Microsoft Xbox One 500GB White
Score: 71/100
Sony PlayStation 4 500GB
Score: 78/100Rankings
The PlayStation 4 Slim 500 GB offers a compact, energy-efficient design with HDR support and solid 1080p performance. Its main trade-offs are limited internal storage and the absence of 4K gaming. Ideal for casual gamers and households with limited space.
The Xbox One 500GB White Quantum Break Bundle offers a premium white aesthetic, a Blu-ray/DVD drive, and the narrative-driven games Quantum Break and Alan Wake on original Xbox One hardware. Its limited 500 GB storage and absence of 4K/HDR keep it from matching newer consoles, and fan noise is a common complaint. Best suited for collectors and fans of the bundled titles who value design and media playback over cutting-edge performance.
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8 GBbest | 8 GBbest | |
500 GBbest | 500 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 132.5 Wbest | 230 W |
4best | 2 | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.8 kg | 2.001 kgbest |
3 | 5best |
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Performance(2) | ||
CPU | AMD Jaguar 8-core 1.75GHz | Custom AMD Jaguar 8-core |
GPU | AMD Radeon GCN 1.31TFLOPS | AMD GPU (1.84 TFLOPS) |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Power Consumption (W) | 132.5 W | 230 W |
Ports(1) | ||
USB Ports | 4 | 2 |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 2.8 kg | 2.001 kg |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 31.98×17.78×36.58 cm cm | 3.0×13.5×19.0 cm cm |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Accessories | 3 | 5 |
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Professional reviewers commend the bundle's collectible white design and the combined value of Quantum Break and Alan Wake, noting the games' strong narrative and visual appeal. However, they criticize the limited 500 GB storage, lack of 4K/HDR, and occasional optimization issues on the base Xbox One hardware, positioning the bundle as a niche collector's item rather than a cutting-edge gaming platform.
Everyday users love the rare white look, the comfort of the controller, and the story-driven games, especially praising Quantum Break's live-action episodes. Recurring complaints focus on the small internal HDD, fan noise, and the unused Kinect port, with many buyers planning to add external storage soon after purchase.
“gorgeous and rare”
“mind-blowing episodes”
“need external drive immediately”
Professional reviewers commend the PS4 Slim for its refined, space-saving design, quieter operation, and unchanged 1080p performance with HDR, noting the 28% power efficiency gain. They acknowledge the trade-offs of limited storage, lack of 4K support, and missing optical audio port, positioning it as an ideal entry-level console for newcomers and households with modest performance needs.
Everyday users praise the console's sleek black look, reliable gameplay on flagship titles, and the quiet, low-heat operation, while repeatedly mentioning that the 500 GB drive fills up fast and that the controller's rumble can be noisy. Many suggest adding an external HDD to extend storage life.
