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Microsoft Xbox One S vs Sony PlayStation 3

11.42 in
9.06 in
Microsoft Xbox One S Game Console
Microsoft Xbox One S
12.8 in
3.86 in
Sony PlayStation 3 Game Console
Sony PlayStation 3
Editiorial reviews
18
4.1 out of 5
10 user ratings
5 stars
30 %
4 stars
60 %
3 stars
10 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Read editorial reviews
14
4.0 out of 5
9 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
66 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Read editorial reviews
User rating
50
4.1 out of 5
50 user ratings
5 stars
38 %
4 stars
46 %
3 stars
10 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
4 %
53
4.3 out of 5
53 user ratings
5 stars
49 %
4 stars
30 %
3 stars
18 %
2 stars
1 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Hardware

Microsoft Xbox One SMicrosoft Xbox One S
Sony PlayStation 3Sony PlayStation 3
Storage
  • 1TB
  • 2TB
  • 500GB
  • 160GB
  • 20GB
  • 320GB
  • 40GB
  • 60GB
  • 80GB
CPU speed1.75 GHz3.2 GHz
RAM memory8GB512MB

Screen

Microsoft Xbox One SMicrosoft Xbox One S
Sony PlayStation 3Sony PlayStation 3
3D Supportyesyes
Resolutions supported
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 2160p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 720p
  • 576p

Controller

Microsoft Xbox One SMicrosoft Xbox One S
Sony PlayStation 3Sony PlayStation 3
Number of supported wireless controllers87
Weight102.29 oz8.78 oz

Audio properties

Microsoft Xbox One SMicrosoft Xbox One S
Sony PlayStation 3Sony PlayStation 3
Audio format
  • Dolby Atmos
  • DTS:X
  • Dolby Digital 5.1
  • Dolby Digital EX
  • Dolby Pro Logic II
  • DTS 5.1
  • DTS 96/24
  • DTS ES
  • 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 Xbox One SMicrosoft Xbox One S
Sony PlayStation 3Sony PlayStation 3
Accessories includedGame
  • Game
  • Additional gamepad
Type of media supportedUltra HD Blu-rayBlu-ray
Remote control supportyesyes
Surround decoder (5.1/7.1)yesyes

Dimensions

Microsoft Xbox One SMicrosoft Xbox One S
Sony PlayStation 3Sony PlayStation 3
Depth2.52 in10.79 in
Width11.42 in12.8 in
Height9.06 in3.86 in
Weight102.29 oz8.78 oz

Connectivity

Microsoft Xbox One SMicrosoft Xbox One S
Sony PlayStation 3Sony PlayStation 3
Ethernet connection speed
10/100/1000 Mbit/s
10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
Number of USB Inputs24
Number of USB 2.0 ports04
Number of HDMI outputs11
HDMI version2.0a1.3a
Number of connection ports14

Network

Microsoft Xbox One SMicrosoft Xbox One S
Sony PlayStation 3Sony PlayStation 3
Online serviceXbox LivePlaystation Network
App StoreXbox Live MarketplacePlayStation Store

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Often compared with Microsoft Xbox One S

          Often compared with Sony PlayStation 3