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Disc-based gaming consoles

A journalist’s guide to the best disc based gaming consoles for serious players

Xbox Series X + Call of Duty: MW3 (Disc)

8.4/10 Analysis score

Xbox Series X - 1TB SSD Gaming Console

8.0/10 Analysis score

PS5 Fortnite Cobalt Star Edition

8.0/10 Analysis score

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🏆 Best choice

Series X + Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III - Cross-Gen Bundle for Xbox One and Xbox Series X Xbox Series X + Call of Duty: MW3 (Disc)

Xbox Series X + Call of Duty: MW3 (Disc)

8.4 /10 Analysis score

+ Noticeable performance jump from Xbox One: faster loading, smoother 4K and high frame rates

+ Bundle includes a current big-name game (MW3) that runs well and shows off the hardware

+ Quiet operation, simple design, and strong backward compatibility with older Xbox games

Series X - Gaming Console - 1TB SSD - Includes Wireless Controller - 4K Gaming - 120FPS - Carbon Black Xbox Series X 1TB Disc Drive Edition + Controller

Xbox

Xbox Series X - 1TB SSD Gaming Console

8.0 /10 Analysis score

PS5 Console - Fortnite Cobalt Star Disc Edition

PlayStation

PS5 Fortnite Cobalt Star Edition

8.0 /10 Analysis score

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