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Like most people, I have always been a late adopter of new technology. First, affordability is one of the major factors. Second, the uncertainties that comes with every new product. Of course, if money is not an issue, everyone will definitely like to try out almost everything that's new and trendy.
It has been almost a year since Microsoft's Xbox One and Sony's PS4 were released in November 2013. I am not going to pretend to be an expert and discuss the specifications of these consoles. There are already tonnes of reviews on the internet. However, it will help someone like me to decide which console to go for, if I ask myself these questions:
Some of the bundled price has been reduced, in particular, the Xbox One. It has been losing market share to PS4. On release, the price of PS4 was USD100 lower than the Xbox One.
2. Games. What sort of games do I like to play most or which genre?
Halo fans will most likely go for Xbox One since the Halo franchise is planning more releases in the future. And COD fans will go for the other one, PS4. This is because these games are branded and popular exclusive games which have won many awards and fans.
3. Preferences. Is it love at first touch, when you first hold the controller?
Psychologically, people seldom give up on things they are in love or familiar with. Call it habit or brand loyalty or whatever. I am sure it will take a lot of disappointment for Halo fans to switch to PS4 or COD fans to Xbox One, for example.
The above are just my personal opinions and some of the things which I considered before I bought my first console. I also read up on some reviews about the consoles and the games available on each.Below are some information on each console obtained from the internet for my own references which may alter or influence my decision on which console go for.
A. Specifications.
"PS4 wins on specs" - Yahoo News May 22, 2013. Published about 6 months before actual released of the consoles.
For those interested, there are detailed comparison on the consoles specifications on IGN, TechRadar, BGR and PC Mag. Please note the list of comparison sites is not exhaustive.
B. Popularity.
As of today, November 9, 2014, on World Versus, the popularity vote is Xbox One (30.88%) vs PS4 (69.12%).
C. Differences.
Camera.
"The Xbox One includes the Kinect camera, which provides voice control and facial recognition for the system and offers several useful features." - PC Mag
Media features.
"The Xbox One goes an extra step with its television integration. An HDMI passthrough lets you run your cable or satellite box through the Xbox One, and an infrared blaster in the Kinect can control it. This incorporates live television through your cable or satellite provider into the Xbox One's menu system, giving Kinect-based voice control over live television. The OneGuide program guide displays both live television and what content is available on services like Hulu Plus and Machinima, giving you total control over what you watch without having to pick up a remote or a gamepad. Even if you don't want to use voice controls to change channels, you can simply enjoy a split screen view of what's on television while you play your favorite game or browse the Web, thanks to the Xbox One's Snap feature. In bringing all of your home entertainment together into one HDMI input, the Xbox One wins by far." - PC Mag
"The Xbox One goes an extra step with its television integration. An HDMI passthrough lets you run your cable or satellite box through the Xbox One, and an infrared blaster in the Kinect can control it. This incorporates live television through your cable or satellite provider into the Xbox One's menu system, giving Kinect-based voice control over live television. The OneGuide program guide displays both live television and what content is available on services like Hulu Plus and Machinima, giving you total control over what you watch without having to pick up a remote or a gamepad. Even if you don't want to use voice controls to change channels, you can simply enjoy a split screen view of what's on television while you play your favorite game or browse the Web, thanks to the Xbox One's Snap feature. In bringing all of your home entertainment together into one HDMI input, the Xbox One wins by far." - PC Mag
Frankly, it has been 7 years since I bought my first console, the Xbox 360 in December 2007. The Xbox 360 that I have now is actually a replacement set which I obtained 3 years ago due to hardware failure because I bought an extended warranty from the retailer Courts Singapore. So, if my only console "dies", will it be Xbox One or PS4 that I will consider buying, assuming I can only choose one. I suspect most of my readers knows the answer already.
Personally, the most important factor for my decision on buying the Xbox 360 was the game itself, HALO 3. So, what is it for you, the exclusive games or the popular console?
Of course it is possible that one may choose to buy both, if one can afford the money; and the time to play the games available on both consoles.
1. In terms of price and specifications, PS4 is marginally the favourite.
2. In terms of games, its a tie. Depend on the gamer.
3. Xbox One has a live TV integration feature making it an entertainment centre.
4. Both consoles are not backward compatible. Some games can be upgraded with cost.
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