PS5 vs XBOX in 2025... What Happened!?

Is Xbox dying, or can we still save it? I review the new the Xbox hardware refresh, explore the best upcoming Xbox games - and try to figure out if anyone should buy an Xbox...
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[@Thetechchap]

Does Xbox have a future!?

[@I_billed_that_beard_guy]

I got a better future than xbox lmao

[@BusesAreFatCars]

No. Their plans are soulless corporate nonsense. They're prioritising what gamers want and have not had that as their main priority since the glorious days of the Xbox 360. Microsofts Xbox department needs mass firings. From the top down. I get they think that their strategy will pay off in the end, at least financially, though things are not shaking out that way. They also thought Xbox One was the future of television... They bought up all these games companies and what have they done with them? Shut down good one's and supported bad ones pushing out flop after flop. Xbox is done.

[@randomnobodyplaythrough]

The same future as Sega.

[@kingweb581]

YOUR ABSOLUTELY ENGAGEMENT FARMING SAD!!!!!!

[@kingweb581]

CLOUTCHASING

[@ibawon]

What alot of people don't understand is that their are a lot of people who just want to plug a console, kick back and play. I got the Series S and game pass just makes sense.

[@toadape]

And soon all your progress and digital purchases will be discontinued

[@MonsieurGi]

Why?​@@toadape

[@Sand_1995]

I bought a PS5 for the same price and play at 4K

[@SK1Pintheflesh]

Literally. Game pass is a game changer> Whoever tells me PS5s are more valuable from a hardware point of view is capping

[@weplayvrgames]

​@@SK1Pintheflesh gamepass is anti consumer trash a system designed to take away your say and influence , it doesn't matter to them if your disappointed by a game as long as you keep paying for gamepass Vote with your wallet is the only say we have and gamepass is trying to remove that aspect want evidence let's look at recent history Conchord and redfall , Conchord people voted with they wallet the game was pulled and they gone back to the drawing board with the title......redfall you all paid for gamepass regardless so you had no impact and now it just sits there this mediocre padding title You pay for gamepass with a lot more than just money

[@Dosnmeda]

No exclusives --> No platform --> No brand

[@OfficialDXMG]

Exclusives only matter for Nintendo. What’s the most popular PS5 games? All cross platform ones. Nobody cares for exclusives, they’ll all be on PC one day anyway and then you can pirate them.

[@bauer9101]

Xbox is the guy at work who knows they are leaving in a week.

[@Fellipe2k5]

😂😂😂

[@jayg339]

Its a bummer, but it really feels like unless they make some dramatic changes for Xbox, this next console generation they release might be their last. If they put out a new machine, and it still struggles to sell, Microsoft might just go all in on PC gaming.

[@Texasmade713]

@@jayg339 Bro Microsoft is never gonna quit making Xbox consoles think about all the people that spend hundreds even thousands of dollars on content for games like GTA call of duty halo and all the games they have invested on Xbox just because Sony sells more don’t mean shit. It’s been this way forever and Xbox is still here there is still loyal fans i’ve owned both my entire life every generation yes PlayStation does have superior exclusive and for the past 11 years i’ve grown more to the PlayStation side, but I still buy Xbox for backwards, compatibility, halo, gears, etc.

[@initialfd-3716]

@@Texasmade713I did too but seems like they are bringing those to the PlayStation in the future as well so what reason would I have to buy another x box, I think that they would be vary successful as a 3rd party publisher and selling service instead of hardware

[@TomochiTanaga]

​@@Texasmade713I'm mainly a PC and VR gamer now. I sold all my Xbox equipment in 2022 going to be honest, I prefer console a little more so I'm probably going to buy a PS5 pro when it drops. I don't see any reason for owning an Xbox in 2024. It's basically just a media console

[@jimmymac2292]

Idk, I have a series X and I have had a good experience with it. It plays games and I always find something to play either via game pass or the store

[@CheweyRocco]

Agreed

[@Nmgmlr37]

Facts great experience to me ​@@CheweyRocco

[@jaughnekow]

For casual gamers, Yh it’s good

[@ArthropodSpidey]

@@jimmymac2292 If you have to ask, then you're a casual.

[@Bokid24]

If you love chinese games the Xbox is perfect for you 😂

[@KiloAlphaLima626]

Sony has dormant gigantic titles that the consumer have been asking. At least there’s Kill Zone, Socom, Bloodborne remake, resistance, bring MGS4 to PS5, and I’m sure there’s more. I truly enjoyed my XSX while I had it, but all new Xbox titles are equally available for PC on Day One, so why bother? Hell even PlayStation has Demon Souls exclusive to console and I wished it got released for Pc, but it is what it is lol. Xbox needs more games as “Only on Xbox” from the old days to compete, but that’s my opinion.

[@Patrick-y4d1z]

Even just bringing the olf |Gof of War games, Basically, they need to stop remastering recently released games and bring some legacy collections from the PS3 era over.

[@FWayfinder]

@@Patrick-y4d1zi really want a new remaster/remake Twisted Metal from the ps1…. imagine if they could remake those old games instead of these 1-2 yr old game that dont need a remastered

[@wrathgor]

Xbox as an ecosystem is great, but I agree, some games should be time exclusive on Xbox console, or at least only available on gamepass console.

[@weplayvrgames]

@@KiloAlphaLima626 unfortunately that's unlikey to happen while gamepass is the focus

[@MichaelM28]

@@wrathgorYou'll NEVER be getting xbox only games ever again. Cry harder xbot 🤣🤣🤣

[@skul1leader]

Xbox doesn’t care if you buy their console. If you have a gaming PC you have an Xbox with gamepass. They care about the subscription. Majority of profit comes from subscription and games not selling consoles , even for Sony.

[@GamerKnight-os1ot]

Game pass is losing money.

