Differences between PlayStation 4 and Xbox One
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PlayStation 4 vs. Xbox One[edit]
The PlayStation 4 (PS4) and the Xbox One are home video game consoles developed by Sony Interactive Entertainment and Microsoft, respectively.[1] Both consoles belong to the eighth generation of video game consoles and were released in November 2013.[1] The PS4 launched in North America on November 15, 2013, while the Xbox One launched a week later on November 22, 2013.[1][2]
At launch, the PlayStation 4 was priced at $399.[3] The Xbox One, which initially included the Kinect motion sensor, launched at $499.[2][4]
Comparison Table[edit]
| Category | PlayStation 4 | Xbox One |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sony Interactive Entertainment | Microsoft |
| Release Date (NA) | November 15, 2013[1] | November 22, 2013[2] |
| Launch Price (NA) | US$399[3] | US$499 (with Kinect)[2] |
| CPU | 8-core AMD "Jaguar" @ 1.6 GHz[1] | 8-core AMD "Jaguar" @ 1.75 GHz |
| GPU | 1.84 TFLOPS, AMD Radeon[5] | 1.31 TFLOPS, AMD Radeon |
| Memory | 8 GB GDDR5[1] | 8 GB DDR3 + 32 MB ESRAM |
| Internal Storage | 500 GB HDD (user-removable) | 500 GB HDD |
| Optical Drive | Blu-ray | Blu-ray |
Hardware and Performance[edit]
Both the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One are built on a similar hardware architecture, using a custom 8-core AMD "Jaguar" processor.[1] The Xbox One's CPU had a slightly higher clock speed at 1.75 GHz compared to the PS4's 1.6 GHz. However, the PS4's graphics processing unit (GPU) was more powerful, capable of 1.84 teraflops of performance, while the original Xbox One's GPU was rated at 1.31 teraflops.[5]
A significant difference in the hardware was the system memory. The PS4 used 8 GB of GDDR5 RAM, which offered a higher bandwidth of 176 GB/s. The Xbox One used 8 GB of DDR3 RAM, which had a lower bandwidth of 68.3 GB/s, supplemented by 32 MB of faster ESRAM to help mitigate the bandwidth difference. This difference in memory and GPU capability resulted in some multiplatform games running at a higher native resolution on the PS4.
Controllers[edit]
The controller for the PlayStation 4 is the DualShock 4, which includes a clickable touchpad, a light bar, and a built-in mono speaker. It retains the symmetrical analog stick layout of its predecessors.
Microsoft's Xbox One Controller features an offset analog stick design and introduced "Impulse Triggers," which are individual rumble motors within each trigger that can provide precise haptic feedback. Both controllers feature a 3.5 mm headset jack.
Exclusive Games[edit]
Each console had a lineup of exclusive titles. Notable exclusives for the PlayStation 4 included *God of War*, *Uncharted 4: A Thief's End*, *The Last of Us Remastered*, *Marvel's Spider-Man*, and *Bloodborne*.
The Xbox One's exclusive library featured franchises such as *Halo*, *Gears of War*, and *Forza Motorsport*. Key titles included *Halo 5: Guardians*, *Forza Horizon 2*, *Gears 5*, and *Sunset Overdrive*.
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 "wikipedia.org". Retrieved January 11, 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "wikipedia.org". Retrieved January 11, 2026.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "fandom.com". Retrieved January 11, 2026.
- ↑ "stanford.edu". Retrieved January 11, 2026.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "gamerant.com". Retrieved January 11, 2026.
