Xbox Series X vs PS5 Slim Disc Console 1TB + Portal Bundle
Both are 4K/120Hz consoles with 1TB SSDs and disc drives, so the choice comes down to games and ecosystem. The Series X is the smaller, quieter box with stronger backward compatibility across four Xbox generations and Xbox Game Pass. The PS5 Slim bundle adds the PlayStation Portal handheld and the DualSense's haptic feedback and adaptive triggers, which owners consistently praise. Pick by the exclusives you want to play and where your friends play.
- Choose the Xbox Series X if you want the widest backward-compatible library, Game Pass, and a compact console that runs cool and quiet.
- Choose the PS5 Slim bundle if you want PlayStation exclusives, DualSense haptics, and a Portal for playing away from the TV.
Prices
- Xbox Series X: $639.99 at ESolutions (last seen Nov 10)
- PS5 Slim Disc Console 1TB + Portal Bundle: $599.00 at Best Buy (last seen Nov 10)
- Difference: the PS5 Slim Disc Console 1TB + Portal Bundle is $40.99 cheaper than the Xbox Series X at the latest prices (Nov 10)
