Xbox Series X and PS5 Which device was the best last year 2021?
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| Xbox Series X and PS5 Which device was the best last year 2021? |
2021 was supposed to be the year of the new generation, i.e. the year that will witness the release of games that showcase the capabilities of the ninth generation, but we were all shocked by the news of the postponement of successive games, which greatly reduced the luster of the releases this year, because the majority of the expected games were postponed to 2022. But far from Therefore, many people may be wondering which device had a better year in 2021, is it the Xbox Series X or the PS5?
It is true that it is still too early to judge currently which device is better between them and which of them will outperform this generation, but we can take a look at the events of 2021 to know which of the two devices was able to outperform the other last year in this article.
The best exclusives
For many players, the comparison between the two devices is only at this point, as it is the decisive point. What is the benefit of technical superiority and stronger equipment if there are no games that exploit it or offer us fun.
Sony started this year with great strength, as it launched several PlayStation exclusives such as Returnal, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, Deathloop, and Kena: Bridge of Spirits, each of which provided a different experience from the other and entertained players, but at the same time we missed the absence of the biggest exclusives such as Horizon Forbidden West.
For Microsoft, the first half of the year was relatively quiet. It is true that it launched The Medium, but it soon became available for the PlayStation. After that, we got Psychonauts 2, which the Xbox chief sees as the game of the year - but it is not exclusive and PS5 runs the previous generation version -, and then concluded the year Really strongly with Halo Infinite, which provided an excellent gaming experience, whether in the story or free online, whose release was a milestone for Microsoft as it took advantage of the poor reception of the new Battlefield and Call of Duty and launched a great online experience.
And do not forget the more than successful version of Forza Horizon 5, which provided very impressive graphics and was the highest rated 2021 game this year, according to Metacritic.
The result: It's true that Forza and Hilo provided powerful Xbox exclusives, but it was Sony who provided the best exclusives for gamers, especially in terms of variety.
The total library of games
Thanks to the GamePass service, Microsoft provided Xbox players with hundreds of titles in 2021. For $ 10 a month, you can enjoy many huge third-party versions, some of which were available through the service from day one. For example, The Medium game was available through the service, but when it was launched on the PlayStation, it was released at a price complete.
Microsoft continued the expansion of the Xbox game library with its compatibility service that allowed players to experience classic games such as Max Payne, Skate 2, and TimeSplitters 2.
On the other hand, the PS Now service is still unable to match the Game Pass, as new versions take a long time to be available through the service, even with Sony trying to provide some games for free via PlayStation Plus. The attempt is still shy and modest, even the pre-compatibility service on the PlayStation is limited only to PlayStation 4 games .
The result: Of course, in this category, the clear winner is Xbox, as only the GamePass offers the largest library of games at the best value for money.
Better user experience
During 2021, Microsoft worked to improve the user experience through several advantages and modifications, through a mobile application that allowed players to download their games remotely with just the click of a button, and if you are a fan of taking pictures inside games, you can simply upload all the pictures to your phone without the need to publish them via Twitter first or Send them via message as with PlayStation.
We also do not forget the many advantages that Xbox Series offers, such as Quick Resume or Smart Delivery, which are advantages that Sony has never provided, and during 2021 Microsoft made it easier to run old games on its device through an emulator, so imagine that even PlayStation One games are now working on Xbox Series X. And don't forget to boost the performance of compatibility games via the FPS Boost feature.
In turn, Sony focused on enhancing the user experience through the Dualsense controller, which we saw exploited by some games such as Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart and Resident Evil Village, and it contributed to making the player more immersed in the experience and the game world. But as for the system features, in the past year, we did not get improvements and modifications that improve the user experience, except for the possibility of expanding the storage by opening the M2 SSD port in the device.
The result: It is true that DualSense is an innovative way to push you to immerse yourself in gaming, but in terms of features that facilitate the user experience in dealing with the device and its games, the Xbox is still more advanced. Since 2020, Sony has recognized that currently switching between applications within the user interface is not smooth and therefore it is seeking to improve this mechanism.