By Jimmy Thang on Nov 10, 2017 09:30 pm
Head-To-Head: Xbox One X VS PS4 Pro
The Xbox One X and the PlayStation 4 Pro share a lot of similarities. Both are mid-generational upgrades that are capable of making games look and perform better than their respective predecessors. Both are also newer flagship consoles that are geared (and priced) towards enthusiasts with 4K TVs. But which one should you get? In this head-to-head article, we'll break down winners across five categories: specs, design, game library, operating system, and value/features. Table of Contents For relevant articles, check out:
Specs
| | Xbox One X | PlayStation 4 Pro | | CPU | 2.3GHz 8-core AMD custom CPU | 2.1GHz 8-core AMD custom "Jaguar" CPU | | GPU | Integrated AMD graphics with 6 teraflops of performance | Integrated AMD graphics with 4.2 teraflops of performance | | RAM | 12GB GDDR5 | 8GB GDDR5 | | Storage | 1TB HDD | 1TB HDD | | Optical Drive | 4K HDR Blu-ray/DVD | Blu-ray/DVD |
Just looking at the comparative spec chart above, it's hard to see how the PS4 Pro can win here. The Xbox One X essentially has more of almost everything. Both consoles use a custom 8-core AMD CPU, but the Xbox One X's processor is clocked 200MHz faster at 2.3GHz. In the GPU department, the Xbox One X has an even bigger advantage. Microsoft's recently-released console offers six teraflops of graphics performance. This is 1.4 times as much as the PS4 Pro. The Xbox One X also offers 12GB of GDDR5 RAM. Microsoft says that 3GB of it is reserved for operating-system tasks, with the rest of the 9GB going towards games. This, alone, is more than the entirety of the PS4 Pro's 8GB GDDR5 allotment. In terms of storage, both consoles offer a 1TB hard drive and allow you to use external USB drives for additional storage. One advantage that the PS4 Pro offers is that it allows you to swap the HDD out for an SSD or bigger drive. While the PS4 Pro has a Blu-ray player, only the Xbox One X has one that's capable of playing 4K HDR media. Ultimately, real-world performance is going to come down to how developers can leverage either console's hardware, but on paper, the Xbox One X has better overall specs. Winner: Xbox One X
Design
Both consoles sport a matte black finish. Arguably the biggest difference between them is that the Xbox One X is significantly smaller at 11.8x9.5x2.4 inches (29.9x24.1x6 cm), which makes it Microsoft's smallest console yet. In comparison, the PS4 Pro measures a much larger 12.8x11.6x2.1 inches (32.5x29.4x5.3 cm). Despite its smaller size, the Xbox One X is 1.2 pounds heavier than the PS4 Pro, weighing 8.4 pounds. In terms of ports, both consoles offer three USB 3.0 ports, SPDIF, and Ethernet connections. The PS4 Pro does have a port for its PlayStation Camera, however, whereas the Xbox One X features an extra HDMI-in and an IR-out. Both consoles run very quiet, but the Xbox One X does run warmer and consumes more power. In our testing, we clocked the Xbox One X consuming over 170 watts during gameplay. At the same time, temperatures rose past 61 degrees Celcius. Conversely, we clocked the PS4 Pro consuming around 150 watts with temperatures hovering in the mid 40 degrees C during similar tests. Despite this, we're going to give the nod to the Xbox One X for its smaller footprint and its clean, minimalist design. Winner: Xbox One X
Games Library
To make this comparison as objective as possible, we counted all the games that scored 70 and above on our sister site Metacritic to see which console offered more compelling games. At the time of this writing, the PS4's library comes ahead with 796 games. It's exclusives consists of notable games like Persona 5, Uncharted 4, Bloodborne, and Horizon Zero Dawn. The Xbox One's library consists of 563 games that have scored a 70 and above. It's anchored by console exclusives such as Gears of War 4, Forza Horizon 3, Ori and the Blind Forest, Cuphead, and Killer Instinct. It's important to note that if you missed the Xbox 360 generation, Microsoft has enabled backwards compatibility with Xbox 360 games, too; some of which will get Xbox One X enhancements. This category should ultimately come down to your personal preference, but when you look at the raw numbers comparing this generation's games, Sony's console currently comes out ahead here. Winner: PS4 Pro
Operating System
