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Best Gaming Consoles

Best Gaming Consoles
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Best Gaming Consoles

When it comes to console gaming, we really are spoiled for choice. With all the big three console brands having relatively new hardware to choose from, you know that whatever road you choose, you’ll be blessed with some great gaming.

But how do you choose? Should you sell your kidney for a chance to buy a PS5? Snag a new Xbox Game Pass and all the games that come with it? Or owe your life savings to a cartoon racoon on your Nintendo Switch?

Well, let’s take a dive into all the best gaming consoles on offer right now, to help you find the perfect match.

 

Which is the best gaming console?

Now, I wish there was a simple, cut and dry answer to this question but there really isn’t. Every console on the market right now has different advantages and drawbacks, and the best gaming console for you will really depend on, well, you. Or you could be like me and buy all of them but only ever use your gaming PC, but I wouldn’t recommend it.

PlayStation (PS5)

CPU: AMD Zen 2-based CPU with 8 cores at 3.5GHz (variable frequency)

GPU: 10.28 TFLOPs, 36 CUs at 2.23GHz (variable frequency)

Memory: 16GB GDDR6 / 256-bit

Storage: Custom 825GB SSD

Optical Drive: 4K UHD Blu-ray Drive (for standard edition)

Pros: first-party exclusives, 4K gameplay, short loading times, revolutionary haptic controller

Cons: very large size, low availability/high price point, storage fills up quickly

Let’s kick things off with the PS5, the latest PlayStation console from Sony. As someone who grew up with the PlayStation, I was convinced I’d stay loyal to Sony through this generation too, but the difficulty of getting one made it a lot harder to be a Sony fangirl for this generation.

Despite supply issues, the PS5 has still managed to sell more than 20 million units as of August 2022 — an impressive feat.

Sony has often had some of the best platform-exclusive titles with games like God of War, Horizon Zero Dawn, and Spider-Man drawing in gamers. Thankfully, the PS5 is backwards compatible with your favourite PS4 titles, and for many, offers an upgraded version for its next-gen console.

These PlayStation-only titles have allowed Sony to keep gamers coming back for more.

Sony released two versions of the PS5 — a disc drive version, and a digital-only version that comes in slightly cheaper. Loading times have been drastically reduced from the PS4 days, and with an updated user interface and DualSense controllers, it definitely feels like a solid step up from the previous PlayStation4/4 Pro consoles.

 

Xbox (XSX/XSS)

Xbox Series X

CPU: 8x Cores @ 3.8 GHz (3.66 GHz w/ SMT) Custom Zen 2 CPU

GPU: 12 TFLOPS, 52 CUs @ 1.825 GHz Custom RDNA 2 GPU

Memory: 16 GB GDDR6 w/ 320b bus

Storage: 1TB Custom NVME SSD

Optical Drive: 4K UHD Blu-ray Drive

Xbox Series S

CPU: 8x cores 3.6GHz (3.4GHz with SMT) Custom Zen 2 CPU

GPU: 4 TFLOPS, 20 CUs @1.565 GHz Custom RDNA 2 GPU

Memory: 10 GB GDDR6 w/ 128-bit bus

Storage: 512GB NVMe SSD

Optical Drive: No disc drive

Pros: Great backwards compatibility, Xbox Game Pass, 4K gameplay, short loading times

Cons: Limited first-party titles, UI not as smooth as others

Xbox vs PlayStation has been an ongoing battle for years now, and both sides have always had brand evangelists.

For most people, it's one or the other. Team Green or Team Blue. But, with the difficulties in getting your hands on a PS5 at launch, a lot of people found themselves turning to Xbox for their next-gen fix (myself included).

Pair this with the Xbox Game Pass and the incredible range of titles it offers, and you can see the reason why Xbox has grown in popularity over the last couple of years.

For their next-gen offering, Xbox launched two consoles — the Xbox Series X and the cheaper but less powerful Xbox Series S. As with the PS5, the cheaper option omits the inclusion of a disc drive, really driving home the opportunity for digital game subscriptions.

Xbox has always been the first choice for FPS gamers, thanks to its focus on series like Halo and Gears of War. This hasn’t changed with the Xbox Series X/S, and with the Xbox Game Pass giving you access to all the older titles of these series, it really has solidified itself as the true home of FPS gaming.

