Gaming Consoles

The Slim index in the title describes one of the key differences from the original Playstation 4 — a thinner and more compact body. But there is no fundamental difference between this model and its predecessor. So, the Sony PlayStation 4 Slim game console received Wi-Fi ac and Bluetooth 4.0 wireless modules, the processor became somewhat more powerful, but the RAM volumes and graphics card performance remained the same — they are, however, quite enough for FullHD games with high detail.

Microsoft Xbox Series S is positioned as an affordable solution for gamers who want to access next-generation games without having to pay for the power and functionality of the older model. The console supports all the key features of the older model, including HDR, ray tracing and integration with proprietary Xbox services, but focuses on a more modest resolution of 1080p. It is positioned by the manufacturer as an affordable solution for those gamers who do not need the high power of the older Xbox Series X model, but would like to enjoy next-generation games. The console is equipped with a processor based on the AMD Zen 2 architecture with 8 cores operating at a frequency of 3.4 GHz. A video chip with a performance of 4 TFLOPS is responsible for graphics, the power of which is almost 2 times inferior to the capabilities of the "older" Xbox Seris S console. The amount of RAM is 10 GB, and the capacity of the built-in drive is 512 GB. The console is equipped with three USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports for connecting accessories and external drives, as well as an HDMI port version 2.1, which supports modern TVs with high refresh rates and a resolution of up to 120 Hz. LAN and Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) are available for connecting to the network. The kit includes a proprietary gamepad, which retains the familiar ergonomics and functionality characteristic of Xbox controllers. It is important to note that the model does not have an optical drive, so all games are downloaded through digital stores or cloud services.

The fifth-generation PlayStation gaming console is notable for its futuristic appearance and powerful electronic "innards" comparable to today's top gaming PCs. Under the hood, the console is equipped with a custom eight-core processor based on the AMD Zen 2 architecture. The console's graphics core contains 36 compute units, operates at a frequency of up to 2.23 GHz, and has a performance of 10.28 teraflops. It features 16 GB of GDDR6 RAM. A PCIe 4.0 NVMe solid-state drive with a capacity of 825 GB was specially developed for this model. The base modification of the Sony PlayStation 5 includes an optical drive. The console can output images to a screen at a maximum resolution of 4K. The model also supports HDR, which enhances color quality, makes images more realistic, and enhances the impression of full immersion in the action. The Japanese manufacturer equipped the device with modern wireless modules Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and Bluetooth. The accessory lineup for the fifth-generation model is painted in the same signature black and white tones as the console itself. The gamepad, headphones, remote control, dual camera, and charging station are all designed in the same style.

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

A popular portable console introduced by the famous Japanese company Nintendo in 2017. One of the key features of the model is the original form factor, which provides several usage scenarios at once. So, the Nintendo Switch package includes a 6.2-inch tablet, a special docking station and two Joy‑Con wireless controllers. These controllers can be attached to the side faces of the tablet and thus turn the device into a portable console that you can easily take with you on the road, travel, etc. Or you can connect them together to form a full-fledged gamepad, and connect the set-top box to your TV and play in such a way that as if you are using a classic stationary console. It is noteworthy that when connected to a TV, the resolution of the image displayed by the device increases from HD to full FullHD. In total, up to 8 branded controllers can be connected to one console to play together with friends.

A portable version of the popular game console from one of the market leaders, the Japanese company Nintendo. Positioned as a product of the middle price category, designed for mobile gaming. Fully compatible with a vast library of popular games designed for its big sister, the Nintendo Switch hybrid console. The differences lie in a much more affordable cost, a smaller screen size (5.5 "vs. 6.2"), the absence of a docking station, the inability to connect to a TV, as well as non-removable Joy-Con controller panels. Thanks to these design changes, the weight of the console has been reduced by 31% (from 398g to 275g), which greatly increases the attractiveness of the device as a mobile console that you can take with you without hesitation in any bag, backpack or even an outerwear pocket. The hardware basis of the Nintendo Switch Lite model is still a powerful Nvidia Tegra X1 processor with 4 GB of RAM. The resolution of the capacitive touch screen with high-quality protective glass is 1280x720, and the amount of permanent memory is 32 GB, which can be expanded by installing a microSD/SDHC/SDXC card (up to 2 TB). For fast loading of game content, a high-speed Wi-Fi adapter is provided. The capacity of the Li-Ion battery is 3570 mAh, which is enough for 3-6 hours of use.

