The introduction of the Xbox One X brings a new wrinkle to the ceaseless console war: a brand new mid-gen console upgrade vying for your cold-hard cash in the shadow of the more affordable Xbox One S and PlayStation 4 Slim. But with the PS4 Pro already approaching its first birthday, there are fresh battle lines to be drawn: PS4 Pro or Xbox One X – which one should you buy? It’s a complex question that we’re going to attempt to unpack in this article, and hopefully by the time you’re done we’ll have helped you make up your mind.
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PS4 Pro vs Xbox One X: What’s the Difference?
There are a wealth of differences between the PS4 Pro and the Xbox One X under the hood, but the bottom line is that they’re both similar plays from their respective manufacturers. Neither device is billed as a next-generation console – instead, they’re designed to boost the experience you’ll find in standard PS4 and Xbox One games. You can learn a little more about this in our PS4 Pro vs PS4 comparison, but the general idea is that more powerful GPUs are leveraged to enhance the base resolution found in the standard version of games to 4K – or thereabouts.
As alluded, the primary difference between the PS4 Pro and the Xbox One X is the power that each platform is pushing respectively. Releasing a year earlier at a lower price, the PS4 Pro opts for a 4.2 TFLOP GPU, while the Xbox One X has a 6 TFLOP GPU. In real world terms, this means that the Xbox One X is capable of achieving resolutions closer to native 4K than the PS4 Pro, though obviously results will differ and vary dramatically depending on the game. Another bow in the Xbox One X’s quiver is that it’s packing 12GB GDDR5 RAM compared to the PS4 Pro’s 8GB GDDR5 RAM, and although Sony’s system comes with an additional 1GB DDR3 memory for operating system functionality, this essentially means that Microsoft’s machine has more headroom to support higher resolution textures. Again, though, your mileage will vary depending on the game.
Other differences include a 4K Blu-ray player in the Xbox One X which is absent from the PS4 Pro, as well as Dolby Amos support. Both consoles are compatible with HDR, however – the feature found in most modern televisions which improves the contrast and colour of games.
PS4 Pro vs Xbox One X: What Are the Specifications?
As outlined above, the biggest point of comparison between the PS4 Pro and the Xbox One X in specifications comes down to the differences in GPU and memory. While the PS4 Pro leverages a 4.2 TFLOP GPU, the Xbox One X instead is powered by a 6 TFLOP GPU. To ground this comparison, the launch PS4 (or PS4 Slim) has a 1.84 TFLOP GPU, so both systems represent a sizeable increase. The Xbox One X also has more memory to draw from with its 12GB GDDR5 RAM compared to the PS4 Pro’s 8GB GDDR5 RAM, though they both share comparable CPUs with an 8-core 2.3GHz processor and an 8-core 2.1GHz processor respectively.
What does all this mean? Ultimately, it all very much depends on the game. In theory, the Xbox One X will be able to push resolutions greater than those found on the PS4 Pro with improved textures – assuming developers are willing to put in the extra effort. As mentioned, however, both consoles are bound to their base model counterparts, with software being built for the Xbox One S and PS4 Slim first and foremost – and then boosted by the new hardware.
| PS4 Pro | Xbox One X | |
| Price | $400 (US), £350 (UK) | $500 (US), £450 (UK) |
| CPU | 2.1GHz 8-core CPU | 2.3GHz 8-core CPU |
| GPU | 4.2 TFLOP | 6 TFLOP |
| Memory | 8GB GDDR5 + 1GB DDR3 | 12GB GDDR5 |
| HDR | Yes | Yes |
| Max Video Output | 4K | 4K |
| Inputs | 3 x USB 3.1 1 x Gigabit Ethernet 1 x PlayStation Camera |
3 x USB 3.1 1 x Gigabit Ethernet 1 x HDMI-in |
| Optical Drive | Blu-ray, DVD | 4K UHD Blu-ray, DVD |
| Network | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Bluetooth 4.0 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Optical Audio | Yes | Yes |
| Power | 310w | 245w |
PS4 Pro vs Xbox One X: How Big Are They?
Microsoft has described the Xbox One X as the smallest Xbox ever, and it is an impressive engineering feat. In terms of depth and width, the Xbox One X at 239 x 300mm is smaller than the PS4 Pro’s 295 x 327mm chassis, though the latter is shade thinner by some 8mm or so. The PS4 Pro is also somewhat lighter than the Xbox One X, weighing in at 3.3KG compared to the 3.8KG of Microsoft’s machine.
