Poll: Which Design Do You Prefer? Xbox Series X Or PS5?

I have a white and black tv stand so Sony must really like me. For the majority of those that don't it's kind of baffling. Keep it simple Sony... keep it simple.

Don't usually come over to this site...mostly on the sister site, Push Square. Good to see you guys cover non-Xbox news when it's relevant and don't just pretend like it doesn't exist!

That being said, Xbox design all the way!

I massively prefer the XSX design. The PS5 design can be improved and look a lot better if they stop this two-tone stuff and give us a classic all-black look. But the digital edition looks much better than disk one.

Wow, PS5 must be one of the ugliest consoles of all time. Definitely the worst since OG PS3.

Def. prefer the Series X

The PS5 looks like a game console put in a blender with a Dyson fan.
It's pretty damn ugly, and all the futuristic design shenanigans are superfluous and will only see to it that it'll be easier for dust to gather in all its nooks and crannies.

I don't like the look of the controller either. It reminds me of Wall-E the robot.

Easily the Series X - its black and can be horizontal and fit on the shelf where the X currently occupies. The PS5 looks like it won't fit where I need it to go and its predominantly white too....

Series X looks much better for me, can you even lay the PS5 down? If not I don't even know where to put it

Both aren't lookers, but Series X looks better.

I'm indifferent to the Xbox, it's just "there". But the PS5 is actively ugly. That and I can't stand white electronics.

Neither look amazing, both very different... PS5 looks like as people are saying a WiFi Router... Series X is simple like a old PC tower design, but a bit boring...
At least with Series X it's easy to clean...

I will get both eventually. Probably only get exclusive on PS5.

The PS5 looks like a router. it's absolutely hideous. that, added to the fact that i didn't think the games reveal was that great (no hate, just...wasn't blown away by most of it), and i'm about 75% ready to commit to Xbox Series X, pending Microsoft's July Showcase not being a disaster.

Console wise the Xbox series x.
Though Sony did show some nice addEd extras like a decent charging dock and media remote.
As for what launch console to buy?
For me this is Microsoft’s to win depending on the their July showcase.

@JoakimZ OG PS3 was beautiful. PS5 is ugly af

@BANJO A WiFi router, excellent! 😂😂 The series X for me is the better looking of the two. They took a risk with that PS5 design. They should have kept it simple, though it's probably there to help with ventilation. Kind of looks like someone with their shirt collar popped up. After tonight I'll just be getting the series X on day 1. The PS5 I'll pick up in a year or so. Depending on the noise pollution. 😂

Honestly, PS5 is much uglier than I expected.

Definitely prefer the Series X..

@Nexozi A WiFi Router, it really does, it's actually trending on Twitter 😂, many think the same... Haha a popped up shirt collar, yes I see that..
The Series X although simple in design will be fine, and fit well within my setup...

@BANJO Yeah, it definitely looks like a big tacky WiFi router.

Do you realise Sony doesn't want to say anything before Microsoft? Firstly, specifications. Secondly, console. Finally, price.

I much prefer the XSX. The PS5 looks like certain part of the female anatomy. 😂

Wonder if the Series S looks like a GameCube....

@BlueOcean Yes, many of the other mock up designs over the past year looked much better in my view.. After now seeing the console horizontal however, admittidly it does look slightly better, but not alot 😀

Series X looks a lot more practical. Both seem huge (PS5 seems bigger... or taller anyways) but the XSX at least is black and can blend better.

Plus the design is a bit more practical, being square means things can be stacked on top of it (if horizontal mode, don't want to block that huge air vent.)

@BANJO I agree. I have noticed all the vents along the black area which is lower than the borders. It's going to be a dust collector at least vertically. It doesn't look easy to clean.

honestly, neither. there both bigger than id ever want a console to be, let alone awkwardly shaped. the coolest looking console ive ever had was the halo 5 silver and blue xbox one. that thing was dope.

I didn't liked the XSX disign, but now that a looked at the PS5, that big square fridge it's looking better...

I like both actually, but prefer the Xbox design. I really like the tower look and how clean it is. PS5 is definitely a unique design I wasn't expecting. It does look a little over designed though.

I like how the PS5 looks, but I like Xbox SeX better.
Tbh, they're both kind of bold in their design. Sony's pretty brave to make something so unconventional. But it also says a lot about Microsoft's confidence that they're willing to make Xbox a literal box (albeit a pretty sleek looking one) and have the console's performance speak for itself.

Why do Sony tru to push out these over designed looking systems. They don’t look that good and the design gets dated fast.
Obviously I prefer the Xbox for the sleek minimalist design, still not the best looking system out there.

PS5, but only because it's not, yet another, black rectangle. Almost every piece of electronics for like the last decade has been a black rectangle.

The Series X is timeless. Praise the monolith!

