NBA 2K23 on the Xbox Series has the easy edge of PlayStation 5

You know what’s great about this headline in particular? It’s like saying the iPhone 14 Pro Max is better than the iPhone 14 Pro - at the end of the day, we’re still talking about greatness and if you caught my previous comments about the new NBA 2K23 video game - you already know it’s the best NBA 2K to date. But there’s just something about the Xbox feel which gives it an edge over the PlayStation 5 feel.

I cannot get over how much fun and non-stop gaming I put into the Xbox Series X version of NBA 2K23. What I thought would be the equivalent of playing NBA 2K on the PlayStation 5 but with just a different controller turned out to be a completely different and fulfilling experience. For starters, the smoothness of what the Xbox console provides is astonishing.

I remember getting an Xbox Series S way back in 2020 and thinking it would be fun but my goodness - did I have my mind blown away by the overall feel and experience of NBA 2K21 at the time. The same was true once NBA 2K22 arrived and I upgraded my system to an Xbox Series X and even when I managed to get my hands on the PlayStation 5 - I still found myself having the best experience on Microsoft’s next generation gem.

So initially starting out by trying NBA 2K23 on the PlayStation 5 I thought I was in euphoria. The realism. Smoothness. Everything felt right-right. But of course the lingering thoughts of how much better the Xbox version is remained in my mind - ultimately resulting in me reaching out to NBA 2K’s amazing PR team (thank-you, thank-you, thank-you) and requesting an Xbox version to see the differences.

They are significant.

Well, in all honesty, the casual gamer will be just as happy but when you’re dealing with intense online modes, face-offs and everything in-between, it’s the difference of driving around in a Beamer or going the distance in a Toyota RAV4. Needless to say - you feel the overall creamy smoothness of what the Xbox brings to the table.

You’re still looking at the same smooth graphics and crispy presentation but when you’re holding onto the Series controller, you feel like you’re in the driver’s seat and going on a passion journey to greatness.

My plan was to go to each game mode and break down any differences but truthfully speaking? It’s all solid when it comes to choosing a next generation console but in terms of smoothness and comfort? The Xbox Series versions are First Class compared to the Premium Economy feel of the PlayStation 5 versions.

All in all - it’s win-win vibes around here but if you’re contemplating between either system, put your faith in the Xbox Series X|S.