NEXT-GEN CONSOLES - Short

Short blog about the new Next-Gen consoles and games

Recently the gaming world we live in has started to evolve and we all are apparently about to experience 'The Next-Gen' capabilities of electronic game systems, however there has been much controversy on which next-gen console to buy.
This is where I come in, I'm here to tell you which console you should buy and why, I will also conclude on which one I will be purchasing.

First up is: The XBOX One



Now if you're like me and like to have a good looking console with fancy lights and touch sensitive buttons, this would be the ideal console for you, but that's not going to force you to but it is it?

The Xbox One specifications:

8 Core x86 AMD CPU

8 GB System Memory

500 GB HDD

Blu-ray Drive

802.11n Wireless with Wi-Fi direct

Gigabit Ethernet

HDMI in/Out, 1080p, 4K support, Optical out

No more need to get vexed with installations, with the new Xbox one you can start playing immediately as games install, and updates install seamlessly in the background, so your games and entertainment won't be interrupted. You can also instantly and effortlessly jump back and forth between a game, TV, music, and apps.

Although it seems all good, the Xbox One does have it's downsides:

Requires an Internet connection at all times

Kinect has to be connected

Expensive Price: £429 - $499

Not Backwards Compatible (play Xbox 360 games)

And worst of all... microsoft redesigned the Xbox controller which was in my opinion and most of the gaming community - perfect.

Next is: The PS4

I have owned every console there is and the PlayStation systems have been the consoles that I have had most fun with, from when I was young playing Eyetoy for the PS2 to playing Rush on early release Aftermath on Battlefield 3 for the PS3. This year Sony have not failed to delight it's   customers and have brought a console that meets the demands and needs of a gamer.

The PS4 specifications:

8 Core x86 AMD CPU

8 GB System Memory

500GB HDD

Blu-ray Drive

DVD Drive

802.11n Wireless with Wi-Fi direct

Gigabit Ethernet

HDMI in/Out, 1080p, 4K support, Optical out

Bluetooth 2.1

Cheaper Price tag: £349 - $399

For starters, the PS4 has built-in video compression hardware, which constantly records your gaming as you play. You can instantly grab a section of gameplay using simple edit controls and post it to say your PSN profile or Facebook. You can share games with the PS4 and be able to trade them into your local games store, you also don't have to be connected to the internet or any external devices to play games.

Although this spectacular console seems spotless and perfect it does have it downsides like:

Uncomfortable Controller

Lack in Exclusive popular games

To be honest - Ugly looking

Overall the PS4 is in the lead as it has more positives and less negatives than the Xbox One, but this November I will most definitely be purchasing the Xbox One because of the new Halo.