Desktop game consoles

The fifth generation PlayStation game console is notable for its futuristic appearance and powerful electronic “hardware” at the level of today's top gaming PCs. “Under the hood” of the set-top box is a custom eight-core processor based on the AMD Zen 2 architecture. The console's graphics core contains 36 computing units, operates at a frequency of up to 2.23 GHz and has a performance of 10.28 teraflops. The amount of "RAM" DDR6 on board is 16 GB. A 825 GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD was developed specifically for the model. The basic modification of the Sony PlayStation 5 has an optical drive. The picture from the set-top box can be displayed on the screen in a maximum resolution of 4K. Also more→, the model did not do without HDR support, which improves the quality of colour reproduction, makes the image more realistic and enhances the impression of complete immersion in what is happening. The Japanese manufacturer has equipped the device with modern Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and Bluetooth wireless modules. The accessory park for the fifth generation model is painted in the same branded white and black colours as the console itself. The gamepad, headphones, remote control, dual camera and charging station are made in the same style with it.

Platform: PlayStation; ultraHD (4K); Bluetooth; USB C; Storage (GB): 1024; Dimensions (mm): 80x358x216; Weight (kg): 3;

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

Platform: Xbox; Storage (GB): 512; Dimensions (mm): 65x275x151; Weight (kg): 2;

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

The game console, as the name implies, is distinguished by the presence of a colorful OLED screen with deep colours. By reducing the frames, its diagonal is increased to 7", and the resolution is 1280x720 pixels. The model allows you to play in three modes: portable, desktop, using a wide adjustable support and placing the console on the floor or on a table at the right angle, or on a large screen by connecting the console to a TV. The included docking station has two USB ports, an HDMI connector for connecting to a TV and a new LAN port for stable online gaming in TV mode, while the two Joy-Con controllers, which are equipped with HD vibration and an infrared motion camera, can be detached more→at any time to play with a friend. In addition, the Nintendo Switch (OLED model) boasts built-in speakers with improved sound and increased storage capacity up to 64 GB. And to download even more games, you can expand the storage using a microSD memory card. A 3.5 mm audio jack is provided for connecting headphones, a microphone and a headset. Responsible for battery life is a 4310 mAh battery, one charge of which will last up to 9 hours. But this time directly depends on the games: for example, if you play The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, the battery will last about 5.5 hours.

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.

A driveless version of the fifth generation of Sony's hit console, loaded to the max, in order to provide comfortable gameplay in 4K at frame rates up to 120 fps. To do this, the set-top box was armed with a powerful hardware “hardware” as part of an AMD Ryzen Zen 2 hybrid 8-core 16-thread processor, an AMD Radeon RDNA 2-based graphics core with a performance of more than 10 teraflops (variable frequency up to 2.23 GHz) and a PCIe 4.0 NVMe solid-state drive for 825 GB. The Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition has 16 GB of RAM. The game console is designed in a futuristic black and white colour scheme with blue LED backlighting. Branded accessories are also made to match her appearance: a g more→amepad, headphones, a remote control, a dual camera and a charging station. The set-top box is subject to a vertical “parking” method and has HDMI, USB 3.2 gen 1 (1 pcs.), USB 3.2 gen 2 (2 pcs.), LAN, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth connection interfaces. Additionally, backwards compatibility with PS4 games is reported.

The Slim index in the title describes one of the key differences from the original Playstation 4 — a thinner and more compact body. But there is no fundamental difference between this model and its predecessor. So, the Sony PlayStation 4 Slim game console received Wi-Fi ac and Bluetooth 4.0 wireless modules, the processor became somewhat more powerful, but the RAM volumes and graphics card performance remained the same — they are, however, quite enough for FullHD games with high detail.

The legendary game console, sold around the world with a circulation of about 40 million copies. More recently, almost every child dreamed of such a dream. And how many nights were spent with the treasured joystick in hand, defeating enemies in Contra and dodging on long levels in Chip and Dale, until my mother finally drove me to sleep. When playing together with your best friend, the impressions increased many times over. If your childhood was left with one more unfinished level with a particularly strong boss or an unrescued princess in Mario, then maybe it's time to fix it?

True to its name, this model is a further development and improvement of the advanced desktop console PlayStation 4, modified to meet the top class for the fall of 2016. One of the most striking practical differences from its predecessor was support for 4K video; this became possible primarily due to a new video accelerator with an almost 2.5-fold increase in performance. Processor — also improved, although of the same family — AMD Jaguar; this allowed to keep the amount of RAM at 8 GB.

Platform: PlayStation; game included; dVD/Blu-ray drive; ultraHD (4K); Bluetooth; USB C; Storage (GB): 825; Dimensions (mm): 390x104x260; Weight (kg): 4.5;

Platform: Windows 11; Screen ("): 8.8; Touch screen; Bluetooth; mini-Jack (3.5 mm); USB C; Storage (GB): 256; Memory card slot; Dimensions (mm): 131x299x41; Weight (kg): 0.85;

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.

A game console released in 2013 that continues the PlayStation line of desktop consoles. Like the third version, it is equipped with an 8-core processor, but in this case it is an AMD Jaguar, and the amount of RAM has been increased to 8 GB. The design provides a 500 GB drive, there are 2 USB 3.0 ports. Sony PlayStation 4 supports all major optical disc formats up to Blu-ray. Also worth noting is the integration with the Vita portable console, including the ability to use as a controller.

The third gaming console in the Xbox family, introduced in 2013. Microsoft Xbox One is built on a powerful eight-core AMD x86-64 processor, complemented by 8 GB of RAM (3 GB are used for office purposes, the rest is for games), carries a 500 GB hard drive. The games are available both on Blu-ray discs and through the online store; It is worth noting that games of previous generations are not supported. It is also worth noting the support for 7.1 sound, which can be output through the optical output. The set of ports also includes HDMI input and output and three USB 3.0 connectors. The headset is included in the package.

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;

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.

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.

Platform: PlayStation; game included; Memory card slot;

Platform: Xbox; game included; ultraHD (4K); Bluetooth; mini-Jack (3.5 mm); Storage (GB): 1000;