The latest and newest video games have arrived in the Gulf region
The latest video game equipment has arrived in the Arab Gulf region
Microsoft and Sony announced the launch of their latest releases of the most popular video games in GCC
Today we will review the specifications of the devices and at the end we will present a comparison table for all devices
Sony PlayStation 5 (PlayStation 5)
The PlayStation device is considered the most widespread in GCC region and the world, while the new device from the PlayStation 5 has a beautiful distinctive design that is completely different from the old design, as it has prominent corners with the combination of white and black colors and blue lights that add a touch of luxury and exclusivity.
With regard to the control hand, there is no major change in terms of design compared to the previous model, but rather it is consistent with the new generation with distinctive blue lighting, but two new features have been added to enhance integration with the game, which are a vibrating engine and an adaptive trigger
The most prominent characteristic of the new PlayStation 5 (2020) is its provision of an eight-core processor with 16 GB RAM and 825 GB storage disk in addition to the most powerful graphics processor with a power of 10.28 teraflops, which gives the device a great ability to download games and high performance, especially as it supports the feature of running games at 8K resolution
PlayStation 5 supports 3D audio and a low power consumption feature
Due to the distinctive design, Sony has provided a stand that gives you the freedom to use the device and place it in the direction (vertical and horizontal) that suits your taste and furniture without affecting the capabilities of the device because it is equipped with fans from both directions
As for the accessories that Sony provides with the PlayStation 5, they consist of a controller for charging the joystick, a remote control, a camera and a wireless speaker in line with the design - the accessories vary according to the country -
Xbox Series X
The new Xbox X has a simple and luxurious design in a black color that adds luxury and value that makes it distinct from all previous releases
The Xbox X has been evaluated as the strongest and fastest of all previous models, as it was rated at least 4 times stronger than the previous version.
In short, the most important specifications of the new Xbox X (2020) are centered on providing Xbox X with an eight-core processor with 16 GB RAM and 1 TB storage disk with a 12 teraflop graphics processor, allowing for super-smooth gameplay compared to the previous generation with a great ability to run games accurately 8K reaches smoothly, with a great deal of quietness thanks to the large fan and 3D sound feature
Xbox Series S
The Xbox S is the complete digital alternative to the Xbox X at a much lower price and lower specifications as well, as the Xbox S is available with an eight-core processor with 10 GB RAM and a 4 teraflop graphics processor and the ability to play games with a resolution of 1440 up to 4K for old games
The Xbox S also comes with a 512 GB storage disk and without a Blu-ray disc player.
Which device is better?
This process is dependent on personal preferences, especially since the Xbox S and Playstation 5 have similar specifications such as Zen-2 processors and AMD graphics cards, with SSD hard disk technology that increases the quality of gameplay with faster speed. Great for downloading and playing games. Since the storage spaces are limited for the two devices, a dedicated USB port has been provided for external memory units specially manufactured for each device
The main difference of the two devices is due to the exclusive games that will be provided, and this is what will help you to choose the device you prefer.
The following tables will provide you with all the features of the devices in details
Processor:
Device Name | Processor |
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PlayStation5 | 8-core AMD Ryzen Zen 2-architecture CPU at up to 3.5GHz |
Xbox Series X | 8-core AMD Ryzen Zen 2-architecture CPU at 3.8GHz (3.6GHz with SMT) |
Xbox Series S | 8-core AMD Ryzen Zen 2-architecture CPU at 3.6GHz (3.4GHz with SMT) |
Graphics
Device Name | Graphics |
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PlayStation5 | AMD Navi/RDNA 2-family GPU with 36 CU up to 2.23 GHz (10.3 TFLOPS, FP unit unknown) |
Xbox Series X | AMD Navi/RDNA 2-family GPU with 52 CU at 1.825GHz (12TFLOPS FP32) |
Xbox Series S | AMD Navi/RDNA 2-family GPU with 20 CU at 1.565GHz (4TFLOPS) |
RAM:
Device Name | RAM |
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PlayStation5 | 16GB GDDR6 with 256-bit interface (448GB/sec) |
Xbox Series X | 16GB GDDR6 with 14Gbps 320-bit interface (10GB at 560GB/s allocated to GPU, 6GB at 336GB/s allocated to rest of system with 3.5GB for GPU) |
Xbox Series S | 10GB GDDR6 (8GB at 224GB/s allocated to GPU, 2GB at 56GB/s allocated to rest of system) |
Storage:
Device Name | Storage |
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PlayStation5 | 825GB SSD at 5.5-9GB/sec |
Xbox Series X | 1TB NVMe SSD PCIe 4.0 |
Xbox Series S | 512gb NVMe SSD PCIe 4.0 |
Resolution
Device Name | Resolution |
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PlayStation5 | 8K 60fps; 4K 120fps |
Xbox Series X | 8K 60fps; 4K 120fps |
Xbox Series S | 1440p 120fps |
Blu Ray Driver:
Device Name | Blu Ray Driver |
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PlayStation5 | YES |
Xbox Series X | YES |
Xbox Series S | NO |
VR:
Device Name | VR |
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PlayStation5 | YES |
Xbox Series X | NO |
Xbox Series S | NO |
NEW features in Controller:
Device Name | New Features in controllers |
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PlayStation5 | Haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, USB-C connector |
Xbox Series X | Share button, Dynamic Latency Input |
Xbox Series S | Share button, Dynamic Latency Input |
Extra Storage:
Device Name | Extra Storage |
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PlayStation5 | YES |
Xbox Series X | YES |
Xbox Series S | NO |
Exclusive GAMES:
Device Name | Exclusive GAMES |
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PlayStation5 | YES |
Xbox Series X | YES |
Xbox Series S | YES |
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