Benefits include: 1) layout and measurements (the PS4 is far more compact and attractive than the Xbox One). 2) user-friendliness and speed of operation 3) Playing games before the download is complete is possible (often after 10 to 15 percent of the file has been downloaded). 4) Instantly free for two weeks with a link to PS Plus. provided two enjoyable titles to play in the interim before the launch of the primary exclusives 5) A comfortable controller that has a screen, a speaker, and a touchpad 6) It loads in a flash! The console and its accompanying games 7) There are no issues with setup (the Xbox One's system is convoluted and illogical). It does have some drawbacks, such as noise and heating of the console, but if you play with sound (I think few people play without it) and you are not afraid that the console will burn out (for this you need to play at least 16 hours in a row, the more the system will warn you in advance about overheating and turn off if you continue to play), these the shortcomings are quite minor.