what is the difference between the xbox one and the playstation 4?
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The PlayStation 4 uses 8GB GDDR5 RAM, while all signs point to the Xbox One using 8GB of DDR3 RAM. ... That difference, coupled with the fact that the PS4 runs some early games at higher native resolutions than the Xbox One, might seem to make the PS4 a better gaming machine.
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Both the Xbox One S and the PS4 Pro are taking advantage of 4K resolution and HDR (high-dynamic range) technology. But while the PS4 Pro boasts a more powerful processor and graphics chip, the Xbox One S is the only console available with a built-in Ultra-HD Blu-Ray player. This is important.
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This time around, Sony has already made a strong start: PS4 sales outpace those of XBox One. Based on figures released by the respective companies, the PS4 has sold more than seven million devices, so far. In comparison, XBox One has sold five million devices.
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Why does Xbox One cost more than PS4? Microsoft isn't sticking it to gamers by charging more for its Xbox One console than Sony does for PS4 - it really costs that much more for the parts. The more expensive Xbox One's price is $471 (about £291, AU$516) at cost, according to the teardown analysts at iHS iSuppli.
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If getting the best possible crispness for most games is a priority, PS4 comes out on top. However, when it comes to the premium versions of both consoles, Xbox has an edge. ... The Xbox One X, Xbox One S, PS4 Pro and standard PS4 all support HDR, though the list of HDR-enabled games varies by console. Winner: PS4.
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The Xbox One, which launched in late 2013, is the latest and eighth generation of the Xbox console family. It offers better graphics, faster processing, more storage, and more advanced controllers than the Xbox 360. The two console generations differ on the outside, too.
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Performance, though, is dependent on the console you're using. The Slim PS4 is the more powerful machine, albeit slightly, with the ability to typically display games at a higher resolution. The difference isn't always drastic, but on most TVs, PS4 titles will simply look better.
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Boasting a 2.3 GHz, 8 core CPU, 6 teraflops AMD Polaris architecture and 12GB GDDR5 RAM, the Xbox One X has a better and faster CPU/GPU combo compared to the PS4 Pro. ... The Xbox One X has the added bonus of featuring a 4K Blu-ray player, making it a smidge more practical than the PS4 Pro.
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Better graphics There's no way around it: The PS4 is more powerful than the Xbox One. It's not a huge difference, but it is noticeable. For one thing, cross-platform PS4 games routinely run in higher resolution and/or with more frames per second than they do on Xbox One.
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The Xbox One X is the most powerful video game console this side of an actual gaming PC. It simply outperforms every other system including the PS4 Pro. The Xbox One X even looks better than the PS4 Pro from a purely cosmetic perspective. So if you want games to run at true 4K, the Xbox One X is the system for you.
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Yes, the difference is night and day and it enables the Xbox One X to deliver the first true 4K gaming experience. ... Meanwhile the Xbox One X retains all the media sensibilities of the Xbox One S with an Ultra HD (4K) Blu-ray player, support for HDR content and Dolby Atmos.
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It's an updated version of the original Xbox One (left). The first big difference is size: The Xbox One S is 40 percent smaller than the original model. In fact, the power adapter for the original Xbox One is almost a quarter of the size of the new Xbox One S (which, thankfully, has an internal power supply).
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The good The Xbox One S is a slick looking game console that's 40 percent smaller than the original and ditches the infamously gigantic power brick. It can display 4K video from streaming services and Ultra HD Blu-rays, and supports HDR contrast on video and games.
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Both the Xbox One S and the PS4 Pro are taking advantage of 4K resolution and HDR (high-dynamic range) technology. But while the PS4 Pro boasts a more powerful processor and graphics chip, the Xbox One S is the only console available with a built-in Ultra-HD Blu-Ray player.
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While it lacks the more recent hardware improvements offered by the Xbox One S and the Xbox One X (such as support for 4K and HDR), the original Xbox One is still a powerful machine that can play every single game on the system, and plenty more from the previous two gens thanks to support for Backwards Compatibility ...
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In terms of hardware design, the Xbox One and Switch are completely different machines. The Xbox One looks and operates like a traditional gaming console. ... By contrast, the Switch cannot be used as a media player. The console does not have a disc drive, so it cannot play DVDs or Blu-rays.
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The PlayStation 4 is selling about twice as fast as the Xbox One. Sony's PlayStation 4 console isn't the most popular console ever, but it's getting there. The PlayStation 4 is just shy of reaching 60 million consoles sold — an impressive number to crest in just 3.5 years.