Xbox One vs. PS4

By Thomas Darden

Design and Build

• • • Both Systems are blocky and boast sharp angles. Xbox One has the feel of an old VCR PS4 has a 2 parallelogram platforms separated by a glowing blue line

Controllers

• • • • Xbox One controller is very similar to Xbox 360 controller PS4 Controller has a new touch screen accessory PS4 controllers are now similar to the Xbox controllers with concave analogs R2 and L2 buttons are now hook-like to prevent slipping

Similarities

• Both Systems have an 8-core processors, 8 gigabytes of RAM, and 500 gigabyte hard drives.

• Advanced cameras with facial recognition that allows some games to be played only with gestures. ( Eye vs. Kinect) • Blu-Ray compatible.

Similarities

• • Non-Compatibility with previous games Cost for online access

Differences

• • • Xbox holds superior voice recognition and facial recognition technology Xbox camera can monitor mood and heart rate Xbox voice command works 9 out of 10 times, much more reliable than PS4

Differences

• PS4 Hard Drive is easily upgradable which proves useful for gamers with large game libraries • • Xbox One is $430 PS4 is $350 with separately sold camera for $45

Conclusion

• • • • Xbox uses a more media approach to marketing. Xbox is a better choice for apps movies and voice commands Ps4 holds a slight advantage fore pure gamers.

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References

• • • Multiple Authors. “PS4 vs. Xbox One Comparison Chart” Internet. http://www.ign.com/wikis/xbox one/PS4_vs._Xbox_One_vs._Wii_U_Comparison_Chart, 11/28/13 [11/30/13] Multiple Authors. “Microsoft Xbox One vs. Sony PS4: In Depth” Internet. http://www.stuff.tv/microsoft/microsoft-xbox-one-vs-sony-ps4-depth/feature, 11/21/13 [11/30/13] Kirk Hamilton. “PS4 vs. Xbox One: The Comparison We Had to Make” Internet. http://kotaku.com/ps4-vs-xbox-one-the-comparison-we-had-to-make 1472058236, 11/27/12 [11/30/13]