The New Year is a great time to shop for a new gaming console. Tech giants launch the latest version of their respective consoles every year, and deciding on which one to invest in can be overwhelming. Allow us to help you save valuable time that could be spent killing villains by offering you our top picks for the best game consoles of 2018:
1. Microsoft Xbox One X
The Xbox One X is an extremely powerful machine, and comes at a much higher price tag than most of its competitors. By far the smallest console ever produced by Microsoft, yet only a tad bit smaller than the previously introduced Xbox One, the One X offers a more modern and sleek feeling, paired with extraordinary characteristics that make it truly the best console alive!
The console features a custom-built eight-core CPU that works at a high clock rate of 2.3GHz as opposed to the 2.1 GHz of the PS4 Pro. The machine also offers a bump in speed in comparison to other consoles in the market with its custom AMD GPU boasting 40 compute units, each running at 1172 MHz. As if this wasn’t enough to help the Xbox One X secure its place on our list as the best video game system, the machine’s custom GPU is backed by a 12 GB GDDR5 RAM with 9 GB dedicated to gaming and the remaining 3 GB allotted to the system.
While the machine promises phenomenal performance, it also offers a smooth 4K 60fps playback and graphics no other console can match! Whether you play graphically demanding games such as Assassin’s Creed or Tomb Raider, the Xbox One X offers all 4K gamers an experience beyond comprehension.
2. Sony PlayStation 4 Pro
We absolutely love PlayStation. Now that we have that out of the way, let us start by saying that Sony practically outdid itself with the introduction of the PS4 Pro.
For all those constantly dreaming of daisy-chained video cards running games at super high resolutions, the PS4 Pro is sure to win your heart. Superseding the original model launched in 2013 and the PlayStation 4 Slim released in 2016, this redesigned version promises sharper and better graphics, an unmatchable Sony PlayStation VR experience, and a 1TB hard drive.
The console remains compatible with mostly all games supported by the previous version of PS and supports nearly all PS4 accessories available in the market. With up to 50 million units sold worldwide, Sony’s PS4 Pro clearly deserves its title for the best gaming system of 2018.
3. Nintendo Switch
All those 90’s kids who couldn’t get their hands on Nintendo to play amazing games back in the day, like The Legend of Zelda, have been given another chance – all thanks to the addition of the Nintendo Switch to the Nintendo family.
Nintendo has failed time and again to create a lasting impression, especially with their previous development: the Wii. With the release of Switch however, Nintendo has surely set things right.
Nintendo proved that they have what it takes to compete with other gadgets such as tablets, phablets, and phones by offering Switch. It is a console featuring added functionality of being connected to a television or used as a portable console much similar to a Game Boy. Switch features a touch screen and two detachable controllers called the Joy-Cons. Unlike controllers of any other console, the Joy-Cons can be used separately for two players to play, or can be combined into a fully featured standard video game controller.
Thanks to the Nintendo Switch, you can now spend more than 30 minutes playing Fallout. The Switch not only promises a home console, but also a portable console that can be plugged into a dock whenever needed. We believe that Nintendo has nailed this upgrade by not only improving, but also completely revamping something that had already existed and truly deserves its place as the best game console.
With the video game industry hard at work producing the newest game consoles featuring all sorts of technologies, selecting a console that best matches your taste is not as easy as it was before. Leave us a comment about your favorite console and tell us what makes it so special.
