10 REASONS WHY THE XBOX ONE IS BETTER THAN THE PS4

In a few months, many gamers will have to make a decision: Xbox One or PS4? How do you choose? Well, we’re here to help, with our list of come up with this list of 10 Reasons Why the Xbox One is Better Than the PS4. There are lots of rumors out there, and plenty of blind console loyalty, but how do the consoles really differ? In terms of specs, the two consoles are virtually identical. So we decided to take a look elsewhere in these consoles’ launch lineups, policies, and plans for the future. The Xbox One is leading in terms of games and features, but is losing in terms of pricing and credibility with fans. Let’s take a look at 10 Reasons Why the Xbox One is Better Than the PS4.

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Dedication To Going Digital

 

 

While Microsoft had a rocky start in terms of their online policy, they very frequently stated that they are dedicated to going full digital. Hardcopy games are becoming increasingly obsolete, and having a good digital distribution system will be key in the next generation. That is just one of 10 Reasons Why the Xbox One is Better Than the PS4.

 

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Dynamic Achievements

 

 

To be honest, we still don’t even know what Dynamic Achievements are. We just know that Microsoft announced them at the Xbox One reveal and hasn’t said much more about them. Still, they are supposed to change the way you look at achievements and Gamerscore, and we are excited to find out what they are. It will certainly be a big change over PS3 trophies.

 

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A Controller That Hasn’t Changed Much

 

 

And now for a guide on how to use the Xbox One controller: do it. The Xbox One controller is almost exactly the same as the 360’s. It’s a little smaller and the triggers are a little tighter, but your hands won’t be cramping, or fat fingering buttons any time soon.

 

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Bonuses in Multi-Console Titles

 

 

Lots of AAA titles are getting Xbox One elusive bonuses. Call of Duty will be getting its downloadable content first on Xbox One. FIFA 14 will be getting exclusive Xbox One content. Watch Dogs, also getting exclusive Xbox One content. If you are playing a multi-console title on the Xbox One, chances are you are getting some exclusive bonus.

 

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Dedicated Matchmaking

 

 

One reason why the Xbox One might be better than the PS4 is a reason why many think the Xbox 360 is better than the PS3. Microsoft has its own internal matchmaking system via Xbox LIVE. Or, more specifically, Microsoft has a way to pair up people to good connections. Sony just sort of let’s programmers figure it out themselves. This has caused Xbox Live to be somewhat more reliable than the PlayStation Network, when it comes to getting low pings and lagless online matches.

 

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More Interaction With Your TV

 

 

Quantum Break has been one of the most notable Xbox One titles because of the way it will interact with a TV show branded with the same title. While we don’t know how it will work, we do know that Microsoft is experimenting with interactive TV and episodic gaming. The Xbox One may change far more than just the gaming world, but the television media world as well. Just one of 10 Reasons Why the Xbox One is Better Than the PS4.

 

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The Kinect 2

 

 

The Kinect 2 comes bundled with every Xbox One console. This means that game developers can bank on Xbox One owners having a sensitive motion detector and a powerful HD camera. Since the Kinect 2 works off of simple USB connections, it also means that anyone who purchases an Xbox One will also get an HD camera. It's great for making vidcasts, and is wonderful for fostering game communities via Skype or VOIP.

 

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Experimental Pricing

 

 

Many indie titles have come out that have changed the way we look at videogame pricing. However, Microsoft is experimenting with AAA pricing as well. Killer Instinct will actually be a free to play AAA fighting game! Quantum Break might fiddle with episodic pricing for both its TV show, and game halves. The Xbox One may make the $60 game a thing of the past.

 

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Cool Console Exclusives

 

 

The Xbox One definitely has the console exclusive market cornered. Dead Rising 3, Killer Instinct, Crimson Dragon, Titan Fall, Fable Legends -- all Xbox One exclusives. What does the PS4 have? Knack? Certainly not enough to carry a console at launch. Consoles are traditionally sold via their exclusives, so if you were to look at the Xbox One from a classic game industry viewpoint it has a leg up on the PS4.

 

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Outstanding Launch Lineup

 

 

It’s hard to deny that the Xbox One is winning in terms of its launch lineup. It has a little bit of something for everyone. If you are looking for console exclusives, look no further than Dead Rising 3. If you want a great multi-console title with bonuses, check out Call of Duty: Ghosts. Maybe Assassin’s Creed IV is more to your liking? Or maybe Forza 5 if you are a racing fanatic? Microsoft has confirmed that these titles and more will be available AT LAUNCH, whereas Sony could only give us a vague 2013 window. A huge day one launch library is the number one reason is our list of 10 Reasons Why the Xbox One is Better Than the PS4.

