The last generation, the Xbox One, didn't have as many acclaimed exclusive games as the PS4, but it still had a solid library of titles you couldn't get on PlayStation. Series X and Series S will continue many of those franchises, including Halo and Gears of War and, as Microsoft has recently acquired ZeniMax Media, Doom, Wolfenstein, The Elder Scrolls, Fallout, and more. If you plan to play online games, buy the console your friends have. While cross-platform multiplayer that allows interaction between players on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC is now quite common, Sony sometimes doesn't support this feature in larger titles. Both the PlayStation platform and Xbox require a subscription of $60 per year to access even basic online features. It eliminates the need for manufacturers to provide a separate miniHDMI output for video output, which has a positive effect on compactness. However, for normal use in video transmission mode, it is necessary that the TV or other external display is also MHL certified; however, in extreme cases, the situation can be corrected with a simple adapter. Remember that the gamepad is a game manipulator in the form of a small remote control with buttons, levers and other controls. Such devices are used as default drivers in most desktop consoles (see "Form Factor"). Both output 4K video and have UHD Blu-ray disc drives, so you can watch digital movies or discs you already own. The PS5 doesn't support Dolby Vision or Dolby Atmos though: if you don't know what those things are, don't worry, but if you want to take advantage of one of the standards, the new Xbox might be a better choice. If you're considering one of the cheaper versions, the $400 PS5 Digital Edition or the $300 Xbox Series S, you should feel comfortable giving up a disc drive altogether. Those models still support 4K video, but you'll need to stream or own digital movies. With inventory issues continuing to plague both new console lines, even the latest generation of PlayStation 4 and Xbox One used consoles are selling at high prices on online auction sites like eBay. This feature is mainly found in set-top boxes and allows you to output 4K video to a TV or other external device. Also, keep in mind that not all modern games and other content are available in 4K (although of course, nothing will stop you from playing lower-resolution…