While the user interface for PlayStation's operating system is simpler than Microsoft's, the Xbox One's UI has undergone numerous overhauls. Its newest dashboard, released last month, is its most responsive and arguably best iteration yet. It still has a deeper learning curve than the comparatively minimalistic PlayStation equivalent, but it offers more features like 4K video capture, Cortana voice support, and integrates Microsoft's Mixer streaming app into the OS, which provides lower latency video streams than Twitch. While Xbox's new dashboard offers slightly more features, it is less intuitive than Sony's solution. Whereas the PlayStation UI pushes a simpler design that puts a greater emphasis on your games, Microsoft's UI is more cluttered and highlights news, deals, games, apps, and entertainment. The Xbox One operating system does allow you to simplify navigating by allowing to you pin your favorite apps and games to the home menu, however. Both Microsoft and Sony's UI have their strengths and weaknesses, but at the end of the day, owners will mostly use their consoles to play games and stream movies/TV shows. Both systems support your standard array of popular video streaming apps that include Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Video and more. Considering both consoles do good jobs of getting you to your most-played games and apps, we're calling this one a draw. Winner: Draw
Value and Features
The Xbox One X comes with AA batteries to supplement its included controller, whereas Sony bundles in a supplemental USB charging cable with its peripheral. We prefer Sony's solution a bit better here since it saves users the trouble of purchasing additional batteries. The PS4 Pro also includes a mono headset, whereas the Xbox One X does not. While you can stream 4K HDR videos on the PS4 Pro, Sony's console doesn't come with a physical 4K HDR Blu-ray player like the Xbox One X. Microsoft's console does cost $100 more at $500, however. Another advantage that the PS4 Pro offers is that it supports virtual reality through its PlayStation VR headset. Microsoft's console currently does not support VR. When we take into consideration its cheaper price tag, included goodies, and VR support, we're going to give the PS4 Pro the nod when it comes to value and features. Winner: PS4 Pro
Conclusion
Coming into the conclusion, we have two wins for the Xbox One X and two wins for the PlayStation 4 Pro. As we've highlighted in this story, both consoles have their strengths and weaknesses. Perhaps the biggest advantage that the PS4 Pro offers is its bigger, arguably more compelling game library. At the same time, however, the Xbox One X has its own exclusives, will likely play third-party games better, and comes with a 4K HDR Blu-ray player. It's a good idea to base your choice on what exclusives you prefer and what system your friends game on. Do you prefer franchises like Halo and Gears of War? Or are you more of an Uncharted and The Last of Us fan? The good news is that both high-end consoles are great and you can't go wrong choosing either one.
By Tamoor Hussain on Nov 10, 2017 04:16 pm
Everything You Need To Know About Destiny 2's Faction Rallies
Once again, Destiny 2's Faction Rallies are live on the PS4, Xbox One, and--for the first time ever--PC. For the uninitiated, Faction Rallies are an opportunity to earn exclusive rewards ranging from weapons and armor to shaders. In order to do this, you must pledge yourself to one of three factions and fight in its name. To join a faction, head to the Traveler and talk to one of the three leaders. Arach Jalaal (Dead Orbit faction) and Lakshmi-2 (Future War Cult) can be found in the Hangar, while Executor Hideo (New Monarchy) is tucked away in the Bazaar. To obtain the items they have, you'll need to trade them for rewards Tokens, which you earn by destroying supplies found in Lost Sectors or doing Public Events, Crucible matches, strikes, and the Raid. This gallery will help you locate each of the leaders and also show you what gear they have to offer. In related news, a Destiny 2 PC-only update was released ahead of the debut of Faction Rallies. Bungie has released the 1.0.6.2 hotfix, which is intended to resolve a technical issue that cropped up with a previous patch. The 1.0.6 update made changes to how Faction Tokens are earned.
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By Chris E. Hayner on Nov 10, 2017 06:48 am
29. Thor: The Dark World
There's been no shortage of great comic book movies released over the last 10 years. Here are the 29 best, ranked by their Metacritic scores. First: While Thor has fit seamlessly into The Avengers, the character's solo movies haven't always lived up to their hype. The Dark World had the promise of an adventure on Asgard, but it didn't connect. The film received a 54 on Metacritic. (Image credit: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)
28. Man of Steel
While you may be hard-pressed to find someone that's a fan of Zack Snyder's DC Extended Universe films--or his dark, gritty take on Superman--at least Henry Cavill looks the part of the titular Man of Steel. Unfortunately, the movie does him no justice. The film received a 55 on Metacritic. (Image credit: Warner Bros.)
27. Watchmen
Zack Snyder's vision of the cult classic comic book isn't necessarily bad. Unfortunately, it's incredibly long and too complex for those that aren't already fans to understand. While it's a faithful adaptation of Alan Moore's original story, perhaps it could have been streamlined a bit more for film. The film received a 56 on Metacritic. (Image credit: Warner Bros.)