 

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Sony chose not to pre-package camera with PS4 to lower price, decision comes with consequences

Over the past several weeks, the PlayStation 4 has received considerable praise because of its $399 price point, a cozy $100 cheaper than the Xbox One. Multiple sources indicate, however, that the lower price tag came at a large cost: Sony had originally intended to include the PlayStation 4 camera (formerly known as the PlayStation 4 Eye) with every console, just as Microsoft has done by integrating the ever-watching Kinect with the One. This move by Sony was made quietly, informing retailers of the removal of the device without hinting at a lower price, thereby giving it a chance to undercut Microsoft with a considerably lower base price for the PlayStation 4.

Although many consumers are willing to sacrifice the camera for a cheaper console, the decision came with some pretty serious implications for the DualShock 4's new, built-in LED Move tracker, rendering it prone to potentially less attention from developers. 

As IGN reasons, in the past, hardware like the PlayStation Eye and Kinect only received a fraction of the attention developers put towards traditional releases. Why? Because the hardware had to be purchased separately, and therefore the audience for Kinect and Move games was considerably smaller than the market for the traditional controller-based titles. Moving forward into the next generation, Sony and Microsoft had the equal chance to end this disparity, repackaging the additional hardware with its consoles and merging the motion-based and traditional video game market into one. It would appear that only Microsoft took this leap.

As a $59.99 accessory to the PS4, the PlayStation 4 camera will depend upon developers who are willing to risk releasing titles for a drastically smaller audience and Sony's ability to demonstrate the high-quality nature of the software it provides for the camera--a demonstration that can only be appreciated by those who already own one.

The LED Move tracker, without the camera, will solely serve with blinking red when low on health in certain games and indicating the user associated with each controller. Thankfully, IGN speculates that there is no major concern that this will hinder battery life, but the potential for the unified hardware may be something of a dream for developers looking into creating Move-based games. Of course,Sony's ten-year plan for the PlayStation 4 has endless implications for how this decision could be mended in the future, and what can be demonstrated to convince gamers to pay the additional $59.99 for the camera.

Thankfully, Sony can still say 'Even if you buy the camera, the PS4 is still roughly $39.99 cheaper than the Xbox One.'

What are your thoughts on this news? Would you have preferred Sony prepackage the camera with the PlayStation 4, or are you pleased that they opted to make them separate purchases for the sake of a more affordable unit? Let us know in the comments section below.

Steven Chaffin, Jr. is an American editor for PlayStation Universe. You can find more of his work on his blog, and by following him on Twitter @steven_chaffin.

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5 Moments From Gaming That Outshine Big Budget Movies

I want to say what I know many gamers have thought, but few say for a fear of a backlash. I truly believe that gaming has surpassed Hollywood in terms of storytelling and set pieces. Though it can only be said about a handful of titles, video games immerse you a great deal deeper than watching films, because with gaming, for the most part, you are in control. You are part of narrative process by dictating what happens next, even if the game held your hand to get you there.

And the other element that propels gaming past movies, for me anyway, is that gaming makes it easier to suspend disbelief. Gaming makes the worlds you find yourself in more believable. We are not trying to digest the fact that the worlds in these games are shoddy CG pasted on top of real life. With games, we know they are CG, and coding, and I think we tend to be more forgiving for that reason. And again, I feel the need to stress that my views on gaming surpassing films is really only applicable to a handful of games and moments, which I will talk about here. But I can tell you that these moments dropped my jaws in ways that films can only dream about, and this is coming from a guy who makes his living talking about films.

And something essential that everyone reading this needs to understand is, the rising up of one medium will not kill the other. Gaming will never render Hollywood and big budget films obsolete, and I truly believe at some point, both mediums will figure out how they can interact to maximize their potential. And if these great gaming moments help set up Hollywood and silicon valley for a true merging, I am all about it. And I am not talking about computers being used to make special effects or to use dead actors (they already pretty much do that and it sucks), but more so, games and films interacting in ways only Philip K. Dick could have imagined.

For now, I can safely say that, in my opinion, these five moments from gaming outshine Hollywood in terms of scope and the overall sense of raw emotion (be it awe or sadness) that they instill in all who witness (or partake in) them.

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The 13 Deadly Sins of Game Design

No human being is perfect. Even the most saintly among us have dark spots on the underbelly of our consciences from the times that we have succumbed to laziness, depravity and wickedness. Since the human race is imperfect, so too are the video games that are crafted by human hands, and even the greatest of video games tend to feature design decisions that are truly maddening.

Everyone has their own personal bugbear, whether it's the cut scenes that go on until you forget that you're playing a game instead of watching a movie, inventories that are organized worse than the "Misc" box at a yard sale, or the baffling presence of knee-high barriers that the game's musclebound, monster-slaying hero is incapable of stepping over.

Fear not: every sin can be forgiven (except the ending of Mass Effect 3, apparently), and the best way to exorcise these demons of game design is to confront them head on and sprinkle the holy water of complaint onto them. Here are the tooth-grinding, controller-smashing, ragequit-worthy 13 Deadly Sins of Game Design.

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