[@africansavagekd1]

How are they making money with game pass

[@wiseguy100]

I was out of Xbox for 10 years, switched to Playstation. Have a PS5, but got a Series X with GP Ultimate, a year ago. Loving it to be honest. Best of both world's kinda thing.

[@sergeesteves]

Of course, Xbox has a superb ecosystem with very good exclusive games, better service thanks to the gamepass, greater diversity of games. It's very good to have the 2 platforms but I had to keep only one. I will without hesitation keep Xbox instead of the PS5 for many reasons. This video saying is just clicbait, of course Xbox is not dead! They've never even been stronger in terms of games and services, and the games that are coming show that Xbox continues to assert itself. This PlayStation generation is objectively the worst we've ever had, with very few exclusive games, practically only remasters or sequels, no new IP for years apart from flops like Concord, a disastrous turn towards gaming services, absurd price increases in all sectors, even publishers are moving away from more and more PlayStation like Square Enix. In fact, if this KZbinr looked things in the face instead of only looking at the sale of plastic boxes, he would see that it is PlayStation that is in difficulty today. Playstation is not dead but its future clearly smells musty.

[@weplayvrgames]

Gamepass is anti consumer trash that should never have been supported , vote with your wallet is king and that's dead on subscription

[@tiagoafranco]

​@@weplayvrgamesWTF, só falou me$da aí mano

[@MichaelM28]

@@sergeesteves"very good exclusive games" "better service thanks to the gamepass" "greater diversity of games" 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@MichaelM28]

@@sergeestevesYou sound like a typical lying salty xbox fanboy 😂😂😂

[@slapshot0074]

You are entirely correct, lack of competition is NEVER good for the consumer.

[@mixie5915]

But it’s also not good for Industry in general imo

[@bartsgaming]

My main console is PS5 but I am considering buying Xbox X for Flight Simulator 2024. Much more affordable than buying a full blown PC just for one game.

[@jayg339]

That's why Xbox needs to come out with more first party games that are compelling. People buy consoles for the games. If a console has a very popular games that no other platform has, people will buy into that particular platform. Phil Spencer constantly talked about all the studios they bought for this generation and all the games they would release - and 4 years later, those games have just not materialized(or the ones that were released have been underwhelming).

[@davidleon4459]

You know you can play Flight Simulator via cloud. Right?

[@JohnSmith-bt4lf]

@@davidleon4459 Pretty sure someone who invested hundreds into a console already probably doesn't find the cloud experience to be good enough. I have gigabit fiber and use Ethernet and every time I try xCloud, the screen tearing and input lag just turn me off right away and remind me that every cent I spend on real hardware is well worth it.

[@jayg339]

@@davidleon4459 I mean, it's an option, but it depends on what cloud service you use. Xcloud is still rather underwhelming and not great. GeForce Now is definitely the best one, but it's a bit pricy. I would rather play Flight Sim in a Series S than a cloud service (they did a great job optimizing for it believe it or not).

[@bartsgaming]

@@davidleon4459 Huh, did not think of that. Is it any good, do you know?

[@MrThugBasher]

Game pass is the only thing going for them...i will stick to my steam deck.

[@sk4tec]

They got rid of Day 1 for the XBox sub, you need to pay Premium.

[@weplayvrgames]

@@MrThugBasher gamepass is an anti consumer trash service that should never have been supported , gotta be pretty short sided to support a system that takes away your say and influence

[@erelpc]

They're definitely working on a PC / Xbox hybrid and going all in on competing with Valve.

[@weplayvrgames]

They can't compete with Sony they dreaming if they think they can compete with valve 🤣🤣🤣

[@erelpc]

@@weplayvrgames They have no choice but to compete with them. Valve poses the biggest threat to their vital Windows stronghold (gaming), due to their development/promotion of linux gaming.

[@Tinehtele]

Since PS3 I always had a powerful computer at home since I'm a 3D designer but for past 2 gens of consoles there's no advantage to buy an Xbox. I'd rather get an PS and play Microsoft exclusives on PC.

[@Sand_1995]

You can play them on PS5 too

[@leeoggy8]

I’ve always been an PlayStation fan, I remember my parents buying me the PlayStation 1 and final fantasy 7 when it first released, I remember it had about 3 or 4 disc’s. Brilliant game. I’ve always said PlayStation beats Xbox hands down with miles better exclusive’s. I play all my games on PS5 now. I only bought an Xbox Series X just for Microsoft Flight Simulator and Red Dead Redemption 2 that’s it.

[@MichaelGGarry]

How can you call it next-gen when its been out YEARS! Its current-gen at best.

[@Alexandru_Mihail_Dinu]

PS 5 released the same year, dor your information.

[@ironaspect6850]

I’m a huge Playstation fan, but this video reeks of Playstation fanboyism. You conveniently avoid talking about any of the grotesque mistakes Sony has made recently. I have a PS5 and an Xbox series X and game pass ultimate is one of the greatest experiences I’ve ever had. I agree with Microsoft, skipping a mid general refresh, and going right to the next generation, which they are likely to do before Sony does.

[@GunzyHD]

GamePass Ultimate is a tough one for me. On the rare occasion that Xbox puts out a first part title, it's nice to have, however this last year it's gone up in price, kept 80% of the same catalogue for 4 years, and had like 3 releases. $20/month for it is kinda insane tbh.

[@VherrToIs]

Cope

[@krazymeanie]

He literally did just that at the 4:40 mark

[@Dr.Blader]

That’s because this vid is about Xbox, not Playstation 💀

[@nickyjames1985]

​@@VherrToIsnice buzzword, geek!

[@JIMMYH2011]

As a pc user and xbox series x owner. I do benefit from the ultimate game pass and tend to use more on the pc tbh. In hindsight, I wouldn't have bothered with the xbox itself. Just no usp. It might be powerful, but it's like having a ferrari on your drive, but no decent roads to cruise on.

