PS4, XBOX ONE: WHAT DOES THE NEW GENERATION OF CONSOLES?

"New generation: new set of people who are descended from an individual at each stage of descent," summarizes the Larousse dictionary. Applied to video games, the term is used with each new console. But to describe it? The "Nouvel Observateur" makes the point.

The video game is scarce. That was seven years that players waiting for new machines, but now arrives the Microsoft Xbox One, November 22, and Sony Playstation 4, November 29.

the graphics

At the novelty , the most striking remains graph. In fact, connected to a high definition TV , Xbox and PS4 One offer an unparalleled quality of graphics. " Ryse ", " Killzone ", " NBA 2k14 " ... We treat for the eyes . And subsequently looks even more beautiful, "The Crew " to " Metal Gear Solid V " through "The 1886 Order " or " Quantum Break" .

These refined graphics are possible through improved technical capacity peak . The two rival consoles have under the hood : 8-core processor and graphics card to rival the PC competition , Blu- Ray , HDD 500 GB .. All supported by servers (300,000 Microsoft ) working to turn the online modes .

The game , especially multiplayer online is, moreover doped . However, it will now take out a paid subscription to enjoy on both machines.

sharing

both companies have largely focused on connectivity. The Playstation 4 is the most advanced because since the Share button on the controller , it is possible to post at any time past 15 minutes on social networks (Facebook, Twitter, Ustream and Twitch ) . Dissemination of game streaming on the internet is seen also facilitated or encouraged.

Xbox One moves one step back on these points, simply allowing any time to share his last 5 minutes ( and only available to Gold subscribers with compatible games).

entertainment

Besides the game , the new consoles treat their media appearance. Like its big brother , the PS4 offers rental services of movies and series, as well as listening to music or photo slideshow .

Xbox One goes further. In addition to movies and series VOD, listening to streaming music , so you can watch live TV after connecting the box to the console. Better, it is possible for the channel Canal + to return at any time up to 8 hours back on the line. Microsoft's console also offers applications like Skype . Last interesting option : the ability to display two windows at any time on the same screen . Practice to play " FIFA " while watching a game.

interface 

Finally, Xbox One differs from its competitor by Kinect. The motion detector has been improved and is seen now comes with the console. More than a gadget mini-games (like the Playstation Move in), it turns the console interface. Xbox One can thus control gestures or voice. On one hand movement you change channels, a voice command a movie is launched.