The PS5 Pro is finally out, but how does Sony‘s upgraded machine compare to Microsoft‘s powerful Xbox Series console? We’ve reviewed both machines and are here to tell you the key similarities and differences between the consoles so you know which best suits your gaming needs.
From the price and design to the specs and performance, we’re breaking down how the PS5 Pro and Xbox Series X compare so you can decide whether to buy a PS5 Pro or keep your eyes peeled for the best Xbox deals.
Rather stay in the PlayStation ecosystem? Check out our PS5 Pro vs PS5 guide, which breaks down how the upgraded console compares to the original.
The PS5 Pro currently retails at an eye-watering $699.99 / £699.99 / AU$1,199, more than $200 more than the RRP of the PS5 Slim. That’s a lot of money, especially considering it’s an all-digital console and that you need to buy a vertical stand and disc drive separately – taking the price to $820 / £825 (roughly AU$1641.79).
By comparison, a standard, 1TB Xbox Series X – with a disc drive – retails for $499 / £479.99 / AU$799. If you’re happy with an all-digital console, you can pick it up for $449.99 / £429.99 / AU$699 or get the 2TB Galaxy Black edition for $599.99 / £549.99 / AU$999.
An Xbox Series X costs considerably less than a PS5 Pro, with the Pro over $200 more. So, if price is a crucial factor in your purchase decision, the Xbox Series X is the more affordable option – and we regularly see bundle deals on it around sales periods. With the PS5 Pro still fairly new, it’ll likely be a good few months – if not a year – before we see sizeable discounts.
The PS5 Pro comes with some more advanced features, which we break down below, but it’s still hard to justify its current premium price tag unless you’re a PlayStation enthusiast. The Xbox Series X, on the other hand, offers a solid gaming experience for considerably less.