Not that the current gen of consoles has matured a little, Which of the two would you pick given the current line up of games?
I’m coming from a PC but no longer have the time and just want something.
Xbox has Gamepass whereas PS5 has better exclusives IMHO.
I’d recommend a SX. The hardware is better, the net speeds are better, the controller is better. The advantage of Gamepass alone is worth a couple handfuls of Sony first party games.
Plus, you should consider the long game. Microsoft is going to have a much stronger software/game output than Sony for at least the next three years.
If you have a PC then PS5 because you already have access to 99% of Xbox games on PC
Will you be using your PC at all once you get a console? If you will be then definitely go with a ps5 since you can get game pass on PC and have the best of both consoles.
If you’re only going to be using the console and won’t be using the PC then things get a bit more complex. Are there any games at all from either platform that interest you? That could help with the choice
If you love indie games and play not only AAA projects (Game Pass is a goldmine for such games) then Xbox. If you are only interested in AAA blogbusters, then PS5