Product Reviews &amp; Tests

Top 3: best gaming consoles for beginners (June 2026)

Nintendo

Switch Lite - Turquoise

+ Lighter and more comfortable than the regular Switch in handheld mode

+ Built-in D‑pad is much better for 2D and retro games

Nintendo

Switch Lite, Special Edition Zacian + Zamazen console de jeux portables 14 cm (5.5") 32 Go Écran tactile Wifi

Nintendo

Switch Lite (Turquoise) Japanese Version Region Free Menu Multi Language [video game]

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.0/10

+ Combines stand, cooling fan, dual controller charger, headset holder and USB hub in one unit

The 8 best gaming console charging stations (June 2026)

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

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.6/10

+ Keeps setup tidy and charges two controllers in about 3 hours with clear LED indicators

Venom

Twin Charging Dock with 2 x Rechargeable Battery Packs - Black (Xbox Series X & S/Xbox One) Twin Dock - Black

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.5/10

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

+ Noticeably better performance and graphics than Switch 1, both handheld and docked

Which next generation gaming consoles to choose? Top 10 (June 2026)

Nintendo

Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.7/10

+ Larger 7.9" 1080p screen with HDR and higher refresh makes games look much cleaner

Xbox Series X

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.7/10

PlayStation

5 Pro Console

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.7/10

5 best portable gaming consoles: our comparison (June 2026)

PlayStation Portal Remote Player

+ Very comfortable to use, basically feels like a DualSense with a built-in 8-inch 1080p screen

+ Remote play performance is smooth and responsive on a strong home network

Nintendo

Switch Lite, Special Edition Zacian + Zamazen console de jeux portables 14 cm (5.5") 32 Go Écran tactile Wifi

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