Xbox one vs PS4

Microsoft and Sony came out with their newest consoles in 2013 and have constantly been improving them. It might be hard to choose which one to buy, so in this post, I will be giving you an overview of both the consoles so that you can choose whichever one is better for you

Sales

About 40 million PS4s have been sold while only about 20 million Xbox ones have been sold. Now, since the kinect motion sensor is optional with the Xbox, the price has significantly lowered and more people are buying the Xbox. Even though the PS4 sales are higher, the Xbox one is making a pretty good comeback

Price

The Xbox one bundle (Xbox with a game) comes at about $299 on amazon and with a kinect, it comes at about $350. The PS4 bundle (PS4 with one game) also comes at $350. the Xbox one is cheaper right now unless you wan't the kinect.

Exclusives

If you like games like Halo, Forza motorspot and geras of war, then the Xbox one is for you. On the other hand, if you like games like Bloodborne, Uncharted, and The Last Guradian, the PS4 will have to be the console you choose. Also, if you like Destiny, the PS4 has some exclusives for that game.

Graphics/Memory

You can't ague the fact that the graphics on the PS4 are better than those on the Xbox. For example a game can be played in 1080p at 60fps on the PS4 while it can only be played at 900p still at 60fps on the Xbox. Still, the slight decrease in quality is very hard to notice. Both the PS4 and the Xbox one have a 500gb hard drive. The only difference is that you can add memory to the Xbox using a usb while the PS4's hard drive will have to be swapped out to do that.

UI

The user interfaces on the PS4 and Xbox are very differernt. The PS4's interface consists of a line of games through which you can scroll. On the other hand, the Xbox's menu is more complex but user friendly. PC gamers usually prefer the Xbox interface as it uses Windows 10.

Entertainment 

Both Consoles have apps like Netflix and HBO Go, but the Xbox kinect makes watching TV much easier as you can hook up your cable service to your Xbox and control it through kinect. Microsoft is also thinking of introducing a DVR system. Microsoft's vision is to make the Xbox one the only box in your living room. (Both have dvd and blu-Ray players)

                                                            Controllers

The controllers for the Xbox one and PS4 are very different. The Xbox has a d pad on the bottom left and top right corners while the PS4 has them on the bottom next to each other. The PS4 controller also has a touch pad and developers are trying to make use of it. The PS4's dual shock is a great improvement from the previous dual shock 3 with much better vibrations. Thankfully, Microsoft hasn't changed the Xbox one controller that much and it is still like the Xbox 360's with a few improvements such as the new ruble motors and a more responsive d pad.

                                                             Conclusion 

If you are a hardcore gamer, the PS4 is for you, but if you want media and entertainment features, then the Xbox one should be your choice.

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Supersonic Flight

The last commercial supersonic jet flew about thirteen years ago but the ideas for making a new one have not stopped. The Concorde jet was banned in 2003 due to it's price, accidents, and most importantly, it's sonic boom. While the passengers on the plane felt almost nothing when the plane crossed the sound barrier, the people living on the ground had to endure the full force of the shock wave when the jet passed by. Due to this, Concorde was banned from flying over populated areas and ultimately discontinued.

To build a new supersonic jet, the sonic boom it makes would have to be quietened, and NASA thinks they know how to do that. Due to the Concorde's structure, it would cut through the sound barrier in various places including it's nose, wing and tail creating a very loud sonic boom. The new jet, on the other hand, is much more aerodynamic therefore decreasing the noise made when crossing the sound barrier. However, there are still some drawbacks to this supersonic jet and supersonic flight overall. This plane is a single-seat, single engine jet and doesn't go as fast as Concorde which sped across the Atlantic ocean at Mach 2. This plane will also be very expensive just like commercial supersonic flight will be if it ever becomes a reality.

Unless supersonic flight becomes much cheaper, I don't think that it will be a success as not many people will be able to afford it. But on the other hand we could get to the other side of yhe world in less than 6 hours.