Game consoles with DVD/Blu-ray drive

Compact modification of the Sony PlayStation 5th generation gaming console. Despite the reduced case size, the hardware of the console fully matches the original PS5, with the size reduction made possible by the modernization of the cooling system. The brain of the device is a custom 8-core AMD Zen 2 processor with a clock speed of 3.5 GHz, providing desktop-level performance akin to the Ryzen 7 3700X chip. A custom graphics accelerator from AMD is based on the RDNA 2 architecture and offers performance comparable to the Radeon RX 6700 XT, yet it outperforms the latter thanks to the use of unified memory. The Sony PlayStation 5 Slim supports both standard 4K resolution and a refresh rate of more→120 Hz. There is also the capability for output to displays with 8K resolution. Support for Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) technology minimizes screen tearing, ensuring a more enjoyable gaming experience. Included with the device is the next-generation DualSense gamepad with signature adaptive triggers that can change the pressure required depending on the current game session settings. Sony has also significantly reworked the gamepad's haptic feedback system. The communications features of the device include a built-in LAN port for direct network connection, a wireless module supporting Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth, as well as three USB ports. Unlike the Digital version, the PS5 Slim is equipped with a removable disc drive, allowing for purchasing games in both digital and physical formats.

Platform: Xbox; dVD/Blu-ray drive; ultraHD (4K); Storage (GB): 1024; Dimensions (mm): 301x151x151; Weight (kg): 4.5;

The PlayStation gaming console in its fifth generation is notable for its futuristic appearance and powerful electronic components akin to high-end gaming PCs of today. "Under the hood," the console hosts a custom eight-core processor based on AMD Zen 2 architecture. The console's graphics core includes 36 compute units, operates at a frequency of up to 2.23 GHz, and offers a performance of 10.28 teraflops. It features 16 GB of GDDR6 RAM. A specifically developed PCIe 4.0 NVMe solid-state drive with a storage capacity of 825 GB is included. The basic modification of the Sony PlayStation 5 is equipped with an optical drive. The console can outp more→ut images to the screen in a maximum resolution of 4K. Additionally, the model supports HDR, enhancing color quality, making images more realistic and amplifying the feeling of full immersion in the game world. The Japanese manufacturer has fitted the device with modern wireless modules, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and Bluetooth. The accessory lineup for the fifth-generation model is styled in the same distinctive black-and-white color scheme as the console itself. The gamepad, headphones, remote control, dual camera, and charging station are all designed in harmony with it.

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

An updated version of the popular game console, which differs from its predecessor mainly in a redesigned design. So, the Sony PlayStation 4 Slim received a thinner and more compact body, and is also initially equipped with two branded Dualshock 4 joysticks for playing together with a friend. The device's own memory is 500 GB, but there is also a 1 TB modification on the market. But this model has lost the optical audio output, which may upset some owners of audio systems.

This portable console can rightfully be attributed to the "classics of the genre." It is one of the most famous and popular in its class, numerous games have been released for it. In addition, the console is notable for a wide range of additional features that allow it to be used as a portable media player, photo album and even a GPS navigator; a huge number of additional accessories are produced for it, and compatibility with the PlayStation 3 desktop console is worth mentioning separately.

A gift game set that consists of an updated Xbox One X game console in a modification with 1 TB of internal memory, as well as a game disc, so that the user can start playing immediately after purchase. Note that different online stores can complete the set with different games — check this question immediately before buying. The console itself is the most performant and powerful model in the Xbox family as of November 2017. Compared to its predecessors in the face of the original Xbox One or Xbox One S, the device boasts a significantly updated hardware “hardware”: a new 8-core processor, a more powerful graphics card (performance at the level of 6 TFLOPS), as well as an increased amount of more→RAM to 12 GB . But at the same time, the technique supports all accessories and games. that were released for the Xbox One family.

An update to the Xbox One line, released in 2016, with the expectation that Microsoft's desktop consoles "keep up with the times." The body has become smaller and sleeker. The hardware received a more powerful processor and video accelerator, thanks to which the maximum video resolution in the Microsoft Xbox One S game console reaches 4K (and the game “picture” can be upscaled to this resolution). And to improve colour reproduction and detail, the HDR function is useful. Connection interfaces are notable for the presence of two HDMI ports — output and input — as well as an IR output for remote control of other equipment.

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.

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.

Platform: PlayStation; game included; dVD/Blu-ray drive; ultraHD (4K); Bluetooth; USB-C; Storage (GB): 1024; Dimensions (mm): 96x358x216; Weight (kg): 3.7;

An upgraded version of the powerful 2013 Xbox 360 entertainment system. One of the main changes is purely aesthetic — the Microsoft Xbox 360 E has gone glossy matte, and has also shrunk a bit to become more refined. At the same time, the number of USB ports has been reduced to 4, the power supply has been changed, and the optical output has disappeared. But the hardware hardware has remained the same — we still have the same performant console with a built-in Wi-Fi wireless module and 5.1 multi-channel surround sound.

The first model of the third generation of Microsoft game consoles, released in 2013 and significantly superior to previous devices from the Xbox 360 line. Built on an eight-core processor from AMD with improved graphics capabilities, and the amount of RAM has been increased 16 times — up to 8GB. The role of the drive is played by a hard drive, the standard volume of which is 1 TB, and DVD / Blu-ray discs are used as removable media, and the Microsoft Xbox One game console can work as a media centre and play video from discs, as well as external USB devices.

The advantage of this model mainly lies in the increased volume of the built-in drive and the presence of a game disc bundled with the console. So, unlike the original "quartet", the Sony PlayStation 4 Ultimate Player Edition has a 1 TB drive on board. The "heart" of the hardware is an 8-core AMD Jaguar processor, specially designed for gaming consoles. The 1.84 teraflops video accelerator ensures stable image playback in FullHD resolution. To connect to the screen, a classic HDMI interface is used, in addition, USB 3.0 ports and wireless Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules are provided.

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.

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.

An advanced game console, the successor to the popular PlayStation 2 model. Compared to its predecessor, it has acquired a much more powerful hardware platform: for example, the processor has 8 cores at 3.2 GHz, the amount of RAM is 512 MB, it has its own drive (from 20 to 80 GB) , and supported media include Blu-ray and memory cards. An HDMI output appeared, and Wi-Fi (optional) and Bluetooth were added to the communications set. In addition to the original games, it is also compatible with games for previous versions of the PlayStation.