4K Gaming Frame Rate (2026 AAA titles)(fps)
58 fps
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Maximum 4K Gaming Frame Rate (native)(fps)
60 fps (most AAA titles)
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2026 Exclusive Titles Available(games)
8 major exclusives
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Backward Compatibility Support(text)
Xbox One, Xbox 360, Original Xbox titles
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Game Pass Titles at Launch(games)
300+
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Backward Compatibility Generations(generations)
4 generations (Xbox to Series X)
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Available Exclusive Titles (Current)(Games)
500+
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Exclusive AAA Titles Available(titles)
42 exclusives
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Game Pass/Plus Titles Available(titles)
500+ titles
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Major Exclusive AAA Titles (2024-2026)(titles)
15 exclusives
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Available Game Titles(games)
500+ optimized
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Game Pass Value (Monthly Cost)(USD)
$10.99/month (Game Pass Core)
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Game Pass/Plus Library Size(games)
500+ games
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Backward Compatibility Titles(games)
500+ Xbox/360 games
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PS/Xbox Exclusive AAA Titles(major franchises)
8 major exclusives
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Year-over-Year Sales Growth(%)
-2.9%
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CPU Performance Advantage(%)
10% faster
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GPU Compute Units(CUs)
52 CUs equivalent (12 TFLOPS)
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CPU Processing Speed(GHz)
3.8 GHz
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Years of Optimization(years)
Current generation (4 years optimized)
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SSD Speed Advantage(relative)
Standard SSD
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Launch MSRP (2026)(USD)
$499
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Base System Price(USD)
$500
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Storage Expansion Cost per TB(USD)
$180
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Monthly Game Pass Cost(USD)
$11.99 (Standard Tier)
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Launch Price (USD)(USD)
$499
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Retail Price (Standard Edition 2026)(USD)
$499
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Launch Price (2024-2025)(USD)
$499
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Storage Expansion Cost(USD)
$180 for Seagate 2TB expansion
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Subscription Service Cost (Monthly)(USD)
$11.99 (Game Pass Ultimate)
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Retail Price (2026)(USD)
$499
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Game Pass Subscription Monthly Cost(USD/month)
$17 (Game Pass Ultimate)
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Exclusive Game Optimization Maturity(years)
Current generation optimization
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Native 4K 60fps Games(game count)
156 games
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Exclusive Franchises (as of 2026)(count)
10+
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Game Pass Day-1 Titles (Annual)(games)
100+ annually
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Game Pass Integration(feature)
Game Pass (400+ games, day-one releases)
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Game Pass Subscription Size(Titles)
400+
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Game Pass Subscribers(millions)
28 million
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Game Pass Subscription Cost (Monthly)(USD)
$16.99 (Game Pass Ultimate)
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Game Pass Subscription Titles(games)
500+ day-one releases
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Market Share(percent)
38%
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Global Sales (Lifetime)(Million Units)
21+ million units
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Installed Base (2026)(millions)
25 million
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Thermal Stability Rating(issues reported)
No thermal issues reported
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Space Marine 2 Performance(comparative)
Outperforms PS5 Pro
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Battery Life(hours)
N/A (stationary)
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Weight(lbs)
4,100g (not portable)
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Weight (Console Only)(grams)
4,250g (requires desk/TV mount)
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Handheld Gaming Capability
No, stationary only
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Battery Life (Light Gaming)(hours)
0 hours (requires power outlet)
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4K Gaming Performance(FPS)
60 FPS (native optimized)
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Setup Time(minutes)
10 minutes
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Maximum Resolution/Frame Rate(fps at resolution)
4K/120fps (native)
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4K 120fps Gaming Support(percentage of games)
Higher potential (12 TFLOPS)
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Annual Online Subscription Cost(USD)
$180/year (Game Pass Ultimate)
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Handheld Battery Life(hours)
N/A (not portable)
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Max Resolution Output(pixels)
4K @ 120fps
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Ray Tracing Enhancement(performance boost)
Standard ray tracing
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CPU Core Count(cores)
8 cores (custom x86)
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CPU Cores/Speed(GHz)
8 cores @ 3.8 GHz
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Active User Base(millions)
