Game of thrones for top consoles

THE titans of gaming are going head to head in a 21st century stand-off.

With the release of the Xbox One and PlayStation 4, game fans are taking sides in time for Christmas. But which console offers more bang for the buck? And which will win the next generation battle?

When Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 launched in 2005/2006, the world was a different place. Facebook was in its infancy. Twitter was unheard of. These new consoles are social experiences, hooking up to existing networks and creating their own virtual hang-outs. The PS4 controller even has a dedicated button for sharing gameplay videos online.