Best overall
Analogue 3D
4.4 overall score
Highest ranked product in this category by consolidated review score.
Best Video Game Console
Video Game Console Decision Dashboard
Safest pick
Analogue 3D
4.4 overall score
Balances a strong score with broader review coverage.
Best value
Nex Playground
4.2 in value for money
Leads this category on a matching scored feature.
Best battery
Lenovo Legion Go S
2.3 in battery life
Leads this category on a matching scored feature.
Most common complaint: repairability (2.1 category average)
Choose it if you own N64 cartridges and want the most polished, low-lag way to play them on a 4K TV. Skip it if you want cheap emulation, broad flash-cart/controller...
Pros: display quality, performance
Cons: availability
Best for easy, controller-free family play that gets kids moving. Skip it if you want deep games, cutting-edge graphics, or dislike paying for Play Pass.
Pros: game library quality, value for money
Cons: subscription service value, graphical performance
Choose the SteamOS version for a comfortable, console-like handheld with a sharp 120Hz screen and strong performance. Skip it if you prioritize long battery life, quiet fans, or effortless access...
Pros: display quality, user interface
Cons: controller features, battery life
Choose Switch 2 for a sharper, faster, more social Switch with stronger Joy-Cons and broad backward compatibility. Skip it if short battery life, expensive storage, thin launch exclusives, or the...
Pros: value for money, controller features
Cons: power efficiency, user interface
Choose it if you want a display-worthy Pac-Man collectible that plays original Atari cartridges on modern TVs. Skip it if stiff controls, controller reliability, or the $169-ish price matter more...
Pros: performance, collectibility and presentation
Cons: controller quality, controller ergonomics
Best for the best-in-class OLED, versatile controls, and strong AAA performance. Skip it if value, low weight, quiet operation, or a polished console-like experience matters more than premium hardware.
Pros: display quality, performance
Cons: value for money, power efficiency