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Microsoft Xbox vs Sony PlayStation 4 Slim

12.2 in
3.94 in
Microsoft Xbox Game Console
Microsoft Xbox
10.39 in
2.09 in
Sony PlayStation 4 Slim Game Console
Sony PlayStation 4 Slim
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
20
4.3 out of 5
12 user ratings
5 stars
41 %
4 stars
58 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Read editorial reviews
13
4.3 out of 5
9 user ratings
5 stars
44 %
4 stars
55 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Read editorial reviews
User rating
52
3.9 out of 5
52 user ratings
5 stars
26 %
4 stars
44 %
3 stars
19 %
2 stars
7 %
1 stars
1 %
38
4.3 out of 5
38 user ratings
5 stars
50 %
4 stars
28 %
3 stars
21 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Hardware

Microsoft XboxMicrosoft Xbox
Sony PlayStation 4 SlimSony PlayStation 4 Slim
Storage8GB
  • 1TB
  • 500GB
CPU cores18
GPU Clock Speed233.0 MHz800.0 MHz
CPU speed0.73 GHz1.6 GHz
CPU model1 Core 733 MHz Custom Intel Pentium III Coppermine
  • 8 Core x86-64 AMD "Jaguar"
  • 8 cores
GPU nameCustom Nvidia NV2AAMD next-generation Radeon based graphics engine
RAM memory64MB8GB

Screen

Microsoft XboxMicrosoft Xbox
Sony PlayStation 4 SlimSony PlayStation 4 Slim
Resolutions supported
  • 1080i
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080p
  • 480p
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i

Controller

Microsoft XboxMicrosoft Xbox
Sony PlayStation 4 SlimSony PlayStation 4 Slim
Number of controllers included11
Features
  • Memory Card Slot
  • Vibration
  • Audio/Microphone Input
  • Vibration
Connection MethodWired
  • Bluetooth
  • Wireless
Number of joysticksDualDual
Number of supported wireless controllers44
Weight162.26 oz7.41 oz

Audio properties

Microsoft XboxMicrosoft Xbox
Sony PlayStation 4 SlimSony PlayStation 4 Slim
Audio format
  • Dolby Digital 5.1
  • DTS 5.1
  • Dolby Digital 5.1
  • Dolby Digital EX
  • Dolby Pro Logic II
  • Dolby Pro Logic IIx
  • DTS 5.1
  • DTS 96/24
  • DTS ES

Features

Microsoft XboxMicrosoft Xbox
Sony PlayStation 4 SlimSony PlayStation 4 Slim
Type of media supportedDVDBlu-ray
Remote control supportyesyes
Surround decoder (5.1/7.1)yesyes

Dimensions

Microsoft XboxMicrosoft Xbox
Sony PlayStation 4 SlimSony PlayStation 4 Slim
Depth10.63 in11.34 in
Width12.2 in10.39 in
Height3.94 in2.09 in
Weight162.26 oz7.41 oz
Colour of productBlack
  • Black
  • White

Connectivity

Microsoft XboxMicrosoft Xbox
Sony PlayStation 4 SlimSony PlayStation 4 Slim
Ethernet connection speed10/100Mbit/s
10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Number of USB Inputs02
HDMInoyes
A/V Outputs
  • Component Video
  • RCA
Optical Audio
Number of connection ports42

Network

Microsoft XboxMicrosoft Xbox
Sony PlayStation 4 SlimSony PlayStation 4 Slim
Online serviceXbox LivePlaystation Network

Pros & Cons

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