Expensive gaming Consoles

Platform: PlayStation; digital camera; dVD/Blu-ray drive; ultraHD (4K); Bluetooth; mini-Jack (3.5 mm); Storage (GB): 2000; Dimensions (mm): 295x327x55; Weight (kg): 3.3;

Although this console is similar in name to the original 3DS XL (and even the screen sizes are the same — 4.88 "and 4.18"), it is much closer in terms of characteristics to the "regular" New 3DS, released in the same 2014. Of these characteristics, it is worth noting, first of all, support for 3D graphics (the "calling card" of the whole family), additional controls (including a second analogue joystick), NFC support, in addition to traditional Wi-Fi, 1 GB of internal memory and a microSD card slot. The console has 2 cameras, with the rear equipped with a twin lens for shooting 3D, and the front one has an eye tracking function to optimize the 3D image on the display.

Platform: Windows 11; Screen ("): 7; Touch screen; Bluetooth; mini-Jack (3.5 mm); USB C; Storage (GB): 512; Memory card slot; Dimensions (mm): 117x294x21.2; Weight (kg): 0.68;

Platform: SteamOS 3.0; Screen ("): 7.4; Touch screen; ultraHD (4K); Bluetooth; mini-Jack (3.5 mm); USB C; Storage (GB): 512; Memory card slot; Dimensions (mm): 117x298x49; Weight (kg): 0.64;

Platform: PlayStation; game included; dVD/Blu-ray drive; ultraHD (4K); Bluetooth; USB C; Storage (GB): 825; Dimensions (mm): 390x104x260; Weight (kg): 4.5;

Platform: Windows 11; Screen ("): 6; Touch screen; mini-Jack (3.5 mm); USB C; Storage (GB): 2048; Memory card slot;

Platform: Windows 11; Screen ("): 8.8; Touch screen; Bluetooth; mini-Jack (3.5 mm); USB C; Storage (GB): 512; Memory card slot; Dimensions (mm): 131x299x41; Weight (kg): 0.85;

A variation on the PlayStation 3 from autumn 2012, modified to reduce size and weight: it is almost a quarter thinner and lighter than the "regular" slim version. Like its predecessor, Super Slim is built on an 8-core 3.2 GHz processor and has 256 MB of RAM, but the hard drive is available in 2 versions — 12 and 500 GB. Of the supported media — optical discs up to Blu-ray. The console has 2 USB ports and a traditional set of communications — LAN, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth. Dualshock 3 controller included.

Platform: Windows 11; Screen ("): 7; Touch screen; Bluetooth; mini-Jack (3.5 mm); USB C; Storage (GB): 512; Memory card slot; Dimensions (mm): 111x280x32; Weight (kg): 0.61;

Platform: Android; Screen ("): 7; Touch screen; Bluetooth; mini-Jack (3.5 mm); USB C; Storage (GB): 64; Memory card slot; Battery capacity (mAh): 6000; Dimensions (mm): 117x256x33; Weight (kg): 0.46;

Another variation on the PSP theme, this time from 2009. This model immediately catches the eye due to the non-standard, within the line, case, made in the slider form factor. For the first time among the models of the family, in addition to Wi-Fi, Bluetooth support appeared, but there is no UMD drive, the console only works with memory cards. The hardware is traditional — a 333 MHz processor and 64 MB of RAM, but the screen has become somewhat smaller — 3.8 ". Traditionally, integration with the PlayStation 3 and PS Network support are provided.

An updated version of one of the most popular gaming consoles in the world, which has received a number of significant changes compared to its predecessors. So, the system boasts a new 8-core liquid-cooled CPU and a unique power management system, a powerful graphics card and 12 GB of RAM. The maximum image resolution is 4K, and support for HDR is also provided, which improves the quality of colour reproduction, makes the image more realistic and enhances the impression of depth. Specifically, this modification comes with a built-in 1 TB drive. All existing accessories and games for the Xbox One are compatible with the Xbox One X. The set of ports is notable for three USB 3.0 connectors and more→two HDMI, and you should also pay attention to the optical S / PDIF, which provides the ability to connect 7.1 acoustics.

A powerful and innovative gaming console from Sony that delivers an incredibly realistic gaming experience with cutting-edge 3D graphics and surround sound technology. It is equipped with an 8-core AMD Zen 2 processor and RDNA 2 graphics accelerator, which provide high performance and high-quality next-gen graphics. Hardware supports ray tracing technology, which creates incredibly realistic images and effects, making the gaming experience more exciting and memorable. Thanks to this, the console can display an image in 4K resolution, supports an increased refresh rate of 120 Hz and can work with dynamic HDR content. This version does not have a disc drive, so all games are downloaded from th more→e cloud. To store the collection, there is an 825GB reactive NVMe SSD that provides data transfer at hypersonic speeds up to 5.5 GB / s, guaranteeing near-instantaneous game loading times and increasing console responsiveness. In addition, the Sony PlayStation 5 is equipped with Sony's proprietary multi-channel audio virtualization system, which enhances the sense of presence in the game world, allowing gamers to enjoy the realistic sound of game scenes. The console comes with a key to one of the exclusive projects from internal Sony studios and a proprietary DualSense gamepad with a massive touch panel, an updated tactile feedback system and adaptive triggers that change the level of resistance depending on the in-game mechanics.

