The Gaming Consoles
Video games give people a chance to experience something in a virtual environment that can not be experienced in the real world. Gaming consoles create the great experience video games have to offer. Gaming consoles are becoming more technologically advanced every day. Currently, the two major gaming consoles are Xbox and PlayStation. The two type of consoles differ in exclusive games and prices, while having similar smaller features.
In 2001 Microsoft creates the xbox original, which is the first of the three major gaming consoles. The Xbox one along with Xbox original and Xbox 360 complete the xbox trilogy. The Xbox original popularity explodes when Microsoft releases the console. The exclusive of Halo, an online first-person shooter game, is the primary reason xbox became so popular. In November of 2002
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The controllers of the PlayStation have generally stayed the same with the widely known model of DualShock having the two thumb sticks located at the bottom of the controller. Xbox has the same style with the model of the left stick located at the top and right stick located at the bottom. In both console controllers just minor tweaks have been added here and there. The biggest difference between the controllers are the labeled buttons with the xbox having A, B, Y, X layout, and the PlayStation having the X, square, circle, triangle. PlayStations are on average a smaller console than Xbox. Sherri L. Smith’s article, “The Xbox One is a chunky, shiny behemoth. Weighing 7 pounds and measuring 13.1 x 10.5 x 3.25 inches, the One makes the 6.1 pound, 10.8 x 12 x 2.08-inch PlayStation 4 look absolutely puny.”.
Despite the two consoles differences, both Xbox and PlayStation will always provide everyone entertainment whether it be watching a video or playing an unbelievably realistic video game. Sony and Microsoft will continue to shock the world with spectacular
Right now, it looks like PS4 is the most powerful console, but developers may well learn to exploit the Xbox One in new ways. It's unlikely you'll be making your buying decision on hardware specifications alone.
The interface for the Xbox one is excellent because of how organised it is. On the Xbox you can easily find your games, social media, and the store. The Xbox one when you go from one app to another you hear a nice calm whooshing sound that isn’t annoying or can get stuck in your head. That is the exact opposite with the Playstation the sound is a bloop it is very annoying and it can get stuck in your head. Another great feature is the keyboard on the Xbox one it is very easy access. The keyboard on
The PS4 is the better console because it is a better quality console, it has exclusive DLC and bonus content for free, and PlayStation Plus is a must have. First of all, the PS4 is a quality console because it is sleek and light compared to the Xbox 1. While PS4 weighs 6.17 pounds, Xbox 1 weighs a whopping 17.3 pounds! Not only that PS4 is slimmer compared to the big bulky box that is Xbox (Techradar 1). Another reason PS4 is higher quality is because the graphics and processing speed of the PS4 is better.
The Xbox and Playstation consoles have been around for a while. Carrying on many childhoods and building memories. They both provide entertainment, but have different factors that differ from the experience. Comparing and contrasting both consoles include topics such as games, controllers, and gameplay. Both consoles provide a variety of popular games.
Through the years of all the generations consoles Microsoft’s Xbox and Sony’s PlayStation both prove to be, arguably, number one. The flames of the console war since the release of the latest generation of consoles back in 2013 have been set ablaze by fans and gamers alike. Microsoft had a weak start with the Xbox One and with nonstop updates and quick releases they crushed their competition. What exactly makes Xbox better?
First Xbox, let’s look at the design and user interface. The Xbox is huge way bigger than the PS4. On the top half of the the console is a vent which means if you want to put something on top of it forget about it. Towards the backside of the Xbox is three USB ports, but only two are for controllers. The controller ports are in the back are very awkward because there usually in the front. The Xbox runs off a Windows 10 UI (User Interface) which makes the home screen more complex and harder to find things but very nice looking. Now let’s look at the exclusive titles for the Xbox. Some titles include Halo, Gears of War, Titanfall, and Sunset Overdrive. These titles are huge but since the Xbox runs off of a windows 10 UI that means some games can also be played on the PC.
The Xbox One features voice recognition software that powers the console. This makes it easy for the user to give the Xbox One clear voice commands which it can then carry out, such as ‘Xbox on,’ or ‘Xbox, TV’. Due to the new built-in Kinect, the Xbox One can also be controlled with hand movements, like a simple swipe of the hand, or by grabbing and dragging things.The price of Xbox Live hasn’t changed, there are many new features this version of xbox brings to you the people.The xbox one now runs off of 300,000 servers – that’s more than the entire world’s computing power in 1999!
Console gaming, it's a pretty big topic, with many things that are different and similar about them. Techy people around the nation look at these specific specs of these consoles and their compatibility. I will be going over all the similarities and differences between the PS4 and the Xbox one. Although Sony has sold twice the amount I believe the Xbox one has better features than the PS4. People really like to show and pick which company is the clear winner in the battle of console gaming. I will speculate on features, graphics, design, price, and controller design as well. I will compare the obvious things that are in both consoles such as graphic cards and what games they can run and play. Looking at the different graphics, designs, and other features, it’s easily seen how the Xbox one is greater in comparison to the PS4.
Sony PlayStation4 vs Microsoft Xbox One What are the differences? History -The Xbox series is designed and produced by Microsoft and there have been three major ones Xbox (2001), Xbox 360 (2005) and Xbox One (2013). According to Microsoft, the idea of naming of the Xbox comes from the fact that they want the console to be an all-round entertainment device, not just for playing video games but also to stream TV online and browse the Internet.
Microsoft is trying to establish the Xbox One as the video game console leader in the Video Game Industry. The Xbox One is a third generation video game console for Microsoft. The video game industry continues to have steady growth. However,
Two very popular names in the new society are Xbox and PlayStation. The companies that created the two brands have competing systems, be it computer systems, or game consoles. Two of the competing brands that Microsoft and Sony have made are the Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3. Both having benefits for the systems.
Are your friends talking all into video games and you’re left out because you don’t have a console? Now you want one but don’t know which to get? Well I’m here to help you. Today I’m going to tell you why PS4 dominates Xbox One.
How and why does it exist? I’m going to find out the story behind this to show that it has a story in its development of one of the most popular gaming consoles on the world. What I Want to Find Out My prior knowledge the Xbox comes down to the name of the different types of consoles’, what the Xbox is and its features are on the newer models, and how it rivals to other companies as an entertainment machine. Xbox
Microsoft introduced the new console (Xbox 360) one year before Sony, the industry leader, unleashed the PS3. Microsoft with the first mover advantage built a large customer base and has the largest library of games. The PS3 console has the best raw power and blue-ray capabilities. Nintendo, although with the less advanced console (Nintendo Wii), has successfully distinguished itself from their competitors with an innovative controller whith motion-sensor capabilities.
Microsoft Xbox is providing elite gaming systems as well as games and accessories to hard-core gamers.