Neither machine is particularly diminutive when compared to the PS4 Slim, though, which boasts 265 x 288 x 39mm proportions and weighs just 2.1KG. Bizarrely, the power draw on the Xbox One X is less than that of the PS4 Pro at 245W compared to 310W, though again, neither are anywhere near as energy efficient as the PS4 Slim’s 165W.
PS4 Pro vs Xbox One X: How Do They Handle Virtual Reality and Backward Compatibility?
One particularly neat Xbox One X feature is that it’s able to boost the performance of Xbox 360 and original Xbox games, much like a new graphics card in a PC is able to do. It’s also able to enhance loading times, framerate, and even resolution in unsupported games. Meanwhile, the PS4 Pro offers Boost Mode in order to enhance unpatched games by steadying framerates and smoothening any other performance issues. Outside of select re-released PS2 games, however, Sony doesn’t currently offer any form of backward compatibility on its console – likely due to the complicated architecture of the PlayStation 3’s CELL processor.
Conversely, the Xbox One family of formats does not currently offer a virtual reality headset – despite PlayStation VR proving popular on the PS4. Sony’s virtual reality solution supports both the PS4 Pro and the base PS4, though the former is able to render to crisper looking experiences thanks to the additional GPU grunt that it possesses. A technology called supersampling is employed to render games at a higher resolution before shrinking them back down to provide a clearer image.
PS4 Pro vs Xbox One X: Are There Any Benefits for 1080p Television Owners?
Similarly to what’s described above, both the PS4 Pro and the Xbox One X use a technology called supersampling on 1080p televisions to provide flawless image quality. This functions by rendering a higher-resolution image, before shrinking it back down to 1080p. This technology is hard-coded into the Xbox One X and available in virtually all patched games, while support has been a bit more inconsistent on the PS4 Pro.
Both consoles also benefit, naturally, from smoother framerates and, in the case of the Xbox One X particularly, there’s the potential for higher resolution textures depending upon the game. As is always the case, however, your mileage may vary.
PS4 Pro vs Xbox One X: Which Has the Best Games?
Perhaps the most important part when purchasing a new console is which system has the best selection of games. While it’s always going to come down to personal taste, it’s here that the PS4 Pro starts to pull ahead. With a wider pool of first-party talent developing software exclusively for the PS4 family of consoles, you’ll only be able to play titles like God of War, Spider-Man, and The Last of Us: Part II on Sony’s systems. Even more importantly, developers like Naughty Dog and Sony Santa Monica are renowned for pushing the boundaries of video game graphics, meaning that despite the PS4 Pro being a weaker piece of hardware, you can expect the visuals to be industry leading.
Microsoft does have a handful of games on the way, including Sea of Thieves and Crackdown 3, as well as first dibs on multiplayer shooter PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds – though a PS4 release is planned at a later date. Despite this, though, stronger support from Japanese publishers as well as a wide array of virtual reality releases means that the PS4 Pro’s software support dwarfs that of the Xbox One X – even though both consoles will receive the majority of Western third-party releases.
PS4 Pro vs Xbox One X: Which One Should You Buy?
With the Xbox One X priced at $499 and the PS4 Pro currently at $399, both mid-gen upgrades represent considerable investments – especially when compared to their much more affordable Xbox One S and PS4 Slim alternatives. Both systems have been designed with enthusiasts in mind, and both offer outstanding results on 4K televisions with HDR enabled. Time will tell how much difference there is between the two machines, but early indications suggest that the Xbox One X will have a visual advantage over the PS4 Pro – though the jury’s still out on how meaningful this will prove to be.
And so, ultimately, it comes down to the games, as it always does with these kind of comparisons. With a wider array of first-party content and stronger support from Japanese publishers, as well as a very good virtual reality solution with PlayStation VR, the PS4 Pro edges out this all-important contest with considerable ease. But if you mainly play Western third-party games and demand the absolute best performance but refuse to buy a PC, then the Xbox One X may be the way to go.
That said, it’s worth remembering that all games still play competently on the PS4 Slim and Xbox One S, so if you’re not really fussed about higher resolutions and other bells and whistles, then remember that you’ll still be able to experience all of the same games at half the price on standard hardware, too.
Are you planning to pick up an Xbox One X, or are you happy with your PS4 Pro? Do you think that the base PS4 is the way to go? Try to keep your console warrior hat off in the comments section below.
