Xbox and PlayStation Need to Steal from Each Other - For Our Benefit

I love this console generation - not necessarily for the games (of which there aren't nearly enough), but for the hardware itself. The Xbox Series X (still a terrible name, Microsoft, please do better next time) and the PlayStation 5 (still a massive, space-hogging beast of a machine) are seriously impressive gaming systems. They deliver fast load times, powerful graphics, and smoother gameplay experiences than ever before. Sure, I could build a high-end PC for even better performance, but at what cost? A lot more money, a lot more troubleshooting, and none of the plug-and-play simplicity of a console. Or I could go for a Nintendo Switch… but that thing is practically powered by hamster wheels at this point.

For their price, the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S are incredible pieces of hardware, making this one of the most evenly matched console generations in history. More than ever, they've focused on quality-of-life improvements—and I love it. The days of sitting through long load times, struggling with clunky UI, or waiting forever to switch between games are gone. But now, it's time for something even better.

We've reached the midpoint of this console cycle, and with rumors of the next generation already swirling, I think Sony and Microsoft need to stop pretending they're rivals and just start blatantly stealing each other's best features. Because let's be honest, we all deserve the best possible gaming experience, no matter which system we choose.

What PlayStation Needs to Copy from Xbox

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Quick Resume – The Best Feature PlayStation Doesn't Have

Without a doubt, the single greatest Xbox feature that Sony desperately needs to copy is Quick Resume. If you’ve never used it, let me explain: it’s basically black magic—you can instantly jump back into one of your last five or six games exactly where you left off. And I mean EXACTLY. If you paused mid-swing in Elden Ring, turned off your console, played five other games, unplugged your Xbox, moved to another country, and powered it up six months later—your character would still be mid-swing. It’s insane.

Meanwhile, on PS5? You get one game waiting for you—if you keep your console in sleep mode. But the second you decide to play something else or turn off your console, boom, it’s gone. Your previous game has to reload from scratch. This is unacceptable, Sony.

It’s baffling that in 2025, with the power of the PlayStation 5, Sony still hasn’t figured this out. Every time I go back to my Xbox and seamlessly jump into any of the last 4 or 5 games I played, I feel like I’m in the future. Every time I boot up my PS5 and realize I have to sit through an entire start-up sequence just to get back into my game, no matter how fast it is, I feel like I’m back in 2013.

Sony, please. Just copy Quick Resume already. We won’t be mad. We’ll thank you.

What Xbox Needs to Copy from PlayStation

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The DualSense Controller – It’s Not Even Close

I know Xbox fans love their controller. And that’s fine. It’s a perfectly serviceable piece of hardware. But that’s all it is—serviceable. It does nothing special. No extra immersion, no fancy feedback—just functional buttons, triggers, and sticks.

Meanwhile, PlayStation came out swinging with the DualSense, and let me tell you—it’s a game-changer.

Haptic Feedback – Instead of generic rumbles, the DualSense makes you feel the game world. Every surface has a different texture—gravel vibrates differently than sand, which feels different from a paved road. And don't get me started on how raindrops feel.
Adaptive Triggers – These things are brilliant. When you fire a shotgun, you feel the resistance of the trigger. When you draw a bowstring, the tension builds as you pull back. It’s immensely satisfying.

And then there’s the fact that Xbox controllers still use AA batteries. I mean… really? In 2025?! Who is asking for this? I get the whole “swap them out quickly” argument, but who doesn’t own a charging station at this point? The DualSense runs on a built-in battery, and if it dies mid-game? I swap controllers. It’s never been an issue. Like, not even once.

And let’s be honest—the DualSense makes games feel next-gen. I’ve played the same game on both consoles, and the Xbox controller just feels… outdated. It’s fine, but it lacks the immersion that the DualSense delivers so effortlessly.

So Xbox, do us all a favor and step up your controller game. Add haptics. Add adaptive triggers. Heck, just get rid of the AA batteries already. It’s time.

Give Us the Best of Both Worlds

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We’re at a point where console wars don’t really matter anymore. Microsoft and Sony are both doing amazing things, but instead of being stubborn and trying to maintain their differences, they should be stealing from each other shamelessly.

PlayStation gamers deserve Quick Resume. Xbox players deserve a controller that feels like it was made in the 21st century. And in the end, we all deserve the best gaming experience possible, no matter which console we prefer.

So go ahead, Sony and Microsoft. Copy each other. Take inspiration. Steal the best features. We won’t complain—we’ll be too busy enjoying the best of both worlds.