[@RichardMunro-f7p]

It would be an absolutely disastrous if xbox go out of business

[@FWayfinder]

ill be the happiest mf alive if xbox go out of business

[@thelastanimebender2992]

Get ready to buy PS6 for $1000 unless Nintendo drops a console or a powerful Switch 2

[@OnasaV-r7p]

@@FWayfindersuch a low IQ reply, anybody with an ounce of brain can see how if Xbox leaves the console market the consumer of even PlayStations would suffer. PlayStation is already charging $700 for a no disk drive console realizing the competition isn’t much

[@Sand_1995]

Nothing is stopping Sony from doing that now. Xbox is a rabid dog nobody wants to buy. PS5 could have costed $1000 and it would have still outsold Xbox 3-1.

[@RichardMunro-f7p]

@@Sand_1995 xbox is not out of business yet there is still time to improve everything if they don't improve by 2027 then questions will be asked

[@samcurmudgeon]

This generation of the Xbox has just been underwhelming. Had a Series X since launch (luckily) and kept waiting and waiting and waiting for good games. Traded it in for a PS5.

[@Hello-World-x]

And now you play Until Dawn when Stalker 2 is around the corner... smart move bruhh

[@Shirou8492]

@@Hello-World-xhe could also play Astro Bot, Helldivers 2, and Silent Hill 2 and just wait for Stalker 2 to come to PS5 and look and run better on Pro next year.

[@Hello-World-x]

@@Shirou8492 Yea right he could if he bought every single one of them cause there is no gamepass bruhhhhh

[@PacmanxJr]

​@@Hello-World-xlol so buying games is now a bad thing?

[@Hello-World-x]

@@PacmanxJr Where did you read it bruhh or is it your imagination?

[@jayg339]

I just really don’t understand what Xbox is doing right now. I was a big fan of the Xbox One X and completely bought into the Series X/S generation with the promise of power and tons of games that they were working on. They bought tons of studios and we were going to see games left and right - and 4 years later, we’ve seen next to nothing. I’m not saying Sony is knocking it out of the park when it comes to games, but it just seems like they are keeping the ship steady, which is much better in contrast to Xbox. I’ve sold my Xbox, built a PC, and bought a PS5 for console stuff. It’s just hard to see the Xbox as a console platform that’s very compelling for the future. Unless they start fulfilling the promise of releasing games, I think the Xbox has another generation left at best before it becomes a software publisher and all in on PC Microsoft gaming. The Xbox really does need someone to come in there and kick some butt to turn things around.

[@toadape]

Yeah same here. Nail in the coffin were all these exclusives coming to PS5. Thanks for nothing Xbox

[@weplayvrgames]

​@@toadapewelcome to the club , I learnt that lesson with the Kinect and never trusted them since and only ever been proven right

[@xacvhFAs]

Clowns not everyone wants to be a pc no life virgin nerd. Some people just want a console.

[@Nick-4K]

I dig the white look. Just missing disc drive

[@Thetechchap]

I really like the look too

[@GamerzWRLD]

Great video, this man is 99% spot on, the only thing not mentioned which they need to do and they especially should do now with a ton of studios under Xbox game studios is exclusives… they finally have a good skate of games ahead then they go full third party for the short term gains to claw back the money they have spent on studio acquisitions instead of getting aggressive like they did in the 360 era and have a bunch of only on Xbox console exclusives ! They can say what they like but exclusives shift hardware… that’s exactly what Nintendo and Sony have been doing and succeeding!

[@alvinmutwiri6732]

Microsoft screwed Xbox by making previously Xbox exclusives available on PC...

[@amazingamazigh1538]

Exactly.

[@JonathanDavidMusic]

No disc drive, NO BUY

[@412yinzr]

Sold my Xbox and bought a PC, there literally no point in owning a Xbox. You’re just going to be getting the same games at launch, but a worse version. There’s always sales on steam games.

[@coderkind]

The Xbox Series X is still a great console; the relevant question is whether high-cost consoles make as much sense anymore in light of PCs.

[@matethomka2961]

Well, if you consider that a decent VGA, like the 4070Ti still costs £770... and that's just the VGA. You still need to buy the rest of the PC, which is at least another £700... You spent £1500 for a gaming PC and the XSX is £400.

[@coderkind]

@@matethomka2961 agree, but you then factor in the total cost of ownership; PC games cost a fraction compared to on consoles.

[@matethomka2961]

@@coderkind Well, I wouldn't say 'fraction', maybe £10 cheaper sometimes, but that's true you can get games from ...alternative sources... on PC easier.

[@fenrirsfolly92]

Give me a reason to get a pc, too much work and fidgeting to get things working not to mention not everyone uses a computer regularly I haven’t used one in 15 years

[@sophiebaker6931]

Non of that matters since sales come out and get even cheaper I've got so many games I never buy releases anymore

[@TheTechRak]

Preach!!

[@martintaylor4543]

It's just ridiculously under promoted. The functionality of being able to play on virtually any screen in your household that can access the internet, via the Xbox app, is I suspect virtually unknown to many. Xbox series S price cut and a dockable handheld with Series S level power would make them seriously competitive.

[@siegfried19888]

Xbox made the right move. We don’t need a mid refresh this time. As for exclusives on hardware. I’m not a big fan of it, but I think that’s just going away altogether with the exception of Nintendo.

[@Thetechchap]

Maybe you're right. What's the point in new hardware with no new games? Looking at you, PS5 Pro

[@weplayvrgames]

Maybe but they also made the wrong move making an underpowered console at launch and focusing on an anti consumer rental service as well as littering they UI with ads , and this is why I would never touch an Xbox

[@josetomascamposrobledano4618]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 Oh no, I’m not an Xbox fan about to hate it now you. I’m just laughing at all the jokers saying “I have a PlayStation 5. I had PS since PSX(1). I buy every first party game… yet I somehow decided to buy an Xbox series X (not S, but literally the less purchased and more expensive X). Oh and I love my X, I play all my games there now and threw decades of PlayStation to the trash even if my previous statement clearly says I have a full digital collection of PS that I can play on 5. YEP, I somehow am buying the most expensive Xbox today, now that everybody hates them, now that the most hyped game Indiana Jones is coming to PS5. Yes ONLY NOW I GOT AN XBOX!” Yeah. Sorry losers. Xbox somehow had a cult of people singing their praises online because Microsoft was doing a heavy social media marketing push. Giving their time to every deranged fanboy. Now they closed their open phone, they went 3rd party and while some of the most unhinged fanboys like AndyPants moved away from Xbox cult… some remnants of fanboys still remain.

