Xbox 360 4GB
Score: 54/100
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 360 4 GB Slim is a compact, matte-finished console with a triple-core Xenon CPU and Kinect support, delivering 1080p output. Its minimal onboard storage and absence of an optical drive make it less convenient for disc-based games. Ideal for entry-level gamers and streaming enthusiasts on a tight budget.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
0.5 GB | 8 GBbest | |
4 GB | 500 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 203 Wbest | 230 W |
— | 2best | |
| ↓ lower better | 4.26 kg | 2.001 kgbest |
1 yearsbest | — | |
3 | 5best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(3) | ||
CPU | IBM Xenon | Custom AMD Jaguar 8-core |
GPU | ATI Xenos | AMD GPU (1.84 TFLOPS) |
System RAM (GB) | 0.5 GB | 8 GB |
Storage(1) | ||
Internal Storage (GB) | 4 GB | 500 GB |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Power Consumption (W) | 203 W | 230 W |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 4.26 kg | 2.001 kg |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 50.8×30.5×30.5 cm cm | 3.0×13.5×19.0 cm cm |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Accessories | 3 | 5 |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers highlighted the Xbox 360 4GB Slim as a premium-yet-affordable redesign, noting its matte finish, quieter operation, and identical internals to higher-storage models. They praised the 512 MB RAM upgrade and the console's ability to resolve earlier overheating problems, while criticizing the limited onboard storage and the lack of an optical drive.
Everyday users appreciate the console's easy setup, reliable wireless controllers, and low price point, especially for casual gaming and streaming. Common complaints focus on the tiny 4 GB storage, the need to buy an extra HDD, occasional overheating in older units, and fingerprint marks on non-matte finishes.
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.
“Matte Slim design reduces fingerprints and dust.”
“Red Ring of Death still a concern for older units.”
