There are also plenty of new PS5 games in the pipeline to get us excited about the future. From big upgrades like the super-fast NVMe SSD and powerful GPU that enable higher frame rates and ray tracing, to subtle touches like the built-in microphone on the DualSense controller that can serve as a quick stand-in for a headset, the PS5 feels like it was built for ease of use as well as pure power. Buy this if you want: a taste of next gen without losing your PS4 games, you're tired of loading screens and want higher frame rates and you plan on buying a next-generation game console in the next six months.
Think it's the console for you? The PlayStation 4 Pro plays all the same games as the standard PlayStation 4, so if you're upgrading you won't have to start your library afresh and you won't need to pay any more for new 4K games either. You may, however, see an improvement in how they look and perform compared to the standard PS4 - though they won't look or perform as well as they would on PS5.
The PlayStation 4 Pro was the most powerful console in the PlayStation lineup until the PlayStation 5 came along , capable of outputting native and upscaled 4K in games that have been patched to make that possible.
Like the standard PS4, this console has an excellent library of games and some fantastic exclusives as well as Playstation VR support. Though it's capable, it's not every game that will output native 4K on the PS4 Pro — many of them will be upscaled as the console just doesn't have quite the degree of power required to maintain native 4K resolution and run a large game with consistent frame rates - if you want that then the PS5 is probably a better option.
The PS4 Pro also has the same problem as the PS4 in that there isn't good backwards compatibility for previous console generations. There's also no built-in Ultra HD Blu-ray player so if you're looking for a console that will play your physical 4K media, this isn't the one. It will, however, still play standard Blu-rays and DVDs, and can stream in 4K from compatible services.
But it is a cheaper gateway to 4K gaming than the PS5. Think you might make the jump to 4K? Available in standard or slim versions, the PS4 is the baseline console offering from Sony, sitting underneath the PS4 Pro and the new PlayStation 5 in terms of power. Since it launched eight years ago, the PlayStation 4 has been a firm fan favorite, even cementing its place second bestselling home console of all time. Key reads: Make sure you check out our full PlayStation 4 review and our picks of the best PS4 games.
These are the best PS4 deals you can get right now. To truly get the most out of the Xbox Series X, we advise picking up an Xbox Game Pass subscription that enables you to access hundreds of games for a monthly fee and definitely helps the Xbox platform stand apart from its competitors. With mobile streaming available as part of Game Pass Ultimate, the Xbox is finally able to offer a portability that steps on the toes of the Nintendo Switch but only very slightly. It will, however, see you playing older titles on your new console rather than brand-new games, which is a bit anti-climactic for a new console generation even if some games are optimized.
However, there are some great new Xbox Series X games in the pipeline that could change that. Buy this if you want: You want minimal loading times and smoother gameplay, a great audiovisual multimedia experience, to keep access your older Xbox games and accessories and more control over your storage. The Xbox Series S is a next-gen console that takes a radically different approach. It's designed to offer the same generational leaps as the Xbox Series X , such as high frame rates, ray tracing and super-fast load times, at a considerably lower price — and inevitably, this means it comes with a few key compromises.
It has significantly less storage than the Series X, and targets a resolution of p for gaming and upscales to 4K when connected to an ultra HD display. A couple of titles are capable of native 4K, such as Ori and the Will of the Wisps, but this is a machine designed to run games at a lower resolution. Games on the Xbox Series S are impressive, with smoother frame rates, increased resolutions when compared to Xbox One and Xbox One S and faster load times The Xbox Series S is a great entry point into next-gen gaming, then, without the sizable financial outlay required to own a full-blown next-gen console.
As we've alluded to already, there are drawbacks to consider. If you prefer to purchase games physically, or have amassed a large collection of physical Xbox One games over the years, the Xbox Series S's lack of disc drive may put you off. The other factor that may deter people from buying Microsoft's more affordable Xbox is the fact that outputs at p for gaming. This lower resolution is a firm favorite in the PC gaming space due to the superior image quality it provides over p, and lower amount of graphical grunt it requires, which has allowed Microsoft to create a lower-spec machine that still boasts next-gen features.
If you own an Xbox One X, the drop to p from native 4K can be noticeable, and the Xbox Series X is the console for you if you're after the outright best image quality possible. Yes, the Series S has fewer teraflops than the Xbox One X four compared to six , but teraflops are no longer the defining factor in how a GPU power is determined.
