Halo Campaign Evolved Remake Runs Better on PS5 Than Xbox, Analysis Shows

The Halo: Campaign Evolved remake runs better on the PlayStation 5 than on Xbox Series X/S, according to a technical analysis by Digital Foundry. For a franchise that practically built the green brand's house, seeing it run smoother on the neighbor's porch is an unexpected cosmic twist.

The testing revealed that Sony's base console outperforms Microsoft’s flagship hardware when running the shooter. Furthermore, Digital Foundry reported that the PlayStation 5 Pro delivers the absolute best overall performance and experience for the game. The release marks the first time the iconic, formerly first-party Xbox franchise has debuted on a Sony console.

The details

• Platforms tested: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro, Xbox Series X/S
• Top performer: PlayStation 5 Pro, delivering the best overall experience
• Milestone: The first time the iconic Xbox-exclusive franchise has appeared on a Sony platform

Seeing Master Chief's armor shine brightest on a PlayStation is a bit like finding a Pepsi machine inside Coca-Cola headquarters. While the console wars of the 2000s were fought over who had which games, the modern era is apparently being fought on the frame-rate counter—no matter whose logo is on the plastic.