[@aaylacruise]

“Godzilla had a stroke trying to read this and F’ing DIED”

[@steinkardinal2434]

This Console Generation is so good and exciting that i moved entirely to PC Gaming 🤣

[@juancarlosalonso5664]

You know pc mostly has the same games, right? Heck they miss out on some pretty big ones actually, enjoy waiting years for GTA6.

[@steinkardinal2434]

@@juancarlosalonso5664 i couldn't care less for GTA ;)

[@unclientrandom5371]

If the only argument you have is " there is not a lot of new exclusives well its the same shit for PS." Good quality games requires a enormous amount of time. Both sides havent done a lot IN A LONG TIME. I'm thinking the next 3-5 years will be massive for both sides as we havent got a lot in the past 6 years

[@Lingham]

I had a PS5 for a long while. Got bored and traded it and all my 20 odd games in. Got a Series X and got all my games I traded in via game pass. I still pay per month for game pass like I did with PSN so not changing anything there. I can’t play the PS exclusives but for everything else. Xbox wins hands down tbh. Like you said. Even saving myself £70 for call of duty as well

[@flamingteabag4572]

I see MS dropping the Xbox as a brand and becoming a games publisher on all other formats. MS have spent ludicrous amounts of money buying studios but this isn't suddenly boosting Xbox sales. As for CoD on game pass, this is going to cost them huge losses. And I also think that not buying games makes you less invested in them, sure you can try a game but I'd love to see the GP stats for games that get downloaded, played for a bit then deleted. By the end of this decade I believe Xbox will be gone and MS Games will be the focus

[@fenrirsfolly92]

Kinda the point so ya don’t waste ur $, if it turns out ya like it buy it at a discount

[@Sand_1995]

MS is best known for ruining games studios than their consoles. MS will be going the Ubisoft way and sell their IPs to Amazon or Sony.

[@weplayvrgames]

​​@@fenrirsfolly92that's clown talk why would you pay for a service then also buy the games on that service.......that's just Microsoft double dipping on its customers that's you paying to demo games , that's the most anti consumer thing I've ever heard , you just love giving companies money for nothing do you ?

[@tito254msa]

most xbox owners also own a ps5 its very rare to find someone with only an xbox but most ps5 owners have never even played an xbox

[@timsamuels4551]

i only use xbox for all my gaming and i dont intend to buy a sony at all

[@tito254msa]

@timsamuels4551 what's a Sony

[@TheMa5cmpb]

I agree. I have never played an Xbox

[@FWayfinder]

@@TheMa5cmpbsame because i dont need 2. I have a pc and a ps5 thats all i need. Xbox is trash.

[@Thor86-]

So true, the most of my friends playing on PS, when i ask about Xbox games they dont even know it.

[@Lozin80]

I skipped Xbox One but I did buy a launch Series X and I enjoy it lots but I don’t plan on buying the next Xbox as I don’t do cloud based or subscription services at all.

[@fenrirsfolly92]

And u think that’s all they’ll do?

[@weplayvrgames]

​@@fenrirsfolly92they have made it clear they primary focus is gamepass and if your not too gullible to fall for it then Xbox has nothing for you

[@hugobarakas1187]

Console exclusivity is an antiquated business model. Microsoft is right and Sony will follow suit within a few years. The console warrior nonsense can’t die fast enough.

[@tougeruzbay]

Then at that point, its best to go and stay with PC then

[@AxelAlexK]

Is it antiquated? Nintendo is making a killing on far inferior hardware with that business model.

[@aggressiveoatmealmemes6881]

@@tougeruzbayActually, if console exclusivity dies then for the causal PC loses a real incentive. It’s only advantage would mods and the “mystique” of PC gaming

[@hugobarakas1187]

@@tougeruzbay Consoles and PCs are two different markets.

[@TheMa5cmpb]

@@AxelAlexKSony is too. Only Microsoft is struggling

[@stevens1041]

I knew Xbox was in trouble once I heard about the Series S. There was massive amounts of cope initially, but many developers have confirmed it, the Series S let all the air out of Xbox's tires this generation. Should have been Series X only, could have just done a few promotions, storage options, colors and such, with that. Lets see next generation. I hope Microsoft will try again, the market needs Xbox.

[@Sand_1995]

No the market needs Xbox to go away so Steam can pickup the pieces and give us the console everyone is waiting for.

[@Erlaxis]

Yes. Xbox as a console is dead, but they invested a TON on game publishing, so I expect they will be around for a while as game publishers. And no, it is not good for consumers that xbox retires from the console space, but what can you do if they simply and utterly refused to compete. Spencer said like a decade ago that he wished MS had a franchise like Uncharted in their stable, yet they never invested what was needed in order to build one.

[@bigmack70]

I don't see a future for xbox. Consoles need two things - great hardware value and compelling exclusive games. Xbox has neither. The last Xbox exclusive I got excited for was Halo:reach. I don't think their decision to go all-in on Gamepass is a wise one. It feels like Xbox is run by rich people who could always buy all the consoles on the market, and they have no understanding of how most people, who only purchase one console, buy and play games.

[@Thetechchap]

Yep great points!

[@I_billed_that_beard_guy]

As a PC user I see this as an absolute win, will buy ps5 pro and I am good to go

[@BusesAreFatCars]

​@@I_billed_that_beard_guyI thought that way too. Then Xbox stopped releasing any good games a long time ago.. So their PC games are bad too.

