Both Microsoft and Sony's current generation of gaming consoles inspire fierce loyalty from their respective camps. This means, if you're not already Team PlayStation or Team Xbox, it can be difficult to make a decision between the two. To help you make the impossible choice between Microsoft and Sony's current offerings, we've made a comprehensive list of all the key differences – as well as the similarities – to keep in mind when buying an Xbox One or PS4.There's certainly no doubt that the PlayStation 4 has taken the lead in sales, but both have their pros and cons – and the mid-gen refresh has certainly given us a lot more to think about when weighing those up.There's also the next-gen consoles to consider: PS5 and Xbox Series X. Should you hold out for these more powerful machines or pick up a current-gen console now that the prices have come down? If you've opted for the latter, or are still undecided, then this is the article for you.But we understand if you can't wait and want a console rather than a PC. So, rather than cruelly deprive yourself of a great home console before that, here's how to pick between the PS4 and Xbox One right now.PS4 and Xbox One are devoid of remarkable characteristics on the front. There's a Blu-ray/DVD combo drive to the left (which can play Ultra HD Blu-rays on the Xbox One S and Xbox One X) and their respective, muted-color logos to the right. PS4 has a pair of USB ports tucked between its sandwich-like halves next to where the disc drive is located.One thing the Xbox One pulls ahead with is smart home integration. 2018 saw Microsoft announce support for Amazon's Alexa voice assistant, meaning your Xbox One can communicate with Amazon's line of Echo smart speakers or other Alexa-enabled devices – and might be a practical alternative to using voice commands through the Kinect.But Xbox is still more popular than PlayStation.