The First Descendant is Just the Latest Game Proven to Play Better on PS5 Compared to Xbox, as the Console Wars Continue

The release of The First Descendant on both Xbox and PlayStation consoles has given people more than enough reason to begin another argument about the superior device.

Digital Foundry, the go-to for all game performance tests, recently dropped a video on Nexon’s game and attempted to compare its performance between devices. There was one obvious winner, and people can’t stop bragging about it.

The First Descendant Frame Rates on PS5 Outclass Xbox

The console wars are heating up once again, this time fueled by a recent performance comparison of The First Descendant on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.

Rigorous tests that measured different aspects of the gameplay’s performance revealed that the PlayStation console outperforms the Xbox Series X, much to the delight of PlayStation fans and the chagrin of Xbox users.

PS5 wins again.

The First Descendant. AMD FSR3 Frame Gen Tested.

“PS5 has a lead in every test”
“10 frames per second higher. Sometimes beyond that”.

👍 pic.twitter.com/5E0aDWeUT4

— James (@JamiesAct) July 25, 2024

Almost as if on cue, this kickstarted a heated storm of reactions on Twitter, where players from both camps are taking shots at one another. Not to mention, the PC master-race folks who are also chiming in to slam both sides.

The Worlds Most Powerful Console getting stomper out by the PS5 yet again. Geeezzzuuuussss!

— Jaydub (@JayDubcity16) July 25, 2024

One comment mocks the Xbox, sarcastically calling it “The World’s Most Powerful Console.”

Wait? In frame gen? Oh no, that’s not a win, frame gen is horrible, even on PC, i used DLSS 3.5 on a 4090 and it looks like doodoo, I can only imagine it looks like 💩 on consoles, so I wouldn’t brag about that

— Bruno Rodriguez (@BrunoRo11530134) July 25, 2024

Another comment attempted to knock OP down a peg, claiming that games relying on frame generation for frames look terrible and that the win wasn’t something to brag about.

Adorable. My PC can double all of that.

— Cloaked Onyx 🔜GEN CON (@CloakedOnyx) July 26, 2024

Then, the PC users came in to dunk on all console players. It’s not new to see people go at each other’s throats like this over some pieces of metal that are branded differently, but it does get tiring.

Digital Foundry’s Findings With The First Descendant’s Performance

In the video clip from Digital Foundry, it is reported that the PlayStation 5, with frame-gen and performance mode, outputs frames at a 50% higher rate than other consoles.

As a result, it hits 90FPS much more than you’d expect and averages between 70 to 90.

With some console games in 2024 performing 30 frames a second at their best (looking at you, Dragon’s Dogma 2), this kind of performance is more than welcome.

However, as people have reported, frame-gen technology can impact the graphics. Ultimately, it’s up to you whether you prefer smooth gameplay and sub-optimal graphics or vice versa.

Do you think the performance difference between the PlayStation 5 and Xbox is substantial? What’s your opinion on the ongoing discourse? Let us know in the comments below!