Agreed

Series s can only run 1440p or 2k at 120fps while the series x can run 4K at 120fps, also the series s has less teraflops.

That is completely untrue, first of all, I bought the Xbox series x for $600 cad, and it can easily run 4K 120fps games, while a pc for the same price can only run either 4K at 60fps or 1080p at 120fps comfortably, while it’s true that a $5000 dollar PC will run much better than any console, PC isn’t the be all end all gaming machine, if you only want to drop $600 cad on a gaming machine, console is the way to go. I have both a PC and a Xbox Series X, and I use my Xbox Series X way more, also game pass in much more expansive on the Xbox then on PC.

It's hard to not recommend a PC, it's just such a better experience at any price point it's amazing, consoles gamers are rarely playing console solely because they want to use the xbox UI or get some games every month with playstation plus, they want to use a console because they want to play games and have new experiences, PC is just better at doing that

I say, let people play the way they want. All consoles and PC gaming can live together in this big beautiful digital world.

Pc

But you can use a Xbox controller on the PC……. Console experience, right?

I got both, the xbox was an afterthought. When Bethesda was purchased by Microsoft I said for months I was going to buy an S and last minute while purchasing online I got the series X I use both equally PlayStation mainly because of my huge back catalogue of ps + games from the ps4 but xbox gamepass is amazing the s may be an option for you if money is an issue. But I would again urge you to try to own both or stick with the PlayStation its an amazing console I'd seriously miss mine if I had to sell it

I have a PC, switch, ps5 and series X. My series X doesn't see much use because I can play all those games on PC. PS5 has more exclusives than xbox does.

Whats the elite controller like if you know? Ive always preferred the Xbox controllers as my hands are massive lol. I agree with the dashboard, own a PS4 and Xbox One and the dashboard on PlayStation is so much better.

Neither are worth it at the minute to be honest. In a couple of years yes. But for OP who has never owned an Xbox he gets to play a lot of older games on gamepass that he has never played. Like Halo, Forza horizons, Banjo Kazooie, Perfect Dark etc.

By the time PS6 comes out he can get that and then play the PS5 games

I have owned both Xbox and PlayStation consoles throughout my life.

The controllers are better on Xbox and certainly better for adult hands. I find the Playstation ones too small. The game pass is great but recently its been filled with mostly cheaper games and no big hitters. Although some are real hidden gems like Hollow Knight and Subnautica.

I also think Playstation is always the cool console to own. Whereas most people have one and its what you 'should get' Ive always felt Xbox was left field. Even dating back to the PS1 you seem more sophisticated and popular some how.

Anyway and I'm not being biased you should 100% get an XBOX X. My reason for you is if you've never had an Xbox, there's so many backwards combatable games for you to get through as well. You dont just get the new games you get 20 years worth of games you've missed out on. This is why I actually got a PS4 as I didn't own a PS3. Xbox are being slow with the exclusives. But by the time you get through the older games. There should be Starfield and Forza 8, followed by perfect dark reboot (Play the first one) and Elder Scrolls.

No point… only really a point if your mates play Xbox or your looking to play Xbox exclusives like Forza etc… also Microsoft are taking over the gaming world at the moment so if you play games like COD etc it might be an idea to switch. Personally I’d save up for a little bit longer and buy a budget PC. Preferably one you build yourself, it’s a lot less daunting than it seems! PC gives you pretty much every game on the planet with no barriers (other than ££). PC is more expensive but it gives you a much better gaming experience… worth a thought :)

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I have both and to sum it up I'd say; PS for playstation exclusives, Xbox for gamepass or racing games (PS Plus is however very good now and imo is actually solid competition for gamepass).

PS5 controller is better in every way other than falling slightly behind on ergonomics.

If you already have a gaming PC there's not a huge amount of point in getting an xbox - just get gamepass.

No VR headset support for xbox at all as of right now.

If you don't care about any of the above, pick the one most of your friends play.

Edit: one more thing - UX on both consoles is horrible. It took me a while to familiarise myself with the different menus/features and. If you're already more familiar with one than the other i guess that could be a pro for you.

Do you know the difference between the X and S besides the disc and download?

Get a s if you want something a bit cheaper. I have an x which I spend most of time playing different types of games shooters like halo, rpg’s, racing, indie games, etc. I like the game pass system because I’ll try new games outside of what I’ll usually play and enjoy. The ps5 I’ve been playing the big exclusives, but not really much else just because game pass is such a good deal.

It is hard to buy pc for price of xbox. And some people just prefer console experience. So it is not unnecessary.

Their are emulators that can create scan lines like crt tv’s it isn’t perfect but can work.

Keep your PS and buy a PC... Xbox is total unnecessary.

I see that I came off as more cavalier than I had expected. Sorry for striking such a nerve. I'm sure you'll figure it out. Happy Hanukkah.

Keep your PlayStation and buy an Xbox

If I asked for a PS5 and was handed an Xbox, I'd be handing the Xbox back.

You need a component or rgb scart cable and depending on your TV a upscaler