Best gaming console in 2025 including Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo
We’ve ranked the best gaming consoles available, from Xbox and PlayStation to the Nintendo Switch and beyond—we’ve tested them all. Press start to continue…
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Microsoft pledges Xbox Series X successor after console hardware exit rumour
Microsoft emphatically responded to weekend whispers the future could be cloud-only. There will be next-gen Xbox home consoles
Xbox Cloud Gaming is about to go free, but there’s a catch
Microsoft is reportedly considering an ad-supported Xbox Cloud Gaming tier bringing free access to some games.
PS5 DualSense could get a helpful upgrade to keep gamers playing longer – report
A refined version of the brilliant DualSene pad could land alongside a tweaked PS5 Pro before the year ends.
Best handheld gaming consoles in 2025 including Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck and more
From the Switch to the Steam Deck, we think these are the handheld gaming consoles you can buy right now – rated and reviewed
Here’s why Lenovo’s Legion Go 2 is a huge upgrade over the original handheld
The Lenovo Legion Go 2 packs a faster chip, extra RAM, way more battery, and a vastly improved OLED display – it’s worth your attention
We finally know when the handheld ROG Xbox Ally will arrive and its sooner than you think
You’ll be able to get your hands on the ROG Xbox Ally from 16 October – which is just in time to put on your Christmas list
Best PS5 controllers in 2025 for competitive gaming, customisation, and comfort
You get a controller with your PS5, but it’s handy to have an extra one for your mates
The Atari ST hits 40: we remember Atari’s 16-bit micro and six of its best games
From classic games to mighty MIDI powers, here’s how Atari’s beige box made some serious noise
Atari’s latest console goes full Pac-Man – there’s even a joystick for each ghost
This isn’t so much a new Atari console as Pac-Man cosplay with a cartridge slot
The next ZX Spectrum will also be a Commodore 64
The ZX Spectrum Next bows out with its most powerful – and baffling – form yet, becoming every Sinclair computer… and also a C64
We may already know how much the ROG Xbox Ally will cost and you might be surprised
The Xbox version of this handheld console will reportedly cost a similar amount to its predecessor – which is great news for gamers
