Microsoft Xbox Series X

The new Xbox Series X achieved the same test score as the PlayStation 5 Pro thanks to extras such as multitasking and lower power consumption. In terms of graphics, however, the Xbox can't hold a candle to the PS5 Pro. In addition, the older Xbox version with disc drive is currently available for the same price - and is therefore the better choice.

The Series X offers gamers a great introduction to 4K gaming. Nevertheless, the 1-terabyte version of the Series S in particular proved to be a good and affordable alternative, although gamers will have to make significant compromises.

4K Blu-Ray Player for Home Cinema There are many reasons to buy a Blu-Ray player: Playback option for the old treasures from the film collection, Adding smart features (like streaming Netflix) to an aging TV, Playing 4K Ultra HD discs when your own internet is slow and streaming is only possible in SD quality. Seven devices in our test can also play back these particularly detailed video discs...

What a feast! The new consoles deliver high-end technology that is immediately noticeable in practice - for example, through shorter loading times and nicer graphics even in older titles. Sony's DualSense controller is a small revolution. It lets players actually feel the Next-Gen in their fingers...

Xbox or PlayStation? That's like Mercedes or BMW. The main arguments in favour of the Xbox are the high level of gaming comfort and the great backwards compatibility. In contrast, the first-class DualSense controller of the PS5 ensures an even more intense gaming experience and lets gamers feel the so-called Next Gen (new generation of games) in their fingers...

After a long, deprived time, I finally want to buy a console again. And actually, it should have been the PlayStation 5, because it complements my PC very well in terms of the exclusive titles on offer. As a PC gamer with a high-end machine, what would I have gained from an Xbox?...