There were the PS3 and PS4 slim before this one. Trying to decide between the PS5 and the Xbox One S. I have no preference for a certain maker. I opted for Xbox for a number of reasons (Gamepass, aesthetics, noise, and capacity of the drive). The PS5 attracted a more refined controller and exclusive games. History shows that Sony's previous generation had few compelling exclusives (for me, only Gran Turismo and Tlou came to mind, but this is subjective) and that multiplatform releases of similar games were typically superior. My current recommendation is the Xbox One S with a Game Pass membership. The PlayStation 5 is a good option if you prefer Sony-exclusive games over those available on other platforms.