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There's one sentence there that sums up exactly why the Xbox One X is (probably) not going to be a huge seller.
"if you mainly play Western third-party games and demand the absolute best performance but refuse to buy a PC"
It's a console reliant on a demographic that basically doesn't exist.
Non argument for me, power has never been that important. Games are what matter and the majority will probably say PS4 has far more compelling games.
I'd say if what you're mostly looking at the two consoles for is Western third party games, then Xbox One X is the way to go. You want the whole package? PS4. Around 2014, even 2015, I would've said different but the last two years PS4's first and second party catalog has destroyed what little the Xbox does have in terms of exclusives and when it comes to third party games everything from the big releases to niche Japanese games are there. Choice is easy to me, but I know some people only care about the Call of Duties, Grand Theft Auto, Maddens and Fifas. Personally, I don't care for either of these mid-gen upgrades. I'll wait for PS5 and 'Xbox Two.'
"which one should you buy?"
If the answer is X1X you might a well go ahead and shut down this site.
I know I'm not the target audience, I just traded in my X1 for some money towards a Switch, but $500 is insane. They must have very short memories at MS HQ. They just launched the Xbox 1 for $500 4 years ago. It didn't sell. They dropped it to $400, $350, $300. Still hasn't sold, but putting an X after the name is going to make it sell again at $500? Where's the logic in that? The $500 X1 was $100 more than the $400 PS4. The $500 X1X is $100 more than the $400 PS4 Pro.
Can't believe there's a link to buy X1X. That's kinda gross in a myriad of ways.
@rjejr
I actually think the X will sell very well in North America and possibly the UK. Not sure it'll change much in the overall scheme of things but it could put MS in front here in NA by the end of this gen.
Well since I already own a PS4, I guess the logical answer for me would be an Xbox One.
Let the games do the talking.
Playing Super Mario Odyssey on the Switch.
Playing Horizon Zero Dawn The Frozen Wilds on the PS4.
I don't feel the need to upgrade, let alone get an XB1X. However, I can only imagine how great HZD looks on the Pro.
I'm stopping to take screenshots every 10 minutes .
I picked up an X1S on the cheap so I could have a UHD player, but i don't really have many games installed on it. Honestly, games like Gears 4 and FH3 offer such a wonderful PC experience, i just play them all on W10 and haven't even thought of dropping $500 on an XBOX. I've had zero problems with the Windows Store, which a lot of other sites with so called "tech experts" seem to whine about because they have issues.
Sure the X Box One X is more powerful and offers true 4k (while only older or indie games can achieve that on a PS4 Pro). However, it comes down to the games at the end. Look at the switch. It's not that great in terms of power but has some GOTY software releases and is selling like hot cakes.
Was amazed to see this article on PS. Well done for opening up the field for discussion. interesting read. Personally I am still not really sure if the market is there for the X. Certainly for me, power is not of too much interest. Its why many of the most interesting games of the past few years have been indie experiments like Journey, Soma, and Firewatch. And its why I play my Vita almost every day as graphics and raw power dont make up for the breadth of experiences I get on vita.
As for PS4, it caters for every one of my needs. JRPG's in abundance, interesting AAA experiences that other publishers wouldnt support like the last guardian, until dawn, dreams and detroit. AAA exclusives that interest me like Uncharted, God of War, Horizon and Spiderman; Eastern Gems like Yakuza and Valkyria Chronicles. And if I want a third party game like Assassins Creed or Battlefield or Resident Evil (and God knows we dont need that being any more realistic) then its there for me.
So the horsepower argument has little sway with me. It never has and never will. Give me an artistic gem like Okami over a hyper realistic me too shooter like Gears anyday of the week. Games are most important. Phil Spencer claims Microsoft are looking at that, so lets see what that really means and then re-evaluate the situation then.
@Gamer83 See you in a couple of years!
I don't really understand why either one exists. If you want power, buy a PC. It will make sense if they're just trying to capitalize on the 4K TV market and future generations won't have these half-step consoles, but if this keeps happening, it'll be kind of weird. You would be better off to just buy a PC instead of spending like 1000+ on the regular console and then the Pro version after that every single generation.
That said, I'll take the PS4 for the exclusives.
For £450 I could get a graphics card that when paired with my existing PC would blow away what XB1X and PS4 pro are capable of. I don't have a 4K tv though, and have no plans on getting one soon either, so I'm not fussed about how shiny it looks.
