Why is there a PS4/X1 war?

[Mummelmann]

A good old "xbox and playstation are the same" thread, been a while since we had those.

On a more serious note; there are differences, different services and functions, different games and controllers etc. The two are not identical, but they are quite similar, that's a rather big difference.
Some people like PC, others prefer Mac, some buy iPhone, some get LG or Samsung, consumers have preferences and this has always been so.

All that said; the One and PS4 do strive to be more similar than the PS3 and 360 did, that's kind of the 8th gen thing, even the Wii U is going after a lot more non-gaming features, media and online capability and more emphasis on things like DLC and e-shopping for software. The 8th gen is the one where all console will be the most similar; the 9th gen will be where they try to separate more from one another (in my opinion).

PS: Let's not let this topic get out of hand, the OP is borderline on its own and doesn't need fuel. I personally find that the whole argument of saying that PS and xbox are the exact same to be a tool for stirring the pot and causing mischief. This is a topic that has a very low threshold for locking and we will be keeping an eye on it.