Gaming Consoles

Platform: PlayStation; ultraHD (4K); Bluetooth; USB C; Storage (GB): 2048;

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

The ROG Ally X portable gaming system is an updated version of the original ROG Ally Z1 model, which was released in 2023. Despite using the same AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor, the device has received a number of improvements that make it even more productive and convenient for gamers. One of the key upgrades is the 7-inch touchscreen display with a 1080p resolution, a refresh rate of 120 Hz and a brightness reserve of 500 nits, which provides a more pleasant gaming experience, allowing you to play both at home and outside on a sunny day. The hardware of the ROG Ally X has been improved: the portable console received 24 GB of LPDDR5X-7500 RAM and a more capacious 1 TB M.2 2280 solid-state d more→rive, which makes it possible to store a larger library of games without having to constantly delete something. ROG Ally X is equipped with a more capacious 80 Wh battery, which, according to the manufacturer, should increase its battery life by almost 2 times. At the same time, the weight of the device has increased by only 70 grams and is 678 g. As for the design, Asus has made several changes: the case is now made in an elegant black color, and the resource of the joysticks has been increased. In addition, the cooling system has become more efficient, reducing the heating of the device during the launch of particularly demanding games. One of the most significant changes was the abandonment of the proprietary ROG XG connector for connecting an external video card. Instead, a universal USB4 is now used, which expands the compatibility of the device with peripherals and allows you to connect various external accessories. ROG Ally X uses Windows 11 as an operating system with support for all the most popular gaming platforms and services, including Steam, Xbox Game Pass, Epic Games Store and GOG.

A portable gaming console from Zotac, equipped with a high-performance AMD Ryzen 7 8840U processor based on the Zen 4 architecture and integrated Radeon 780M graphics with RDNA 3 architecture. For data storage, it uses a modern M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 drive with a capacity of 512 GB, with the ability to expand memory using a UHS-II class card. The amount of LPDDR5X RAM is standard for this class 16 GB. ZOTAC GAMING ZONE is positioned as an alternative to Steam Deck OLED, Asus ROG Ally, MSI Claw, Lenovo Legion Go and other mobile devices for gamers that flooded the market in 2023-2024. The console is equipped with a 7-inch AMOLED display with a Full HD resolution and a refresh rate of 120 Hz. Th more→e screen brightness reaches an impressive 800 nits, allowing you to comfortably use the console in various lighting conditions. The console is equipped with triggers and sticks on Hall sensors, which are highly accurate. The user can independently adjust the trigger point. Around the sticks there are special controls that allow you to quickly change game settings. For additional convenience, there are two trackpads on the front of the console, which expand the control options. The device supports modern connection standards, including two USB4 ports, Bluetooth 5.2 and Wi-Fi 6E. The device runs a specialized version of Windows 11. A docking station with USB C and a slot for connecting an external M.2 SSD is also available with the console. For additional protection, the console has a waterproof case with additional pockets.

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

An improved Pro version of the Sony PlayStation 5 gaming console, offering significant improvements over the regular PS5 and PS5 Slim. The console is equipped with an upgraded graphics processor (GPU), which includes 67% more computing units compared to the PlayStation 5 and faster memory. These improvements provide high performance in AAA games of recent years, the requirements of which the regular PS5 often cannot cope with. An additional trump card for increasing performance is the new PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution scaling technology (analogous to DLSS and FST), which uses a frame interpolation system and a built-in upscaler with generation capabilities that, working in tandem, ca more→n increase the average frame rate per second without increasing the load on the processor. The amount of RAM is the same 16 GB GDDR6 as in the original model. The available storage capacity has doubled and now reaches 2048 GB SSD, providing enough space to store a fairly large library of games. In terms of connectivity, the console offers a wide range of options: LAN, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Bluetooth, HDMI, one USB C and two USB 3.2 (one gen1 and two gen2). The console comes with one new-generation DualSense controller, the key feature of which is adaptive triggers and an updated haptic feedback system.

The 512GB Steam Deck OLED is an updated version of the popular portable console from Steam, which sets trends in the mobile gaming market. This version uses an OLED screen, which provides vivid colors and deep blacks. One of the key features of the Steam Deck is the touchscreen-adapted SteamOS shell based on Arch Linux with access to an extensive library of Steam games, most of which have already been adapted for the mobile console. Steam Deck OLED is powered by a custom AMD processor (3.5 GHz, Zen 2 architecture) with four physical cores and the ability to process data in eight threads. Graphics performance is provided by an AMD RDNA 2 video processor with eight computing units operating at more→a frequency of up to 1.6 GHz. The device is equipped with 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and offers an increased amount of memory compared to the original model, including an NVMe SSD with a capacity of 512 or 1000 GB. This is a pretty significant improvement, which significantly expands the storage options for your game library without the need for memory cards. Although the console's hardware is a bit outdated compared to its newer competitors, it still delivers decent performance thanks to its 720p screen resolution, while most competitors are tuned for the more demanding 1080p resolution. In most games, the console delivers frame rates of 30 to 40 frames per second at medium graphics settings, although results may vary depending on the specific game.

The legendary game console, which sold around the world with a circulation of about 40 million copies. Just recently, almost every child dreamed of this. And how many nights were spent with the treasured joystick in hand, defeating enemies in Contra and dodging long levels in Chip and Dale, until my mother finally sent me to bed. When playing together with my best friend, the impressions were multiplied many times over. If in your childhood there was still one uncompleted level with a particularly strong boss, then perhaps it’s time to fix it?

