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Originally Posted by Hemi-Cuda
If we're talking about the US market only (and that article is only talking about a specific American retailer), then maybe the Xbox One might be able to get a slight edge over time. But worldwide I doubt it will even be close for this generation
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It's actually a UK retailer not a US retailer.
To the other points...it won the popular opinion battle with gamers who haven't really touched either machine yet. It has won thus far based on perceived specs but no one truly knows how the machines will perform and what other things the two consoles offer and how they will compare in those extras. Don't be shocked if you what happens is similar to the Wii when it comes to the Xbox one...that is a large contingent of non-gamers will purchase one for casual gaming. It might not have the initial sales (though it appears it will be closer than many expected a couple months ago) but the casual gamers aren't the ones that ones lining up for launch day consoles.
Also Sony just announced that the motion sensing camera will have to be bought separately for $60. That will then put the cost of a similar PS4 system at about the same as the xbox one. Out of the box xbox one will have DVR functionality among one difference and be able to have voice control from two different voices at the same time.
In the end what you are going to have is two consoles that give a very similar game experience and each household will make their choice. I've said all along that unless I somehow get one as a gift it will be several months before I buy either (or both).