25. Iron Man 2 (tie)
Iron Man 2's biggest problem is that it follows Iron Man, the incredibly well-received movie that kicked off the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Mickey Rourke, fresh of an Oscar nomination, stars opposite Robert Downey Jr. as the movie's villain Whiplash. Sadly, it all pales in comparison to the first outing. This film received a 57 on Metacritic. (Image credit: Paramount Pictures)
25. Thor (tie)
While better than its sequel, Thor had way too much backstory, both on Asgard and on Earth, to truly make a major impact. It also leaned heavier on comedy than any of the other Phase One films in the MCU, which leaves it as the odd movie out. This film received a 57 on Metacritic. (Image credit: Paramount Pictures)
24. Spider-Man 3
Packed with villains, a dancing Peter Parker and the introduction of Spidey's iconic black costume to little fanfare, Spider-Man 3 is such a strange film. While it was still a box office success--and entertaining in some parts--Sony opted to reboot the franchise rather than develop Spider-Man 4. The film received a 59 on Metacritic. (Image credit: Sony Pictures)
23. The Wolverine
It would be hard for a sequel not to improve upon X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Adapting the Silver Samurai story from the comics, The Wolverine moved slowly but told a solid and interesting story in the X-Men universe. This film received a 60 on Metacritic. (Image credit: 20th Century Fox)
22. The Incredible Hulk
This is the strangest film in the MCU's Phase One. Five years after Ang Lee's Hulk, Marvel rebooted the character and recast Edward Norton in the role. The movie delivered better than anyone who watched Hulk could have imagined. Still, Norton was recast in future MCU movies by Mark Ruffalo. This film received a 61 on Metacritic. (Image credit: Universal Pictures)
21. Iron Man 3
Iron Man 3 just didn't fit what fans expected of a comic book movie. Director Shane Black brought emotion back to Tony Stark and gave Downey's character a redemption story as he rebuilt himself, literally and figuratively. This film received a 62 on Metacritic. (Image credit: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)
20. Ant-Man
Marvel took a turn with Ant-Man, presenting what was essentially a heist story that just so happened to involve superpowers. It was a nice change of pace for Marvel that opened a new avenue in the MCU. This film received a 64 on Metacritic. (Image credit: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)
18. Deadpool (tie)
The Merc with a Mouth finally got his time in the sun with the dirtiest, most vulgar comic book movie one could possibly imagine. Deadpool wouldn't fly in the MCU, but he fits surprisingly well in the X-Men universe and proved to everyone that R-rated superhero movies can be successful. This film received a 65 on Metacritic. (Image credit: 20th Century Fox)
18. X-Men: First Class (tie)
Many fans thought the X-Men franchise was dead after X-Men: The Last Stand. Instead, it went back in time to show the origins of several characters in the universe. This film received a 65 on Metacritic. (Image credit: 20th Century Fox)
15. Avengers: Age of Ultron (tie)
While the sequel to Marvel's Avengers wasn't quite as good as the first, it did illustrate how close the team of superheroes had become since their first adventure together. Unfortunately, crazed robot Ultron didn't prove to be a worthy adversary. This film received a 66 on Metacritic. (Image credit: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)
15. The Amazing Spider-Man (tie)
The Amazing Spider-Man felt like more of a genuine adaptation than the trilogy that came before it thanks to Andrew Garfield playing up Peter Parker's more humorous side. That can't necessarily be said about its sequel, though. This film received a 66 on Metacritic. (Image credit: Sony Pictures)
15. Captain America: The First Avenger (tie)
It's one of the most iconic stories in Marvel Comics history, and director Joe Johnston did it justice. Set during World War II, The First Avenger finds the right balance between action and heart while setting the stage for just how grand the MCU would become. This film received a 66 on Metacritic. (Image credit: Paramount Pictures)
14. Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2
If there's such a thing as too much Baby Groot, it has yet to be seen. The second Guardians manages to expand the crazy world set up by the first movie, while also taking the time to focus on developing each and every one of the main characters. It's the rare sequel that lives up to the first movie in practically every way. This film received a 67 on Metacritic. (Image credit: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)
13. The Avengers
Marvel's first superhero team up couldn't have gone much better. With a worthy villain in Loki, Avengers gave the team a reason to come together and made use of the cast's natural chemistry to create a truly special moment. This film received a 69 on Metacritic. (Image credit: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)
12. Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Winter Soldier stands in the MCU as one of the best single superhero movies of all time. With a deeply personal story between Steve and Bucky, dazzling action moments and the destruction of S.H.I.E.L.D., Winter Soldier works on every level. This film received a 70 on Metacritic. (Image credit: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)
11. Doctor Strange
As with Ant-Man, Doctor Strange broke the mold of what people expect from comic book movies. Instead of superpowers and storylines bogged down in continuity, it dealt with the mystic and set its hero on his own adventure. This film received a 72 on Metacritic. (Image credit: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)
9. Thor: Ragnarok (tie)
In the Thor franchise's third film, the god of thunder must escape the planet of Sakaar before Hela (Cate Blanchett) wipes out Asgard. This movie smashed its way to a 73 on Metacritic. (Photo: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)
9. Spider-Man: Homecoming (tie)
It turns out the third try was the charm: Sony's newest Spider-Man reboot, which brings the webslinger into the MCU, is the Spidey film fans have been waiting for. With a believable cast, a street-level superhero story, heart and humor, Spider-Man finally feels at home. This film received an 73 on Metacritic. (Image credit: Sony Pictures)
8. X-Men: Days of Future Past
With time travel as a tool, Days of Future Past bridged the original and new X-Men casts, making for a truly memorable experience in an effort to save the world. It also gave director Bryan Singer the chance to fix some of the things that left fans annoyed by The Last Stand--such as the death of Cyclops. This film received a 74 on Metacritic. (Image credit: 20th Century Fox)
7. Captain America: Civil War
Adapting one of the better modern comic book arcs, the film pits Iron Man against Captain America in a battle that tore the Avengers apart. It also introduced the newest Spider-Man, who was a welcome addition. This film received a 75 on Metacritic. (Image credit: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)
5. Guardians of the Galaxy (tie)
The film that showed Marvel they could go outside of the box, Guardians took a little-known comic book team and made them mainstream heroes as they fought colorful alien monsters in space, all to a perfect soundtrack. As with Ant-Man and Doctor Strange, this movie benefits from not having to do any heavy-lifting of MCU continuity. The threads are there, though. This film received a 76 on Metacritic. (Image credit: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)
5. Wonder Woman (tie)
Wonder Woman delivers the hope that the DC Extended Universe has been missing. While movies like Batman v Superman and Suicide Squad were dark and gritty, Wonder Woman was bright, empowering and actually pretty funny at times. Will it turn the tide for DC, though? This film received a 76 on Metacritic. (Image credit: Warner Bros.)
4. Logan
Hugh Jackman's final adventure as Wolverine is also the best in the entire X-Men franchise. Taking a cue from Deadpool, Logan leaned heavily into R-rated territory, embracing the violence and gore that are a trademark of the Wolverine comics. That, mixed with newcomer Dafne Keen as a little girl with similar powers to Logan, created one of the most artistic comic book movies to date. This film received a 77 on Metacritic. (Image credit: 20th Century Fox)
3. The Dark Knight Rises
The final film in Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy serves as a true ending to that version of the characters, something a lot of superhero franchises never get the chance to do. While there are some questionable choices made in the film--like Joseph Gordon Levitt's character's real name--Batman versus Bane proved to be an epic showdown. If only Bruce Wayne was in the cowl more often during the movie. This film received a 78 on Metacritic. (Image credit: Warner Bros.)
2. Iron Man
Iron Man, the movie that launched the MCU, is great from top to bottom. Downey is inspired casting as Tony Stark and his journey from egotistical playboy to superhero is riveting. This film received a 79 on Metacritic. (Image credit: Paramount Pictures)
1. The Dark Knight
It's been called the Godfather II of comic book movies, and for good reason. The Dark Knight furthered the Batman mythology while introducing a truly legendary take on the Joker, with Heath Ledger embodying the painted madman in a way nobody else has before. This movie set the bar for what a superhero movie could be--a standard that will always be incredibly difficult to surpass. This film received an 82 on Metacritic. (Image credit: Warner Bros.)
By Dan Auty on Nov 10, 2017 03:51 am
There have been some great supervillains in recent years--think Thor's Loki, Daredevil's Wilson Fisk, or Spider-man: Homecoming's Vulture. Nevertheless, one of the biggest complaints about modern superhero movies is that the villains are rarely as interesting as the heroes. Their evil plans are often very similar (destroying the Earth is a favorite) and too many superhero showdowns rely more on dazzling CGI and not enough on characterisation for their bad guys. But which are the very worst? Let's take a look at some truly terrible movie supervillains--from inept plots to laughable costumes, this lot really need to find new jobs....
