
New Year is coming! And it is time for you to choose the perfect present for you and your family. Games consoles are always a great option, since no matter how old you are, there is always a game for you. However, deciding which one to get is the tricky part, there are so many good options out there, that picking one seems like a hard choice to make.
That’s why we have selected the best 6 games consoles for this coming New Year:
1. Nintendo Switch. Best Hybrid for Mobility
Why you should have this?
The size of the device is barely 6.2 inches, with a tablet-like shape, the versatility of this console allows you to choose whether to play it at home connected to the TV, or take it with you wherever you go. It gives you the possibility to bring complex games, such as Zelda or Skrim, with you. It is ideal for playing on your everyday commute or even on a plane.
Popular game titles
This console marked a new generation for Nintendo, with this hybrid console. Since it was released the game the variety of games has added a plus to its value and attractiveness.
The most popular are:
- The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
- Super Mario Odyssey
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
- Splatoon 2
- Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle
Pros | Cons |
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It is incredibly flexible, can be adapted to a TV or used as a portable | The battery only lasts about 4 hours |
It includes 2 controllers | The game library isn't very big yet |
It has some exclusive games that are not available in other platforms | Does not support apps like Netflix |
2. PlayStation 4 Pro. Best Overall/Popular
Why you should have this?
It offers a huge game library to play in HD, over 1600 games. If you want to play online mode with other gamers there will always be people available, being one of the most popular consoles nowadays.
Popular game titles
One of the main advantages of the PS4 Pro is the variety of games that make it the ideal console for the family. There are hundreds of games for everyone.
Here are some of the most popular ones:
- God of War
- Spiderman
- The Witch Hunter III: Wild Hunt
- Far Cry 5
- Horizon Zero Dawn
Pros | Cons |
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Free update of existing games | It does not offer a huge upgrade for existing PS4 owners with 1080p TVs |
The graphical performance is the best in all consoles | It only has 1TB HDD |
It has very high resolution and frame rates | Does not support apps like Netflix |

PlayStation 4 Pro. Best Overall / Popular
Why we picked it.
We chose it for two reasons, the first is the huge game library it offers and the second one is the multimedia functionality. The PS4 Pro allows gamer to stream TV, play Blu-ray discs and download games from the PlayStation Store.

3. Xbox One S. Best Value
Why you should have this?
Thanks to its capabilities, it is one of the best options for the family, being able to access to apps like YouTube, HBO, Pandora, ESPN and others. You can customize the controllers and choose among 3 options of storage; 500GB, 1TB or 2TB.
Popular game titles
Even though the Xbox One family is known for not having many exclusive game titles, the possibility to upgrade previous versions of other games makes up for it.
The best options are:
- Far Cry 5
- Forza Horizon 4
- Resident Evil 7
- Dishonored 2
- Gears of War 4
Pros | Cons |
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It has a internal power supply, giving a more modern and compact look | It was less processing power than the Xbox One X |
It is smaller than the standard Xbox One | It does not offer exclusive games |
It has the best multimedia options | It doesn’t support 4K native games |
4. Super NES Classic. Best Classic
Why you should have this?
If you are a fan of classic video games this console is the best option for you. With the Super NES classic you can relive times when video games were in its prime, it also includes the best two-player games of that era.
Popular game titles
It has 21 classical games bringing back the best options:
- Super Mario Kart
- Street Fighter II Turbo
- Megaman X
- Earthbound
- Kirby Super Star
Pros | Cons |
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It has the best 21 classic games | The controllers cable is very short and can’t be replaced |
It includes two controllers | The output quality is only 720p |
It keeps the retro hardware look | You can't expand the game library |
5. Nintendo New 2DS XL. Best for Kids/Families
Why you should have this?
If you are looking for video game console for kids this is definitely one of the best options. There is wide variety of game titles, and you can play all games from previous versions (Nintendo DS and Nintendo 3DS).
Popular game titles
There are over 1000 games in the library for you to choose, and are backward compatible with Nintendo DS games. These are the best options:
- Shin Megami Tensei IV
- Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D
- New Super Mario Bros 2
- Picross 3D: Round 2
- Mario Kart 7
Pros | Cons |
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It has easy access to external storage | The battery life is not very long |
It is more user friendly than other Nintendo DS consoles | The screens are not very bright |
The screen size is big | The quality of the speakers is not the best |

Nintendo New 2DS XL. Best for Kids / Families
Why we picked it.
We selected this console because of its huge library, with over 1200 games to choose from, as well as its backward compatibility with other Nintendo DS devices. Another reason we absolutely love it is because you can play online mode with other players.

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