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What console has the most sales?

Where Switch, PS5 Rank Among the Best-Selling Video Game Consoles of All Time
  • PlayStation 2 (Sony) – 159 million*
  • Nintendo DS (Nintendo) – 154.02 million.
  • Nintendo Switch (Nintendo) – 122.55 million.
  • Game Boy/Game Boy Color (Nintendo) – 118.69 million.
  • PlayStation 4 (Sony) – 117.2 million.
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Which console sold more Xbox or PS4?

Given the same amount of time on the market, the PlayStation 4 had sold roughly 620,000 more units than its current-generational console counterpart. Those numbers trend similarly with Microsoft's products, with the Xbox One outpacing the Series X|S by about 570,000 units.
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How many PS5 units sold vs Xbox?

The PlayStation 5 has sold 30.47 million units in 26 months, while the Xbox Series X|S sold 20.36 million units. The PlayStation 5 has a 59.9 percent marketshare (-0.7% year-over-year), compared to 40.1 percent for the Xbox Series X|S (+0.7% year-over-year).
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Which is selling better PS5 or Xbox?

With 32 million PS5 sales, current estimates put Xbox X/S sales at maybe around 20 million units.
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Is a PS5 Pro coming?

Some rumours have suggested that the PS5 Pro will launch as early as June 2023. But given the stock issues of the original PS5, many are predicting a more conservative release date of late 2023.
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Why did the Xbox One fail?

Licensing, pricing, Kinecting. You could argue that the third-generation Xbox was, at the time, more advanced than consumers realized. Microsoft simply didn't know how to sell it properly. But there were three big issues with the Xbox One before and after its launch: game licenses, the price tag and the Kinect.
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Is Xbox or PlayStation better?

With more powerful hardware, a better design, a more comprehensive game subscription service and a delightful controller, the Xbox Series X has the early lead in the next generation of consoles. Still, the PS5 has some virtues that the Xbox Series X does not.
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Why the PS4 is better than Xbox?

The Slim PS4 is the more powerful machine, albeit only slightly, with the ability to typically display games at a higher resolution. The difference isn't always drastic, but on most TVs, PS4 titles will simply look better. The PS4 targets 1080p as a resolution, while the Xbox One usually falls short: Around 900p.
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Which gaming console is best?

Why we picked the PlayStation 5: With lightning-fast load speeds, a new controller, and a phenomenal lineup of titles (including fan favorites and new exclusives), the PS5 is the best plug-and-play gaming platform available.
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Which is faster Xbox or PS4?

Getting into technical specs, both the PS4 Pro and Xbox One X have AMD Jaguar octa-core CPUs. However, the Xbox One X is clocked at 2.3GHz, versus the PS4 Pro at 2.1GHz. The Xbox One X has a faster GPU with more compute units than the PS4 Pro, and it also has more RAM at 12GB vs. 8GB.
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Has PlayStation always outsold Xbox?

“Sony has surpassed Microsoft in terms of console sales and installed base, having sold more than twice as many Xbox in the last generation,” admits Microsoft, as translated from Portuguese.
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Are PS5 graphics better than PS4?

The PS5 has some clear upgrades over the PS4, including a more powerful graphics performance, faster loading times and superior cooling.
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Is Xbox Series S or PS5 better?

Out of the two consoles, the PS5 is the one to go for if performance is a priority for you. It features more storage space and a more powerful GPU, making it the better option in terms of graphics. However, the Xbox Series S should not be passed over just because it's not as powerful.
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Why are PlayStation 5 sold out?

A semiconductor chip shortage limited Sony's production of new PS5 consoles. Other supply chain issues prompted by the global coronavirus pandemic didn't help. Mostly, obtaining a PS5 required getting very lucky in an on-the-spot release of new supply, or being willing to pay significantly more than the console's MSRP.
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Is Xbox being discontinued?

At least, that no models are in production anymore. Prior to the launch of the Xbox Series X and Series S, the company said that it would continue to manufacture Xbox One S consoles, although would discontinue the Xbox One X and One S All-Digital Edition.
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What did Bill Gates think of Xbox?

At a 2000 meeting since dubbed the 'Valentine's Day Massacre', Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates branded the Xbox an “insult” and was close to blocking its launch.
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Why are Xbox One S being discontinued?

“To focus on production of Xbox Series X/S, we stopped production for all Xbox One consoles by the end of 2020,” Xbox's senior director of console product marketing Cindy Walker told The Verge.
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Why is PS5 so much better than Xbox?

The PS5's unique features create an added level of immersion. The Xbox Series X also fails to match some of the PS5's console-specific features. Sony's exclusives make special use of the PS5's DualSense controller, which has a built-in speaker and sensitive haptic feedback that's not available on Xbox.
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Why is Xbox more powerful than PS5?

In the battle of the spec sheets, the PS5 appears to lose out against the Xbox Series X. Both have 8-core CPUs from AMD, but the Xbox's are clocked at 3.8GHz while the PS5's are 3.5GHz. Both consoles also use AMD graphics processors, with the Xbox's providing 12 teraflops of power to the PS5's 10.28 teraflops.
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Is it worth switching to Xbox Series S?

Despite coming in at a super low price point in comparison, the Series S can play all the same games as the more expensive Xbox Series X. As well as saving money, you'll also save on shelf space - the Xbox Series S is completely disc-less so you need to buy all your games digitally.
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How long will PS4 be supported?

As a result, Sony plans to continue supporting the PlayStation 4, right, until 2025.
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Is it worth buying PS5 if you have PS4?

Now more than ever, Sony's latest console is worth your investment and there has never been a better time to upgrade. Everything about the PS5 screams next-gen. From its outlandish but sleek design, comfortable DualSense controller, and stellar 4K graphics, the PS5 is a major upgrade over the PS4.
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Should I replace my PS4 with PS5?

Not at all. The PS4 still delivers clear and precise gameplay imaging suitable for all PS4 games. But if you'd like to play games with more detail or faster movement, the PS5 will most likely be a better fit. And with the right gaming TV, the PS5 can even produce a video output in 4K or 8K.
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How can Xbox beat PlayStation?

Now, in 2021, here's why Xbox has a leg up on PlayStation in the current war.
  1. Xbox Game Pass Is Awesome. Game Pass is the Xbox's killer app. ...
  2. Xbox Offers Two Different Console Options. The PlayStation 5 has two versions, but they're nearly identical. ...
  3. Xbox Has Better Cross-Generational Support.
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How much is an Xbox in Japan?

The consoles' current and new prices are listed below: Xbox Series S - Currently ¥32,978 ($254), new price ¥37,978 ($292) Xbox Series X – Currently ¥54,978 ($423), new price ¥59,978 ($462)
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