We’re right at the end of the eighth generation of consoles and heading into the next phase where the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 are set to be the new normal. However, there’s still enough reason to purchase the Xbox One and the PlayStation 4.

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These consoles are meant to remain relevant in the industry in the immediate future, and with quite a bit of history attached to them now, it might be the best time to purchase these consoles. With the console war always going on between these two, we’ve split the reasons down the middle and give you five reasons each to own a particular console.

10 Xbox One: Polished Online Features

It’s always difficult to transition from one system to another, and this is doubly so for PS users as the PS3’s PlayStation Network differs in presentation with the PS4’s. Other than that, the PS4’s online just isn’t fluid enough, with problems with synchronization, being overstuffed and untidy, and having features that don’t really add value.

The Xbox Live has remained largely the same, which is definitely a good thing since its online mode has always had a cleaner atmosphere and caters to its audience by featuring the most happening things in the market at the forefront.

9 PS4: Better Exclusives

Having exclusives, in general, is the strongest point of the PS4 console over the Xbox One, and it does one better by also having the more quality exclusives compared to its competitor. Overall, the eighth generation saw a larger number of critically acclaimed PS4 titles.

These included AAA games like God of War, Spider-Man, The Last of Us Remastered, and Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End. The Xbox One does have its own line-up, but these are far fewer and even the better ones in Halo and Gears of War don’t match up to the PS4’s critical success.

8 Xbox One: Better Experience For FPS Games

It’s no secret that the Xbox brand is a haven for First-person shooter lovers, an association that goes as far back as Halo: Combat Evolved. This has continued with the Xbox One, as the FPS experience is complemented by the system’s controller which suits the genre better.

It also helps that you’ll find a large community of gamers on titles like Halo and Destiny on the Xbox One, as this system is dominated by fans of the FPS genre. In order to have a challenging yet comfortable playthrough, the Xbox One is the way to go.

7 PS4: More Third-Party Support

Along with its list of exclusives, the PS4 has also managed to bring in more third party games in its favor. Titles such as Spider-Man, Final Fantasy VII Remake, and Bloodborne are known system sellers, while the PS4 is also known for having extra features.

Games like Assassin’s Creed have generally carried more content for the PS4 compared to the Xbox One, which makes the former platform the one to have if you want more variety out of your third party game purchase.

6 Xbox One: Backwards Compatibility

The PS4 has attempted to bring back older system games through high-definition releases and through the PlayStation Now feature that has hundreds of games from the PS2, PS3 days for one to purchase from.

However, the Xbox Game Pass has bettered the backward compatibility aspect by handing out a cheaper model while also delivering new games under the Game Pass umbrella as well. This means both new and old games can be played at a discounted price compared to the PS4.

5 PS4: Chance To Play VR Games

While it hasn’t truly caught on, the PS4’s venture into virtual reality has been a worthwhile shot to take as it has provided another layer of gameplay for those interested in it. So far, the feature has received a positive reception from critics and fans.

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More than that, the fact that the PS4 is the console that can boast to have the option of providing VR in people’s homes has made it a highly valued additional feature. It might just end up being gaming of the future, and the PS4 brought it well.

4 Xbox One: Cross-Play

This has been a new venture in the landscape of gaming, and Xbox One can tout being the first of the two competitors to take the step toward it. For Xbox One users, the Nintendo fanbase opened up as potential collaborators due to cross-play.

Although the PS4 has also opened its doors in this regard, you won’t find as many options on this console compared to the Xbox One, which also boasts a more experienced crowd where cross-play is concerned.

3 PS4: More Diverse RPG And Independent Game Options

The Xbox One, like every other iteration of the console before, has never been able to place a foot in the Japanese market due to a lack of RPG offerings. Likewise, the Xbox One hasn’t felt like home toward independent titles either.

It is the PS4 you need to get if RPGs are your thing, as this genre has thrived on the console due to its Japanese roots, with new games coming in on a regular basis. On the indie games front, the PS4 has been lauded for continually exploring new games even if some might not be critically acclaimed, as there’s a host of releases for you to pick from.

2 Xbox One: Media Apps And Features

Both consoles come packed with apps to use and make them part of the home system experience, but Xbox One pips the PS4 here by delivering more relevant apps like ESPN and The CW, while the PS4’s apps have quite a fair bit of filler.

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The Xbox One also boasts having a Blu-ray player within it, and the fact that this supports 4K Blu-ray is what makes it a killer feature. Meanwhile, the PS4’s 4K is limited toward streaming shows, which makes the Xbox One an easier bet in this regard.

1 PS4: Value For The Price

Initially, the PS4’s price range was much lower than that of the Xbox One’s, which was what contributed toward the PS4 completely dominating its competitor in sales and established it as the market leader.

Even after price cuts, the PS4 remains a better investment due to the larger number of games offered - both independent and mainstream, bigger user base to play against, and being relatively simple in presentation which means casual gamers will have a better time. All this, combined with the accompanying features justifies the PS4’s price better and ensures you get more value out of it.

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