There is no doubt that the PS4, with its much larger installed base and more beloved exclusives, has been completely outclassed by the Xbox One throughout this generation However, that may change this fall when the Xbox Series X takes on the PS5

With superior processing power, solid backward compatibility, and access to an extensive library of services, the Xbox Series X is already positioned to be the best next-generation console you can buy

Nevertheless, Sony is poised to maintain its dominance in the next generation, with an impressive lineup of PS5 games, including such blockbusters as "Spider-Man: Miles Morales," "Horizon II," "Gran Turismo: Spider-Man While the success of the Xbox Series X will ultimately depend on how many great exclusives it can deliver, here are five reasons why Microsoft's new console can outperform the PS5 Here are five reasons why Microsoft's new console can outperform the PS5

When you put the specs of the Xbox Series X and PS5 side by side, Microsoft's console should win in terms of overwhelming performance The Series X has more teraflops computing power at 12 teraflops versus the PS5's 103 teraflops, and the SSD is slightly larger at 1TB versus the PS5's 825GB drive However, the PS5's SSD has a faster read speed of 55 GB per second compared to the Xbox Series X's 24 GBps

Of course, specs alone cannot tell the whole story, and the gaming performance of each system ultimately depends on how well developers can take advantage of the technology in each box On paper, however, the Xbox Series X should allow for the most true-to-life graphics we have seen on a console

Here's where the Xbox stands head and shoulders above the competition: the Xbox Series X will immediately benefit from Microsoft's $10/month Xbox Game Pass service; Game Pass will give you access to all of Microsoft's first-party games at launch at launch This means that Series X owners will not have to pay $60 to purchase high-profile exclusives like "Halo Infinite" or "Hellblade 2"

Sony offers its own subscription service called PlayStation Now, but the program primarily delivers older games, with occasional limited access to major exclusives Unless Sony makes major changes with the PS5, the Xbox Series X will be well ahead of its competitors in terms of subscription options at launch

Speaking of access to great games at launch, the Xbox Series X has already been confirmed to immediately support thousands of Xbox One, Xbox 360, and Xbox games thanks to backwards compatibility This includes nearly all Xbox One games and hundreds of Xbox 360 and Xbox titles that have already been optimized to run on Xbox One

But Microsoft is not stopping there Many older games will run in even better settings on the Series X, bringing key features such as 4K resolution and stunning 120fps frame rates to the previous generation of classic Xbox games Sony has been less direct about the PS5's backward compatibility, only suggesting that "the overwhelming majority of the 4,000+ PS4 titles" will run on the new console

Even better, Microsoft will automatically provide upgraded Xbox Series X versions of Xbox One titles like "Cyberpunk 2077" and "Halo Infinite" for free to those who purchase them through its "Smart Delivery" program The company has already promised to do this This feature will apply to all first-party Xbox games, as well as some third-party titles such as "Madden NFL 21" and "Assassin's Creed Valhalla"

It remains unclear whether Sony will offer a similar upgrade system for PlayStation fans, and if not, the PS5 could fall far behind for users with a vast library of legacy games

When the Xbox Series X launches, it will join the rich Xbox ecosystem that extends across multiple Xbox consoles, Windows 10, and even the cloud purchasing a game like "Halo Infinite" will allow users to seamlessly move between Xbox Series X, Xbox One and PC seamlessly to continue playing what you played on the previous platform In addition, Xbox Series X users will be able to play alongside Xbox One and PC players on most first-party titles, as evidenced by recently released titles such as "Gears 5" and "Sea of Thieves"

Considering Microsoft's Project xCloud cloud gaming service, it is clear that games purchased on the Xbox Series X can be enjoyed beyond the confines of a particular machine, wherever they want to be played at that moment Sony seems to be taking a stricter stance on PS5 games, claiming that it is building an experience that can only be enjoyed on PS5

While console wars are often won or lost on price, Microsoft, having stumbled with the Xbox One, has a chance to redeem itself with the Xbox Series X Noted gaming analyst Michael Pachter predicts that Microsoft will lose money on the Series X and undercut the PS5 by $100 Of course, neither console's price has been finalized, so we'll have to wait and see what happens later this year

However, even if the Xbox Series X is not cheaper than the PS5, it could be more affordable The new console will be part of Microsoft's Xbox All Access program Currently, you can lease an Xbox One with Xbox Game Pass for as little as $20/month for 24 months After 18 payments on your current Xbox are completed, you will be able to upgrade to the Series X under that planThe monthly price of the Xbox Series X under All Access is not yet known, but the ability to pay for the console in monthly installments could be a significant advantage for budget-conscious gamers against the PS5 could be a significant advantage over the PS5 for budget-conscious gamers

Microsoft stumbled by starting the Xbox One generation with an expensive, underpowered console with few killer exclusives to entice gamers However, the Redmond giant has made significant moves over the years, developing an impressive ecosystem built around seamless cross-platform play, extensive backward compatibility, and great value via Xbox Game Pass

Of course, Microsoft has to prove that it can deliver the most important part: the games The company has great developers under its Xbox Games Studio umbrella, but it will need exclusive titles on the level of "God of War," "The Last of Us," and "Spider-Man" to truly set the PS5 apart But thanks to its superior hardware, services, and feature set, the Xbox Series X is in the best position to do just that