Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (825GB) vs Microsoft Xbox Series S 512GB
Get the PS5 Digital Edition. Both are download-only, but the PS5 plays in 4K and has much more storage. After price rises the Series S costs nearly as much, so it's only for Game Pass on a small TV.
Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (825GB)
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Which one is for you?
PS5 Digital Edition
Get the PS5 Digital if this sounds like you: the sharpest picture on a 4K TV, Sony's own games, more storage.
Is the Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (825GB) worth it?Xbox Series S
Game Pass mostly, friends on Xbox, a small TV or bedroom? Then it's the Series S.
Is the Microsoft Xbox Series S 512GB worth it?Key differences
Graphics
Storage
Disc drive
Subscription games
Size
What owners say
Verified buyers only; every 1–3 star review read by us. How we do this
PS5 Digital Edition
Owners love how easy it is to set up and use, and it's a hit with children. Almost nobody is unhappy; the few low ratings mention account setup and less free storage than expected.
- Easy to set up and use
- A hit with children
- Great graphics
Nothing came up often enough to list.
Xbox Series S
Owners love how fast, easy and good value it is, and it's a hit with kids. The main complaints are the small storage, faulty controllers and units that crashed or stopped working.
- A hit as a present or with the kids
- Fast loading and smooth to play
- Easy to set up and use
- Storage fills up after a few games
- Controller faulty, disconnecting or eats batteries
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: TechRadar, Push Square (PS5 Pro reviews), Tom's Guide (Switch Lite), manufacturer specifications.
Owner reports for the PS5 Digital Edition: 226 verified buyer ratings at Currys, Boulanger (France), Harvey Norman (NZ, Australia) and Takealot (South Africa), read November 2026.
Owner reports for the Xbox Series S: 2,447 verified buyer ratings at Currys, LDLC (France) and Takealot (South Africa), read November 2026.