Console Showdown: Xbox One vs. PlayStation

This is a difficult competition because technology is so comprable these days it's hard to definitively say which is better than which. You have legitimate bitter enemies on either side clamoring and fighting for their respective tribes. We don't mind because we tend to stay above the fray. Here are the unbiased facts on the two most popular gaming systems out right now. (Shut up Wii!)PerformanceThe PlayStation Pro boasts 2.1GHz 8-core AMD Jaguar CPU and a 4.20 TFLOPS, AMD Radeon™ based graphics engine. While the XBox One X throws down a 2.3GHz 8-core AMD Jaguar CPU and a 6.0 TFLOP AMD Radeon graphics engine. The Xbox One X also has 12 GB of GDDR5 memory compared to the PlayStations 8GB. On pure performance alone, the XBox One X has the PlayStation Pro beat by a slim margin. One point for House Microsoft.

Price PointThe PlayStation Pro comes in swinging at a whopping $100 less than the Xbox One X and has been around much longer. The technology and performance of the Xbox One X rank much better, but it's also brand new. Whereas the PlayStation Pro has a year under its belt. The PlayStation Pro has been around longer and is cheaper. One point for House Sony.ComfortabilityThis area is entirely subjective. Our staff is split 50/50 down the middle. Some people love the PlayStation controller, some hate the Microsoft controller. There was much arguing and throwing of computer accessories. After a quick trip to Best Buy and a few timeouts, the staff decided to call this one a draw. One point for both House Microsoft and House Sony.

The Xbox One X has backward compatibility to play games from previous versions of the Xbox line. The PlayStation has Virtual Reality. Honestly, we can't decide for you, but we can say this. Why not both?Check out more stories here:ASSHOLE OF THE WEEK: DUI MANDO NOT GO DOG SHOPPING