PlayStation 4 vs Xbox One: Comparison - France Info

The Sony PS4 (left) and Microsoft Xbox One (right)

machines

PS4: Sony has finally revealed the design of the machine’s E3, the big video game Mass held in June. Black, like the Xbox One, it shows a futuristic look as if two tablets were superimposed. Under the hood, lots of power and an architecture that looks more like PC last cry.

Xbox One: Rectangular. That’s how this new salon Microsoft, black, massive club with well-marked edges, with a finish between matte and gloss. It looks also at least one console to a broadband box. And this is good because its aim is simply to become the center of entertainment for all the family in the living room. A machine, it also hides them in her heart a power comparable to current PC.

knobs

PS4: Like its competitor, the PlayStation 4 will propose a new Wireless Controller: The Dualshock 4. Equipped with a touchpad, a small speaker and a headphone jack, its grip has been revised and improved. A “Share” button will access social networks and share games with friends or on the web. Finally, a light bar is located on the upper edge of the handle. This will be used to identify the different players, each with its color.

Xbox One: Very promising wireless controller for Xbox One consists of four vibration motors, which is a tiny behind each pin to immerse a little more, the player in the adventure. She will also share her videos games with his friends.

Exclusive games

PS4: “The Order: 1886,” “Club Drive”, “Killzone: Shadow Fall”, “Infamous: Second Son”, “Knack” and unlike Microsoft, players can to exchange (or sell) games without any constraints. And PlayStation 4 will not be zoned territory.

Xbox One: There is surging: “Ryse: Son of Rome”, “Halo 5″, “Forza 5″, “Killer Instinct,” “Dead Rising 3″ “Sunset Overdrive”, “Below”, “D4″, “Dead Rising 3″, “Crimson Dragoon” Microsoft wants to make a difference with its exclusives. But beware, Microsoft imposes a mandatory internet connection every 24 hours. Otherwise, you can not play. Lend its games will be almost impossible and will sell under certain conditions.

price

PS4: It will be sold in France by the end of the year to 399 euros. At this rate, there will be no PlayStation Eye camera from the Japanese manufacturer. To acquire it, it will add 50 euros. It will be exactly the same amount for the purchase of an additional controller. The basic package will include the console, a controller, HDMI cable, USB cable, power supply and headset cable. On the online game, Sony exchange policy for access from the PlayStation 4 will pay.

Xbox One: 499 euros, 100 euros more than its competitor. At this price, it will ship with the Kinect 2, the new voice recognition system and movement of the U.S. firm. Warning, this accessory will be always connected to the machine so it can work. It will be launched in November in France with a 500 GB hard drive, a Blu-ray Disc player and Wi-Fi connectivity and a free 14-day trial offer to Xbox Live Gold.

verdict

Victory to sharp points for the Sony Playstation 4. Cheaper, a little more powerful and above much less restrictive than his colleague. But beware, the game is far from over because Microsoft has not said all of its Xbox One.