#PS4 S XBOX ONE PS4#
It will also play 4K Blu-ray discs, which no PS4 model has ever supported.
#PS4 S XBOX ONE SERIES#
The $300 Xbox Series X isn't 4K-capable, but is otherwise a very powerful little machine, while the $400 PS5 Digital Edition lacks a disc drive but is otherwise identical to the standard PS5.Ī PS5 will play every PS4 game (with a few niche exceptions).
#PS4 S XBOX ONE PRO#
The calculus is even starker when you remember that the 4K-capable PS4 Pro and Xbox One X variants still go for around $400, and both the PS5 and Xbox Series X have cheaper versions available.
#PS4 S XBOX ONE UPGRADE#
When you consider that you'll probably have to upgrade within a year or two anyway, putting that $300 toward a new console instead of an old one makes a lot of sense. The Xbox Series X is fully backwards compatible with the Xbox One, and partially backwards compatible with the Xbox 360 and original Xbox.Īs such, you can pay $300 for a PS4 or an Xbox One, or $500 for a PS5 or Xbox Series X. This is common knowledge for dedicated gamers at this point, but may not be immediately apparent to more casual consumers: The PS5 is fully backwards compatible with the PS4. (Image credit: Tom's Guide) Don't buy a PS4 or Xbox One That, and the fact that the PS4 is in the process of being discontinued as I write this article. Still, I can't think of a great reason to buy a PS4 or Xbox One at this stage of the game, and it has to do with backwards compatibility. Failing all that, you can always use a current-gen console as a very large streaming box. If and when you upgrade to a PS5 or Xbox Series X, you can take your games and your save files with you, thanks to cross-gen compatibility. If you haven't owned a console in a while (or ever), the PS4 and Xbox One libraries could theoretically keep you busy for years. Also, most consumers don't own 4K TVs, so 1080p-optimized consoles aren't as much of a dealbreaker as you might think. There's the game library, as discussed above, which should be relatively stable for at least the next year, possibly more. In all seriousness, there are a few reasons why the PS4 and Xbox One are still viable. Combine this with the holiday compulsion to give gifts and it's not hard to understand why the PS4 and Xbox One are having one last hurrah. Since we're very early in the next-gen consoles' life cycles, the current-gen consoles still play 99% of the same games. The simple answer is that no one can find the PS5 or the Xbox Series X, whereas the PS4 and Xbox One are comparatively more available. (Think $200 or less.) But clearly, there must be some reason why people are still buying these systems in droves. The PS4 and Xbox One are still fairly elusive.)Īs I said, I think the time to buy one of these consoles is past unless you can find a new-in-box model at a staggering discount. (The Switch was also ridiculously popular this holiday season, but you can now find one pretty much anywhere. There will also be a Volta Football mode – FIFA 22's fun arcade Street style mode that has a new skill meter system, signature abilities and party game tournaments that include fun events for friends to play together like dodgeball, foot tennis, corner scramble, disco lava and more.Customers were desperate to find PS4s and Xbox Ones (especially PS4s), and when we were lucky enough to find the elusive consoles in stock, they sold out almost as fast as their newer counterparts. Other modes include an improved Pro Clubs mode, which now has drop-in co-op with friends for up to four teammates. Ultimate Team is back with FUT 22, with changes and improvements for Division Rivals, FUT Champions, a public co-op squad option, a new user interface, new stadium customisation options where you can add a VIP area to your ground and all-new FUT Heroes cards, which include legendary players such as Robbie Keane and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer who you can add to your squad. Other improvements include better Player Career implementation and more updated and better sequences for the dressing room and contract negotiations.
It wouldn't be FIFA without the inclusion of the popular modes the franchise is known for – FIFA 22's career mode will feature a Create Your Club option, where you can pick a name, emblem, and even design your own stadium.