25 million users
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Monthly Active Player Base(millions)
25 million
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Estimated Active Monthly Users(millions)
~25 million
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Ray Tracing Performance Boost(x times faster)
Standard implementation
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Power Consumption(watts)
180W typical
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Console Generation Status
Current Generation (5+ years)
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Maximum Supported Resolution(pixels)
4K 120Hz
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Controller Innovation(features)
Standard vibration, impulse triggers
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Console Life Cycle(years)
4 years (2020-present)
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Hardware Upgrade Path(count)
0 (fixed hardware)
—
Game Pass Subscription Library(games)
400+ (Game Pass Ultimate)
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Console Exclusive Titles (2026)(games)
139 exclusives
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Setup Time to First Game(minutes)
15 minutes
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Maximum Resolution (Docked)(pixels)
4K (3840×2160)
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Portability
Home console only; 3.8kg (8.4 lbs)
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Physical Dimensions(mm (H x W x D))
301 x 151 x 151
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Game Pass/Plus Subscription Library(games)
700+ games
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Game Pass Library Size(titles)
~500 games (Game Pass)
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CPU Processor Speed(GHz)
3.8 GHz (8-core)
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CPU Frequency(GHz)
3.8 GHz
—
CPU Processor Cores(cores)
8-core Zen 2 @ 3.8 GHz
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Storage Capacity (Standard)(GB)
1000 GB
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Exclusive AAA Titles (2026)(count)
8 major exclusives
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Console Units Sold (Lifetime)(millions)
34+ million
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Subscription Service Cost (Annual)(USD)
$180 (Game Pass Ultimate includes online + 400+ games)
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Game Pass Subscription Cost(USD/month)
$11.99 (Ultimate tier)
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Years Since Launch(years)
6 years
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Console Height(cm)
15.1cm (horizontal)
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Console Dimensions (Height)(inches)
5.94 inches
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Console Dimensions(cm (Height x Width x Depth))
15.1 x 15.1 x 13.1 cm
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Game Pass / Premium Service Monthly Cost(USD/month)
$11.99 (Game Pass Ultimate)
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Controller Price(USD)
$70
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Ray Tracing Support
Yes, hardware-accelerated
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Subscription Game Library(games)
400+ (Game Pass Ultimate)
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Generations of Backward Compatibility(generations)
4 (Xbox through Xbox One)
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Game Pass-Equivalent Subscription Cost(USD/month)
$9.99 (Game Pass Standard)
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Game Pass Standard Monthly Cost(USD)
$11.99
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Premium Subscription Monthly Cost(USD)
$17.99 (Game Pass Ultimate)
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Included Games Library(games)
500+ games (Game Pass)
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Controller Haptic Feedback
Standard rumble vibration
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Pros & Cons
12 pros·8 cons across both
PS5 Pro
+6-4
Pros
33.5 TFLOPS GPU — 2.8× more powerful than Xbox Series X's 12 TFLOPS
PSSR (PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution) AI upscaling for sharper 4K
Enhanced ray tracing — up to 3× faster than PS5
Exclusive PlayStation titles not available on Xbox or PC (Spider-Man 2, Gran Turismo 7)
SSD: 2 TB built-in (expandable with M.2)
DualSense haptic feedback and adaptive triggers — unique controller experience
Cons
Costs $699 — $200 more than Xbox Series X ($499)
No disc drive included (disc drive add-on sold separately)
PlayStation exclusives require individual purchase (no first-party Game Pass equivalent)
Marginally lower CPU speed than some benchmarks suggest
Xbox Series X
+6-4
Pros
Better value at $499 — $200 cheaper than PS5 Pro
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: 500+ games included for ~$15/month (PC + console)
Built-in disc drive included
Quick Resume: resume up to 6 games simultaneously
All Xbox exclusives also available on PC — no platform lock-in
12 TFLOPS GPU still handles 4K/120fps across major titles
Cons
12 TFLOPS GPU — 2.8× less powerful than PS5 Pro on paper
No PSSR-equivalent upscaling (uses AMD FSR instead)
Xbox exclusives (Halo, Forza, Starfield) are also on PC — less platform differentiation
No haptic feedback / adaptive triggers equivalent to DualSense
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions
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Whether the PS5 Pro is worth it over Xbox Series X depends on your priorities. PS5 Pro ($899.99) delivers significantly better GPU performance (16.7 vs 12.15 teraflops), PSSR AI upscaling, 2TB SSD, and access to PlayStation's exclusive game library (God of War, Spider-Man, Horizon, Final Fantasy XVI). Xbox Series X ($649.99) is $250 cheaper, offers Quick Resume (instant multi-game suspend), Xbox Game Pass Ultimate ($19.99/month with day-one first-party access), and Play Anywhere cross-buy between Xbox and Windows PC. If you have a 4K TV and want maximum visual performance plus PlayStation exclusives, PS5 Pro is worth the premium. If you value value-for-money, Game Pass, or Windows cross-play, Xbox Series X is the rational choice.
