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FH6 Platform Comparison — Xbox Series X|S vs PS5 vs PC vs Steam

Beginner 6 min read Updated 2026-05-18

FH6 Platform Comparison — Where to Buy

Forza Horizon 6 is available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. Here's how they compare to help you choose.


Quick Comparison Table

FeatureXbox Series XXbox Series SPS5PC (Steam)PC (MS Store)
Resolution4K/60, 6K/301440p/604K/60, 6K/30UnlimitedUnlimited
Ray Tracing✅ FullLimited✅ Full✅ Full✅ Full
Loading Times~5s (SSD)~7s~5s (SSD)~3s (NVMe)~3s (NVMe)
FPS Options30/60/12030/6030/60/120UncappedUncapped
Crossplay✅ All✅ All✅ All✅ All✅ All
Cross-Progression✅ Xbox✅ Xbox❌ PS5 only✅ Xbox✅ Xbox
PriceConsoleConsoleConsolePC pricingPC pricing
Game Pass✅ Day 1✅ Day 1✅ Day 1
Mod Support✅ Community
HDR
DualSense Features

Xbox Series X|S

Pros:

  • Game Pass Ultimate — FH6 day one included
  • Quick Resume for instant switching
  • Cross-progression with PC (MS Store)
  • Best value ecosystem

Cons:

  • No PS5 DualSense features
  • Series S has lower resolution and no ray tracing

Verdict: Best value. Game Pass makes this the cheapest way to play at launch.


PlayStation 5

Pros:

  • DualSense adaptive triggers and haptics (FH6 exclusive feel)
  • Fast SSD loading
  • 120Hz support
  • First Horizon game on PlayStation

Cons:

  • No cross-progression with other platforms
  • No Game Pass
  • Must rebuy DLC if you switch platforms later

Verdict: Best if PS5 is your only console. The DualSense integration is genuinely excellent.


PC (Steam)

Pros:

  • Highest graphical fidelity (uncapped FPS, DLSS/FSR)
  • Steam Workshop potential
  • Cross-progression with Xbox account
  • Steam achievements + Trading Cards
  • Steam Deck verified

Cons:

  • Requires stronger hardware for equivalent console performance
  • No cloud save between Steam and MS Store

Verdict: Best for performance. If you have a strong PC, this is the best-looking version.


PC (Microsoft Store / Game Pass PC)

Pros:

  • Game Pass included
  • Full cross-progression with Xbox (shared save)
  • Play Anywhere — buy once, play on Xbox and PC
  • Xbox Cloud Gaming included

Cons:

  • No mod support
  • Slightly slower updates than Steam
  • Smaller community for multiplayer

Verdict: Best for ecosystem players. If you use Game Pass, this is the logical choice.


Quick Decision Guide

If you...Buy
Have Game PassXbox or PC (MS Store) — it's free with your sub
Want best graphicsPC (Steam) with a strong GPU
Have a PS5 and friends on PlayStationPS5
Want portabilitySteam (Steam Deck) or Xbox (Cloud Gaming)
Want cross-progressionXbox + PC (MS Store) ecosystem
Are on a budgetXbox Series S + Game Pass

File Size by Platform

PlatformInstall Size
Xbox Series X~130 GB
Xbox Series S~100 GB
PS5~120 GB
PC (Steam/MS Store)~130 GB
Steam Deck~130 GB (can remove 4K textures)

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