On Friday, Sony introduced the user interface of the new PlayStation 5. A matter of course for many fans: The UI interface is reproduced in full 4K, as was the case with the Pro version of its predecessor. Meanwhile, Microsoft continues to rely on full HD for the Xbox One X, which has already caused a lot of criticism and incomprehension – especially since the hardware of the Xbox One X was superior to the PS4 Pro.

Now, John Linneman from Digital Foundry confirmed on Twitter that the menus of the upcoming Xbox Series X will also only have a maximum of 1.0 80 p will resolve. Every player will inevitably see this when he starts the console. The reasons for Microsoft’s decision are once again a mystery, the performance of the next generation should easily be sufficient for displaying the rather simple user interface.

This should be the case with the players who may still decide between the two consoles cause head shaking. Microsoft has been behind Sony for years in terms of console sales. A similar trend appears to be continuing with the PlayStation 5. Just recently, several retailers reported that pre-orders had to be canceled because demand would simply exceed supply. Some of the orders probably come from people who do not use the console themselves, but instead offer it at exorbitant prices on platforms such as eBay when there is a shortage, as with every launch. Nevertheless, this also speaks more for the popularity of the PlayStation 5.

Microsoft recently published a blog post that promises a clear advantage compared to the PS5: While the console mentioned is backwards compatible only up to for PS4 is enough and the games cannot do without updates and adjustments by the developers, all titles in the new Xbox generation should not only be compatible back to the original Xbox, but also be automatically adapted by the system to use the improved hardware close.

The Xbox Series X and Series S will be released from the 10. November delivered – the Sony PlayStation 5 from 19. November.