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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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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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Sony PlayStation 3 Slim 320 GB Charcoal Black Console

PlayStation

Sony PlayStation 3 Slim 320 GB Charcoal Black Console

The old console that still works fine for cheap gaming and Blu‑ray

8.1/10 ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Value for money ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Design ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Battery ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Durability ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
+ 320 GB drive is plenty for most users and easy to...
- Slow loading and clunky interface compared to newe...
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Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle Mario Kart World Bundle Console Only

Nintendo

Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle Mario Kart World Bundle C...

A real upgrade, but not magic

8.7/10 ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Value for money ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Design ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Battery ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Durability ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
+ Noticeably better performance and graphics than Sw...
- Battery life is mediocre, especially compared to S...
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Switch – OLED Model w/White Joy-Con White Console

Nintendo

Switch – OLED Model w/White Joy-Con White Console

The hybrid console that finally nails handheld play

8.7/10 ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Value for money ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Design ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Battery ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Comfort ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
+ OLED screen makes handheld gaming look noticeably...
- Same performance as the old Switch, no upgrade in...
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PS5 Console - Fortnite Cobalt Star Disc Edition

PlayStation

PS5 Console - Fortnite Cobalt Star Disc Edition

A solid upgrade with a nice bonus for Fortnite fans

8.8/10 ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Value for money ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Design ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Battery ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Durability ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
+ Strong PS5 performance with fast load times and sm...
- Vertical stand is sold separately, which is annoyi...
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