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Black Friday Battle: Xbox vs. PlayStation

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Xbox One or PlayStation 4—what console should you buy this Black Friday? REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson

What’s Black Friday without video games? Along with televisions and computers, they’re always national best-sellers. This year will be no different. And with Microsoft and Sony still battling it out for console supremacy, those who choose to upgrade will get to experience flashier graphics and games that will suck you in for hours. Here’s a guide to all your holiday gaming desires.

Xbox One or a PlayStation 4 (PS4): For a more powerful gaming experience, experts recommend the PS4. But for a more well-rounded media experience, many prefer Xbox One due to its stellar voice command system and ability to run games and other apps simultaneously. With some new versions of classic video game franchises, like Halo 5 for Xbox One or Final Fantasy XIV for PS4, sometimes the best way to choose a console is by deciding what games you want play more. As a guy who grew up playing Halo, I would choose Xbox One—but only by the slimmest of margins.

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Individual Games: In addition to the consoles, there are a lot of games on sale,too. Gamestop is offering some deals for select PS4 games like Batman: Arkham Knight, Mortal Kombat X and Battlefield 4 for $30. It’s also selling Xbox One games such as The Witcher III: Wild Hunt, Far Cry 4 Complete Edition, and Borderlands: The Handsome Collection for $30.

Amazon has also great deals for both Xbox One and PS4 games—albeit at a smaller quantity than Gamestop. The limited edition of Halo 5: Guardians on Xbox One is on sale for $70, a 30 percent discount. Game on!

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