Inexpensive gaming Consoles

Platform: Nintendo; game included;

The sixth modification of the popular portable console from Nintendo, the name of which reflects almost all the features and advantages of the model compared to its predecessors. So, from the modification with the XL prefix in the name, the device received two large displays — the main one with a diagonal of 4.88 "and an additional 4.18". From the New modification — additional buttons and a fairly performant hardware. And from the 2DS modification — the absence of a special parallax barrier, which provided the ability to play 3D without special glasses, which, in total, made it possible to reduce the final cost of equipment. Also, the Nintendo New 2DS XL boasts an updated design, a more ergo more→nomic body and is made in the classic clamshell form factor, which is more convenient in fact.

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.

Platform: PlayStation; game included; Memory card slot;

Screen ("): 3.5; mini-Jack (3.5 mm); Storage (GB): 64; Memory card slot; Battery capacity (mAh): 3500;

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

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;

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

Platform: 16-bit; game included;

Platform: Nintendo; game included;

Platform: 16-bit; game included;

The main feature of this portable console is the presence of two displays with a diagonal of 3.53". SD memory cards (up to 2 GB) are used as media.The console has a built-in Wi-Fi module and is compatible with the Wii desktop console (in particular for viewing photos), but GBA cartridges are not supported.

From a technical point of view, this console is outdated: the processor frequency is only 294 MHz, the RAM is 32 MB, and the overall set of features is not comparable to the successor to the PlayStation 3. On the other hand, version 2 has long been one of the standards, and it is written for it a huge number of games. The set-top box can be used as a media centre for watching movies from DVD with 5.1 sound; in addition to optical discs, memory cards are also supported. The package includes a DualShock2 joystick.

Platform: 16-bit; game included;

Screen ("): 3; Dimensions (mm): 22x133x74; Weight (kg): 0.27;

A portable version of the popular game console from one of the market leaders, the Japanese company Nintendo. Positioned as a product of the middle price category, designed for mobile gaming. Fully compatible with a vast library of popular games designed for its big sister, the Nintendo Switch hybrid console. The differences lie in a much more affordable cost, a smaller screen size (5.5 "vs. 6.2"), the absence of a docking station, the inability to connect to a TV, as well as non-removable Joy-Con controller panels. Thanks to these design changes, the weight of the console has been reduced by 31% (from 398g to 275g), which greatly increases the attractiveness of the device as a mobile consol more→e that you can take with you without hesitation in any bag, backpack or even an outerwear pocket. The hardware basis of the Nintendo Switch Lite model is still a powerful Nvidia Tegra X1 processor with 4 GB of RAM. The resolution of the capacitive touch screen with high-quality protective glass is 1280x720, and the amount of permanent memory is 32 GB, which can be expanded by installing a microSD/SDHC/SDXC card (up to 2 TB). For fast loading of game content, a high-speed Wi-Fi adapter is provided. The capacity of the Li-Ion battery is 3570 mAh, which is enough for 3-6 hours of use.

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.

A new generation game console that was released in 2013. Microsoft Xbox One is a real multimedia centre that combines the capabilities of a modern console, TV, home theater, music player, and also provides access to the Internet in a single compact package. Another important feature is that the model initially has a contactless Kinect controller, thanks to which you can control the console and play games using gestures and movements. "Under the hood" is an 8-core processor, 8 GB of RAM and a 500 GB hard drive. Note the acoustics of the 7.1 format.

Screen ("): 1.5; Dimensions (mm): 51x101x18; Weight (kg): 0.08;

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.

The Nintendo Switch OLED is a new version of the popular Nintendo Switch handheld game console that was announced in July 2021. It is an upgraded version of the Nintendo Switch handheld console with improved display and sound, as well as more internal memory. The main difference between this model and the original is the improved 7-inch OLED display, which delivers brighter, richer colors and deeper blacks. In addition, the Nintendo Switch OLED features improved built-in speakers for better sound quality and 64 GB of internal storage, double that of the original Switch. The storage capacity can be expanded using a microSD memory card. Unlike the Nintendo Switch Lite, this model isn't exc more→lusively portable, as it has detachable Joy-Con joysticks that allow the console to be used in various modes: handheld, desktop, and paired with a TV. The device is based on the same hardware platform as the original Nintendo Switch and can run all the games available for the old model. In addition, it supports online games and Wi-Fi connection with other consoles.

Platform: 16-bit; game included;

A popular portable console introduced by the famous Japanese company Nintendo in 2017. One of the key features of the model is the original form factor, which provides several usage scenarios at once. So, the Nintendo Switch package includes a 6.2-inch tablet, a special docking station and two Joy‑Con wireless controllers. These controllers can be attached to the side faces of the tablet and thus turn the device into a portable console that you can easily take with you on the road, travel, etc. Or you can connect them together to form a full-fledged gamepad, and connect the set-top box to your TV and play in such a way that as if you are using a classic stationary console. It is noteworthy t more→hat when connected to a TV, the resolution of the image displayed by the device increases from HD to full FullHD. In total, up to 8 branded controllers can be connected to one console to play together with friends.

Platform: PlayStation; Screen ("): 8; mini-Jack (3.5 mm); Dimensions (mm): 150x337x95; Weight (kg): 0.54;