[@I_billed_that_beard_guy]

@@BusesAreFatCars No worries I will play PS5 games then and I got 3 months free gamepass with my laptop and 1 month with my sister's laptop. So, haven't paid them a single penny yet

[@darrenjones3681]

What killed Xbox is the game realises , wind back to 360/xbone big titles came out fans followed them , now so many games come out thos guys who regularly played in the same squads now are all playing different things that’s what killed it

[@inhabitantX]

microsoft doesnt care about hardware anymore, software all the way

[@JayUEVR]

They could probably do extremely well as a third party software-only developer. I don't think they should bother with handheld, unless they break-even or can off-set losses well against software sales like Valve. Switch 2 will already be fierce enough competition in that space.

[@johnherbert2545]

Hardly turned my xbox on since the 2020 launch, stacked gold few years back and converted it to 3 years of games pass ultimate for about £35... In they 3 years which ends in Jan 2025, I've downloaded about 5 games. From my glory cod mw 360 days in 2007, playing with friends every night, even through the red ring of death days, the community back then was next level 🔥. To see what it's become and allow to fester, is just down right heart breaking.

[@SpaniardNL]

The Xbox series x is literally more powerful than the ps5, has a better cooling solution, objectively higher build quality and costs less... So how exactly is it not competitive price wise with the ps5, it's literally the other way around. Disclaimer, I own both and care for neither of the devices, but this argument seemed unreasonable to me.

[@JohnSmith-bt4lf]

how do you judge "build quality" with a console? Neither console has any significant failure point like the 360 RROD thus far. Unlike the Switch, most people don't constant move a home console to different locations, so it really doesn't matter if the materials used for the casing are cheap or premium.

[@Bokid24]

It will be for about 2 weeks then bye bye 😂

[@wolfgangvonhertzen9820]

You know it is fanboy whos talking when you use argument like "build quality". LOL

[@Bokid24]

@wolfgangvonhertzen9820 aye the Xbox controller feels like it's come from a kinder egg 😂

[@darrenwalker2003]

By far the best controller currently is the series x/s contoller

[@Aliessil]

I'd been getting Xboxes for several generations, but this time round I went with Playstation. When I looked at exclusives, the PS5 just had a much better line-up, for me. On top of that, the Xbox exclusives which did interest me could all be played on my PC, so there was no point buying an Xbox. I wonder if the best thing they could do is add Steam support, and position the Xbox as being both a current-gen console AND a cheap replacement for gaming PCs (maybe not top-end ones, not sure)?.

[@weplayvrgames]

They won't add steam support unless they are legally forced to allow other markets on they hardware there's just no profit in it

[@supermarvelero]

I have an Xbox Series S simply because I don't like having, only, a PS5 for my TV. I like to have at least two OS, two options, two platforms for TV games and videos

[@f1fanreservedriver]

I’ve had a series S for nearly three years, with Gamepass, and as a casual gamer it has been fine. Last six months though, there have been no new titles making it a bit stale, and it’s gone up in price significantly compared to when it started. If I were buying a console now, undoubtedly it would be a PS5; if you’re a casual gamer & can get a cheap series S second hand, there’s enough to keep you amused for a bit yet

[@Thetechchap]

Yeah agree with that. Like you say, for casual gaming it's totally fine.

[@RetroCrisis]

I'm primarily a Steam gamer, so Digital only consoles doesn't bother me. Series S looks like the sweet spot

[@Jack-Torrance80]

How can xbox be dead when they're working on next gen xbox right now...

[@stevengamer5178]

I’m will be buying the white series x upgrading from my original series x. I’m getting it for the better cooling and less power consumption. My current Xbox sometimes completely shuts off randomly due to heat. I also like the white color and don’t need a disk drive.

[@ja83613]

Long time Xbox fan here. It’s dying, and I’ll be switching to PS next time.

[@rebel5709]

What reason is there to purchase an Xbox? I've been playing Silent Hill 2, Wukong, Astro Bot, Space Marine 2, Sparking Zero on my PS5. I can play upcoming games from Microsoft like Black Ops 6, Doom and Indiana Jones on my PS5. Starfield ended up being a total disaster. There's just no reason to buy an Xbox. It's a redundant console.

[@harryg2453]

You must be eagerly awaiting the ps5 pro then

[@stevenhossack83]

I still prefer my Series X over my PS5. I'm not interested in alot of Sonys Japanese 1st Party games and the amount of value i've gotten out of GamePass is unreal. Also being able to play 6th and 7th gen games with FPS boost and resolution bumps is great. Also quick resume is a proper next gen feature and I wish Sony had a PS5 version of it

[@AxelAlexK]

I kinda regret going with xbox one last gen but at this point im not switching to playstation and giving up my entire digital library moving forward with my console. Still havent bought a series x but thinking about it this holiday. I can play PS exclusives on PC now if i really want to atleast. I will say though I think the PlayStation 5 is hideous in its appearance. If it looked like a normal console id be much more tempted. I love that the series x is just a plain black box.

[@AustinCameron]

Every tv I've bought has "Xbox" built into it. It's essentially just moved to their data center and the gpus they can re-use from the ai llms.

[@jakobite_ta2152]

Ive always been a playstion gamer, and swore id never by an xbox...but i did, that new white one you featured, i bought it solely to play msfs...and to be honest im perfectly happy with it, its visuals are gorgeous and im having a fantastic experience, so ok its not cheap, but neither is a pc which was the only other option. So yes it has a long future in my household.

[@theonlydiego1]

Honestly, stopped gaming around 2020 when I bought my PS5. I was getting tired of all the micro transactions in games and FTP games that only use Battle Royale as a game mode. Didn’t know Playstation hit it off since then and how much the Xbox fell off.

