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5 Game Consoles You Want To Have for this New Year
New Year is coming! And it is time for you to choose the perfect present for you and your family. Games consoles are always a great option, since no matter how old you are, there is always a game for you. However, deciding which one to get is the tricky part, there are so many good options out there, that picking one seems like a hard choice to make.
That's why we have selected the best 6 games consoles for this coming New Year:
1. Nintendo Switch. Best Hybrid for Mobility
Why you should have this?
The size of the device is barely 6.2 inches, with a tablet-like shape, the versatility of this console allows you to choose whether to play it at home connected to the TV, or take it with you wherever you go. It gives you the possibility to bring complex games, such as Zelda or Skrim, with you. It is ideal for playing on your everyday commute or even on a plane.
Popular game titles
This console marked a new generation for Nintendo, with this hybrid console. Since it was released the game the variety of games has added a plus to its value and attractiveness.
The most popular are:
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle
It is incredibly flexible, can be adapted to a TV or used as a portable
The battery only lasts about 4 hours
It includes 2 controllers
The game library isn't very big yet
It has some exclusive games that are not available in other platforms
Does not support apps like Netflix
Nintendo Switch. Best Hybrid for Mobility
Why we picked it.
Its adaptability makes it a revolutionary console, allowing gamer to experience games both on TV and portable mode with the same high quality.
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2. PlayStation 4 Pro. Best Overall/Popular
It offers a huge game library to play in HD, over 1600 games. If you want to play online mode with other gamers there will always be people available, being one of the most popular consoles nowadays.
One of the main advantages of the PS4 Pro is the variety of games that make it the ideal console for the family. There are hundreds of games for everyone.
Here are some of the most popular ones:
The Witch Hunter III: Wild Hunt
Free update of existing games
It does not offer a huge upgrade for existing PS4 owners with 1080p TVs
The graphical performance is the best in all consoles
It only has 1TB HDD
It has very high resolution and frame rates
PlayStation 4 Pro. Best Overall / Popular
We chose it for two reasons, the first is the huge game library it offers and the second one is the multimedia functionality. The PS4 Pro allows gamer to stream TV, play Blu-ray discs and download games from the PlayStation Store.
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3. Xbox One S. Best Value
Thanks to its capabilities, it is one of the best options for the family, being able to access to apps like YouTube, HBO, Pandora, ESPN and others. You can customize the controllers and choose among 3 options of storage; 500GB, 1TB or 2TB.
Even though the Xbox One family is known for not having many exclusive game titles, the possibility to upgrade previous versions of other games makes up for it.
The best options are:
It has a internal power supply, giving a more modern and compact look
It was less processing power than the Xbox One X
It is smaller than the standard Xbox One
It does not offer exclusive games
It has the best multimedia options
It doesn't support 4K native games
Xbox One S. Best Value
The main reason why we decided to add this console to our list is the fact that it has many-backward compatible games so you can continue playing your games from your Xbox 360 console.
4. Super NES Classic. Best Classic
If you are a fan of classic video games this console is the best option for you. With the Super NES classic you can relive times when video games were in its prime, it also includes the best two-player games of that era.
It has 21 classical games bringing back the best options:
Street Fighter II Turbo
Megaman X
It has the best 21 classic games
The controllers cable is very short and can't be replaced
It includes two controllers
The output quality is only 720p
It keeps the retro hardware look
You can't expand the game library
Super NES Classic. Best Classic
In comparison to many other consoles the price is more than affordable. Even though the games library isn't very wide, the game titles included are the best classic ones.
5. Nintendo New 2DS XL. Best for Kids/Families
If you are looking for video game console for kids this is definitely one of the best options. There is wide variety of game titles, and you can play all games from previous versions (Nintendo DS and Nintendo 3DS).
There are over 1000 games in the library for you to choose, and are backward compatible with Nintendo DS games. These are the best options:
Shin Megami Tensei IV
New Super Mario Bros 2
Picross 3D: Round 2
It has easy access to external storage
The battery life is not very long
It is more user friendly than other Nintendo DS consoles
The screens are not very bright
The screen size is big
The quality of the speakers is not the best
Nintendo New 2DS XL. Best for Kids / Families
We selected this console because of its huge library, with over 1200 games to choose from, as well as its backward compatibility with other Nintendo DS devices. Another reason we absolutely love it is because you can play online mode with other players.
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