Gaming Consoles

Platform: Nintendo; game included;

A retro console released to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the legendary The Legend of Zelda game series that will take you back to the golden age of video games. Such a toy will definitely be appreciated by collectors and gamers who have felt nostalgia, and those who are not familiar with these games will be interested to know how the video entertainment industry began. The device is a compact console that you can take with you anywhere, with a small 2.3-inch screen. Of course, the screen is not touch-sensitive, and you will not find other “benefits” of modern game consoles. But the battery is installed, which provides up to 8 hours of battery life on a single charge. The USB Type-C cabl more→e for charging has become almost the only reminder that it's the 21st century. Management occurs using conventional buttons and a cross. But the most important thing in the Nintendo Game & Watch The Legend of Zelda is, of course, not the equipment, but the games. And there are three of them: Full Legend of Zelda, Zelda II: The adventure of Link and The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening. In addition, there is also a Vermin mini-game where you have to fight the moles as Link. In true Game & Watch tradition, the console also includes a digital clock and timer that you can interact with. So, on the interactive watch, you can watch how Link explores Hyrule and fights enemies, as well as take control at any time. And the timer shows action scenes from Zelda II: The Adventure of Link.

The technical characteristics of this portable set-top box are fully consistent with the name: in fact, we have the same 3DS in front of us, and the main difference from the original is the increased size of both displays — 4.88 "and 4.18" for the top and bottom, respectively. Another difference is the bundle, which includes, in addition to the stylus, also a 4 GB SD memory card. Other characteristics are almost identical: 3D playback without special glasses, a camera with a pair of lenses for three-dimensional shooting, an accelerometer, a gyroscope, a Wi-Fi module.

This desktop console can be called legendary without exaggeration. Completely obsolete in terms of performance, it still remains popular thanks to its unique gameplay: wireless joysticks with accelerometers allow you to simulate the same movements that are used in real life (hitting a tennis racquet, swinging a fishing rod, etc.), but for Due to the huge number of additional accessories, the game becomes even more interesting. Of the technical features, it is worth noting 5.1 sound support and Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules.

Platform: PlayStation; digital camera; dVD/Blu-ray drive; ultraHD (4K); Bluetooth; mini-Jack (3.5 mm); Storage (GB): 2000; Dimensions (mm): 295x327x55; Weight (kg): 3.3;

Screen ("): 3.5; mini-Jack (3.5 mm); Storage (GB): 80; Memory card slot; Battery capacity (mAh): 3500;

Platform: Android; Screen ("): 7; Touch screen; Bluetooth; mini-Jack (3.5 mm); USB C; Storage (GB): 64; Memory card slot; Battery capacity (mAh): 6000; Dimensions (mm): 117x256x33; Weight (kg): 0.46;

A variation on the PlayStation 3 from autumn 2012, modified to reduce size and weight: it is almost a quarter thinner and lighter than the "regular" slim version. Like its predecessor, Super Slim is built on an 8-core 3.2 GHz processor and has 256 MB of RAM, but the hard drive is available in 2 versions — 12 and 500 GB. Of the supported media — optical discs up to Blu-ray. The console has 2 USB ports and a traditional set of communications — LAN, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth. Dualshock 3 controller included.

An updated version of one of the most popular gaming consoles in the world, which has received a number of significant changes compared to its predecessors. So, the system boasts a new 8-core liquid-cooled CPU and a unique power management system, a powerful graphics card and 12 GB of RAM. The maximum image resolution is 4K, and support for HDR is also provided, which improves the quality of colour reproduction, makes the image more realistic and enhances the impression of depth. Specifically, this modification comes with a built-in 1 TB drive. All existing accessories and games for the Xbox One are compatible with the Xbox One X. The set of ports is notable for three USB 3.0 connectors and more→two HDMI, and you should also pay attention to the optical S / PDIF, which provides the ability to connect 7.1 acoustics.

Platform: Android; Screen ("): 3.5; Bluetooth; mini-Jack (3.5 mm); USB C; Storage (GB): 32; Memory card slot; Dimensions (mm): 100x201x47; Weight (kg): 0.42;

Although this console is similar in name to the original 3DS XL (and even the screen sizes are the same — 4.88 "and 4.18"), it is much closer in terms of characteristics to the "regular" New 3DS, released in the same 2014. Of these characteristics, it is worth noting, first of all, support for 3D graphics (the "calling card" of the whole family), additional controls (including a second analogue joystick), NFC support, in addition to traditional Wi-Fi, 1 GB of internal memory and a microSD card slot. The console has 2 cameras, with the rear equipped with a twin lens for shooting 3D, and the front one has an eye tracking function to optimize the 3D image on the display.

