Xbox One X versus PlayStation 4 Pro: Which high-end console brings the better hardware?

Tonight at E3 in Los Angeles Microsoft introduced the new Xbox One X and it's time to compare their best to Sony's latest and greatest.

The Xbox has become more than just a game console as Microsoft has focused on making it another part of the expansive Windows platform. Meanwhile, Sony has focused on adding features to the PlayStation to bolster the gaming experience as well, though they don't have software expertise of Microsoft. But for many, the whole thing boils down to which console will play the games and movies we want, and look the best while doing it.

While the hardware won't tell the whole story, here's what we know so far.

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CategoryXboxPlayStation 4 Pro
Price$499$399
DimensionsSmallest Xbox ever11.61in x 12.87in x 2.17in
CPU8-core AMD custom Scorpio EngineLiquid-cooled vapor chamberAMD Jaguar 8-core (x86-64)
GPU40 custom AMD GCN cores (6 TFLOP)12GB DDR5326GB/s memory bandidth36 AMD GCN cores (4.2 TFLOP)8GB DDR5218GB/s memory bandwidth
Storage1TB1TB
Optical outUnknownYes
AV outHDMI 2.0HDMI 2.0
Power consumption245w max310w max
4K StreamingYesYes
USBUSB 3.0USB 3.0 (x3)
VR supportNoYes (PSVR Enhanced)

Sounds like a beast! Your move, Sony.

We'll keep updating as Microsoft reveals more information about the Xbox One X.

Jerry Hildenbrand
Senior Editor — Google Ecosystem

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