The PS5 Pro costs $899.99 in the United States as of April 2, 2026, when Sony increased prices across most markets. The PS5 Pro (launched November 2024) includes a disc drive and 2TB SSD storage. At launch in November 2024, it was priced at $699.99; the April 2026 increase added $200 to the US price. The Xbox Series X is $649.99 for the 1TB disc model, making the PS5 Pro $250 more expensive than Microsoft's flagship console.
PSSR (PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution) is Sony's proprietary AI-powered upscaling technology exclusive to the PS5 Pro. Similar in concept to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), PSSR allows games to render at a lower native resolution (e.g., 1080p or 1440p internally) and then reconstruct a high-quality 4K output using machine learning. The result is better performance (higher frame rates) at visual quality closer to native 4K than traditional upscaling methods like AMD FSR (used on Xbox Series X). PSSR is one of the key technical advantages of the PS5 Pro over both the standard PS5 and the Xbox Series X.
PlayStation 5 has a significantly stronger exclusive game library as of 2026. Major PlayStation exclusives include God of War Ragnarök, Spider-Man 2, Horizon Forbidden West, Final Fantasy XVI, Stellar Blade, Gran Turismo 7, Demon's Souls, Returnal, and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. Xbox's exclusive library has weakened as Microsoft released several former exclusives on PlayStation (including Hi-Fi Rush, Pentiment, Sea of Thieves, and others). Xbox's strongest differentiator remains Xbox Game Pass Ultimate ($19.99/month), which provides day-one access to first-party titles like Forza Motorsport, Halo Infinite, and Avowed. PlayStation wins on exclusive game quality; Xbox wins on value through Game Pass subscription.
Expert Analysis: PS5 Pro vs Xbox Series X
The PS5 Pro and Xbox Series X are the two leading home gaming consoles in 2026 — but they represent very different value propositions. Following Sony's April 2026 price increase, the gap between them has widened to $250, making the choice more consequential than ever.
PlayStation 5 Pro (Sony Interactive Entertainment, launched November 2024; $899.99 after April 2, 2026 price increase; disc drive included): The PS5 Pro is Sony's mid-generation performance upgrade — the most powerful PlayStation console ever released, designed to deliver native 4K at 60fps with ray tracing in games that previously required quality/performance trade-offs. Key specs: 60 compute units (up from 36 in standard PS5), 16.7 teraflops GPU performance, 2TB SSD storage, 16GB GDDR6 unified memory. The PS5 Pro's headline feature is PSSR (PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution) — Sony's proprietary AI upscaling technology that enables games to render at lower internal resolutions and reconstruct 4K-quality output with less perceptible quality loss than FSR or DLSS equivalents. The PS5 Pro is approximately 45% faster in rasterization and 37% faster in GPU compute than the Xbox Series X. PS5 Pro exclusive strengths: the PlayStation exclusive game library (God of War Ragnarök, Spider-Man 2, Horizon Forbidden West, Final Fantasy XVI, Stellar Blade, and dozens more); PSSR upscaling technology; DualSense haptic feedback and adaptive triggers; PS VR2 support.
Xbox Series X (Microsoft, launched November 2020; $649.99, 1TB disc; or $549.99, 1TB digital): The Xbox Series X launched alongside the original PS5 and has not received a mid-generation Pro upgrade. Its specs: 52 compute units, 12.15 teraflops, 1TB SSD, 16GB GDDR6. The Xbox Series X has Quick Resume — a feature allowing players to suspend multiple games simultaneously and resume them in seconds without loading screens. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate ($19.99/month) is the platform's most compelling proposition: access to hundreds of games including day-one releases for Microsoft first-party titles (Forza Motorsport, Halo, Starfield, Avowed). Xbox Play Anywhere: many Xbox games work on both Xbox and Windows PC, giving the library more portable value. Xbox's challenge: most former Xbox exclusives now ship on PlayStation, reducing the exclusive game library's differentiating power, and Microsoft has released several former Xbox exclusives on PS5 as well.
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Key differences: GPU performance (PS5 Pro leads significantly at 16.7 vs 12.15 teraflops), storage (PS5 Pro 2TB vs Xbox 1TB), and upscaling technology (PSSR vs FSR). Xbox leads on value per dollar ($649.99 vs $899.99) and Game Pass's day-one exclusive access model. PlayStation leads on exclusive game library breadth and PSSR visual quality.
The 2026 verdict: PS5 Pro is the better-specced machine and the premium choice for those who want the best visual performance and access to PlayStation exclusives. Xbox Series X is the better value purchase ($250 cheaper) and the better ecosystem choice for those invested in Game Pass, Windows gaming, or Microsoft's cross-platform approach. If price sensitivity matters, Xbox Series X at $649.99 is the rational choice; if performance and PlayStation exclusives matter, PS5 Pro at $899.99 delivers them.
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