10 best gaming consoles

You can talk about games for a long time. They accompany man since ancient times. But what comes to mind to the modern man who has heard the word "Game"? Almost certainly he will think about virtual entertainment, now available on the computer, phone, browser, and, of course, on game consoles, often referred to by the people as "consoles". What to play is a question that concerns and separates gamers into camps, for more than 20 years now. We will not get involved in this confrontation, but simply consider the most common and worthy of your attention game consoles.

In general, the choice of the console in most cases is not due to its power, but a list of games. Yes, some titles are released on all platforms at once, but there are also exclusive games. For Playstation this, for example, The Last of Us and the series Uncharted, for Xbox - Forza and Halo. A drive on the cards for Mario or save Zelda will only work on creations from Nintendo. If you are a fan of a particular series of games, you are almost certainly “doomed” to buy a certain model of game console.

The rankings did not take into account the console of the previous generation, such as the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, although they are still sold in some stores and delight gamers. The selection included all game consoles of the current generation available for purchase in the official Russian retail. This rating is intended, first of all, to make it easier for you, dear readers, to understand the numerous modifications and select the one you need, without overpaying for unnecessary functionality.

Best Stationary Game Consoles

We start with the most familiar to a large circle of players consoles. These devices are used exclusively at home paired with a TV. Their dimensions are too large for transportation, but this allows you to install inside the most productive "iron" and a good cooling system for a consistently smooth and beautiful picture, which is what the console is famous for. In this category, we pushed the two main market rivals - the PlayStation and the Xbox.

5 Sony PlayStation 4 1TB

Let's start the review of home game consoles from the old PlayStation 4, which is very popular in the world of the old man. At first glance, the model has little to attract buyers. A performance of 1.82 teraflops is enough for a comfortable game in FullHD resolution, but there is no reason to rely on the graphics of the PS4 Pro level or a powerful gaming computer. The design is more angular than that of new friends, which will appeal to many. Of the relative disadvantages, we note the absence of the latest generation of Wi-Fi (802.11ac) and the rather high average cost.

Why, despite these flaws, is the model included in the rating? It's simple, the basic PlayStation 4 is gradually retiring, in connection with which sellers often make big discounts. Also in the kit with the console, there are almost always games that are sold separately for at least 2,000 rubles, a PS Plus subscription, and even additional DualShock 4 gamepads. Finally, this version of the “curling” has already acquired a lot of accessories that you can buy for a penny.

4 Sony PlayStation 4 Slim 1TB

If you don’t want to purchase a set-top box + game + subscription + accessory, while saving a few thousand rubles - look towards the PS4 Slim. Sony is not the first time releasing game consoles with the same performance as the basic version, in a more compact package. In the case of the latest generation of consoles, the same thing happened. It has the same central and graphics processor from AMD and 8 GB of RAM, issuing a total of 1.82 teraflops already familiar to you. Of the merits, we note modern fast Wi-Fi 802.11ac and significantly lower power consumption - 165 watts versus 250 in the standard version. Of course, the dimensions have also decreased: the console has become 1.5 cm lower, a little shorter and lighter by 700 grams.

In terms of games, almost nothing has changed. It is recommended to play on a TV with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels. There are no unique projects for the PlayStation 4 Slim.

3 Microsoft Xbox One S

The first representative of Microsoft gaming consoles hurts its competitors with several features at once. First of all, attention is paid to a significantly lower cost. Some stores offer the device for only 16-17 thousand rubles. True, this will be a version with a 500 GB hard drive, which the avid gamer will not have enough. For 23-24 thousand you will find One S with HDD with a capacity of 2 TB - this is the best indicator on the market.

The second feature is 4K support. Blu-ray works great like that. With games harder. First, in the settings, you must force up the upscale to UltraHD. Secondly, you will not get a smooth and beautiful picture. But with FullHD everything is fine - the picture quality is slightly better than on the PS4, PS4 Slim and the usual Xbox One. The refresh rate can reach 60 fps. There is support for HDR - high contrast mode, in which the picture looks much more contrast. Finally, let's not forget about the appearance - many reviewers and buyers agree that the Xbox One S is a very beautiful device.

2 Sony PlayStation 4 Pro

The silver medalist of the category is the most "evil" console ever made by Sony. Appearance of a sandwich may not please everyone, but the insides deserve attention. For 30 thousand rubles, you get full support for 4K resolution with HDR technology. With a resolution of 1080p, the console is capable of delivering a stable 60 frames, which will also be very nice to your eyes.

It was possible to achieve such performance at the expense of the new "iron", which is twice as powerful as the one in PS4 and PS4 Slim - 4.2 teraflops. Pay for it will have an increased need for food - PS4 Pro consumes up to 310 watts. The main advantage of the "proshki" are games. A huge number of exclusive games, highly praised by players and critics around the world. Horizon Zero Down and Uncharted 4 are not only visually damn beautiful, but also interesting for their plot and gameplay. And these exclusive games are not a dozen.

1 Microsoft Xbox One X

Xbox One X is officially the most powerful gaming console in the world. Her performance is 6 teraflops! The closest competitor from Sony has a third less power. All thanks to the new Scorpio Engine processor and 12 GB of RAM. Of course, there is support for 4K and HDR10. The picture is canceled. But if you have a simpler TV, do not worry - One X will be relevant for you, because in FullHD or 2K resolution, the console simply produces a much more beautiful (due to various effects) and a smooth picture with an update rate of up to 60 frames per second. You also don’t have to worry about the sound - DTS 5.1, Dolby Digital 5.1 standards with Atmos TrueHD technology are supported.

