Xbox Series X is better than the PS5, says Valve’s Gabe Newell

[Chris Smith]

• The Xbox Series X is better than the PS5, said Valve's co-founder Gabe Newell during a recent interview.
• Newell did not explain why he thinks the Series X is the better console, but he made it very clear that he prefers the new Xbox over the PlayStation 5.
• The Series X has slightly better specs than the PS5, which should make it somewhat faster, at least on paper. The new PlayStation does have an advantage over the Xbox in the storage department, as Sony's custom SSD is much faster than the Xbox SSD.

From the moment Sony unveiled the final specs of the PlayStation 5 a few months ago, we saw the first comparisons between the next-gen Xbox and the brand new PS5. On paper, the Xbox Series X offers better performance, featuring a faster clock speed and a faster GPU. The Xbox also has more storage space, but the 1TB Series X drive is slower than the custom 825GB SSD of the PS5. In the real world, both consoles will likely offer comparable performance, and both of them will be significantly faster than their predecessors. We'll have to wait a few more months to see PS5 and Xbox Series X reviews that compare the two hardware packages objectively. Ultimately, it might not matter as much which one is the faster for gamers that want to play a certain game that's only available on one of the two ecosystems.

But the Series X and PS5 are both expected to cost more than their predecessors. So if you're looking to buy the best possible console hardware this year, you'll probably want to hear from experts before you choose. One such expert is Valve's well-known co-founder Gabe Newell who thinks the Series X beats the PS5.

Continue reading...

Today's Top Deals

1. Crazy price mistake gets you 200 KN95 face masks for $18
2. 5 hand sanitizers that are even stronger than Purell (and cheaper, too)
3. How to kill 99% of germs on any face mask in just a few minutes

Trending Right Now:

1. New stimulus checks are on the way – here’s when you can expect to get yours
2. WHO explains why the coronavirus pandemic is about to get even worse
3. The CDC thinks coronavirus deaths will explode in these 9 states

Xbox Series X is better than the PS5, says Valve’s Gabe Newell originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 29 Jul 2020 at 07:31:05 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Via BRG - Boy Genius Report