Game consoles, home consoles, hybrid consoles, there is one for every taste and each one has its own specificities and its own game catalog. So which one should you choose? The answer in this buying guide of the best game consoles of 2022
Having fun with a FPS, thinking about a good strategy game or having fun with a beat them all, today, the game console is definitely part of our lifestyle. On the market, the three giants Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft share a public that is increasingly fond of games, power and novelties. But everyone has their own needs and aspirations, so find the right console for you in this comparison of the best gaming consoles of 2022.
Nintendo New 2DS XL
A mid-range gaming system that has it all
The latest from the Japanese firm, the Nintendo New 2 DS XL is positioned between the 2DS and the New 3 DS XL. The most notable improvement on this model is the will to optimize space and make the New 2 DS XL more compact than its predecessors. With smaller dimensions (159 x 86.4 x 20.8 mm) and a reduced weight (259 grams), the New 2 DS XL has been slimmed down and is doing well! In terms of autonomy, the New 2 DS XL has a slightly weak battery, but it will satisfy the less demanding gamers (about 5.5 hours of autonomy). With an ARM11 SoC with 4 cores clocked at 268 MHz, 256 MB of RAM and 10 MB of video memory, it has a very satisfactory power and it has the luxury of not heating up (or almost). As for the game catalog, the New 2 DS XL has a very wide choice. The greatest Nintendo classics are of course available (Zelda, Mario Kart, Mario & Sonic).
Microsoft Xbox One X
The game console with 4K in the spotlight
When the Xbox One X was released in November 2017, it took everyone’s breath away: it offered games in true 4K (with suitable TV of course). Alongside this performance is offered a staggering technical sheet: octocore AMD processor clocked at 2.3 GHz, graphics card with 6 TFLOPS associated with 12 GB of GDDR5 RAM as well as a bus with a bandwidth of 326 GB/s. With this console, the American firm has not been too picky and offers the best on the market today, even surpassing the PS4 Pro. Microsoft’s console benefits from a huge choice of games and even has the right to some exclusive titles: Gear of Wars, Halo or Forza Horizon.
Nintendo Switch
The hybrid game console
The Nintendo Switch is a UFO in the world of game consoles: it is both mobile thanks to its tablet format and living room once placed on its dock and connected to a television. After the failure of the Wii U, Nintendo has tried a new poker move. And we can say that this one is a success. The tablet format weighs 300 grams for dimensions of 17.3 x 10 x 1.4 cm with a very simple and effective design. The joysticks, called “Joy-con”, may seem small at first glance, yet their modularity and ergonomics allow for long gaming sessions without worry. The visual experience offered by the Switch obviously depends on how you play it. On a TV, the console outputs a Full HD signal (1920 x 1080 px), but switches to 1280 x 720 px in “portable” mode. In both cases, the level of graphic detail is of course far from what a PS4 or Xbox One can offer. Finally, the game catalog, which was initially quite small at the console’s launch, has grown to offer a wide range of choices, including the great Nintendo classics: Zelda Breath of the Wild, Super Mario Odyssey, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Sonic Mania, Splatoon 2, Smash Bros, etc.
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Summary
While the home console market is largely dominated by Microsoft (Xbox One S and X) and Sony (Ps4 and Ps4 Pro), Nintendo is far ahead in portable consoles with its “DS” type console. The Japanese manufacturer has even taken everyone by surprise with its hybrid console: the Nintendo Switch.
How to choose a game console?
There are three main criteria to keep in mind when choosing a game console:
- The catalog of games available (different from one console to another)
- The use (rather for personal or family use)
- The features (4K, Bluray players, VR compatible).
Which game console to choose for family use?
For family use, home consoles are the best option. It is possible to play with up to 4 players and have a good time together. The Wii is particularly popular for family evenings with games that are easy to learn and particularly fun.
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