The best game consoles, console rating 2017 * Ratings

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When you ask yourself the question: "which game console is better to buy?" The answer depends on a number of factors. Are you a hardcore gamer who spends hours in front of a TV or monitor? Are you a parent looking for an inexpensive prefix for a child? Do you want a console that combines games with multimedia entertainment features? Our game console rating helps you find the right device for your needs. It is based on user reviews from Yandex.Market.

10. Sony PlayStation 4 1 TB

The average cost is 24,299 rubles.

A very popular stationary game console with a large library of games, beautiful design, support for HD resolution and 3D mode and several franchises that are exclusive to the PlayStation 4 (for example, Infamous, Bloodborne, Driveclub and Uncharted). And through the PlayStation Network, you can download about 500 games.

Advantages:

supports up to four controllers at the same time, although this option does not work in all games;
games can be downloaded or installed on an external hard drive (which must be pre-formatted using PlayStation 4);
works very quietly;
management is simple and straightforward;
Included is a wireless controller;
the gamepad has excellent speakers, and if necessary, you can connect headphones.

Disadvantages:

After 3-4 hours of the game, the gamepad is discharged.
Games for this console are expensive.

9. Nintendo 3DS

The average price is 13,999 rubles.

This portable console will delight gamers with classic Nintendo games, including popular franchises like Mario & Luigi and The Legend of Zelda in 3D. Nintendo continues to release the best games for the platform on a regular basis, which makes this console very popular in the console market.

Pros:

affordable price;
light weight;
a very large library of good games;
long work (up to 6 hours of play with 3D on);
high-quality sound from the speakers.

Minuses

no power supply included;
games are expensive;
due to the glossy surface, the console slides in your hands.

8. Sony PlayStation 4 Pro

The average price is 31,999 rubles.

The latest console from Sony is a welcome purchase for fans of the brand, although the PS4 Slim is a good option. PS4 Pro can output not only 4K-, but also HDR-video, which was made possible thanks to the upgraded GPU. The PS4 Pro also has a larger terabyte hard drive. Now it is the most powerful console in the ranking of game consoles of 2017.

Benefits:

excellent optimization even of old games;
completely dull, not easily soiled surface;
the prefix is almost not heated;
can stream in a resolution of 1080p;
downloads in games are very fast.

Disadvantages:

According to some users, upscaling 4k is not comparable with “honest” 4k. If you look from a distance of 2 meters on the screen of a 55-inch TV, you can not see the difference between the pseudo 4k and the usual FullHD.

7. Nintendo DS Lite

The average cost is 6,900 rubles.

The best game console for a gift to a child who is just getting acquainted with the world of consoles. It is a smaller and more portable version of the Nintendo DS. It has brighter screens and longer battery life than the DS. In addition, Nintendo slightly redesigned the buttons to increase usability.

What is good:

low price;
extensive game library;
if you like games for the Game Boy Advance, DS Lite supports cartridges with them.

What is bad:

a glossy screen that glare and is not scratch resistant;
almost no games in Russian.

6. Sony PlayStation 2 Slim

On average, it is offered for 10,289 rubles.

PS2 offers full backward compatibility with PS1 without requiring software updates or advanced storage capabilities. It was for PS2 that most of the games released specifically for the game console were released. PS2 also provides compatibility with CD, DVD, and other audio and video file formats and can be connected to the Internet using an Ethernet adapter and modem.

Like by users for:

the ability to play all old PlayStation games on PS2;
beautiful and ergonomic slim body;
good, albeit somewhat outdated graphics;
many games (but already outdated).

Do not like it for:

quickly dirty body;

long loading of games;
lack of new games.

5. Microsoft Xbox One 500 GB

You can buy, on average, for 21,990 rubles.

This console simply could not pass the list of the best game consoles. It supports HD resolution and has a wireless controller included. There are more than 250 different video games in the One catalog, and more than 50 of them are not available on other consoles.

Pros:

very comfortable joystick;
can read NTFS hard drives;
works quietly;
games are inexpensive and there are often sales;
almost does not get warm thanks to a good cooling system.

Minuses:

big size;
often slows down the interface;
There is no 3.5 mm jack for connecting headphones to the gamepad.

4. Sony PlayStation 3 Super Slim 500 GB

You can buy, on average, for 16 300 rubles.

The Sony PlayStation 3 console, which debuted in 2006, is now outdated. It may not offer the attractive graphics and advanced features of the current generation systems, but it is still a great option if you are on a budget. PlayStation 3 has accumulated a huge library of games, including the most popular franchises - Call of Duty, Grand Theft Auto, Mass Effect, and exclusives - Uncharted, Metal Gear Solid and Ratchet and Clank.

Why you should buy:

convenient gamepad;

a large number of games;
a light weight;
youtube and radio available;
almost does not get warm.

Why not buy:

noisy;
only 2 USB hubs;
the graphics are not the best, sometimes “soap” is noticeable and not everywhere is 1080p;
the surface is glossy and easily soiled.

3. Sony PlayStation Vita Wi-Fi

The average price is 12,490 rubles.

The portable PlayStation Vita is easy and convenient to hold in your hands, and the battery holds a charge for four to six hours.

Other benefits:

the console is shockproof;
not heated;
has a simple and convenient interface;
there are mp3 and video players, you can surf the net;
accessories are cheap.

Disadvantages:

few games;

memory cards are expensive;
weak camera;
the manufacturer considers this device as a remote game player with Sony PC 3 and 4.

2. Sony PlayStation Portable Slim & Lite

The average cost is 9,489 rubles.

Along with improving screen contrast and changing the location for Wi-Fi and memory cards, this model contains several important differences from the original PSP model.

Among them:

reduced weight;
more internal memory (64 MB vs 32 MB);
the possibility of USB-charging the battery;
screen saver.

Among the shortcomings, one can cancel the lack of interchangeability of PSP and PSP Slim & Lite accessories and the high cost of games.

1. Sony PlayStation 4 500 GB

The average price is 23,999 rubles.

The best game console of 2017 in terms of value for money. She does not have such a capacious hard drive as a one-terabyte brother, but the price is much lower.