Best video game consoles to keep you and your family entertained


Get gaming! From retro recreations to modern devices, the best video game consoles to fire up and play

Are you trying to keep you or your family entertained? If so, you might want to invest in a video games console. And there’s a big selection to choose from.

Not only do the PS4 and Xbox One allow you to play video games, but these gaming devices also stream services like Netflix, Disney Plus, Amazon Prime and NOW TV.

The Nintendo Switch allows you to play games on both your TV, olus it’s a handheld console so you don’t have to fight over who uses the television screen.

More of a retro games fan? There are even officially licensed devices like the mini Sega Megadrive and mini classic Sony Playstation that come with a wide range of nostalgic games from the nineties.

Ahead we bring you five great gaming options to fire up and play. 

This Sony PS4 console features a 500GB hard drive and comes with one Dual shock 4 wireless controller and USB charge cable. 

It also includes four incredible Playstation 4 games: Horizon Zero Dawn complete Edition plus bonus content The Frozen Wilds expansion, Uncharted 4, The Last of Us Remastered, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare.

If you purchase a Playstation Plus subscription, you’ll also gain access to two free games each month (you need an active subscription to play them), the ability to play online with other players, 100 GB cloud storage for save files and exclusive discounts for games in the Playstation Store.

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The Xbox One S features a 1TB hard drive, 4K Ultra HS resolution for video game streaming and High Dynamic Range so you can enjoy brilliant graphic details.

The console comes with one controller and the full game download for Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Deluxe Edition plus bonus content. 

Also included is a one-month Xbox Live Gold subscription to play your games online with others, one month of EA Access that allows you to play a bunch of EA games, plus a one-month Xbox Game Pass for Console trial, which means you’ll get instant access to over 100 games, including top titles like Gears 5 and The Outer Worlds.

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Suitable for ages 16 and up, the mini version of the Sega Mega Drive takes retro gamers down memory lane. It features 16-bit arcade graphics and digital stereo sound for pure nostalgic entertainment.

It comes with two wired control pads and 40 classic games built in to the console, including three Sonic the Hedgehog games, Street Fighter II, Castlevania: The New Generation and much more.

Simply plug in using the included USB and HDMI cables to your power source and your TV for your fill of nostalgic 16-bit action. 

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Nintendo released the Switch Lite in September, which is its handheld-only Switch device. The console is compact, lightweight and features a 5.5′ touch screen, with a solid battery life of between three and seven hours (depending on the game you’re playing). 

It’s compatible with Nintendo Switch games that support Handheld mode including Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Animal Crossing. 

If you’re trying to get your hands on the Nintendo Switch that connects to your TV, you might have to check back later when it comes back into stock. The Nintendo Switch Lites are also selling like hot cakes right now so you need to be quick.

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Enjoy a dose of nostalgia with this Sony Playstation Mini Console. The officially licensed recreation has 20 classic Playstation games pre-programmed in the device, including Final Fantasy VII, Grand Theft Auto, Resident Evil and Metal Gear Solid. This is ideal for retro games lovers or for those who weren’t able to play it the first time around during the nineties.

It comes with two wired controllers and is easy to connect to your TV with the HDMI cable that’s included.

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