App lists for both of the next-gen consoles, Sony's PlayStation 4 and Microsoft's Xbox One, have been revealed, and much like current generation systems, allow for gamers to do a lot more than just play games. With various services for watching movies, listening to music, and more, both Sony and Microsoft want you to use their systems for all your entertainment purposes. But exclusivity is still the name of the game, and remains a big deciding factor in what console the audience will buy.
The staff at Gizmodo knows this, and compiled a very basic list comparing all the services, showing which console features what app, be it Netflix, Crackle, or whatever. We've provided a bare bones version of their list, so check it out below:
Netflix - Xbox One, PS4
Amazon - Xbox One, PS4
Hulu Plus - Xbox One, PS4
Crackle - Xbox One, PS4
Vids - Xbox One, PS4
Redbox Instant - Xbox One, PS4
Video Unlimited - PS4
Yupp TV - PS4
Crunchyroll - PS4
Epix - PS4
Twitch - Xbox One
Machinima - Xbox One
TED - Xbox One
FoxNow - Xbox One
Muzu TV - Xbox One
Univision Deportes - Xbox One
CW Tv Now - Xbox One
Fios - Xbox One
FX Now - Xbox One
Target Ticket - Xbox One
HBO Go - Xbox One
ESPN - Xbox One
NFL - Xbox One
NHL - PS4
NBA - PS4
Much like Microsoft promised since unveiling its new platform so many months ago, Microsoft seems to have the edge oer Sony, with 19 apps in all over the PlayStation 4's 12. The good news is that both consoles have the big name apps like Netflix, Hulu, etc. The sports services could be a deciding factor for consumers, as Microsoft claims ESPN and NFL, while Sony has the NHL and NBA.
These are the services that will be available at launch, but things could change once either console launches.
Microsoft's Xbox One launches on Nov. 22, and will be available in Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, New Zealand, Spain, UK, and the United States for $499.
The new console claims an 8-core x86 processor and Microsoft hopes it will take the place of the family room cable box by letting you watch Blu-ray movies and TV through the console, in a "seamless transition" that lets players switch from playing games to watching shows and/or movies. It will come fully loaded with 8GB of RAM and a 500GB hard drive.
A cross-country tour where Microsoft is demoing the system at various locations is already underway, and demo kiosks have begun arriving at certain retailers.
As for Sony, the PlayStation 4 boasts Supercharged PC architecture, X86 CPU, Enhanced PC GPU, and 8GB Unified Memory under the hood. It will support the same PlayStation Plus service as the Vita and PlayStation 3. However, a Plus subscription will be required for online multiplayer games, but not for additional media services like Netflix. Sony has also updated the Dual Shock controllers with a touch screen and improved shoulder triggers, and bundles the console with a headset.
Demo kiosks have already started making their way to various retailers, with more and more rolling out the closer we get to the console's launch date.
The PlayStation 4 is set to release on November 15 in North America and on November 29 in Europe. Day one games available for the system include Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, Battlefield 4, Call of Duty: Ghosts, Killzone Shadow Fall, Madden NFL 25, NBA 2K14, Need for Speed: Rivals, and more. It will retail for $399.
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