One thing though is MS should do more to entice playstation gamers. Basically I absolutely despise the asymmetrical controller layout and would never get an xbox because of that.. I don't know why it doesn't offer third party controllers with the standard PS layout. The other way round is possible.
Most of the games I'm interested in next year are exclusive to ps4 anyway. I think Sony needs to drop the price of the pro to £269/$300 though.
I am tempted by a PS4 Pro, but I have so far been happy with my vanilla PS4. I think the best bang for your buck is to just go with a PS4 Slim and a Switch to have access to the best first party content. I think the Slim is going to be $200 for Black Friday, so you could have both for the price of the Xbox One X. That is, if Nintendo's first party content is appealing to you.
I remember Sega had this great end of gen idea to introduce the 32X.
It ended pretty badly.
No brainer for me. MS lost the plot half way through 360's life (when they released Kinect, was awesome before that) and haven't had proper medication since...
Sony wipe the floor with them imo... Graphics are not the most important thing and if they were I wouldn't have bought a Switch which I adore...
@Cpt_Price I do think it's interesting... I want to do an article on this at some point but I'm not sure how to frame it without rubbing people the wrong way.
But if you look at the exclusive software coming to PS4 and ignore the specs, and then compare it to the stuff coming to the Xbox One... Like there's no contest. If you asked anyone who wasn't familiar with this stuff, I guarantee every single one would guess that the PS4 is the more powerful hardware. Hands down.
Which I think is a very interesting dynamic.
@Gamer83 Sell to who though?
I don't have the numbers in front of me, but I think PS4 is outselling X1 2-1. So even if every X1 owner upgraded, that still wouldn't reach PS4 numbers, which will get bigger themselves, not b/c of Pro, that's a failure as far as I'm concerned, but b/c PS4 Slim will be $199 BF. People will be buying 2nds for bedrooms and dorm rooms at that price.
And for people who haven't bought an X1 or X1S yet, even w/ the dramatically lower prices and UHD blu ray player, why buy an X1X for $500? People spending that much to play Xbox games are likely spending that on a PC, b/c it seems most Xbox games are playable on Win 10 these days.
So yeah, I'm sure it will sell a couple of mil to Xbox 1 owners who recently upgraded to a 4k TV, but a few mil doesn't really change anything. Wii U sold 13.5 mil and that was an absolute failure.
How many do you think it would have to sell before MS actually told us, considering how tight lipped they've been about X1 numbers the past 3 or 4 years?
I'm 50-50 on MS pulling a Sega in 2 years. And that was before the whole - let's sell our games on other systems - article.
Remember 3 or so years ago when Iwata said during a DeNA news briefing that "NX" was in development? Wii U Was only about 2 years old and Iwata was putting a nail in it's coffin already. If MS gets out of consoles in 2 years I think people will look back at those Phil Spencer comments as the beginning of the end.
I wasn't convinced at first but I'm really sold on these mid-term upgrades now to be honest. The Pro & X aren't for everyone (they were never intended to be) but if you're fortunate to be able to afford it and this kind of thing appeals to you, then it's great to have that option.
As for which one is best - as mentioned all the time, PS4 is still where the majority of games are at. Xbox has a few killer exclusives (Cuphead, Forza), Switch has theirs (Mario, Zelda), but I still believe that PlayStation offers the best ultimate package and if I could only have one console that would be the one for me.
Games are cool.
Selling my PS4 for an Xbox one was one of the best decisions I made. Will be upgrading to the X eventually. Always looking for reasons to get a PS4 again, but Sony doesn't want to give me a reason.
If you don't have a 4K TV buy neither. Just buy a PS4 Slim like I did.
The X is a really cool piece of tech, and something Sony can build off of while designing the PS5, which is surely well underway.
It’s the lack of exclusives that really makes it a nonstarter. Crackdown 3 and Sea of Thieves going up against what’s in the PS4’s pipeline...it’s no contest.
@KirbyTheVampire Fact is, if you have a 4K TV and you game a lot you are better off with either a Pro or a XB1X. It just makes the most of your TV. Yes there is a cost to upgrade but it's nominal in the grand scheme of things considering 1) you likely just spent a wedge on the 4K TV and want to make the most of it and 2) you can trade in your PS4/XB1 against the cost of the upgrade and save yourself a couple of hundred quid. Throw in the extra pad that these consoles come with that cost £50 on their own and it's a pretty good deal.
Seriously, I love my Pro. I just got a Switch but if a Switch Pro was announced tomorrow I'd happily upgrade that too.