Blackheart - Ghost Rider
Blackheart might not be the best known Marvel villain, but he's a good one. In Marvel's Ghost Rider comics, he's a scary demonic being who possesses incredible supernatural powers. In the first Ghost Rider movie, he's reduced to a moody dude with pasty skin and a Russian accent, whose powers seem to solely consist a "lethal touch." Yes, he touches people and they fall down dead. That's it.
Deadpool - X-Men Origins: Wolverine
Thankfully Ryan Reynolds got a second chance to play Deadpool, but his initial movie appearance was not good. In easily the worst film associated with the X-Men universe, the Merc with a Mouth doesn't actually HAVE a mouth--inexplicably, it's been sewn shut. He doesn't have the famous the costume either; he's simply a mute killing machine controlled by Colonel Stryker. Why even bother?
Mr Freeze - Batman and Robin
It's hard to choose the worst thing about Batman and Robin, but ultimately it has to be Mr Freeze. In the DC's comics, he's a great character, a lonely figure with a tragic backstory and lots of unexpected depth. But in Joel Schumacher's much-maligned Bat-flop he becomes a one-note joke machine played by Arnold Schwarzenegger, who has nothing to do except stride aimlessly around, delivering a string of terrible temperature-related puns.
Bane - Batman and Robin
As if Mr Freeze wasn't bad enough, Batman and Robin also subjected audiences to the first movie version of Bane. In DC's comic books, Bane is a terrifyingly huge, intellectually daunting criminal mastermind, but here we a had a ridiculous-looking WWE-wannabe, who simply grunts, hits, lumbers, and grunts some more. Thankfully Tom Hardy redeemed the character 15 years later in The Dark Knight Rises.
The Octopus - The Spirit
Frank Miller is one of the most influential writers in modern comic books, but sadly his talents didn't stretch to filmmaking. His only solo-directing credit to date is this woeful yarn, based on the 1940s comic strip. Samuel L Jackson's main bad guy is an excruciatingly "wacky" villain. He doesn't have any powers, he doesn't have a motive; all he has are some guns and fancy clothes.
Electro - The Amazing Spider-Man 2
No superhero has more iconic adversaries than Spider-Man, and it's always fascinating to see what filmmakers do with them onscreen. Sadly, for every Doctor Octopus or Vulture, we get an Electro. Jamie Foxx may have won an Oscar for Ray in 2004, but he's absolutely terrible in The Amazing Spider-Man 2. This awesome electricity-controlling bad guy is reduced to a needy, whiny idiot who is basically told what to do by Harry Osbourne. Electrawful.
Crossbones - Captain America: Civil War
Captain America: Civil War is one of the only superhero movies that doesn't really need a villain; the conflict and drama is between the heroes themselves. It does have Baron Zemo, who is a good, tragic bad guy, but really, what's the point of Crossbones? He was introduced in Captain America: The Winter Soldier and hopes were high that would play a big part of the next movie. Sadly this masked mercenary checks out of Civil War almost as quickly as he is introduced.
Dr Hector Hammond - Green Lantern
Green Lantern is so poor that its villain doesn't seem that much worse than anything else in it, but there's little denying that Dr Hector Hammond is a bad villain. From the terrible make-up to his high-pitched comedy screaming, it's impossible not to laugh at him every time he appears on screen.
Malekith the Accursed - Thor: The Dark World
Is there another bad guy in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as terrible as Malekith the Accursed? This boring, miserable Elven idiot has a cool name, but beyond that is utterly devoid of anything you'd associated with a great supervillain--charisma, motivation, a cool costume. It's hard to remember who he is even as you're watching the movie, let alone afterwards.
Whiplash - Iron Man 2
Iron Man 2's troubled production is well known, and the fact that the movie started shooting without a finished script is perhaps one reason why Whiplash turned out to be such a useless adversary for Tony Stark. Boringly played by a check-cashing Mickey Rourke, Whiplash's nonsensical motivations and general uselessness in a fight add up to a bad villain in a bad movie.
Nuclear Man - Superman IV: The Quest For Peace
It's hard to think of a worse supervillain in a worse superhero movie. Christopher Reeves' woeful final outing as the Man of Steel was hindered by a hugely-reduced budget and a horrible script, but worst of all is the bad guy. Played by the long-forgotten Mark Pillow, Nuclear Man looked like a reject from an '80s hair metal video and had a voice lazily overdubbed by Gene Hackman. This lumbering goon is laughably hamstrung by the fact he needs the light of the sun to supply his powers. Solution: stay inside.
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