Lord Gaben Chooses Between PS5 and Xbox Series X

As we wait for the Xbox Series X and the PS5 to hit the market, the co-founder and President of Valve, Gabe Newell, fueled the rivalry further by choosing the Xbox as the superior console. The rivalry has already risen to colossal proportions, giving birth to endless memes on both sides, especially after the Xbox Games Showcase. The showcase event gave us a look at the primary lineup of games set to release for the console. Besides many positive reviews, the event also received many critical comments (to say the least).

Further reading: Xbox Series X: Games Announced at Xbox Games Showcase Leave People Confused

Even though the much-awaited and hyped installment of the Halo franchise did disappoint a large section of fans, a lot of other games from the event has won hearts. Many games did showcase what the powerful hardware of the console is capable of. The visuals of titles like Forza Horizon and Everwild has given us a glimpse of what to expect from the console.

Further reading: Xbox Series X: An All-White Console Headed Our Way?

Gabe Newell goes with Xbox over PS5

The Valve co-founder was recently on a television show in New Zealand called The Project NZ. Being a huge influence in the world of gaming, he had to face the inevitable question as to which upcoming console he thinks is better. Without a second thought, he said, “Xbox.”

When the interviewer asked why, he simply replied, “Because it is.”

He goes on to add, however, that he has no stake in the race, whatsoever, and that Valve and Steam cater to PCs.

“But of the two, I would definitely go with the Xbox.”

This, of course, has got Xbox fans cheering as they have someone as big as Gabe Newell on their side of the fence. Something they needed after Dominos unleashed a sick burn on the fans.

Some couldn’t help but compare this with Epic Games founder, Tim Sweeny choosing PS5 over the Xbox Series X. But then again, Sony has recently become a current investor for Epic and that makes the two situations different.

Ryan McCaffrey, the Executive Editor of IGN, had this to say:

Looks like the war is well on between the two consoles which are both so good. Gamers who are neutral right now will be in a serious dilemma about which one to buy. Well, folks, this war is what the next-gen of gaming looks like.