PS4 or Xbox One

The two next-gen game console Sony PlayStation 4 (PS4) and Microsoft Xbox One will be released on coming November at a date that is one week between one and the other.

Therefore, it is likely that most consumers have to choose between the two. Well, PS4 Xbox One opponent, which is approximately the most considered by potential buyers?

To find the answer, along with Reuters, a Research Institute named Ipsos conducts online surveys of 1,297 respondents last week on 23-26 September.

Of that number, as quoted from Reuters, was 64 percent expressed no plans to buy any game console on this year's holiday season, which coincides with the time of occurrence of the PS4 and Xbox One

Of those who responded would buy console games, 26 percent of whom claimed would prefer the PlayStation 4, compared to 15 percent who are leaning to the Xbox One.

When the respondents into groups dikerucutkan younger (under 40 years of age), the gap had widened to 41 percent to 27 percent for PS4 and Xbox One.

Why the PS4 could be more popular among survey respondents? Possibly it has to do with Microsoft being impressed not consistent with Xbox One.

When first introduced, the device digadang-gadang becomes "entertainment centers" in the family room. Microsoft has implemented a number of mechanisms such as content protection must to always connect to the internet.

However, that provision repealed after Microsoft reaping the many protests from gamers. Sony, by contrast, is more consistent with the PS4. Rather than expand its functionality to other things, the company put more emphasis on the primary role of the console as a gaming machine.

PlayStation 4 will glide on 15 November at a price of 399 US dollars. The Xbox One will follow on 22 November with around 499 US dollars.