On the Xbox, compared to the PlayStation, there are not so many exclusives. At the same time, purchased games will also be available on Windows-based PCs on board, which makes them a somewhat more reasonable purchase.

Top Nintendo Game Consoles

Nintendo has always been a special company.They never seriously competed with the guys from Sony and Microsoft, while having a huge army of fans of all ages. At first glance it may seem that their games are monotonous and boring, but after digging deeper, you understand - they all have a perfectly honed gameplay. What about consoles? They are as insane and unusual as their creators.

3 Nintendo Classic Mini: Super Nintendo Entertainment System

We have already said that Nintendo has a huge army of fans. And this army was formed not a decade ago. In the late 90s, the company that released the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (in our country, its exact copy is better known - Dendy), was one of the largest manufacturers. Contra, Donkey Kong, Super Mario World - these and many other games won the hearts of young gamers.

New, released in 2016, allows you to plunge into childhood. Very compact box has a retro design. He also corresponds to a pair of wired joysticks. The design is the same from the 90s, which further immerses into the atmosphere of retro gaming. The box itself is powered by ordinary USB - you can plug it into the TV connector at least. The picture is output via HDMI, it’s not necessary to tinker with adapters. There are 21 games preinstalled on the console, but, of course, you can download the necessary images yourself. Of the key differences from the original SNES, we note the ability to persist and “wind off” the gameplay 40 seconds ago.

 

2 Nintendo New 2DS XL

In the segment of portable consoles, officially represented in our country, Nintendo unconditionally dominates. We will look at the relatively simple New 2DS XL model. First of all, the form factor is interesting. This is a foldable model in the form of a book, inside which two displays fit right in (the main one is 4.88 inches, the bottom one is optional - 4.18 ’) and control buttons, a cross and a stick. These dimensions allow you to wear the console constantly, playing at any opportunity. The case has a place for the stylus, which is much more convenient to manage in some cases. Note that the Nintendo 2DS is also on sale - a slightly more compact, inconsistent model, the cost of which is on average a thousand rubles less. Otherwise, there are practically no differences.

Battery capacity of only 1300 mAh. Battery life varies greatly. In modern demanding games, the console can live only 3.5 hours, in the classics - up to 10-12 hours. Games - typical for Nintendo - Pokemon, Mario, etc.

1 Nintendo switch

The leading position is expectedly taken up by the noise of the new - Nintendo Switch. This is the world's first hybrid gaming console. What does it mean? There is the main part, in the form of a tablet with a screen of 6.2 ’and HD resolution and“ dopa ”. If you want to play on the go, connect the Joycons to the “tablet” and go ahead. A large TV in front of the sofa is a console in a special docking station, and the Joycons on a special platform in the form of a gamepad and play again with comfort. You can play alone or with a friend, giving him one of the joy-con. The games are really interesting and unique. In addition to the traditional series for Nintendo, there is a set of 1-2-Switch mini-games and full-fledged projects of third-party developers, like TES V: Skyrim, FIFA 18 and Wolfenstein. The battery life is about 6 hours.

You get special pleasure from universality: I started the game at home in front of a huge TV, then I unplugged the console and continued playing in the subway, and in the evening I sat in friends in a cafe, putting the console on the built-in footboard. Do not part with the games anywhere and never - is not this a dream of a real gamer?

Top Retro Consoles

For many people, familiarity with gaming consoles began with 8 or 16-bit games. “Turn off, or plant a kinescope,” “don't hit, I'll try something,” “I'll be the first!” - these phrases sounded from enthusiastic children during games at Mortal Kombat, Ninja Turtles and other legendary projects. Being an adult, as it turned out, it was rather simple to return to childhood - you just need to spend some money on a modern version of the classic console.For example, such as in the rating below.

2 Sega nano trainer

Nano Trainer does not seek to repeat the design of the original consoles, but the tribute to the roots is still given - the main unit is made in the form of Sonic. The “box” itself has the necessary minimum of buttons: on / off and menu. From the connectors: a port for an SD card (the bundle immediately includes a 512 MB flash drive, which is enough to record at least 120 games!), An AV output and a power connector. The latter is not always needed, because the console is capable of operating on four AAA batteries. The joysticks have a design similar to the original, but are made in much brighter colors. And yes, they are also wireless.

The main advantage of the SEGA Nano Trainer inside. The main section contains about 90 cult games. Another 14 arcades are hidden in the corresponding section. Finally, the flash drive is also sold not empty: six parts of Mortal Kombat, spiderman and much more. You can also set your favorite games, if they suddenly turned out to be out of the box.

1 Sega megadrive gopher

Many manufacturers of retro consoles try to copy the original as much as possible. Appearance, controls, system interface. The creators of SEGA MegaDrive Gopher chose a different path - they combined the achievements of modern technology and the “lampiness” of old games. The device turned out no more than a modern smartphone. In addition to the 2.8 ’screen resolution of 360x240 pixels in front there was a place for the stick and six buttons - the layout is familiar with the old joysticks of the original console. There are AV-out and audio jack for connecting the TV and headset, respectively. The battery is only 750 mAh, but this is enough for 10 hours of play.

Inside, everything is extremely simple. Motorola processor running at 7.61 MHz, a slot for memory cards up to 4 GB. However, you will certainly have enough of an old 512 MB flash drive, because the images of games take only 1-4 MB. In addition to the 20 pre-installed games you can always find other projects. There are a lot of them on specialized forums, and if necessary, you can independently port the PC version of the game.

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