So now after owning both systems for ~Approx 4 months, I think I can speak to my experiences on both.
Xbox One - Love what Microsoft has tried to do with the system. The idea of a console integrated into the living room is a great one. However, many of the features are pretty half-baked or not really implemented yet.
Kinect is still terrible, and never really seems to work as intended. I like running my TV through the system, but the lack of having the system able to record shows or work with Shaw/Telus etc sucks. Also seems every few weeks I need to do a hard reset on the console, because the HDMI signal goes choppy.If you want to own the living room, you need to actually be able to everything that an existing setup can do.
However, I love the new controller and have had a blast with games like TitanFall, Ryse, Forza and Killer Instinct.
Overall, most of the living room features I hope are improved in updates, and I have to give the edge to Microsoft in the games so far.
PS4 - This system is truly a game console. Feels very "next-gen" and when you are playing a game on it, it is fantastic. Controller is improved over the previous DS.
However, not all is perfect. No 3D out of the box is an annoyance. Game library has been underwhelming, as I thought Killzone and Knack were pretty average. In fact, the console has pretty much been collecting dust, while I wait for some of the enxt gen games to come out. It is nice you can some free games on PS+, but with Dark Souls 2 and stick of Turth being PS3, my PS4 has sat there being lonely. Hopefully, Infamous: second son changes that.
Overall, love both systems, but there is still a ways to go.
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