The fifth generation PlayStation game console is notable for its futuristic appearance and powerful electronic “hardware” at the level of today's top gaming PCs. “Under the hood” of the set-top box is a custom eight-core processor based on the AMD Zen 2 architecture. The console's graphics core contains 36 computing units, operates at a frequency of up to 2.23 GHz and has a performance of 10.28 teraflops. The amount of "RAM" DDR6 on board is 16 GB. A 825 GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD was developed specifically for the model. The basic modification of the Sony PlayStation 5 has an optical drive. The picture from the set-top box can be displayed on the screen in a maximum resolution of 4K. Also more→, the model did not do without HDR support, which improves the quality of colour reproduction, makes the image more realistic and enhances the impression of complete immersion in what is happening. The Japanese manufacturer has equipped the device with modern Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and Bluetooth wireless modules. The accessory park for the fifth generation model is painted in the same branded white and black colours as the console itself. The gamepad, headphones, remote control, dual camera and charging station are made in the same style with it.

Platform: PlayStation; dVD/Blu-ray drive; ultraHD (4K); Bluetooth; USB C; Storage (GB): 1024; Dimensions (mm): 96x358x216; Weight (kg): 3.7;

An advanced game console from the notorious company nVIDIA. Externally, the model looks like a gamepad with a 5-inch folding screen on board, which makes it comfortable in the hands. But at the same time, there is a powerful hardware hardware “under the hood”: a 4-core processor at 1.9 GHz, a GeForce ULP video accelerator and 2 GB of RAM. Of particular note is the ability to stream games from a PC via Wi-Fi, but only computers with an Nvidia graphics card older than the GTX650 model are supported. The device uses Android 4.2.1 as the OS.

An advanced game console, the successor to the popular PlayStation 2 model. Compared to its predecessor, it has acquired a much more powerful hardware platform: for example, the processor has 8 cores at 3.2 GHz, the amount of RAM is 512 MB, it has its own drive (from 20 to 80 GB) , and supported media include Blu-ray and memory cards. An HDMI output appeared, and Wi-Fi (optional) and Bluetooth were added to the communications set. In addition to the original games, it is also compatible with games for previous versions of the PlayStation.

Platform: 16-bit; game included;

Platform: Xbox; dVD/Blu-ray drive; ultraHD (4K); Storage (GB): 1024; Dimensions (mm): 301x151x151; Weight (kg): 4.5;

Quite an interesting variation on the theme of the original PlayStation 3. On the one hand, the new console has lost a memory card slot and half of the USB ports (Slim has 2 of them). On the other hand, the volume of the built-in storage has increased to 120 GB (in the minimum configuration), and power consumption has decreased by 30% with the same hardware basis: 8-core processor with 3.2 GB, 256 MB of RAM and a Blu-ray drive. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, integration with the PlayStation Network and even the installation of additional software from the PlayStation Store.

Platform: PlayStation; ultraHD (4K); Bluetooth; USB C; Storage (GB): 1024; Dimensions (mm): 80x358x216; Weight (kg): 3;

Valve's portable pocket computer that can run almost any PC game from the Steam library, allowing you to play the conventional Cyberpunk 2077 or the new COD, lounging on the couch. The main charm of the console lies in the huge Steam game library, which has hundreds of AAA projects of recent years, long-forgotten hits of the past and numerous single or multiplayer indie games. The game is controlled using touch panels, buttons and sticks on the front panel, as well as two touch pads on the rear panel. Responsible for displaying the image is a 7-inch touch screen with a resolution of 1280x800 pixels and a refresh rate of 60 Hz, which provides a clear and bright picture. In addition, the d more→evice can work in desktop mode, allowing you to connect to monitors, keyboards and mice, as well as use other applications such as browsers and word processing programs. Hidden inside the compact Steam Deck is a 4-core, 8-thread AMD APU Zen 2 processor that runs at 2.4GHz and has an RDNA 2 GPU with 8 compute units. The device is equipped with 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM. The internal storage is a 64 GB eMMC class memory card, which, if necessary, can be replaced with a larger version with up to 2 TB, which should be enough for most players. Steam Deck supports 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 wireless connections, and has a built-in USB-C port for docking and other devices. The built-in battery provides up to 8 hours of continuous play. The operating time is highly dependent on optimization, graphics level and load on the processor and video card.

A desktop game console that combines the capabilities of a set-top box itself and a network media centre running Android 6.0. The basis of the hardware is the NVIDIA Tegra X1 chip with 3 GB of RAM and a video accelerator for 256 cores, and the built-in drive (solid state) holds 16 GB; however, if necessary, this volume can be expanded with a memory card or a USB drive connected via one of the two USB 3.0 connectors. There are no optical drives, the main source of games for the nVIDIA Shield game console is the NVIDIA GeForce Now network service, the use of which is paid (except for the first months). Through the HDMI 2.0 port, the device is capable of outputting 4K video and sound up to 7.1 more→to an external screen, there are no other multimedia interfaces. But wireless communications are represented by Wi-Fi ac and Bluetooth 4.1 modules. The standard package includes a game controller, but the “TV” remote will have to be purchased separately.

Having replaced the original Wii, this model not only continued the traditions of the series, but also introduced several new original solutions. So, the design of the controller actually blurs the line between desktop and portable consoles: it is actually a separate portable console with a microphone, camera and its own 6.2" touch screen, where, if necessary, you can switch the gameplay from an external screen. At the same time the console is compatible with the games and all the accessories of its predecessor.