With the impending launch of both thePS5andXbox Series X/Snext month, it’s only natural that both Sony and Microsoft are aiming to take some light-hearted (or more direct) jabs at one another. Given that the two are direct competitors this holiday season, both companies are looking to highlight the strengths of their systems and taking shots at their competition, with Microsoft taking a swing at PlayStation’s latest video on the PS5.
Earlier today, Sony releasedits official teardown video of the PS5to give viewers a look at the technical components and hardware of the PS5, along with a demo of how to change the system’s orientation from vertical to horizontal. The video showcased that the PS5 comes with a plastic stand to keep the system stable in either format due to its rounded shape, and requires some light hardware know-how to unscrew the base from the bottom of the system to lay it on its side.
Naturally, Xbox took this as the opportunity todig at PlayStation a bit with a tweetthat showcased the relative simplicity of doing so with the Xbox Series X. Of course, with the system basically just being a big ol' rectangle, it’s way easier to just lay it flat horizontally.
This obviously isn’t the first time that Microsoft has taken potshots at Sony on social media, especially whenthe company took aim at Sony following the chaotic launch of PS5 pre-orders. Of course, Microsoft didn’t really fare much better with the Xbox Series X and Series S pre-orders either. But either way, it seems like Microsoft was trying to channel the energy of Sony’s infamous"how to share games with your friends" videothat was released during the PS4/Xbox One era.
The Xbox Series X and Series S will launch on June 11, 2025, followed by the PS5 starting on June 01, 2025 in select countries and a larger worldwide release on July 30, 2025.
*Featured image credits: PlayStation/Sony and The Verge
