As we grow into adults, our lives are littered with video games. Since technology is evolving, newer generations consoles are uprising. In recent years, two very similar but different consoles have become very popular. This rise in popularity has caused a divide between consumers for which system they think is better. The Ps4 and the Xbox 1 both share some similarities and differences which make them appealing in different ways. An important detail to remember about each console is how much they cost. According to Greenwald in his article “Xbox One vs. PlayStation 4: Top Game Consoles Duke It Out,” the PS4 was the frontrunner in this category at launch, but things have changed quite a bit over the years. Basically, the price starts at $300 …show more content…
It’s chunkier than the previous DualShock controllers and a lot heavier too, giving a firmer feel than the last-gen DualShock 3 pad. After all that, have we really found a victor? Not as such. If you loved the Xbox 360 pad, you’ll probably prefer the Xbox One controller. However, the DualShock 4 has a robust feel that previous PlayStation pads simply haven’t had (King).
With the rise of technology comes the increasing popularity of streaming and video capture. The massive popularity of Let's Plays on YouTube and game streaming on Twitch has brought capturing game footage to the mainstream, so both the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 feature built-in capture options. The Kinect let you record clips just by saying "Xbox, record that," and thanks to the latest update you can easily capture what you're playing just by double-tapping the Xbox button on your gamepad and pressing X or Y to save a screenshot or video clip (Greenwald).
The PlayStation 4 goes a step further, however, with a dedicated Share button right on the DualShock 4 controller. At any point you can tap it to save the last 15 minutes of gameplay, grab a screenshot of what you're playing, or start streaming live to PSN or Twitch. The longer capture length and more convenient setup makes the PS4 the better system for recording or streaming your games