Best Selling Console Does Not Equal Best Console.

[Azuren]

Sharpryno said:

Hiku said:

Was just thinking that.

Only someone who prefers a "losing" console would go out of their way to point this out.

It's basically "Xbox 1 will catch up and beat PS4."
*A few years later*
"Oh wait, it's not, so you all need to know that that doesn't mean it's not the best console!"

It is clear the majority of this forum is not fond of the XBO and think the PS4 is superior.  That is why he made the thread.  

Excluding games (as I don't really care about overall selection when it comes to consoles) the XBO is far better imo. 
The controller is on another level, especially the elite controller.  The interface looks modern, is more efficient and handles multitasking vastly better.  The PS4 UI looks outdated just as the PS3's did.  I am not a fan of it.  XBO has PlayTo functionality, PS4 might have something similiar though.  XBO can use a website that uploads new tv shows and movies in 1080p to stream, PS4 browser is not friendly with HTML 5.   As for games, there are only a few I use my console for so they are about the same for me.  PS4 is only relevant when Uncharted 4 releases imo and that is when I will pick one up.  

But as everyone else said the best is an opinion.  

Glad to see mods finally started doing something about the subtle troll comments certain PS4 owners have been making about the XBO the past few weeks.  Was getting prettyyy ridiculous. 

Given the market share of the PS4, it's clear that MOST people prefer it to XB1, not just this forum. All three consoles have their own strengths and weaknesses, but the PS4 is mostly strengths in the face of its primary task of playing video games. 

 

Most of the reasons you believe the XB1 to be superior are conjecture and opinion alone (I personally believe that game selection is important, the XB1 controller is garbage, and the XB1 UI has too many unnecessary bells and whistles to do the same things). I'm not sure what "PlayTo" is, but PS4 does have a DNS streaming application in Media Center, and for the good of XB1 users... I would keep that video site under your hat as much as possible. We'll also mark that up as a +1 for XB1.

 

The problem is the things that the XB1 legitimately does better in measurable ways don't have anything to do with games. Of all the multiplatform games, curiously the only ones that perform better on XB1 are the ones that MS bought marketing rights for. All others perform better on PS4. 

 

In addition, the PS4 has the better hardware, larger existing game collection, larger selection of exclusives (with a higher average Metacritic, too), and two extra (albeit worthless) functions on its controller with motion sensing and touch. The XB1 is capable of streaming to a Windows 10 machine, but PS4 is about to stream to 7, 8, 8.1, 10, and Mac.in addition, it can already stream to Android (official through Sony, hacked otherwise), Vita, and PSTV. 

 

XB1 also has the backwards compatibility, though it only redeems digital copies of games. Still a significant bonus, though PS4 seems to be gearing up for PS2 BC, with pseudo-BC for PS3 being an (expensive) option and rumors of other BC plans in the works. 

 

In short, the XB1 is a great system. But PS4 has taken all their ideas and cranked it to 11. If you have an XB1 already or just prefer it to PS4, you'll only miss out on about 15% of AAA titles and gain access to Halo, Forza, Gears, and whatever else they have on Xbox. But sheer numbers and facts put the PS4 at the head of the pack. 

 

DISCLAIMER: I didn't mention Wii U because it doesn't compete. Not that it can't, but because it aims not to. I recommend Wii U to everyone as a supplementary system for games like Mario, Smash, and Zelda. Whether you're PC, Xbox, or PlayStation, not getting a Wii U is unbecoming of a true Gamer.