Expensive gaming Consoles

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 handheld game console introduced by Sony in 2013 as the second generation of the Vita. The Slim index is quite true: the thickness of the case in this model has decreased to 15 mm. At the same time, it is identical to the original console in most characteristics and features: Cortex A9 processor, 5" display with a resolution of 960x544, touch control through the screen and a touchpad on the back of the case, support for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, a GPS module, work with proprietary memory cards, a digital camera with the possibility of gaming applications.However, there are differences — in particular, the screen received an LCD matrix instead of OLED, and the proprietary port was replaced with microUSB.

The older model in the family of Microsoft game consoles of 2013, additionally equipped with a game disc. The device boasts both powerful hardware and an advanced set of features, and will serve as an excellent basis for a home entertainment system. Microsoft Xbox One is based on an 8-core CPU, equipped with 8 GB of RAM and a 1 TB drive. Allows both to play modern games and watch movies and listen to music. To connect to the Internet, a wired LAN interface and wireless Wi-Fi are provided.

Platform: SteamOS 3.0; Screen ("): 7.4; Touch screen; ultraHD (4K); Bluetooth; mini-Jack (3.5 mm); USB C; Storage (GB): 1024; Memory card slot; Dimensions (mm): 117x298x49; Weight (kg): 0.64;

A powerful and modern game console, an updated version of the popular PlayStation 4, which saw the world in 2016. In this configuration, the device comes with a game disc. Note that the game itself may be different, depending on the specific store — check this issue with the manager immediately before buying. As for the console, the modification of the Sony PlayStation 4 Pro differs from the original "four" in a more powerful and performant filling. So, inside there is an 8-core processor and a 4.2 tflops video accelerator. In particular, it provides support for modern 4K resolution.

Although this console is similar in name to the original 3DS XL (and even the screen sizes are the same — 4.88 "and 4.18"), it is much closer in terms of characteristics to the "regular" New 3DS, released in the same 2014. Of these characteristics, it is worth noting, first of all, support for 3D graphics (the "calling card" of the whole family), additional controls (including a second analogue joystick), NFC support, in addition to traditional Wi-Fi, 1 GB of internal memory and a microSD card slot. The console has 2 cameras, with the rear equipped with a twin lens for shooting 3D, and the front one has an eye tracking function to optimize the 3D image on the display.

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 ("): 7; Touch screen; Bluetooth; mini-Jack (3.5 mm); USB C; Storage (GB): 512; Memory card slot; Dimensions (mm): 117x294x21.2; Weight (kg): 0.68;

A modification of the popular Microsoft Xbox One game console, updated and “tightened” to the requirements of 2017, additionally equipped with a game disc and two branded joysticks for control at once, so this set can be an excellent acquisition for fans of joint games on one computer. Compared to its predecessors, the Xbox One X features significantly improved hardware, in particular: a more powerful CPU, a 6 TFLOPS graphics card (against 1.31 TFLOPS in the original Xbox One), as well as an increase in RAM to 12 GB. Also, the device boasts support for 4K resolution, high dynamic range HDR and is equipped with a wireless module Wi-Fi standard 802.11n / ac. Specifically, this model carries on more→board 1 TB of internal memory.

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;

Platform: SteamOS 3.0; Screen ("): 7.4; Touch screen; ultraHD (4K); Bluetooth; mini-Jack (3.5 mm); USB C; Storage (GB): 512; Memory card slot; Dimensions (mm): 117x298x49; Weight (kg): 0.64;

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.

Having replaced the original Wii, this model not only continued the traditions of the series, but also introduced several new original solutions. So, the design of the controller actually blurs the line between desktop and portable consoles: it is actually a separate portable console with a microphone, camera and its own 6.2" touch screen, where, if necessary, you can switch the gameplay from an external screen. At the same time the console is compatible with the games and all the accessories of its predecessor.

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.

The youngest model in the updated family of popular Microsoft game consoles in 2013, this modification received a fast 4 GB Flash drive. At the heart of the Microsoft Xbox 360 E hardware is a 3.2GHz ATI C1/Xenos CPU, 512MB of RAM, and a 0.24TFLOPS graphics card to deliver high-performance gaming and FullHD video playback . Among other things, the device supports 5.1 sound, but there are no separate audio outputs.

A slightly smaller and simplified version of one of the most popular game consoles ever made by Nintendo. The Nintendo Wii Mini is dressed in a stylish black and red case and is initially equipped with Wii Remote Plus and Nunchuk branded controllers. The model is equipped with a DVD / Blu-ray disc drive, but it is deprived of the ability to connect to the Internet, which was in the original version of the set-top box. A special Nintendo Sensor Bar provides tracking of controller movements, which opens up new possibilities for the user in games.

Another variation on the PSP theme, this time from 2009. This model immediately catches the eye due to the non-standard, within the line, case, made in the slider form factor. For the first time among the models of the family, in addition to Wi-Fi, Bluetooth support appeared, but there is no UMD drive, the console only works with memory cards. The hardware is traditional — a 333 MHz processor and 64 MB of RAM, but the screen has become somewhat smaller — 3.8 ". Traditionally, integration with the PlayStation 3 and PS Network support are provided.

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

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

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.

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.

An advanced gaming console that combines the solid functionality of the original PlayStation 4 with twice the storage capacity — in this case, the hard drive capacity is 1 TB, which can make life a lot easier for avid gamers. The device is built on the AMD Jaguar processor, specially designed for set-top boxes; RAM installed 8 GB. The built-in optical drive makes it possible to work with Blu-ray discs. The capabilities of the video accelerator in the Sony PlayStation 4 Ultimate Player Edition game console are enough to play Full HD pictures; and the sound system supports sound up to 7.1.

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