Microsoft – Xbox Scorpio has an “obvious power advantage” over PS4 Pro

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Microsoft was quick to point out the power advantage Project Scorpio will have over the PS4 Pro, and confirm that it’ll come with a 4K-capable Blu-ray drive.

Minutes after yesterday’s announcement of Sony’s PlayStation 4 Pro, it was revealed that the console doesn’t actually play UHD 4K Blu-rays, despite 4K content being a big reason for the upgrade.

This news surprised many, as the cheaper, less powerful Xbox One S comes with one and so many naturally expected the Pro to include it. Microsoft took this opportunity to confirm that the upcoming Xbox Scorpio will too include a UHD drive.

“I feel pretty good about the decisions we’ve made,” Microsoft’s senior director of product management and planning told Polygon.

In terms of power, Penello expressed confidence that Scorpio will be the most powerful console when it releases, adding that the power gap between it and the PS4 Pro will be obvious. When asked if Scorpio, too, will carry a $400 price tag, he said, “We know it’s important to deliver an experience that demonstrates the power gap between [the PS4 Pro and Scorpio] at a price that makes sense to console gamers.”

On the subject of adding HDR support to existing PlayStation 4 consoles, Penello didn’t want to commit to similar move for Xbox One. “Until I know more about how they’re doing it, I can’t speak to whether or not we can offer something similar,” he said.

PlayStation 4 Pro is out this November, whereas Xbox One Scorpio has a ‘holiday 2017’ release target.



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Source: http://www.vg247.com/2016/09/08/microsoft-xbox-scorpio-has-an-obvious-power-advantage-over-ps4-pro-will-support-4k-blu-rays/

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MajPosted:

It may be more powerful,
But its way more expensive. So take your pick

ODSTPosted:

Of course something twice the price and releasing a year later will be more powerful. That's like comparing this year's Toyota Camrey to next years Corvette stingray in terms of performance. 2 way different prices as well as time frames.

RabiesPosted:

Yeah it might, except the price is rape.

LostPosted:

I hope they find a way to match prices. Don't think too many people would want to spend much more on a console.

gh0st_opPosted:

Halo Hopefully it's not like $700 or something, I could do 500, maybe 600.. dont wanna go higher than that


Considering the PS4 *PRO* is starting at $399 I think the Scropio would be $499.

SwiftPosted:

I sure hope so. I mean they are going to be using newer tech inside the console.

FairfaxPosted:

all i gotta say is lets go xbox one!

XboxPosted:

The Scorpio is definitely going to be the next system I get.

HaloPosted:

Hopefully it's not like $700 or something, I could do 500, maybe 600.. dont wanna go higher than that

HaloPosted:

Hopefully it's not like $700 or something, I could do 500, maybe 600.. dont wanna go higher than that