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Microsoft Xbox 360 Core vs Sony PlayStation

12.2 in
3.94 in
Microsoft Xbox 360 Core Game Console
Microsoft Xbox 360 Core
Sony PlayStation Game Console
Sony PlayStation
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
5
5 editorial reviews
Microsoft Xbox 360 (Core System)Read more
The next-generation of gaming is here, and Microsoft is first to the party. Should you buy the Xb0x 360 now or hold out for the Playstation 3? Read on to find out!Read more
A still-solid gaming and entertainment experience coupled with a revamped eye-catching design, internal 802.11n Wi-Fi, and more storage make this the best Microsoft Xbox 360 yet.Read more
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16
4.4 out of 5
8 user ratings
5 stars
50 %
4 stars
50 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
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User rating
46
4.1 out of 5
46 user ratings
5 stars
32 %
4 stars
47 %
3 stars
17 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
2 %
45
3.9 out of 5
45 user ratings
5 stars
35 %
4 stars
37 %
3 stars
15 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
6 %

Full Comparison

Hardware

Microsoft Xbox 360 CoreMicrosoft Xbox 360 Core
Sony PlayStationSony PlayStation
Storage
  • 120GB
  • 20GB
  • 250GB
  • 320GB
  • 500GB
  • 60GB
None
CPU cores31
CPU speed0.73 GHz0.03 GHz
CPU model3 Core 3.2 GHz IBM PowerPC tri-core codenamed "Xenon"1 Core MIPS R3000A-family R3051 @ 33.8688 MHz
GPU nameATI "Xenos"Handles 2D graphics processing separate from the main 3D engine on the CPU
RAM memory512MB4MB

Screen

Microsoft Xbox 360 CoreMicrosoft Xbox 360 Core
Sony PlayStationSony PlayStation
HDRnono
Resolutions supported
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
480p

Controller

Microsoft Xbox 360 CoreMicrosoft Xbox 360 Core
Sony PlayStationSony PlayStation
Directional Padyesyes
Alternative Controller Includednono
Number of supported wireless controllers42

Features

Microsoft Xbox 360 CoreMicrosoft Xbox 360 Core
Sony PlayStationSony PlayStation
Backward compatibilitynono
Type of media supportedDVDCD-ROM
Video formats supported
  • 480p
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
480p

Dimensions

Microsoft Xbox 360 CoreMicrosoft Xbox 360 Core
Sony PlayStationSony PlayStation
Colour of productGreyGrey

Connectivity

Microsoft Xbox 360 CoreMicrosoft Xbox 360 Core
Sony PlayStationSony PlayStation
Ethernetyesno
WiFinono
USByesno
Number of USB Inputs30
HDMInono
Component outputyesno
Composite outputyesyes
SCART outyesyes
Number of connection ports32
S-video outputyesyes
VGA outputsyesno
Digital optical input nono
Digital optical outputyesno

Pros & Cons

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