For Xbox One owners looking to upgrade without breaking the bank, the Xbox Series S is a great option, if you can accept what it's been designed to achieve. Buy this if you want: You're on a budget, but still want to experience next-gen gaming, you plan on mostly getting games from Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Live Gold, and you're tired of sitting through long loading screens.
Here's where to buy the Xbox Series S. Looking for an entry-level console but not interested in what PlayStation has to offer or in next-gen? The Xbox One S may not be as powerful as the Xbox Series X, but it does offer access to plenty of new Xbox games, such as Psychonauts 2 and the upcoming Halo infinite, as many new Xbox releases are cross-generational. At present, Xbox doesn't have a huge amount of exclusives to write home about, but, to make up for this disappointing exclusive lineup, Xbox consoles do have much better backwards compatibility capabilities than PlayStation consoles.
If you ever owned an older Xbox console and you still have the games from that, or you really want to catch up on a bunch of excellent titles you missed out on then the Xbox One S is a great way to do this. Also, thanks to Smart Delivery, if you do decide to upgrade to an Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S at a later date, you can take many of your games with you and play them on your new console. An area where the Xbox One S completely outstrips its direct counterpart, the PlayStation 4, is overall home entertainment — while both consoles are able to stream from a variety of entertainment apps like Netflix and Amazon, the Xbox One S also has a 4K Blu-ray player built in.
One issue Xbox has compared to PlayStation is exclusive games. Where PlayStation has quite a robust collection of exclusives, Xbox is somewhat lacking.
What it does have on its side is Xbox Game Pass, which for a monthly fee gives access to a rotating library of games. We would recommend having a look at the Xbox Series S before picking up an Xbox One S, as this digital-only, cheaper alternative to the Xbox Series X offers the benefits of next-gen gaming with a price tag not far off that of the Xbox One S.
If you're having any troubles getting your console set up online, check out our feature Get your gaming console online for step-by step instructions on how to connect via either a wired or wireless broadband connection. Nintendo Wii Online The Wii is a great console when it comes to downloading games online. Nintendo's latest home system not only plays Wii games, but it also has plenty of retro goodness up its sleeve thanks to a massive back catalogue of more than NES, SNES, Nintendo64, Sega-Genesis, and TurboGrafx16 titles available for download from its Virtual Console system.
The situation is a little dryer when it comes to competitive or coop play online with Wii games, however, as the system does not have many games yet where you can go up against other players. You can, however, chat through the Wii's built-in message board and mingle with your Mii characters in the Mii Channel.
Bottom line is that the Wii is most suited for the casual gamer, who would enjoy the added comfort of checking the news, weather, and surfing the Web. Xbox Live! Microsoft has a strong focus on online gaming with Xbox Live! It is possible to match up with players of the same ranking in games, as players' in-game achievements are recorded both on and offline.
As with the other consoles, Xbox has their version of an online shop -- Xbox Marketplace. The big catch however, is that with Live! If you are not all that interested in playing games online just yet, the Xbox does come with an out-of-box Xbox Live!
Silver membership. With Silver membership, you can purchase a range of arcade games and download upcoming game demos and trailers -- everything except play against others online. It is expected that sometime in the future, you should be able to download new-release games as well.
Be respectful, keep it civil and stay on topic. We delete comments that violate our policy , which we encourage you to read. Discussion threads can be closed at any time at our discretion. Gaming online: Which console is best? David Power. Creating your own Mii character is simple. In-built Wi-Fi Downloadable Opera browser for Web access.
The browser costs Wii points. Wii Channels: Current free online services available to the Wii are broken down into channels. Characters are cartoons which can be customised by their facial features. Personally, we think it can be a great option to play a game in handheld mode while also putting a show or movie on the TV.
Attaching and removing the Joy-Con controller is supremely simple, and pairing new Joy-Cons just involves connecting them to the system. You can find plenty of shooters, puzzle games, platformers, adventure games, and an enormous amount of indie titles, all ready to play, as long as you have enough storage space. The Switch supports physical game cartridges as well as digital game downloads through the eShop.
And, again, having the option to play away from the television can make it so much easier to pick up a game and put in some time without committing to the experience. The Switch is also drastically less expensive than its counterparts from Sony and Microsoft, especially the next-gen offerings from these companies, which are significantly more expensive, both at list price and from scalpers.
We very heartily believe that the Nintendo Switch is the best gaming console option for beginner gamers, but the console does have its own set of downsides, and we wanted to mention a few of those here. Compared to current XBox systems and PlayStation systems on the market today, the Nintendo Switch is very underpowered. Now, all analog sticks start to drift in some way eventually, but analog sticks are not expected to start drifting this quickly.
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