[@waynesworld4372]

Have Xbox, PS5 and PC. Which have I spent more time on? Xbox. Game pass is great in my opinion. On the PS5, there has been nothing I’ve really wanted to play in about a year.

[@weplayvrgames]

Gamepass is the death of vote with your wallet , stop being so gullible , just praising an anti consumer rental service makes ya all look foolish to anyone with a few braincells

[@jofernandez7924]

We are still rooting for you Xbox. We can't just let PS monopolize the console space.

[@ttt22295]

That's exactly what Microsoft are trying to do

[@amazingamazigh1538]

​@@ttt22295they're "trying" horribly badly though.

[@Thor86-]

Yeah Ps and Nintendo will be the only Kings in console space you will see it, but i hope it will not happen because i want to enjoy every Platform, except Pc gaming.

[@samiyanes1598]

I'm enjoying my Xbox series s to play with my family and chill in the living room, and i got my pc to play high end games.. I find the series s absolutely adorable and it always impresses with its size and performance 😄👌

[@porcu]

My Xbox series X hasn't been turned on for months! Been playing more games on my PC & Ally X recently.

[@JoeKnowsWorst]

of all the problems Xbox has, the fact that they didn't make a slim and Pro, just because Sony didn't, is the least of them!

[@Thetechchap]

Slim models are a good way to keep your audience knowing you're actively improving the ecosystem and obviously new products are key to marketing. I don't think we needed here, though.

[@AtifAhmed-u7e]

I knew Ps5 had a future when i sold 2 Ps5 consoles for 4 GRAND on launch day!! What a day!!

[@davidkingdavid293]

Viva Xbox por siempre 💚💚💚

[@Oceanborn712]

My Series X and PS5 are basically backwards systems. My Series X has around 6 TB of Xbox and Xbox 360 and a few Game Pass and Xbox One games, my PS5 has the Dark Souls remake and a bunch of PS4 games, along with the old classic games via PS Plus. If I want to play a game that's available on PC, I play it on PC. These consoles do a great job at what I use them for and I'm happy with that, although I would love more expansion options on both of them. The PS5 has a 4TB SSD and that's it, the XBox has a 2TB storage expansion and a 4TB SATA SSD in an adapter box that dangles around unelegantly.

[@dmsamorro]

I got an Xbox Series X in 2020, 3 months after launch. I've been enjoying it very much, but I feel that there's nothing on Xbox that I can't get on other platforms. That's why I decided to keep my XSX to the end of this generation but as soon as the new gen is on I'll be switching to a PS6 or PC.

[@safatraihansakib1638]

What they need to do is to bring back original games like Forza Horizon, Project Gotham Racing, Halo, Gears of War and make all these games console exclusive. This will give ppl reason to own xbox.

[@raven679-m3i]

I gree

[@nikolagvozdenovic940]

Exclusivity is dead, even for PlayStation. Look at Spiderman 2 for example, coming to PC soon, many PlayStation games came to PC and will continue to.

[@komakaze82]

Project Gotham racing is now called project Cars it's the same developers

[@huntman1412]

No, I am a PC gamer and game pass and series X is my only temptation for buying a console. Buying a game and being able to play it in my living room on a couch with Xbox or at my desk sounds great.

[@philipberlanda]

I have a series x. I like it. Also you said that the ps5 and the series x have the same power but that's not true. On paper the xbox is more powerful than the base ps5. I feel like I made the right choice. I had a ps4 last gen and I really didn't like the exclusives games.

[@t.h.9897]

buy a PC, Game Pass and almost all PS exklusives are there

[@shreksnow1918]

You can also emulate most games on PC. Xwine1 is an upcoming compatibility layer that will let you play Xbox One games on normal Windows, and PS4 emulation is improving rapidly.

[@shassabo]

Subscriptions are bad. Buy a PC though.

[@PacmanxJr]

Orrrrrrr just buy a PS5 Pro because there are those of us that don't give a fuck about a PC

[@sonpiz9592]

​@@PacmanxJr There's also people who don't give af about the PS5. PC has more games available

[@davidleon4459]

Everything comes to PC eventually

[@GamingLovesJohn]

PS5 games and peripherals aren’t really making me jump the gun to buy it. I’m mainly a PC gamer, and I just usually play old games and mod them, being able to emulate, and do so much more. Although the multiplayer side kinda sucks with cheaters galore. I do own a Series S, and my bud has gamepass, and I share it with him, so I’m able to play some games that I don’t own on PC and don’t feel like purchasing, so that is pretty cool. So Xbox isn’t really dead to me, although the only thing that is holding it back is just the hardware, but at that point I would just switch to my PC.

[@Wunnabeanbag]

Hey bro, I remember you once did a video on the acronym edition Z13. Please may you do a gaming test for the 4050 and 4060? Z13?

[@shambler7359]

Xbox and Microsoft has more than ever resources, technology and know how to bring a today’s worthy and a very capable mid-gen refresh into the market… but it’s heartbreaking when they choose not to.

[@Sakuyushi]

I think it's more like the PS5 Pro is unnecessary, the PS5 is still capable, let alone the amount of PS5 exclusives is just ridiculously thin

[@Leweise]

It’s funny how everyone is going crazy over the PS5 Pro, while Xbox came out with a 2TB version for $599. With the PS5 Pro, you’re not only getting 2TB of storage, but also a hardware boost for $699. Why would anyone pay $50 less for a Series X without a disc drive? You could just get a used one for $400 or less on eBay or other sites. Not only do you save $100 or more, but you also keep the disc drive, even if you don’t use it. It’s just better to have the option.

[@ChimpRiot]

I’m not spending traditional console prices on a DRM box. Even with the spec, it’s worth £100 tops with that locked down OS and hardware where you don’t own your games anymore.

[@Thetechchap]

I think a lot of people agree with you. I have some comments that say they only ever buy digital. Wonder how this all ends...

