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The 6 best gaming consoles for living rooms (September 2026)

#1
®5 Pro Console 2TB – EA SPORTS FC™ 26 Bundle

PlayStation

PS5 Pro 2TB – EA SPORTS FC 26 Bundle

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 9.0/10
+ 2TB SSD finally gives enough space for big modern games without constant deleting
+ Smoother performance and better image quality in supported PS5 and PS4 titles
#2

Xbox

Xbox Series X Console (Black, EU)

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.7/10
#3
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

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

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.7/10
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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

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.8/10
+ Fast load times
+ 4K gaming support
#2
PS5 Console - Fortnite Cobalt Star Disc Edition

PlayStation

PS5 Fortnite Cobalt Star Edition

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.8/10
#3
®5 console – 1TB Disc PS5 Disc Edition Console (Slim)

PlayStation

PS5 Console - 1TB Disc Edition (Slim)

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.7/10
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3 best gaming consoles with high frame rate support: our comparison (September 2026)

#1
ROG Xbox Ally X 24GB 1TB SSD 7" IPS 120Hz W11H Gaming Handheld Console PC

ASUS

ROG Ally X 24GB 1TB 7" 120Hz Handheld Gaming PC (Windows 11 Home)

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.4/10
+ Runs modern PC games and multiple launchers (Xbox, Steam, etc.) with solid performance for a handheld
+ Can double as a compact Windows gaming PC when docked, thanks to Windows 11 and 24 GB RAM / 1 TB SSD
#2
Pocket EVO Android Gaming Handheld Console - 8GB RAM 128GB Storage, 7" 165Hz OLED Display, Snapdragon G3x Gen 2, Hall Sensing Controls, Active Cooling System 8GB LPDDR5X / 128GB UFS 3.1 Pocket EVO - Black

AYANEO

Pocket EVO - 7-inch 165Hz OLED Handheld (Snapdragon G3x Gen 2, 8GB/128GB)

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.0/10
#3
Legion Go 2 Handheld Gaming Console - 8.8 inch OLED Display - Detachable Controllers - AMD Ryzen Z2 - 32 GB RAM - 512 GB SSD - 144 Hz - Windows 11 Home - Eclipse Black

Lenovo

Legion Go 2 Handheld Gaming Console

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 7.8/10
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Which gaming console cooling accessories to choose? Top 8 (2026)

#1
LED Console Cooling Stand for Nintendo Switch 2

Venom

LED Cooling Stand for Nintendo Switch 2

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 9.0/10
+ Noticeably improves airflow and keeps the Switch 2 cooler in tighter TV units
+ Simple plug-and-play setup with USB power and easy front controls
#2
PS5/Slim/Pro Cooling Station Stand RGB with Dual Controller Charging Station for PlayStation 5 Console, PS5 Accessories Incl - Controller Charger, Cooling Fan, Headset Holder, 3 USB Hub-White&Black RGB White&Black

PS5 Cooling & Charging Station with RGB - Dual Controller Charger, Cooling Fan, Headset Holder, 3-Port USB Hub (White/Black)

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.6/10
#3
PS5/Slim/Pro Stand and Cooling Station with LED Controller Charging Station for PlayStation 5 Console, Controller Charger, Cooling Stand, PS5/Slim/Pro Accessories Kit with 3 Level Cooler Fan White

OIVO

PS5/Slim/Pro Stand and Cooling Station with LED Controller Charging Station for PlayStation 5 Console, Controller Charger, Cooling Stand, PS5/Slim/Pro Accessories Kit with 3 Level Cooler Fan White

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.5/10
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