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What's the best looking next-gen console?

Playstation 5 Physical 11 11.46%
 
Playstation 5 Digital 25 26.04%
 
Xbox Series X 50 52.08%
 
Xbox Series S 10 10.42%
 
Total:96
d21lewis on 12 September 2020

On its own, I gotta say the PS5 doesn't look as bad as it did initially. I'm taking off those side covers it that's an option, though.

In my entertainment center(s), either Xbox is gonna look better. It just looks like it will fit in with my other devices. The PS5 is just too...much.



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Dulfite on 12 September 2020

The only thing worse looking than these devices is the Prince of Persia remake... AMIRITE



dharh on 12 September 2020

Every next gen console should be behind a closed cabinet. And yes I include the Switch. As show pieces they suck.



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Pemalite on 12 September 2020

Very surprised by the results actually. But yeah, Xbox Series X definitely takes it for me.



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Dallinor on 12 September 2020

Having digested the designs for a little time, I actually like them both. I think the XBSX slightly takes it.

PS5:
Pros: Slick design, love the LEDs and the vent.
Cons: Only in white and too tall.

XBSX:
Pros: Love the vent on the top, the width, and how the CD drive is flush.
Cons: Design is just a little on the 'safe and unimaginative' side.

XBSS: The less said the better.



 

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curl-6 on 12 September 2020

It's really refreshing to see Xbox winning a poll for once, given the Sony and Nintendo fanbases seem to outnumber them by like 5:1 here on VGChartz.



Raven on 12 September 2020

Xbox Series X >> Xbox Series S >>> PlayStation 5 Digital >>>>>> PlayStation 5



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EricHiggin on 12 September 2020
CrowRSchneider said:
EricHiggin said:

It's because people tend to prefer bland and safe over lively and dangerous. The PS5 is a departure from what's normal for console design aesthetics. The XBSX kinda is, but not really, because it's just a taller, blander, more grown up version of a Gamecube. The XBSX seems more normal. The PS5 seems foreign.

The color scheme also comes into play. Black is the safest choice period. White or grey is ok but not as universal. Two tone isn't the norm. Past consoles have had things like the XB jewel at the center or chrome trim, but were otherwise one color. The only other somewhat recent console I can think of that was two tone is the XB1S, but the slim black bottom works because it's hidden underneath. Much like how the grey sides of the 360 were basically hidden. The XB1 and PS4 even had gloss and matte black, and while some liked it, some didn't. Just like the XBSS. Some like it, some don't, and it's partially because of the obvious two tone. PS5's two tone is blatant and in your face. Some people really aren't going to like that. I myself will wait for a non white version, or will paint the white portions if I have to. While I think the two tone pops and is cool looking in general, especially as a presentation piece, I don't want it in my entertainment center.

I think the younger you are, the more likely you're going to much prefer the PS5 design because of the wow factor. Kids don't really care about home decor. My 18 year old self and younger, would have thought the PS5 was amazing and XBSX was pretty meh.

Are you saying I'm old?? Jokes aside I see your point, my favorite console design is the black Wii and the Wii U a very close second because of the minimalistic design.

LOL. Just likely to be older than a kid or teen. I still see the appeal to the PS5, though It doesn't do it for me like it certainly would have decades ago.

I thought the Wii's were pretty sweet looking as well, though their specs took a little away from the wow factor. That was one of the biggest draws about the PS4 for me. The power in that form factor, especially when compared to XB1. That faded away somewhat as well once I heard the jet engines spooling up. You can't have everything, just depends on what's more important to the individual.



m0ney on 13 September 2020

I don't like any of them - xbox too plain, playstation too pompous.



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Zkuq on 13 September 2020
m0ney said:
I don't like any of them - xbox too plain, playstation too pompous.

Ooh, that seems like an excellent word for PS5. Thanks, I think I'll want to remember that one!