Quite an interesting variation on the theme of the original PlayStation 3. On the one hand, the new console has lost a memory card slot and half of the USB ports (Slim has 2 of them). On the other hand, the volume of the built-in storage has increased to 120 GB (in the minimum configuration), and power consumption has decreased by 30% with the same hardware basis: 8-core processor with 3.2 GB, 256 MB of RAM and a Blu-ray drive. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, integration with the PlayStation Network and even the installation of additional software from the PlayStation Store.

An update of the Xbox One series of desktop game consoles, released taking into account the fact that in 2016 (it was then that this model saw the light of day) some of the features of the original should have been improved. Changes are already noticeable in appearance: the case has become smaller and can be installed vertically. However, the most striking feature of the Microsoft Xbox One S game console is the updated processor and video accelerator. These improvements made it possible to bring the resolution of the output video to 4K and even provide upscaling for games of initially lower resolution. Like its predecessor, this model carries 8 GB of RAM and 1 TB of internal hard drive.

Having replaced the original Wii, this model not only continued the traditions of the series, but also introduced several new original solutions. So, the design of the controller actually blurs the line between desktop and portable consoles: it is actually a separate portable console with a microphone, camera and its own 6.2" touch screen, where, if necessary, you can switch the gameplay from an external screen. At the same time the console is compatible with the games and all the accessories of its predecessor.

Another variation on the PSP theme, this time from 2009. This model immediately catches the eye due to the non-standard, within the line, case, made in the slider form factor. For the first time among the models of the family, in addition to Wi-Fi, Bluetooth support appeared, but there is no UMD drive, the console only works with memory cards. The hardware is traditional — a 333 MHz processor and 64 MB of RAM, but the screen has become somewhat smaller — 3.8 ". Traditionally, integration with the PlayStation 3 and PS Network support are provided.

Although this console is not the most advanced on the market today, it still has a very impressive set of features, both basic and advanced. Technically, it is a direct successor to the original PSP and outwardly differs from it in reduced size and a new screen, and inside — doubled (up to 64 MB) RAM. Like the original, it works with MS Duo cards and UMDs and can be used not only for games, but also as a player and for accessing

One of the most popular portable game consoles. It features a non-standard design with two screens (one of which is touch screen), which makes it possible to play quite unusual games. The multimedia capabilities of this model are not too high, but the number of games is simply huge.

Screen ("): 2.9; Dimensions (mm): 82x145x24; Weight (kg): 0.14;

A portable game console, in fact, a modification of the advanced 3DS model, created with the expectation of simplification and corresponding reduction in price. The simplification affected primarily 3D capabilities — none of the 2DS screens are capable of reproducing 3D (although the camera for creating three-dimensional images has not disappeared). Another difference is the clumsy body. The rest of the characteristics of the device have not changed much: two displays with the same dimensions (3.53 "and 3.02"), a Wi-Fi module, an accelerometer with a gyroscope, flash-based memory (2 GB) plus a card slot. The package includes a stylus and a 4 GB card.

dVD/Blu-ray drive; Bluetooth; Memory card slot; Dimensions (mm): 150x110x160;

A modern version of the Super Nintendo Entertainment System 16-bit stationary game console popular in the 90s of the last century. It is positioned as an affordable product of the middle price category, the cost of which is quite comparable to the price of a low-cost smartphone. Equipped with a digital HDMI video output that provides 720p picture output, easily connects to any modern TV and most monitor models. The retro console Nintendo Classic Mini SNES contains a built-in selection of 21 of the best games of its time. The list of these games (Contra III, Final Fantasy III, The Legend of Zelda, Secret of Mana, Street Fighter 2 Turbo, Super Mario games, Yoshi's Island, etc.) s played th more→em on the original device. It comes with two controllers, and the external design and functionality of the controls completely repeat the controllers of the Super Nintendo Entertainment System console. Among the useful innovations, it is worth noting the appeared save function, which ensures the loading of the game state of 4 user-defined points, and rewind, which allows you to return the game process 45 seconds back. The Nintendo Classic Mini SNES retro console makes a great gift for casual fans of classic Nintendo games and collectors.

Platform: PlayStation; game included; Memory card slot;

Platform: 16-bit; game included;

Platform: 16-bit; game included;