The console wars are on, but Sony and Microsoft are playing different games

In terms of console sales alone, PlayStation 5 (pic) has the edge, says Cole. He predicts the PS 5 will outsell the Xbox Series X two-to-one, which would be in line with the previous generation of consoles. — AFP Relaxnews

LOS ANGELES: As Sony’s PlayStation and Microsoft’s Xbox prepare to unveil their next-generation products, the stakes are sky-high for both companies. But in the latest round of console wars between the hardware giants, Sony and Microsoft are playing very different games.

Xbox Series X is out Nov 10, followed two days later by the PlayStation 5. Both have impressive specs and notable new features. But that’s about where the similarities end: When it comes to sales, industry analysts say the next generation will be defined by the exclusive games, services and different approaches that Microsoft and Sony are taking to courting consumers.