Game consoles 2023

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.

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 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.

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.

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. The 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 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.

Platform: Xbox; Storage (GB): 1024; Dimensions (mm): 65x275x151; Weight (kg): 2;

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;

An unusual portable gaming console from Razer based on Android, which combines the functionality of a mini-tablet with the Razer Kishi gaming controller. Razer Edge supports both standard Android applications and games available in the Google Play service, as well as popular cloud solutions GeForce Now and Xbox Cloud Gaming. Local game streaming via Steam Link is also available if the user has a gaming PC. In terms of its characteristics and positioning, it is not so much a competitor to Steam Deck, Switch and ROG Ally, but rather an analogue of another popular gaming repeater Logitech G Cloud, which also runs on Android and is aimed primarily at cloud gaming. Razer Edge is equipped with a 6.8-inch display with a resolution of 2400x1080 pixels and a refresh rate of 144 Hz. The screen supports touch control, providing convenient interaction with the interface and applications. The Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 mobile processor is responsible for performance, the RAM is 6 GB, and for storing games there is a built-in drive with a capacity of 128 GB, which can be supplemented with a microSD memory card if desired. The console supports connection via Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and Bluetooth 5.2, providing a stable connection when streaming games from the cloud. USB C and mini-Jack 3.5 mm connectors are provided for connecting peripheral devices and headphones. Detachable controllers are attached to the console using USB C. At the same time, the device weighs 400 grams, being one of the lightest in its class.

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;