An updated modification of the PlayStation 5 gaming console, made in a thinner case and equipped with a slightly more capacious drive. Like the original PS5, the Slim version is equipped with an 8-core AMD Zen 2 processor with a clock speed of 3.5 GHz, the graphics system is based on the RDNA 2 architecture from AMD and includes 36 computing units with a frequency of up to 2.1 GHz. The amount of GDDR6 RAM is 16 GB. The built-in SSD drive with a capacity of 1024 GB with a PCI-E 4.0 interface provides fast console and games. Users can expand the storage using compatible M.2 SSDs. The console supports both standard 4K resolution and 120 Hz refresh rate. There is also the ability to output to 8K displays. Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) technology minimizes image tearing, providing a more stable gaming process. In addition, the PlayStation 5 Slim supports ray tracing technologies, providing more realistic lighting and shadows in games. The PlayStation 5 Slim features a Blu-ray drive that can play Ultra HD Blu-ray discs. Users can also enjoy media apps like Netflix and YouTube thanks to built-in 802.11ax Wi-Fi and Ethernet. As an added convenience, the console features backward compatibility, allowing users to play their favorite PlayStation 4 titles. The unit comes with one next-generation Dual Sense controller with adaptive triggers and an updated haptic feedback system.

True to its name, this model is a further development and improvement of the advanced desktop console PlayStation 4, modified to meet the top class for the fall of 2016. One of the most striking practical differences from its predecessor was support for 4K video; this became possible primarily due to a new video accelerator with an almost 2.5-fold increase in performance. Processor — also improved, although of the same family — AMD Jaguar; this allowed to keep the amount of RAM at 8 GB.

An updated version of the popular game console from Microsoft in 2016. The complete set of this model is notable for the fact that in addition to the classic joystick, it also provides a disc with the game. Microsoft Xbox One S itself boasts an 8-core CPU, 8 GB of RAM and a powerful graphics card. It is worth noting that the device is also positioned as a full-fledged media centre; Relevant features include a media player, Internet cinema support, and HDMI input and IR output for easy integration into your home entertainment system.

The fourth generation of popular game consoles from Sony. First of all, pay attention to the fact that this particular model comes with a game disc, which allows the user to "try out" the Sony PlayStation 4 immediately after purchase. But the "choice" of a complete game depends on the store — check this issue with the manager immediately before buying. At the heart of the hardware is an AMD Jaguar 8-core CPU specially designed for consoles, 8 GB of RAM and a 1.84 tflops graphics card. There are 2 USB 3.0 ports for connecting controllers and other peripherals.

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 device 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 driveless version of the fifth generation of Sony's hit console, loaded to the max, in order to provide comfortable gameplay in 4K at frame rates up to 120 fps. To do this, the set-top box was armed with a powerful hardware “hardware” as part of an AMD Ryzen Zen 2 hybrid 8-core 16-thread processor, an AMD Radeon RDNA 2-based graphics core with a performance of more than 10 teraflops (variable frequency up to 2.23 GHz) and a PCIe 4.0 NVMe solid-state drive for 825 GB. The Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition has 16 GB of RAM. The game console is designed in a futuristic black and white colour scheme with blue LED backlighting. Branded accessories are also made to match her appearance: a gamepad, headphones, a remote control, a dual camera and a charging station. The set-top box is subject to a vertical “parking” method and has HDMI, USB 3.2 gen 1 (1 pcs.), USB 3.2 gen 2 (2 pcs.), LAN, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth connection interfaces. Additionally, backwards compatibility with PS4 games is reported.

The game console, as the name implies, is distinguished by the presence of a colorful OLED screen with deep colours. By reducing the frames, its diagonal is increased to 7", and the resolution is 1280x720 pixels. The model allows you to play in three modes: portable, desktop, using a wide adjustable support and placing the console on the floor or on a table at the right angle, or on a large screen by connecting the console to a TV. The included docking station has two USB ports, an HDMI connector for connecting to a TV and a new LAN port for stable online gaming in TV mode, while the two Joy-Con controllers, which are equipped with HD vibration and an infrared motion camera, can be detached at any time to play with a friend. In addition, the Nintendo Switch (OLED model) boasts built-in speakers with improved sound and increased storage capacity up to 64 GB. And to download even more games, you can expand the storage using a microSD memory card. A 3.5 mm audio jack is provided for connecting headphones, a microphone and a headset. Responsible for battery life is a 4310 mAh battery, one charge of which will last up to 9 hours. But this time directly depends on the games: for example, if you play The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, the battery will last about 5.5 hours.