[@Adarsh_2710]

Hi I am confused between the new ipad mini a17 pro and ipad air m2. I'll use it for making class notes and I am comfortable with 8.3 or 10.9 inch size. Pls compare which is better for making notes. Also pls tell if getting ipad 10th gen is a better idea for nearly half the price.

[@IDontKnow-bb6mt]

I'd rather buy a handheld. I only play my steam deck now, don't even touch my series x.

[@mormsophen3238]

so If i don't have gaming PC, should I buy xbox series X or ps5 slim?

[@amazingamazigh1538]

ps5 pro if u can afford it or else ps5 slim.

[@goddygesta]

Is the Xbox series x better than the ps5

[@bandanna2388]

As someone who owns both, yeah.

[@amazingamazigh1538]

As someone who owns both, hell no.

[@muaykaliente4386]

I must say this last generation of consoles apart from the switch have been underwhelming, especially with the lack of games produced and the endless waits for new releases

[@solomonlam3157]

Here's what I'd do if given full authority and told that the next generation is Xbox's last chance. My approach is that Xbox doesn't need to be price competitive with Sony, it needs to provide good value fundamentally. If Nintendo charged 600 dollars for the Switch when it first launched, people would still buy it because you have to if you want to play Zelda, Mario and other exclusive games. Embrace the philosophy that consoles are just a way to get people to the Xbox storefront, indifferent to if people are on PC. Xbox as a simplified, accessible PC essentially. My priority is getting users onto the Xbox storefront, so games will be exclusive on it. I know rumours are 2027 PS6 launch, I'm going to wait until at least 2029 or 2030 because I need time for hardware and game development. Hardware Strategy: New philosophy, reduce subsidies for consoles and instead focus more on the moonshot projects. Focused on augmenting user experience and strong games line-up using the barbell strategy, tentpoles and moonshots/indies. Portable: A cross between a switch and a windows phone, focused on potential for added modularity (e.g. webcam module, speaker module). Choice for those who like games on the go, knowing they'll be optimised for the specific spec unlike the variety of mobile CPUs out there currently. Console: Modular design featuring a swappable GPU plug and play solution (a la Framework laptop) and potentially other modules. Focus on right to repair and open-source hardware for 3rd party module makers (also license out the design, losing money on consoles anyways) Discs: A new proprietary disc hardware that has the full game on no internet required to encourage in-store sales and for those who want ownership forever. You can charge a premium compared to the digital store. Current discs don't have enough storage space for some games sadly with how much they've bloated. This is also helpful for those who don't have great internet, plug and play Augmented Reality: AR glasses that offer the option for local streaming from console hardware (dealing with latency issue). Could use some of the old kinect technology given reduced in cost, partner with Meta? Toys-To-Life: Bring back this for the tentpole franchises. Maybe have AR interactions or mobile, I'm sure there can be tailored uses depending on the game in question. Microsoft could help smaller studios as an OEM to deal with manufacturing and design to make studios orient around Microsoft first and others second considering better margins Game Strategy: Barbell strategy: Third party such as Ubisoft, EA and others will focus on the double to triple A space. Xbox's position allows them to take risks on the tentpole 'quad A' games as well as more moonshot projects. 3x new billion dollar titles. These are going to be the system sellers. A good chunk on time will be spent on worldbuilding in the background (kind of like the original Avatar), with adjacent release of books, comics, novels, anime, movie, tv etc. All 3 are going to be launch titles ready on Day 1. Pretty much a complete reset like how Halo helped the original Xbox sell. Traditional marketing doesn't work as much, focus on more organic content speaking for itself and becoming viral. In general, when people play major games, they are looking for an escape, so target the 3 major areas: fantasy/mythology/dream, futuristic and apocalyptic. A key concept is 'full circle', with accompanying games that interact with the main games on mobile and other formats. So for Fallout, imagine you could manage your base, dispatch your dwellers on expeditions, manage crafting from mobile. Honestly a billion dollars is not enough, but I'm not well versed on the financials. Controversial, but I don't think a 2027 launch is feasible. Ideally, we'd be waiting for a 2030 launch, with 1 year pre-production and 4 years development (considering the scale of the project). You'd have to ramp up hiring, but given current economic conditions...not a problem. Have a redeem code that lets you pick 1 of 3 in the launch bundle 1. Genshin style, similar anime fantasy aesthetic. Not BOTW because want increased character options for replayability, with even more focus on world exploration. Heavily invest in the co-op experience from the ground up, whether split screen or over the internet. Could remove gacha, or if it needs to stay have game pass offer benefits. Have things that encourage community such as co-op dungeons, trading and maybe unique generation. Maybe you have squad units that are randomly generated in the world, encouraging you to trade with others if the synergies don't work for you, or if you happen to not have enough of certain materials easily accessible. Could also allow multiple accounts in yourself with different world seeds and main characters, trade with yourself. There should only be a few dozen seeds that are variations of each other, no AI generated blank spots like Starfield. 2. New Halo (Space sci-fi). Imo the story is dead, leave the poor thing alone. Bungie wanted to end it with 3, start fresh. Leave COD to near-modern or historical, think zero-gravity combat like in Ender's Game, make use of the hardware to the fullest. 3. Post-apocalyptic/apocalypse game. Consider something literally like the concept of Solo-Levelling, with both a single-player campaign and a multiplayer MMO mode. Considering the current state of the world, escapism is growing in popularity. Think GTA but with a twist. The formula works, so use it Depending on budget, you could have a sequel or DLC for each that builds on the fundamentals Other Large Projects: COD: To keep things fresh, have a 3 year release cycle. 1 modern, 1 historical. In the lifetime of the game, release a full game, 2 DLC 1 year apart, the first should focus simply on using the same tools to expand, e.g. more maps, story quests, characters etc., second one focuses more on new mechanics to augment the player experience, obviously still a blend of 2 in each. Ofc multi-player should reflect the character of the single-player. 1 title launches with console, 1 in mid-cycle (hypothetically 2030 and 2033) Fallout: A Fallout MMO makes sense, but I would put this on hold. Focus on building up back goodwill by releasing Fallout 5 as a launch title. Fallout MMO could help revitalise during the mid-generation if things go to plan. So a 2030 launch for Fallout 5 and a 2032 launch for the MMO, 2031 and 2033 Major DLC for single-player Not familiar with Elder Scrolls, Forza so I'm not going to comment Xbox Game Labs: Take the remaining money and invest in promising indie games, think under a couple of million maximum per project. Wacky ideas that can be released during the quiet times, even better if they use 'gimmick' features under AR, toys to life or something else Game Pass Strategy: The current economics make no sense to me and seemingly Microsoft. I'd revamp the system as follows: Taster Tier: Games come one month after launch but stay only for a month and you only play a percentage of the game, you can buy the game to save your progress or lose it. Think of it like a tasting subscription you can get for coffee or perfume to find out what you like. Try before you buy at a subsidised rate, discount on buying the full game. Get people's foot in the door Lurker Tier: Similar to current Xbox Game Pass, but no Day 1 launches or major current titles. This tier offers access to older titles (360, One era) as well as indie games. Could lump in access to exclusive discount events, multiplayer access etc. Whale Tier: Similar to lurker tier but with some major titles, additional offline benefits, such as monthly merch boxes, access to studio tours, in-person events etc. Have the price be cheaper if you use the plan exclusively on Xbox hardware, more expensive if you want PC as well The main goal is that game-pass is bundling a bunch of less popular titles (from the mainstream perspective) at a lower price like a discount retailer. System sellers should not be on there, otherwise the price you'd have to charge would be too high to be attractive anyways. I know some decisions won't be popular, but I'm approaching this from a the perspective of sustainable business. This is about rebuilding trust and setting up a new foundation. Also looking for a job in gaming, so what do I know? Xbox, Playstation, Nintendo...I'm open to an interview!

