Nintendo 3DS
Nintendo’s portable console might be—for now—the best gaming platform available. Its library of games has “filled out at last,” and great graphics give all games “extra punch.”
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PlayStation Vita
The latest edition of Sony’s handheld is becoming “the go-to portable platform” for games from third-party producers. Sony now features such indies at the Vita’s online store.
$250, sony.com
Source: CNET.com
Nvidia Shield
Android’s operating system is powering a new generation of consoles. Nvidia’s entry, due out this month, will offer a 720p screen and the largest game library of any device in its class.
$299, shield.nvidia.com
Source: Wired
GameStick
Plug the Android-powered GameStick into your TV’s HDMI port and grab the controller: An onscreen storefront will let you play games downloaded over Wi-Fi. Available Aug. 26.
$80, amazon.com
Source: Popular Science
Ouya
The quirky Ouya is a hacker’s delight. It instantly supports 200 indie games accessed by Wi-Fi. Better yet, it opens up a universe of knockoff versions of big-name titles.
$100, bestbuy.com
Source: The New York Times
