November has been a monumental month for gaming. With the release of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X gamers have a more powerful set of systems to enjoy. Fans of both consoles have been raving about the next-generation of gaming hitting homes.
As with any new generation of video game consoles, some focus on the competing companies and their rivalry. Those passionate fans are often seen stoking a console war online. But who’s to say that these two systems aren’t allies? The two consoles have far more in common than the fanbases would have outside parties believe.
10 Wall-E And Eve
The future of gaming is more than just a phrase with this meme. Twitter user pa1estiniangir1 points out two Pixar characters that resemble the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. Pixar’s 2008 film Wall-E serves as the foundation for this joke. Wall-E’s cube-like body points to the Xbox Series X’s tower design, almost identical in size.
Eve on the other hand has a color scheme and shape, not unlike the PlayStation 5. Those who have seen Walle-E will understand the heartwarming relationship Wall-E and Eve shared. Ironically, these two characters come from a futuristic version of Earth, matching the next-generation marketing push.
9 Squad Runs Deep
Memedroid user JudusComeBack’s meme shows a PlayStation surrounded by a legion of Xbox Series X systems. While this may initially look unfavorable for the PlayStation 5, it could be an example of a group of friends welcoming in someone different. You can’t always judge a situation from the outside looking in.
There’s more to people than meets the eye, and the same may be true for consoles. They might be as surprising as people can be. In this case, it’s entirely likely these systems are getting along swimmingly.
8 Hard Carry
With both brands having their own set of dedicated fans, it’s not uncommon to see people arguing about their favorites online. Twitter user Or0ch1_ pokes fun at the Xbox in this post showing several PlayStation 5 systems carrying an Xbox Series X to its grave. This is a variant of the famous casket meme where several dancing pallbearers escort the coffin to a grave. This post may have been made to stoke animosity, but would anyone that isn’t a friend carry another with such respect?
7 Helping Each Other Out
Twitter user King_Aarxn shares a meme that exhibits the squabbling between the two console fanbases. In this post, an Xbox Series X serves as a table for the PlayStation 5. The original idea may have been to highlight a preference towards PlayStation, but there’s another way this can be interpreted. What is one thing that friends do for each other? Friends help each other out! In this case, the Xbox Series X is just doing the best that it can to help its good friend the PlayStation 5 find a comfortable spot to sit.
6 Home Appliances
A new set of consoles means entirely different designs by both Microsoft and Sony. The next-generation of gaming has brought with it some very unique looking systems. A meme created by Starecat.com highlights the similarities these two new consoles have with in-home appliances. With both companies choosing such strange looks for their products, it’s hard to imagine the two wouldn’t get along. No matter which of the two consoles consumers purchase, they’re sure to get a chuckle out of the design choices this time around.
5 Heartless And Nobodies
Sometimes when you see something, it looks familiar and you can’t put your finger on why that is. Twitter user EndophinYT makes a post any Kingdom Hearts fan is sure to relate with. The Xbox Series X is reminiscent of the Heartless, an iconic enemy variant from the popular Square Enix franchise.
Dating all the way back to the very first Kingdom Hearts game, these enemies are now synonymous with the series. The PlayStation 5 on the other hand, mimics the Nobodies, a different type of foe from Kingdom Hearts. Those who have played from Kingdom Hearts 2 on will recognize the contrasting white and black these adversaries are known for. As both of these factions oppose the series protagonist, Sora, it’s easy to see the two as friends.
4 The Ship And The Cube
Reddit User alamean creates a meme that highlights how both consoles have designs that can take some getting used to. The Normandy, a ship from the acclaimed series, Mass Effect, sports an unconventional design that became a fan favorite. The same may soon be said about the PlayStation 5.
By comparison, the comedic shapeshifting of Tom from Tom and Jerry is a hilarious bout of slapstick humor. This shows that even though something might be a bit jarring visually, that effect may not always stick. Who knows? Maybe the two were competing to see who could look the silliest.
3 Spongebob And Seto
Twitter user RiseFallNick draws similarities between the Xbox Series X, PlayStation, and cartoon characters they are reminiscent of. Spongebob Squarepants is a dead ringer for the Xbox Series X with its tower shape, while the PlayStation 5 is more akin to Seto Kaiba from Yu-Gi-Oh.
These characters are both protagonists in popular children’s television shows. One thing the systems have in common with their cartoon counterparts is that they both excel and entertaining children. Just like any set of friends, the two take different approaches to their problems. In this case, that’d be pleasing their fanbases.
2 Cheaper Than Sneakers
Pinterest User egamephone showcases the price points for both base consoles and controllers. The systems and their accessories are identical in terms of the retail cost. While this is a pricey system, their cost pales in comparison to some of the more popular shoes on the market.
Because these two systems are looking to entertain gamers everywhere, they’re launching at prices that dwarf some highly sought after footwear. These friends serve as rivals to keep a competitive market reasonably priced for consumers. Console owners could buy several units and still have money left over rather than buying these shoes.
1 Console Wars
No matter what system gamers prefer, they all fall under the same umbrella as passionate lovers of interactive media. Gamers are one big dysfunctional family of sorts. Reddit user Black_Hand_002 highlights this using a scene from Shrek 2 where yet another dysfunctional family takes part in a pointless argument. No new points are given, the two sides just yell at each other. There’s even a rogue Nintendo Switch fan thrown into the mix. If fans are any indication of the relationship between the consoles, there’s a secret love hidden just beneath the surface. They love to hate each other.
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