[@wizzgamer]

Shame the Xbox is dead I never understood why they launched consoles this generation as the Xbox One debacle basically killed the Xbox brand. Hell even the PS5 isn't amazing but they have no competition with Microsoft dead and Nintendo dropping out of the home console market, Panasonic or Phillips need to make a comeback.

[@RichyLBE]

Like the look of xbox new 2tb version, but even if available unsure if i would buy it? Scalpers would though!

[@Belbog1977]

Yeah, they dead. Unbelievable how they killed a brand that came up with the 360 and then redeemed the initial fiasco with the One... Someone should teach this in business school as an example of "how to squander a brand and a reputation that you worked so hard to build from nothing." Sad 😞

[@ChristopherGains]

Bought a second hand Xbox Series X for Starfield. That was a big let down and it’s still collecting dust.

[@Blaizeria]

We don't we let it die because they shouldn't have entered the gaming market period.

[@Luke-qs2cg]

When all gaming consoles are PC's you need either price, catalogue, or performance/niche

[@RyanXerta]

The Xbox series s is only $249.99 USD and supports 120 fps and has 10g of Ram. The PS5 Slim costs $449.99-$489.99 USD support 120 fps and has 16g of ram. You’re essentially paying over $200 for 6g of ram. I’d say Xbox is clearly undercutting the slim. The Xbox series X digital also costs the same as the slim USD. Your prices where you live are very clearly different you should take that into account during your review.

[@kaoushik11]

I feel that XBOX is in a much better position compared to Sony with the GamePass being the best value proposition!

[@samperry2376]

For me, Just pushing the Series S more in the UK because it’s a dark horse! Digital gaming as great as it is, not every has decent enough internet to utilise it yet so making physical games cheaper would help.

[@nysportsfan7450]

Xbox>PS Coming from someone who always bought PlayStation

[@Brentt777]

What a bunch of bs. Yet you bought them I see. The ps5 is gigantic compared to the xbox, its not smaller. Typical sony fanboy lies. This is ridiculous. I would bet your 1.5 million followers is fake too.

[@dinckelman]

It was already worthless, but the removal of the disk drive is the final nail in the coffin

[@chrisjoel247]

Make the xbox a pc as well.

[@amazingamazigh1538]

It is already a downgraded PC (just like the ps5 btw) they will make it a full PC next gen.

[@chrisjoel247]

@@amazingamazigh1538 that be amazing if they do.

[@amazingamazigh1538]

@@chrisjoel247 I have to disagree with that I don't like this even with a handheld but to each their own I guess

[@ZeusSpeaksToYou]

I owned every PS since the original! I own the PS5 now and let me tell you…if there were not exclusive titles like “the last of us” or “god of war” and so on, I would have bought the Xbox series X! I really hate the Design of the PS5! The industrial and simple design of the Series X is superior IMO! I thought about a PC but can’t wait almost 10 years for an adaptation of an exclusive game! So I stuck for now with my PS5!

[@Randommo395]

I'm currently on the Xbox One X and I never brought a single physical copy since I got it. So yeah the digital Series X is the ideal upgrade for me I'm glade that I waited this long lol.

[@yamahass66]

Vould you do a battery test with all the "mini" phones?

[@GF88gaming]

Simple, bring 4090 graphic fidelity and, 14900 CPU horsepower into that little box, the final product is quiet as XBOXSX, and controller is more slick and innovative vibrate functions, XBOX win already! Oh, that seems PS5 pro is doing

[@holddamayo7474]

Damn this video truly hurt some people lol.

[@bamak1n]

I am a PC gamer, and have an X-box series X as its cool with the game pass being on both, I think that eco system is pretty good, the XSX is a marvel of design in my opinion, but that said I like having the choice of PS and Xbox and hope they both stay strong, also Minecraft is best on PC and Xbox

[@amazingamazigh1538]

But xbox games will be better on ps5 pro 🤡🤡😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@bamak1n]

@@amazingamazigh1538 😆you speak the truth!! yeah why lie to myself, gonna end up with a ps5 😆