I'm tempted by the S because I want a 4K blu ray player and it has the added bonus of already improving last gen games, so I could pick up loads cheaply particularly Fallout 3, it's be nice to play that smoothly. I don't see the value at the moment in the extra £250 for the X because the games just aren't there yet
I mean, the Xbone X is clearly more powerful, but who are these people that are so concerned with power that they'd forego a similar console that is cheaper and has a vastly better library yet don't already own a proper gaming PC?
I don't get it.
Then again, as the review points out, the vanilla PS4, which is quite a bit cheaper than either of these mid-gen upgrades, still plays games quite well. In terms of value, it's easily the best home console on the market.
I'm not really interested in either and can wait until the next gen consoles, especially as I'm still rocking a 720p set in my man-cave. I'm happy with my base PS4 and the Xbox One library doesn't particularly appeal to me.
Same as @Tasuki but I dont have any rush to get it. Maybe after a price drop.
Comes down to the games at the end of the day. The only xbox exclusives I really want to play is the Forza/Forza Horizon series. Halo, Gears, etc dont really do it for me. I appreciate them pushing the power boundaries but there just arent enough gamesmto even consider an Xbox at this point it time, and it doesnt appear to be getting any better in the near term.
I need Japanese AND Western games. Xbox supplies one of those, and even then, the only exclusive they have that I want to play is Gears of War. THAT is why Xbox is behind this generation.
@Gamer83 I agree. These mid-generation revisions never interest me. They didn't with Nintendo, and they still don't. Tell me when the NEXT generation starts, and I'll be there. Until then, I'm satisfied. I'd rather spend more money on games, than a revised box to play them on.
I have no desire to ever own a Microsoft console again
@get2sammyb
Nope, I'm here everyday (sadly I have nothing better to do).
@NinjaWaddleDee
Like the article states, the PS4 and Xbox One S play games well enough anyway and the latter can do 4K blu-ray. I'm always somebody who enjoys new tech but when I was deciding if I should get a PSVR last holiday, wait to upgrade to an Xbox One X this holiday or get a Switch, I decided to get back on the Nintendo bandwagon and software wise, I'm glad I did. I think bang for the buck, it's the best value of the most interesting new tech each of the big 3 had.
So, in summary, it all comes down to the games?
Xbox X seems like a hard sell to me.
$500, and all you get is a 1TB drive and no Exclusives.
The hardware is good, but I don't think that's enough to bring MS back to glory.
Watching videos form Digital Foundry the One X is not the Beast many thought it was going to be. That may just be a launch issue the same as the Pro had games the the performed better on the original PS4
If I personally was buying a new console today. I would still pick the PS4 Pro and I do not have a 4K TV. I am good with boost mode and downscaleing to my 1080P Monitor or TV. The Game library and Price plays a big part in my choice. The best choice is always the one that's best for YOU personally
I plan on my first PS4 being a PS4 Pro this Black Friday, as long as there is a $250-$300 sale and I can get my mom to give me $100.
As for the Xbox One X, I'll pass...barely 5-10 games I desperately want to play.
@GamerDad66
Worldwide it's a hard sell. I really think in the US and Canada though, visuals play a huge part. With the right advertising, it'll do very well here. Just make a creative commercial that points out the obvious to people how the One X is clearly the best console for all the big games, and you're good. I don't think it turns the worldwide 'console war' around, PS4 should still win overall but in North America, the One X could combine with the One S to help Xbox make a late surge and be the best selling console this gen just like it overtook the original Wii late in the game last gen after Kinect released and Nintendo decided to kick its own hardware to the curb.
I do have a friend who's interested in the X cos he bought planet earth 2 to be wowed by the 4k visuals. Disappointed that my ps4 pro couldn't play 4k bluray. But that's the crazy thing. He wants it as a 4k player first with options to play games later. However he has a mighty PC rig and does 100% gaming on that. I think it's great that we have competition as it's now up to Sony to give gamers the next best console. I'm smelling proper hi-fidelity 4k VR, VR gen 2 (wireless, lighter, even more stylish), full 4k on PS5! Ah fantasies!
@Cheski I think that sums it up for me to. But i think i would love to have Monsterhunter Pro and a Metriod Switch may that even happen. 😉
Started off this gen with a Xbox One (or actually a Wii U) but the comparison of games left no doubt I needed to get a PS4 and the Slim in particular is just fine for me.
I prefer terraflops over games, so I choose xbox.
If you like games, get the pro, if you like Microsoft, get the xbone X
LOL....
