Both consoles went up in price in 2026. The PS5 is now $150 cheaper than the Xbox Series X and has the stronger exclusives; Xbox's big draw is Game Pass.
🇺🇸 US · Last updated November 12, 2026
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The PS5 wins in 2026: it costs $150 less than the Series X and has more must-play exclusives. Xbox makes sense mainly for Game Pass fans.
$649.99 vs $799.99 (disc models) after 2026 increases.
Sony's first-party lineup is stronger.
Game Pass includes day-one first-party games.
Series X has a slight raw GPU edge.
DualSense haptics and adaptive triggers stand out.
PS5 has sold far more units, so more friends to play with.
Pick PS5 for the best exclusives and the lower price.
Pick Xbox Series X if you'll live in Game Pass and play on PC too.
ⓘ Console prices changed several times in 2026. Check retailer deals and bundles before buying.