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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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