Xbox One vs PlayStation 4: Year One
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We're still discussing this internally, but right now, out of the 40 game comparisons we've carried out since the consoles launched, our tally looks like this:
- 13 games where we have parity or very minor differences
- 6 titles where each has its advantages/disadvantages - no overall winner
- 6 titles where a 900p to 1080p (or equivalent) PS4 resolution boost is the only real differentiating factor
- 14 titles where the PS4 advantage is noticeable and isn't just limited to resolution (performance or visual effects enhancements too)
- 1 title with a clear Xbox One advantage
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Moving into Year Two, the big question is to what extent the GPU starts to be utilised for non-visual tasks, and whether Xbox One can remain competitive. From our perspective, looking at the long-term view, the extent to which PlayStation 4's larger GPU makes it more 'future-proof' is more of a concern than the often minimal differences seen between titles rendering at 900p and 1080p.
