Everyone has its advantages and disadvantages: What game console should it be?

Sunday 08 July 2018

If you want to buy a new game console, you can choose between three platforms and devices in different versions. The console that it should be depends on the requirements and preferences.

Although many PC players for game consoles have more than a low smile, Sony, Microsoft or Nintendo devices offer many benefits. They are relatively cheap, simple and convenient to use in the living room. There are also some of the best games exclusively for consoles. What title for which platform also plays an important role in the choice of one of the currently available devices? But there are other factors to consider.

The good news: There was never a better time to buy a console. The models on the market are mature, prices of entry-level models relatively low, the supply of games is great. This appeals to the players and the industry. According to information from the game of the industry badociation, gaming hardware sales have increased by more than a quarter in 2017. "Support for virtual reality, motion control and 4K and HDR technologies also show the great innovation of the current generation of game consoles, "says Felix Falk, CEO of the family

. with many traditions. For families in particular, the many non-violent games are interesting. And those who travel a lot are satisfied with the concept of hybrid equipment: the Switch can be used as a portable console on the road and at home on the TV. The switch is particularly versatile thanks to the JoyCon controller. There are several elements that you can combine according to your type of game.

There are more and more third party games for the Switch, but the cracker comes from Nintendo itself. Zelda: "Breath of the Wild" and "Super Mario Odyssey" enter the Hall of Fame Games with 97 points out of 100, according to the portal Critics Metacritic

As a complete package, the Switch does not impress with the fastest hardware, the highest resolution or an integrated Blu-ray player. There is a concept overall consistent for the living room and on the way – and Nintendo's characters.The switch is available with different equipment between 280 and 400 euros.According to Nintendo, a paid online service will begin in September

Devices for casual players

Those who only want to play from time to time and who do not want to dig too deeply their pockets could find the Playstation 4 Slim or the Xbox One S interesting. The Playstation 4 Slim – a miniaturized and modernized version of the original Playstation 4 – is available from just 260 euros with a storage volume of 500 gigabytes (GB). The Xbox One-S with 500 GB is already available for about 200 euros.

The Xbox One S stands out from the Sony player by a HD Blu-Ray player and is therefore suitable for cinema home with UHD movies in 2840 at 2160 pixels, according to Microsoft. The Playstation 4 Slim offers full HD resolution (1920 to 1080 pixels). For the Playstation can mark with virtual reality (VR). If you wish, you can connect VR Playstation VR glbades for around 300 euros.

Which one chooses depends on the preferences of the game. Basically, Sony has more titles on offer, many of them exclusive – such as "God of War", "Detroit Become Human" or the series "Uncharted". The Xbox One-S, however, has some aces in its sleeves with Quantum Break, Forza Horizon or the Halo series. Both consoles are connected to paid online services with multiplayer modes, game collections and old console titles

Consoles for Exanding

The most powerful and versatile accessories are the models Xbox One X Euro) and Playstation 4 Pro (from 370 euros). They have more powerful material than smaller siblings, which is illustrated by more beautiful graphics and smoother play. The two major consoles also offer online services for around 60 euros per year with Playstation Network and Xbox Live. The Playstation 4 Pro also allows Playstation VR. Microsoft does not have any specific VR plans for the Xbox.

Important: If you plan to buy these models, you should also have a high-performance TV with UHD resolution. If the TV is too slow or just a Full HD device, the consoles can not play their potential.

Source: n-tv.de