@rjejr I mostly agree with you, but I'd just add that the Xbox One had so much more disadvantages than just the price. There was the initial decision of it being digital-only, which even after Microsoft decided to revoke that decision, most of their consumers already walked away, whether it was by principle or because they never got the update that MS changed their minds. Then it was the specs - for the most part, PS4 had better specs on release; XB1's only advantage over PS4 at the time was that you could use an external HD for storage but it also forced the Kinect on you (hence the price difference, whereas for PS4, you could get the PS Camera separately and optionally). And as the article mentioned, the game library - not only was PS4 getting a good deal more exclusives (as opposed to XB1's "timed" exclusives) but they were also pushing indie games.
This time around, XB1 has one advantage over PS4, and that's a rather sizable spec difference. And they're finally picking up more developers who see that they have more room to work with regarding those specs. So I do believe they'll actually make good sales with the XB1X - that being said, I agree it won't make a huge difference in regards to PS4 sales, and I myself would upgrade to PS4 Pro before even getting an XB1(S). And really, while MS makes this great jump in specs within the same console generation, Sony is likely already working on a bigger jump for next-gen, and the PS5's specs will probably jump even further than XB1X, making the leap between XB1 to XB1X fairly pointless.
Also, love that quote from Albert Einstein - one of my favorites.
@ES2X1 "And they're finally picking up more developers who see that they have more room to work with regarding those specs."
Why? Any game that works on X1X must also work on X1 and X1S, therefore they don't really have room to make a better game, just to make an old X1 game look and run better.
And that's 'the big problem w/ X1X. People can either buy a $500 X1X or a $199 X1S to play the same games and get the same UHD blu ray drive. People would be better off buying a $1999 X1S and a $199 PS4 Slim for $400 and get to play both sets of games.
Sure, some 4k tv owners will buy one. We have a country filled w/ several thousand highly overpaid professional athletes looking for ways to spend their million $ paychecks. Everybody on Ballers next season will own a X1X. And some hedge fund managers. But for most people, heck buy a $199 X1S and a $300 Switch, play even more games, at home and on the go.
The $300 price gap between X1 and X1X I just think is too big for most people when it comes down to buying one. Wanting one, thinking about one, and buying one, not the same thing. For all the same games. $500 for an X2 w/ exclusive new Halo and Forza and Gears would be something else, but this is just a 4k X1. A very expensive 4k X1.
Base PS4 because I don't have a 4K tv.
Will be buying at least 2 Slims during Black Friday for some relatives living in another country.
@rjejr "Why? Any game that works on X1X must also work on X1 and X1S, therefore they don't really have room to make a better game, just to make an old X1 game look and run better."
Exclusive developers like to push the boundaries of games on the upper spectrum, and then dumb it down for the older hardware. What this also essentially means is that, in the case of the XB1, the older systems probably won't run newer games developed with the XB1X as a point of reference very well. Is that dumb? Yes. Does it still sell? Yes. It's the same with the recent trend of DLCs, MTs and Loot Boxes - is it dumb? Yes. Does it still sell? Sadly, yes.
With those who don't have an XB1, they'll jump on the recent one cause they've been saving money and likely won't upgrade for another 7+ years. Those who already own an XB1 will just trade up, and those who are "catching up" will get a used XB1 and play the older games, then if they're really feeling the pull to play newer games that don't run well on the XB1(S), then they'll also trade up. And then there are those whom, like you mentioned, have cash to burn. And people will always make the argument that it's "quality over quantity," and what "quality" means is also respective of the players. Some people are major graphics and frame rate junkies, and they consider that aspect "quality" as opposed to the story; gameplay can go either way, and while that's more on the developers' side, in general, most consider that hardware with better specs will have smoother gameplay (I'm not saying this is true). And on top of that, those who're busy don't have time for a lot of games, so the amount of games you can buy by saving and spending on an XB1S as opposed to an XB1X is a moot point.
Yeah, $300 is a big difference, and I myself am not getting the XB1X, but the XB1 is really only at the price of $200 because it failed compared to the PS4. But at the moment, it seems to be selling well, considering most retailers in-store have completely sold out their stock. But like I said, overall, it still won't sell as well.
To add onto the argument of pricing though, remember that for the release of PS3 and XB360, PS3 sold poorly with people saying that it was too expensive. Same people bought iPhones, which was $100 more than the PS3. I'm sure you've heard the platitude, "Common sense isn't common."
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