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Game consoles

We check out the latest games consoles and whether they're worth the price.

Gaming's come a long way since the pixelated days of Donkey Kong and Pacman, and unless you're a die-hard gamer plugged in 24/7, it can be difficult to keep up with what's new in gaming consoles. Take a look at our expert reviews, articles and buying guide for the best advice on gizmos to keep the kids entertained at home. Big kids included, of course.

Meet the game consoles team

Buying guides

How to buy the best game console Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox – which is right for you?

Articles

Xbox One X review The world's most powerful games console packs some serious 4K performance punch.

Nintendo Switch review Nintendo's new toy blends the lounge room console and portable gaming into a single device.

PlayStation 4 Pro review Sony's souped-up PlayStation 4 has enough power under its hood for ultra-high resolution gaming, improved performance and 4K video streaming.

PS4 review We get hands-on with Sony’s PlayStation 4 (PS4) game console, the follow-up to the popular PS3 game console.

The game consoles team

Getting paid to play video games? Our testers are living the dream! Not only do the CHOICE technology experts love gaming, they love geeking out on detailed test reports afterwards too. Thanks to them you can know everything there is to know about the latest games consoles on the market before you splash your cash.