Sony PlayStation 5 vs Microsoft Xbox Series X
Buy the PlayStation 5 if you want Sony's exclusives and a lower entry price. Buy the Xbox Series X if you want the most raw power, Quick Resume, and Game Pass. As of November 4, 2026, the PS5 is $429.99 at Crown Pawnbrokers and the Series X is $454.99 at CTT Home & Culinary, so the PS5 costs about $25 less.
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Sony PlayStation 5
4.7Choose the PlayStation 5 if you want Sony exclusives, the DualSense haptics and adaptive triggers, and the lower price of the two.
- Lower price at the stores tracked
- DualSense haptics and adaptive triggers add immersion
- Strong lineup of Sony exclusives
- Disc drive plays 4K Blu-ray and used PS4/PS5 discs
- Smaller 825 GB drive fills fast with large games
What separates them
| Sony PlayStation 5 | Microsoft Xbox Series X | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (as of November 4, 2026) | $429.99 at Crown Pawnbrokers | $454.99 at CTT Home & Culinary |
| GPU power | 10.28 teraflops (RDNA 2) | 12 teraflops (RDNA 2) |
| CPU clock | 3.5 GHz, 8 cores | 3.80 GHz, 8 cores |
| Included storage | 825 GB SSD (1 TB and 2 TB versions exist) | 1 TB custom SSD |
| Controller feedback | DualSense haptics and adaptive triggers | Standard rumble, no adaptive triggers |
| Quick Resume | No equivalent; one game suspended at a time | Switches between several suspended games |
| Subscription library | PlayStation Plus tiers; new Sony games not day one | Game Pass Ultimate; Microsoft first-party games on day one |
Price history
- Sony PlayStation 5: lowest $300.00 on Oct 30 at Abraa; $429.99 on Nov 4.
- Microsoft Xbox Series X: lowest $367.00 on Nov 2 at summersocialphilly.com; $454.99 on Nov 4.
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Specs compared
| Spec | Sony PlayStation 5 | Microsoft Xbox Series X |
|---|---|---|
| With Motion Control | Yes | Yes |
| Blu-Ray Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| 4K Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Connectivity | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Supported Network | PlayStation Network | Xbox Network |
| Storage Capacity | 16 GB, 825 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB | 1 TB |
| Height | 4.1″ tall | 6″ tall |
| Width | 4.09″ wide | 5.9″ wide |
| Depth | 10.24″ deep | 5.9″ deep |
| Color | White | Black |
What reviewers say
Sony PlayStation 5
Owners rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 3,699 ratings. The DualSense controller and fast loading are the most common praise; storage size and console bulk come up most as complaints.
- DualSense haptics and adaptive triggers feel immersive
- Near-instant load times from the SSD
- Quiet operation under load
- Strong exclusive game lineup
- 825 GB storage runs out fast
- Console is big and heavy to place
- Extra controllers and storage add cost
- Some cross-gen games look similar to PS4 versions
Microsoft Xbox Series X
Reviewers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 1,300 ratings and describe it as a powerful, high-performing console. Praise centers on graphics, smooth 4K 120fps play, Quick Resume and the Game Pass library. Some say the price feels high and miss the Halo and Forza exclusives of earlier years.
Questions and answers
- Which is better for 4K 120Hz gaming?
- Both output 4K at up to 120 FPS over HDMI 2.1. The Series X has more GPU headroom at 12 teraflops vs about 10.3, so it holds higher frame rates more often in demanding titles.
- Which has more storage?
- The Series X ships with a 1 TB SSD. The PS5 model here has 825 GB, though 1 TB and 2 TB PS5 versions exist. Both support expansion, and the PS5 takes standard M.2 drives.
- Is the Xbox Series X worth the extra $25?
- If you will use Game Pass and Quick Resume, yes. If you mainly want Sony exclusives, the PS5 at $429.99 is the better buy.
- Which controller is better?
- The DualSense on the PS5 has haptics and adaptive triggers that many games use for feel. The Xbox controller has a familiar shape and AA batteries but no adaptive triggers.
- Can both play older games?
- Yes. The PS5 runs most PS4 titles, and the Series X runs four generations of Xbox games. The Series X backward-compatibility list is broader.
- Which is smaller?
- The Series X is 11.9 x 5.9 x 5.9 in and 9.8 lb. The PS5 is 15.4 x 10.2 x 4.1 in and 13.43 lb, so it needs more shelf space.
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