So glad to see you guys covering this news. It's very interesting to see the difference in opinions compared to Push Square's community. I've owned every PlayStation and only own an Xbox 360 but absolutely can't stand the look of the PS5. Definitely keeping an eye on the Series X

I was so excited to get the PS5 until I watched that trailer. I'm sorry but the design is triggering my OCD. I prefer physical copies of games. Additionally, the fans look to be exactly where dust would collect so yeah that's exactly what I need, an asthma attack from a game console after it launches all the dust right into my face.

I would say I prefer the xbox series x (and yes it looks better) but honestly I think I'd rather wait for the pro versions of both and hope for an improvement in design because so far not impressed at all.

I legit hate both.

The XSX is just bland as hell. And the PS5 is ugly as sin. So this makes it easier to wait for the slim versions.

Also, I'm still worried about the PS5 disc drive placement. It's going to cause headaches, mark my words.

Well, I'm mainly Nintendo, but I love the look of the Series X. The PS5 design is a bit over the top for my taste.

I don't really care about the look of the box, since it sits below the TV out of sight. On one hand I do appreciate that the PS5 isn't another black box, but it's definitely easier to hide the Series X or fit it in a cabinet I think. The PS5 seems a bit unwieldy because of its weird angles.

I'm definitely excited about the design of the Xbox Series X. I just love how it's shaped as a box, and it's big and bold, and even has a cool green glow effect I really like. Although I like the Xbox One/X design, the Series X is way better honestly. Also, the PS5 makes me sick looking at it. I love the white/black contrast tone, especially on the controller, but the console itself? It looks awful... I think it's the curves and how it's a massive console, yet it looks so fragile. The curves are strange, like under the disc drive. I can just imagine laying it flat, can't really explain it, but it just doesn't look right. I feel like that curve under the disc drive shouldn't be there lol

I'm not really fussed by either design tbh, the PS5 definitely looks more next gen, the Xbox just looks like the one X but a box version.
It's all about the games though, but as the series X games will all be on Xbox one, i don't see the need to upgrade currently.

I would want to lay the ps5 on its side which can been done with a special stand I guess provided with the console.
However it does leave a gap at one end and also the disk insert hole at the bottom left.
And I would question overall stability inserting disks and using the front USB sockets. I’m not a fan of this design it seems Sony went for artistic shock and awe and not practical use in a family home etc.

I think both are equally not impressive visually. Thank goodness a system will be judged by its games and not appearances.

I'll take the mini fridge over the radiator.

Ps5 looks like a router

I'm a fan of the Xbox's minimalist and simple yet elegant and somehow bold design, but I do like the shape and colour of PS5 more. With those blue lights, it just attracts my eyes more.

Ps5 blow me away with the games reveal with that they did a better job than Microsoft.

But man the console is kinda ugly. With the design Xbox X wins imo.

So now its up to team Microsoft to kick back with their library.

"Remember when the thought of an all digital console was outrageous? Times change as rapidly as narratives
Remember when everything was a good reason to trash xbone including the fact that was bigger and weaker?
What people used to say? Ah that's a given they are not a hardware company XD
Guess we won't see the size being a weak point anymore. Until Playstation is smaller and stronger again anyway lol"
I brought this from resetera
This summed up everything that happens nowadays

Wish their was an option for neither. Switch in its dock looks better than these two consoles.

@Sylcolene True and now they say that Series X design is boring and Sony's is more creative. They'll come with whatever excuses they can find.

Since when black boxes are so bad and would they have said that if PS5 looked like PS4 and not like a humped alien in a white coat? What do they think about PS4 design? And about PS4 Pro Burger Edition? Why was power so important regarding PS4 but not PS5? Why PS5 faster SSD will make such a difference according to them? Why a Digital Edition is a a good idea now? Why the PS5 controller looks more like an Xbox controller if DualShock was better according to them? So many questions they can't answer.

@BlueOcean And here i think we're living in a strange world.
I'm just hoping xbox event in july to goes into hard mode
Show all the game from the first party studios they acquired,show more diversity
We need quantity and quality of games
I also hope somehow they can make persona, tales of, dragon quest to xbox
Because these games are on pc right now.
Just bring all games from all genre
Tell the world that xbox user is not second-class citizen

I have a feeling we will have scores of people complaining about their living rooms being illuminated by the blue LED strips.

Showed the missus a picture of the PS5 and got ” I hope you don't think you're putting that under the TV”. Series X it is then!

Honestly, since I'll probably own both anyways, I think the PS5 looks nicer and sharper...the design will look neat under my TV and it'll definitely be shown...plus the light surrounding it. However, I like the tower shape of the X-box too...reminds me of having 2x Gamecubes staked on top of each other. I think they both look pretty good, and granted, since I'm one that gets the skin covers, the skin covers will cover most for me anyways. Now, I can't wait to hear the console's opening music when you boot them up...kinda missed it on Xbone, but still love all the consoles.

I gotta go with the PS5. It looks sleek, sporty and thought out. Sadly the XSX looks uninspired, clunky, boring and little to no thought was put into the design. A chimpanzee could have come up with boxy design.