Platform: SteamOS 3.0; Screen ("): 7.4; Touch screen; ultraHD (4K); Bluetooth; mini-Jack (3.5 mm); USB C; Storage (GB): 1024; Memory card slot; Dimensions (mm): 117x298x49; Weight (kg): 0.64;

The main feature of this portable console is the presence of two displays with a diagonal of 3.53". SD memory cards (up to 2 GB) are used as media.The console has a built-in Wi-Fi module and is compatible with the Wii desktop console (in particular for viewing photos), but GBA cartridges are not supported.

One of the most popular portable game consoles. It features a non-standard design with two screens (one of which is touch screen), which makes it possible to play quite unusual games. The multimedia capabilities of this model are not too high, but the number of games is simply huge.

A remote gaming device that provides access to games from the PlayStation 5 console via a home Wi-Fi network. The console is controlled using the same buttons and controllers as the DualSense gamepad. Dynamic vibration responds to the player's actions, and dynamic resistance simulates interaction with objects in the game. In the center, instead of a small touch panel, there is a larger 8-inch Full HD display with high-quality color rendering, high contrast and a solid reserve of brightness. PlayStation Portal is designed for quick connection to the PS5 console: just turn on the device, press the connect button and quickly start playing. In this case, the player must have an active PlayStation Network account, and the console itself must be connected to the Internet, in rest mode or fully turned on. For basic operation of the device, a Wi-Fi connection with a data transfer rate of at least 5 Mbps is required. The recommended speed is 15 Mbps, since the quality of the connection depends on the number of connected devices, the room, the distance from the Wi-Fi receiver and other factors.

A compact modification of the 5th generation Sony PlayStation gaming console. Despite the reduced case, the hardware of the console is fully consistent with the original PS5, and the reduction in size was made possible by upgrading the cooling system. The brain of the device is a custom 8-core AMD Zen 2 processor with a clock speed of 3.5 GHz, providing performance at the level of the desktop Ryzen 7 3700X chip. The custom graphics accelerator manufactured by AMD is based on the RDNA 2 architecture and performance at the level of the Radeon RX 6700 XT, but outperforms the latter due to the use of unified memory. Sony PlayStation 5 Slim supports both standard 4K resolution and a refresh rate of 120 Hz. It is also possible to output to displays with a resolution of 8K. Support for Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) technology minimizes image tearing, providing a more enjoyable gaming experience. The device comes with a new generation DualSense gamepad with proprietary adaptive triggers that can change the force of pressing depending on the settings of the current gaming session. Sony has also significantly redesigned the gamepad's haptic feedback system. The device's communication capabilities include a built-in LAN port for direct connection to the network, a wireless module with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth support, and three USB ports. Unlike the Digital version, the PS5 Slim is equipped with a removable disc drive that allows you to purchase games in both digital and physical formats.

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. The 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: Android; Screen ("): 3.95; Bluetooth; mini-Jack (3.5 mm); USB C; Storage (GB): 128; Memory card slot; Battery capacity (mAh): 5000; Dimensions (mm): 86x153x18; Weight (kg): 0.26;

Platform: Nintendo; game included;

Screen ("): 3.5; Bluetooth; mini-Jack (3.5 mm); Storage (GB): 64; Memory card slot; Battery capacity (mAh): 3300; Dimensions (mm): 89x85x27; Weight (kg): 0.19;

A fully digital modification of the Xbox Series X gaming console without a Blu-ray drive and with an updated snow-white case. It is positioned as a slightly more affordable solution for users with large digital game libraries and Game Pass subscribers who do not plan to use physical game discs. The hardware of the model and its technical characteristics are identical to the original Xbox Series X: the console is equipped with an eight-core AMD Zen 2 processor with a clock speed of up to 3.8 GHz and an RDNA 2 graphics chip, providing performance of up to 12 teraflops. It supports 4K resolution with a frequency of up to 120 frames per second, as well as variable refresh rate (VRR) technology, which reduces input lag and improves the smoothness of the gaming process. The built-in 1 TB SSD and 16 GB of RAM ensure fast data exchange between all system components, allowing the user to load most games extremely quickly. DirectX Raytracing technology creates more realistic lighting and detailed shadows, and support for Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos improves sound quality. Unlike previous generations of Xbox, which were made in the form of a console, the Xbox Series X resembles more of a very compact and minimalist computer with connection ports located on the back panel and a large grille through which the cooling system throws out hot air. In addition to the console itself, the kit includes a proprietary Xbox gamepad with a classic ABXY layout.

Platform: Android; Screen ("): 4; Bluetooth; mini-Jack (3.5 mm); USB C; Storage (GB): 128; Memory card slot; Battery capacity (mAh): 5000; Dimensions (mm): 81x174x18; Weight (kg): 0.27;