Next-gen is here! The console news is reaching a fever pitch, and IGN understands it can be hard to sift through the noise and get to the cold, hard facts.

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That's where we come in. Over the next week we're going to provide you with clear, concise comparisons of both the Xbox One and the PlayStation 4 across a variety of important categories. Last week we gave you just-the-facts looks at both console's launch game line-ups , and the console specs Up today: the controllers! Both Sony and Microsoft have given their controllers major makeovers. But how exactly do the new features work? How much do they cost? How do you charge them? The video and infographic below each have everything you need to know about the Playstation 4 and Xbox One's oh-so-important redesigned controllers.

Infographic by Lucas M. Thomas

Check back soon for a comprehensive, facts-only comparison of both console's alternate input devices and user interfaces. For even more next-gen coverage you can also hit up our in-depth PS4 and Xbox One hubs. And of course complete console comparisons are also available in IGN's next-gen console wiki.