Playstation 4 vs. Xbox One - Pros and Cons

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I've been thinking about buying either one...
I do have a lot more familiarity with the Playstation controller, but would have no problem with going the other route.

Just wanted to get your help to try to figure this thing out.
What are the pros and cons to both gaming systems?

Thank you for your help in advance, guys!
 
Xbox One Pros:

  • Extremely fast switching between tasks (TV, movies, skype, etc.)
  • Kinect seems much improved with 1080p quality and more accurate tracking
  • ESPN partnership
  • 300,000 servers for Xbox Live, up from 15,000 last time, according to Microsoft this will allow for "living and persistent worlds" (MMOs, anyone?)
  • Controller seems mostly the same except with improved d-pad
  • Compatible with Smartglass
  • Constant low power state
  • Download games while you play
  • Capture and editing software (very lightly touched upon during the event)
  • Kinect voice commands (useful for when you're holding something, such as food)
  • Triggers have feedback
  • Xbox controller will supposedly be using WiFi direct
  • You and 10 family members can access your games library from any Xbox
  • You can access your library from any Xbox
  • Skype integration
  • Streaming through Twitch

    Xbox One Cons:

  • Publishers can block your access to used games

  • Requires a connection to the internet once every 24 hours (1 hour if you're using a different Xbox)

  • Significantly less powerful than PS4 (Source 1, Source 2)

  • Kinect is required to use the console

  • No Backwards compatibility

  • Most likely going to have to pay to play online

  • Microsoft will not allow indie devs to self publish (for XBLA, if XBLIG is carried over this will be possible, also, Microsoft is apparently working on a plan to allow ALL creators to "be a part of the future of Xbox One")

  • Microsoft has not talked about how or if services like their TV, Music, and other services will work outside of the US, as there are usually complications involved with that kind of thing

  • Kinect voice commands could possibly used by others to troll or other shenanigans

  • 5 gb ram available to devs

  • Gotta pay for Gold to access media apps and multiplayer

  • Kinect doesn't ever actually turn off

  • Giving games to friends means they have to be on your list for 30 days and only given once

  • No renting or lending games at launch (they are "exploring possibilities" with their partners)

    PS4 Pros:

  • You can play games/demos while they are downloading

  • Pressing a button puts the console into "low power mode" and when pressed again pick up right where you left off

  • Share button lets you capture footage and upload it (dedicated capture/compression)

  • Ability to stream games through Ustream

  • 8gb GDDR5 Ram (7gb available to devs)

  • Dualshock controller seems larger and the triggers/analog sticks seem improved (touchpad added, but I don't know if I consider that a pro or con)

  • Sony lets indie devs self-publish games, making it easy to get on the store

  • Cross-play with Vita

  • Compatible with PS Move

  • Download games in the background

  • GPU 50% faster than Xbox

  • Mobile app that will tie in with PS account

  • No restrictions on used games

    PS4 Cons:

  • No backwards compatibility (Sony working on streaming with Gaikai, but nothing certain)

  • You have to pay for PS Plus to use multiplayer (You still get the extra benefits like free games)
I personally prefer PS4
 
Dude, first of all, thank you very much for that reply. Seriously.

As far as releases go, everything is pretty much available on both gaming systems?

Both make me pay extra to play online.
Don't care about Apps.
Don't care about Kinect. I've tried the Nintendo Wii, and I hate it :D
Xbox One requires a internet connection every 24 hours? That's just insanity right there.

Not looking good for Microsoft...
 
Your welcome. Yeah my favorite is ps4 not only for the price/hardware, but also for the internet connection. I hope you will choose the right one for you, good luck bro :)
 
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I also have to say that the ps4 is the way to go. I've used both the PlayStation and the Xbox one and in my opinion the playstaion beats the Xbox all round in every department.
This seems to be a debate with no definitive answer, everyone has their own preference it seems.
 
Personally, I think the biggest advantages to the ps4 was the price and the fact that they didn't try to install too much parameters for controlling how people played with their games and share it with them. Not to mention they are forcing Kinect too. I have to give it to the xbox for being a much more well rounded living room PC but I just want a good console with no complicated rules.
 
I think like you say, they have tried not to compete too much with each other although they always will be in peoples minds.
The ps4 is a console to play games on with a few added extras, where as the Xbox is more of a multimedia machine that you can also play games.
You pay your money and make your choice...
 
I think like you say, they have tried not to compete too much with each other although they always will be in peoples minds.
The ps4 is a console to play games on with a few added extras, where as the Xbox is more of a multimedia machine that you can also play games.
You pay your money and make your choice...
 
I was recently on the fence regarding PS4 or XboxOne since I've been wanting to upgrade from my 360 lately, and thanks to this thread I'm probably more than likely going to be looking at getting a PS4 with my next paycheck.
 
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