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Top 3: best disc-based gaming consoles (2026)

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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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Which retro gaming consoles to choose? Top 6 (2026)

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Mini Plus with Portable Case Retro Emulator Handheld Game Console Latest Version with WiFi & RTC, 3.5’’ 640*480 IPS Screen 3000mAh Battery, White 64GB Retro White+case-64G

Miyoo

Mini Plus with Portable Case Retro Emulator Handheld Game Console Latest Version with WiFi & RTC, 3.5’’ 640*480 IPS Screen 3000mAh Battery, White 64GB Retro White+case-64G

☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★ 8.4/10
+ Portable and easy to carry
+ Decent battery life for casual play
#2
Game Boy Advance - Indigo

Nintendo

Game Boy Advance - Indigo

☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★ 8.4/10
#3
R36MAX Retro Handheld Game Console, 4.0 inch Retro Gaming Console with 64GB Memory, Portable Retro Video Games Console, 4000mAh Battery, Support 30+ Emulators, Transparent Black

AQHH

R36MAX Retro Handheld Game Console, 4.0 inch Retro Gaming Console with 64GB Memory, Portable Retro Video Games Console, 4000mAh Battery, Support 30+ Emulators, Transparent Black

☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★ 8.1/10
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The best handheld gaming consoles: our top 4 (2026)

#1
Switch Lite - Grey Grey Console

Nintendo

Switch Lite - Grey

☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★ 8.7/10
+ Compact and portable
+ Good value for money
#2
Mini Plus with Portable Case Retro Emulator Handheld Game Console Latest Version with WiFi & RTC, 3.5’’ 640*480 IPS Screen 3000mAh Battery, White 64GB Retro White+case-64G

Miyoo

Mini Plus with Portable Case Retro Emulator Handheld Game Console Latest Version with WiFi & RTC, 3.5’’ 640*480 IPS Screen 3000mAh Battery, White 64GB Retro White+case-64G

☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★ 8.4/10
#3
Game Boy Advance - Indigo

Nintendo

Game Boy Advance - Indigo

☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★ 8.4/10
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Switch Lite - Grey Grey Console

Nintendo

Switch Lite - Grey Grey Console

Compact Gaming on the Go

8.7/10 ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Value for money ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Design ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Battery ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Performance ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
+ Compact and portable
- Lacks TV connectivity
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Series S - All Digital Gaming Console - 1TB SSD - Includes Wireless Controller - 120FPS - Robot White Series S 1TB + Controller

Xbox

Series S - All Digital Gaming Console - 1TB SSD - Includes W...

A compact digital console that gets the job done (if you accept the limits)

8.7/10 ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Value for money ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Design ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Battery ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Durability ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
+ Compact and quiet console with fast load times and...
- Digital-only: no disc support, so physical game co...
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Switch 2 + Mario Kart World

Nintendo

Switch 2 + Mario Kart World

A Solid Upgrade with Some Hiccups

8.6/10 ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Value for money ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Design ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Performance ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
+ Improved graphics and performance
- Compatibility issues with older games
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One 500 GB Console - Black [Discontinued]

Xbox

One 500 GB Console - Black [Discontinued]

A solid home media box that still holds up if you’re not picky

6.0/10 ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Value for money ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Design ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Comfort ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Durability ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
+ Quiet, stable console that still runs games and st...
- Aged hardware with slower load times and lower per...
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Game Boy Advance - Indigo

Nintendo

Game Boy Advance - Indigo

The nostalgia brick that still plays hard in 2026

8.4/10 ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Value for money ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Design ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Battery ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Comfort ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
+ Plays original GB, GBC, and GBA cartridges reliabl...
- Non-backlit screen is hard to use in low light and...
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