 

Nintendo Switch

Switch OLED

Dimensions: 4 x 9.5 x .55 inch with Joy-Cons

GPU: Nvidia custom Tegra SOC

Storage: 64GB (expandable)

Max Resolution: docked 720p, undocked 1080p

Portable battery life: approx. 4.5-9 hours

Switch

Dimensions: 4 x 9.4 x .55 inch with Joy-Cons

GPU: Nvidia custom Tegra SOC

Storage: 32GB (expandable)

Max Resolution: docked 720p, undocked 1080p

Portable battery life: approx. 4.5-9 hours

Switch Lite

Dimensions: 3.6 x 8.2 x .55 inch

GPU: NVIDIA Custom Tegra processor

Storage: 32GB (expandable)

Max Resolution: 720p

Portable battery life: approx. 3-7 hours

Pros: Portability, great first-party titles, large game selection with subscription

Cons: Not as powerful as competitors, durability concerns

If portability is what you’re after, then you need to get yourself a Nintendo Switch. Nintendo have ruled the handheld console market for decades, and they show no signs of stopping. (Although we must give an honourable mention to the Steam Deck for letting us take our favourite PC games on the go.)

We’ve mentioned how both Xbox and Sony place heavy emphasis on their exclusive titles, and Nintendo is no different, cashing in on some of the biggest IPs in gaming — Pokémon, Zelda, and Mario to name a few.

Currently there are three different versions of the Nintendo Switch to choose from: the Switch OLED, the Switch Lite, and the standard Switch. With the OLED and the Switch, you don’t just have a handheld console, you can enjoy your favourite Nintendo games on the big screen too.

This has helped the Switch really feel like the most family-friendly console on the market. Multiplayer games like Mario Party and Mario Kart alongside a huge library of family-friendly games means the Switch has something for everyone.

With their new subscription service as well, users can access a sizeable backlog of older titles including classic games from the Nintendo 64, Sega Genesis and SNES.

 

Which is the best console for gaming?

So, we’ve broken down each of the latest consoles on the market, but which is the best console for gaming? Well, it’s the answer you didn’t want to hear — it depends.

Each console has unique selling points that could make it the best choice for you. If you’re looking for a console you can take with you wherever you go, then clearly you need to grab yourself a Switch.

If you’re a fan of FPS games and want to explore a huge back catalogue of older games, then you need an Xbox by your side. And if you’re focused on new, AAA game releases, then you want a PS5.

 

Future of Gaming Consoles

If you’d asked me years ago what I thought the future of gaming consoles would be, my answer would have been all about motion tracking and VR. With the Xbox Kinnect, Nintendo and, PlayStation Move releases, it seemed like consoles were all about getting us moving and making experiences more tactile.

But fast forward to now and the PSVR has only just been updated and Xbox has given up on VR/AR altogether. Nintendo did release their Ring Fit along with the Switch to keep their toe in the door, but still, it feels like this Virtual Reality gaming utopia we were all looking forward to seems to have died a death.

The biggest change we’ve seen over the last few generations of consoles though is a move to digital platforms. With both Sony and Xbox releasing digital-only versions of their consoles and the investment going into studio takeovers and IP licenses, digital gaming is only growing.

Xbox Game Pass has become an easy investment for a lot of gamers, especially with the ability to play titles on both the Xbox and PC. And, both Sony and Nintendo have their own gaming subscription services to allow online multiplayer and access to a wide range of titles.

If you’re not already investing in digital gaming platforms, you will be very soon.

 

Best Gamer Drinks

No matter what platform you game on whether it’s console, PC, or mobile, you want to make sure you’re performing at your best. This is where Command comes in, with our range of gamer drinks that can help you climb the ranks in your favourite game. We make drinks that have been developed by our team of nutritionists tailored for your gaming needs.

We know how hard it is to get all the nutrition you need while grinding your game, this is why we’ve filled our gamer drinks with vitamins and minerals as well as a good dose of caffeine and our expert-picked nootropics.

 

What Are Nootropics?

All of our Command drinks contain nootropics, an ingredient that helps you improve and maintain focus, concentration, and cognition. Backed by over a decade of nutritional expertise here at Myprotein, we’ve created nootropic drinks to help your brain perform at its best.

It may be surprising for you to hear though, that you’ve probably been taking nootropics for many years already. Perhaps the most popular nootropic out there is caffeine (which we also have in our drinks by the way) and if you’re anything like me, you need your morning caffeine boost to get your brain going.

Combine caffeine with Cognizin (our highly researched Nootropic) and you’ve got a drink that will help you stay in the game.

So, if you’re looking to rank up, or just be better than your friends – make sure to grab yourself one of our nootropic tubs or energy drink cans today.

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Our articles should be used for informational and educational purposes only and are not intended to be taken as medical advice. If you're concerned, consult a health professional before taking dietary supplements or introducing any major changes to your diet.

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