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.

Platform: Windows 11; Screen ("): 8.8; Touch screen; Bluetooth; mini-Jack (3.5 mm); USB C; Storage (GB): 256; Memory card slot; Dimensions (mm): 131x299x41; Weight (kg): 0.85;

Logitech's unusual portable console, which, unlike the Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch, and Asus ROG Ally, does not boast high performance and is focused exclusively on cloud gaming. It runs Windows, is based on the 8-core Snapdragon 720G chipset, and comes with Nvidia GeForce Now and Xbox Cloud Gaming services pre-installed, providing access to both of the most popular streaming platforms (note: using cloud gaming requires a subscription that is purchased separately from the device). In addition to cloud gaming, the console supports remote play of games from a PC or Xbox and PlayStation game consoles, allowing you to use the device as a repeater or a second screen. The Logitech G Cloud is equip more→ped with a 7-inch display with a resolution of 1080p and a refresh rate of 60 Hz. The built-in 6000 mAh battery provides up to 12 hours of battery life. The Logitech G Cloud features a gyroscope for motion control and haptic vibration. Additionally, you can customize the buttons to suit your preferences, expanding your control options and allowing you to better adapt to your gaming habits. The console weighs 460 grams, making it slightly larger than the Nintendo Switch but significantly smaller than the Steam Deck. For external connections, the device has a USB C port, a 3.5 mm headphone jack, and a wireless receiver with support for Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) and Bluetooth 5.1 with support for Qualcomm aptXTM Adaptive.

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.

Platform: Nintendo; dVD/Blu-ray drive; Bluetooth; Memory card slot; Dimensions (mm): 215x44x157;

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

The fifth-generation PlayStation gaming console is notable for its futuristic appearance and powerful electronic “stuffing” at the level of today’s top gaming PCs. “Under the hood” of the console 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 DDR6 “RAM” on board is 16 GB. A PCIe 4.0 NVMe 825 GB solid-state drive was specially developed for the model. The basic modification of the Sony PlayStation 5 has an optical drive. The picture from the console can be displayed on the screen in a maximum resolution of 4K. The mod more→el also has HDR support, which improves the quality of color rendering, 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 wireless modules Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and Bluetooth. The accessories for the fifth-generation model are painted in the same signature white and black tones as the console itself. The gamepad, headphones, remote control, dual camera and charging station are made in the same style.

Platform: Xbox; ultraHD (4K); Storage (GB): 1024; Dimensions (mm): 301x151x151; Weight (kg): 4.5;

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.

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.

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

The Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme is a powerful and convenient portable console that can run demanding games with an adequate frame rate. The console is equipped with an AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme chip, which includes integrated AMD RDNA 3 graphics and is comparable in performance to a 6-core Ryzen 5 7540U laptop chip. Unlike the younger version with the regular Ryzen Z1, this model provides significantly higher performance. In terms of price and performance, the ROG Ally can be compared to inexpensive gaming laptops that demonstrate 40 to 60 frames per second in modern AAA games (for example, Cyberpunk 2077, Black Myth: Wukong and Elden Ring) at medium graphics settings and the FSR upscaler enabled. T more→he console runs on an adapted Windows 11 platform and has access to an extensive library of games, including the Steam, Xbox Game Pass, Epic Games Store, and GOG service catalogs. A fast and bright 7-inch Full HD screen with a refresh rate of 120 Hz provides a smooth and high-quality visual experience both in games and when watching movies and TV series in high quality. The controls are designed in the style of SteamDeck and other mobile consoles, and the built-in RGB backlighting adds individuality. Overall, the built-in controllers provide a pleasant gaming experience, although they are slightly below the level of premium gamepads.

A powerful and convenient portable console from the Taiwanese manufacturer MSI, providing high performance and wide functionality. It is a direct competitor to the increasingly popular portable consoles Valve Steam Deck, Asus ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion Go. MSI Claw 135H 512GB is equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 5 135H mobile processor and integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, which allows you to run most games on the Windows 11 platform, including demanding AAA projects. Despite the initial problems with performance and battery life caused by unsuccessful Intel drivers, after regular firmware updates, the device began to work much faster and now allows you to run modern gaming blockbusters lik more→e Cyberpunk 2077, Spider-Man and God of War with a Full HD resolution and a stable frame rate without significant stutters and drops. The built-in 7-inch display has a Full HD resolution and a refresh rate of 120 Hz, which ensures smooth gameplay, and the peak brightness of 500 nits allows you to comfortably play even in bright lighting. The MSI Claw has a laconic design, although its weight (680 grams) is slightly inferior to competitors. The device also supports Wi-Fi 7 and the Thunderbolt protocol, providing additional options for connectivity and data exchange. An important feature is the TDP profile switch, which allows you to adjust performance depending on the requirements of the game and the remaining battery charge.

From a technical point of view, this console is outdated: the processor frequency is only 294 MHz, the RAM is 32 MB, and the overall set of features is not comparable to the successor to the PlayStation 3. On the other hand, version 2 has long been one of the standards, and it is written for it a huge number of games. The set-top box can be used as a media centre for watching movies from DVD with 5.1 sound; in addition to optical discs, memory cards are also supported. The package includes a DualShock2 joystick.