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1. Nintendo Switch
2. Sony PlayStation 5
3. Xbox Series X
4. Nintendo Switch Lite
5. Google Stadia Premiere Edition

By The Week Staff

last updated 23 March 2021

1. Nintendo Switch

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.

£280; argos.co.uk

2. Sony PlayStation 5

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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£450; johnlewis.com

3. Xbox Series X

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.

£450; smythstoys.com

4. Nintendo Switch Lite

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.

£200; store.nintendo.co.uk

5. Google Stadia Premiere Edition

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.

£90; store.google.com

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