In reply to DogmaLook2:
Best console is what your mates have as its multiplayer experience that is getting more important nowerdays.
However taking them on their merits the Ps4 is a more powerfull machine and cheeper.
In addition to the must be online comment they backtracked and nolonger need to be online to play. However for the xbox to actually use it you need to download some software so if you have no access to internet its an expensive paperweight. for the ps4 you need to download additional software for online multiplayer but can play offline without ever connecting to the internet.
Personally i have always been an xbox fan but this gen Ps4 is offering better value.