PS5 vs Xbox Series X: which is best in 2023?

PS5 vs Xbox Series X; a white games console and a black games console on a coloured background
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PS5 vs Xbox Series X is the console war of 2023 (remember those?). While PS5 has been the undisputed next-gen console to own, this year will see old scores settled and reignited as the PlayStation vs Xbox debate is closer than ever.

Recently Sony revealed PS5 shortages will reduce in 2023 and the best upcoming PS5 games reveal titles dedicated to PS5, such as Forspoken. In response Microsoft has one of the biggest games in a decade launching, called Starfield this is one of the best upcoming Xbox Series X games, and will be released in the first half of 2023. 

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Editor, Digital Arts & 3D

Ian Dean is Editor, Digital Arts & 3D at Creative Bloq, and the former editor of many leading magazines. These titles included ImagineFX, 3D World and video game titles Play and Official PlayStation Magazine. Ian launched Xbox magazine X360 and edited PlayStation World. For Creative Bloq, Ian combines his experiences to bring the latest news on digital art, VFX and video games and tech, and in his spare time he doodles in Procreate, ArtRage, and Rebelle while finding time to play Xbox and PS5.

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