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  • There are over 130 exclusive titles on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S|X, with more on the way.
  • Both platforms feature exclusive titles with great review scores, highlighting strong quality.
  • PlayStation’s State of Play event on Jan 31st promises new announcements, possibly including Silent Hill 2.

The current generation of consoles has been a boon for gamers who love to play titles that can’t be found anywhere else. Over 130 games have been made available exclusively on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S|X consoles so far.

This trend is expected to persist, with more than 80 additional titles announced as exclusives for the coming months and years.

Why it matters: In just three years since their launch, both consoles have racked up an impressive list of exclusives, indicating that the trend of exclusivity is here to stay.

Sony has been rocking the exclusive game this generation, bringing us top-notch titles that show off the PS5’s capabilities.

Titles like God of War Ragnarok, Spider-Man 2, Horizon Forbidden West, and Gran Turismo 7 have been fan favorites on Sony’s flagship console. The exclusive games released on PlayStation have an outstanding average score of 77.8 on OpenCritic.

On the other hand, Microsoft is stepping up its game this generation, bringing a variety of innovative and diverse exclusive experiences to the Xbox Series X/S. Some notable titles on the platform include Forza Horizon 5, Starfield, Grounded, and Hi-Fi Rush.

It is important to remember that many of the Xbox games are available on PC. This list also counts games that launched as timed exclusives. Therefore, while a game like Stray is now available everywhere, it has been counted as an exclusive for PlayStation.

The Xbox Series S|X exclusives released so far have earned a solid average score of 74.8 on OpenCritic.

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The impressive array of exclusive titles on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S isn’t just about quantity—it’s about quality, too. Many of these games have earned critical acclaim, with both platforms featuring titles that have received perfect scores from reviewers. 

Both consoles have recently announced an exciting range of exclusive titles. PlayStation’s State of Play event is scheduled for January 31, 2024, and will showcase new announcements.

There are also rumors of Silent Hill 2 gameplay to be revealed at the State of Play.

As for Xbox, five new titles were announced at the Developer Direct earlier this month. Exciting Xbox announcements include Indiana Jones, Avowed, and Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2. All of these titles are set to launch sometime this year.

Ultimately, the decision of which console to buy boils down to personal preference. Yet, with an abundance of exclusive titles on both PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, there’s no denying that gamers have a lot to be excited about in the years ahead.

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