PS4 PRO VS XBOX ONE S COMPARISON REVIEW

The PS4 Pro is only weeks away from launching and with Christmas fast approaching, many people are wondering what the differences are between Microsoft’s latest console, the Xbox One S, and Sony’s PlayStation 4 Pro. Here, we take an in-depth look at both consoles and discuss not only design and build, but what each offers and how this may impact your decision. Read next: Best upcoming games of 2016 and 2017
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PS4 PRO VS XBOX ONE S COMPARISON REVIEW: UK PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

Before we go any further, let’s first talk about pricing and availability. The PlayStation 4 Pro was first announced back in September 2016, and will be coming to the UK on 10 November 2016. But how much does it cost? Considering the standard PS4 (2016 model) will set users back £249, it’s safe to say that the Pro model will cost a bit more – and it does. Users interested in the high-end 1TB PlayStation 4 Pro can pre-order one on Amazon right now for £349, and comes with a redesigned DualShock 4 controller but no extra games.
The Xbox One S, on the other hand, has been available to buy in the UK since 2 August 2016, following an E3 2016 reveal. The Xbox One S comes in two configurations – 500GB and 1TB – with the former costing £249.99 and the latter £284.99. However, unlike the PS4 Pro, Microsoft is offering the Xbox One S as a bundle with a free game - either FIFA 17 or Battlefield 1 at the time of writing, but the offering changes from time to time. While the Xbox One S was initially hard to come across due to its popularity, stock has been replenished and is available to buy via the likes of Amazon, GAME and more.
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PS4 PRO VS XBOX ONE S COMPARISON REVIEW: DESIGN AND BUILD

The PS4 Pro looks quite different to the original PlayStation 4. Sony decided to step away from the shiny, angular design of the original console and instead opted for soft, curved edges and a matte finish. Despite featuring three ‘slices’ in the PS4 Pro sandwich, the console measures in at a fairly slim-line 295x327x55mm, although it is fairly heavy at 3.3kg. There are a number of smaller changes too, including using the PlayStation controller symbols (Circle, Square, X and Triangle) as feet on the bottom of the design. It’s a small feature, but really shows the attention to detail that Sony had when designing the high end PlayStation 4.