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While this is not the most powerful console out there, Nintendo’s focus is on fun, with exclusive games like Super Mario and Animal Crossing. You can use it as both a handheld tablet and a TV console.
The new PlayStation has 8K graphics – 16 times higher quality than Full HD. Its DualSense controller gives such subtle vibrations that you can feel your character’s environment.
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While it’s not quite as nice to look at as the PS5, the new Xbox can match it for graphics and processing power. For a more budget-friendly Xbox, the Series S is a toned-down version.
If you’re not bothered about connecting your console to a TV, this Switch Lite handheld device is simpler than the standard Switch and has a retro feel. You can play the same games for a lower price, though.
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For a compact console, look to Google’s Stadia, which is just a controller and a Chromecast dongle to plug into a TV. Games are streamed, so you need the internet, but the varied catalogue includes the Assassin’s Creed series.
