As someone who plays most of my games on my PC these days, I'm not necessarily eager to purchase a PS5 or Xbox Series X when it launches this fall. However, despite my love of Sony franchises like Spider-Man and God of War, I am much more excited about the upcoming Xbox.

First, Microsoft's message about the Xbox Series X has been consistently clear and successful in generating excitement for the company's new console: since announcing the system itself in December, Microsoft has provided a complete spec breakdown, SSD loading and ray technology demos that give us reason to get excited about tracing, and live gameplay (although the May 7 launch event fell a little short).

This is on top of news about new features such as Smart Delivery, which automatically gets its upgraded Xbox Series X for free when you buy an Xbox One game.

This week, Microsoft revealed that the Xbox Series X will support thousands of backward compatible games at launch, some of which will enjoy significant performance improvements such as 4K resolution and 120fps frame rates. Thanks to the steady dissemination of information about the gamer-friendly and truly awesome features, I feel like I already know a lot about the Xbox Series X and why I want to buy one.

Sadly, the same cannot be said about the PS5. Sony has yet to even reveal the design of the console, which is expected to launch in a few months. So far, we've only seen the logo, the highly anticipated dual-sense controller, and specs that turned up during our long deep dive; the PS5's fast SSD and innovative 3D audio technology will almost certainly perform well, but how that will translate into a great gaming experience How that will translate into a great gaming experience remains to be seen. Even fans of the popular PS5 subreddit are considering switching sides due to the lack of communication.

Of course, all that could change on June 3, when Sony is expected to hold a major launch event for its next-gen console. And if Sony announces the console's design while showcasing the new "Spider-Man" and "Horizon: Horizon: Zero Dawn" if the company, my impression of the PS5 could change dramatically in the next few days. But by being consistently transparent for nearly six months about what to expect from the Xbox Series X, Microsoft is off to a massive start in terms of captivating gamers everywhere. [I don't necessarily need the Xbox Series X. I can run Halo: Infinite on my powerful gaming PC with no problem, and I'll be able to play many of the upcoming Xbox Game Pass titles on my trusty old Xbox One S. But the fact that I want to get Microsoft's next console anyway speaks volumes about Microsoft's superior messaging and puts serious pressure on Sony to catch up.