List Of Top Video Game Consoles
Here is the list of the most popular video gaming consoles:
- Nintendo Switch
- Sony PlayStation 4
- Xbox One S
- Sega Genesis Mini-Genesis
- Sony PlayStation Classic Console
- HAndPE Retro Classic Mini Game Console
- Mademax RS-1 Handheld Game Console
- LONSUN Classic retro Game Console with 620 Games
- Oriflame Classic Game Console
- MJKJ Handheld Game Console
- Atari Flashback 8 Gold Console HDMI
- Nintendo Switch is a feature-packed console with lots of entertainment options. The console is perfect for the whole family. Both adults as well as kids will enjoy playing on the console. It is a must-have for people who have grown up playing Mario, Zelda, and other Nintendo games.
Features
- Mobile gaming
- Joy-Con controller with accelerometer and gyroscope.
- Parental control
- IR motion camera
- 32 GB memory card
Verdict: Nintendo Switch is a combination of a Handheld and a TV console. You can play the games on the big screen as well as on a 4-inch mobile screen. It offers the best experience of both worlds.
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Sony PlayStation 4 Pro is the bestselling 8th generation console that supports HDR/4K quality video output. Announced on February 20, 2013, the console has hundreds of blockbuster titles.
Most gamers gravitate to PS4 due to its exclusive games such as Unchartered series, The Last of Us, Spider-Man, Final Fantasy VII Remake, and more. To play multiplayer games, membership of PlayStation Plus is required.
The annual cost of PS Plus is $59.99 per year (or about $4.99 per month). You can download loads of free PS4 games by subscribing to the online membership.
Features
- 4K/HDR output
- Stream movies – YouTube, Netflix, and others.
- Blueray player
Verdict: PlayStation 4 Pro is the best console for you if you have grown up playing PS console games. This best-selling video game console is an entertainment machine that allows you to watch movies and play games.
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Some of the exclusives you can play on Xbox One S include Halo, Gear of War, etc. The Xbox Games Pass costs between $9.99 and $14.99 per month and allows you to get unlimited access to free and low-priced games. You can also play multiplayer games with the Xbox game pass.
The online game pass also allows you to purchase downloadable content (DLC) that enhances and adds to the gaming experience.
Features
- HDR/4K display
- BlueRay
- Streaming apps – YouTube, Amazon Prime, HBO NOW, ESPN, Netflix, Huli, Disney+, Spotify, etc.
- Dolby Atmos sound
Verdict: Xbox One S is a solid gaming console on par with the PS 4. There is little difference between the two gaming consoles. But the PS 4 has an upper hand when it comes to exclusive blockbuster games.
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Sega Genesis Mini is made by the iconic video game developer SEGA. The gaming console has an HDMI output that displays high-quality games on the TV. You can play all the classic games including Sonic, Earthworm Jim, Virtua Fighter 2, and Contra Hard Cops.
Features
- Over 42 SEGA Genesis games
- 2 wired controllers
- HDMI output
- SD card support
Verdict: The console made by the iconic video game developer has thousands of positive online ratings. The cable is long, i.e., it allows you to play the games far from the TV. You can also plug the controllers into a PC and Windows will recognize it.
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Sony PlayStation Classic is a wonderful console to relive the golden classic era games. You can play most of the popular PS games including Final Fantasy VII, GTA, Tekken, Resident Evil, and Crash Bandicoot. The mini replica of the classic game console has a save/load feature.
Features
- 20 classic PS games
- Save/load games
- Save game stats
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Verdict: Power cord is not included with the product. You need to buy a separate US plug to power the console. Moreover, this is a replica emulation device for the PS console. You cannot play your old PS games with the console.
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HAndPE Retro Classic is a mini replica of the original NES gaming console. You can find over 600 games of yesteryears. The gaming console has AV output. It also comes with two wired controllers.
Features
- Over 620 games
- AV output
- Dual controllers
Verdict: A good mobile gaming console for kids and those who want to relive the classic 80s era games. However, you may have to buy a separate adapter if the TV does not have an AV input.
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Mademax RS-1 Handheld Game Console features a bright 4.5-inch screen. This mobile console has over 400 classic games. It comes with an RCA cable that can connect to the TV. The gaming console runs on 3 AAA batteries.
Features
- Over 400 classic games
- 3 AAA batteries included
- 2.5’’ LCD screen
- AV output
Verdict: This handheld gaming console will keep you entertained for hours while on the go. But one thing you should remember is that there is no save/load feature. All progress will be lost once you play a new game.
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LONSUN Classic Retro game console is a great console for playing classic NES games. The shape of the console is similar to the US version of the Nintendo Entertainment System, but it is a miniaturized version of the original.
The console has over 620 classic NES games that are great for the kids. It has an AV output for connecting to the TV screen.
Features
- Classic 80s and 90s retro NES games.
- AV output
- Over 620 classic games.
Verdict: LONSUN Classic Retro gaming console is great for kids. The console will also allow adult gamers to relive their classic games on TV. A drawback with the console is that the plugs are rather short, so you will need an extension cord.
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Oriflame Classic Gaming Console contains hundreds of retro NES games. The video game console comes with two wired joysticks. There are over 821 different games that are suitable for kids. The console comes with an AV and HDMI output.
Features
- Built-in NES games of the 80s
- HDMI output
- Over 821games
Verdict: While most found the console to be fun-filled and entertaining, some reviewers have complained about the no save option of the console. You can’t save and load the game as you can on modern consoles. But gamers who want the authentic experience of the NES console won’t be too bothered about the lack of a save/load feature.
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MJKJ is a good quality mobile retro gaming device. The handheld gaming console has a 4.2 inch clear TFT screen.
You can find dozens of classic games of the 90s including Super Mario, Pokemon, Snow Brothers, Street Battle, and others. You can also download games in the required format (GBA/GB/GBC/NES/NEOGEO/SFC) to play on the device.
The device also supports 720p HDTV output that allows gaming on large screens. Other notable features of the entertainment device include an eBook player, music player, image viewer, and digital recording.
Features
- 4.3 inch TFT screen
- Built-in retro games of the 90s
- Entertainment device – music, eBook, image, digital recording.
- 720p TV output
- Rear camera
Verdict: MJKJ is an entertainment device that supports a lot more than just gaming. You can relive the classic games of the 90s, listen to music, record your voice, read eBooks, and much more with this device.
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Atari Flashback 8 has hundreds of Atari console games that can be played on an HDTV. The Atari Flashback 8 gold version comes with two wireless joysticks shaped exactly like the original Atari 2600.
The gold deluxe version also comes with wired paddle controllers that are required for certain games like Warlords. The console has a save/load feature thereby allowing you to pause the game and resume it from the same spot the next day.
Features
- 120 Atari games
- 720p quality output
- Pause/save/load games
- Two joysticks and two paddle controllers.
Verdict: Atari Flashback 8 video console is perfect for people who love the classic Atari games. It will allow many senior gamers to relive their memorable gaming years.
This console is also great for children since the gameplay is fun, simple, and engaging. The only drawbacks are the button-shaped switches on the consoles that are different than the original Atari console.
Conclusion
We have reviewed the 11 different gaming consoles that you can go out and buy for all ages. If you want to buy a video console for your kids, you can buy a Nintendo Switch, Atari Flashback 8 Gold, Sega Genesis, and other mini NES consoles.
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