Best Video Game Consoles in 2020

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There are a lot of video game consoles on the market, even 

between "The Big Three" companies like Sony, Microsoft, and 

Nintendo. Some of these are better suited for specific purposes than others, whether you want on-the-go gaming or a system that delivers the very best graphics possible. Because of its versatility and affordable price, the Nintendo Switch is easily our top recommendation. Those looking to spend extra for more premium features can look towards the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

Best Overall:                                    Best Value:

nintendo Switch                                Xbox One S ( Gears 5 Bundle )

Best Graphics :                                 Best Handheld;

Xbox One X (Gears 5 Bundle )        Nintendo Switch Lite

Best Exlusives :                                 Best Re-release

PlayStation 4 Pro                              SNES Classic

Best Starter Console:                       Most Nostalgic:

PlayStation 4 Slim                            NES Classic

Best Overall: Nintendo Switch

Nntendo Switch tries to give you the best of both worlds — form, and function — and succeeds for the most part. It's certainly not as powerful as the competition, but it still has enough power to run most AAA games today, an aspect that more third-party developers are taking note of. Now you can play games like Skyrim and The Witcher 3 on a machine that also runs Pokémon and Super Mario. That's impressive. Not only can you take a game like DOOM on-the-go, but you can also play a main Pokémon game on your television

Players aren't tethered to their television anymore, either. Nintendo Switch systems can be brought anywhere because they are also handheld. This makes it the perfect party console because everyone can bring theirs and have fun together. It's lightweight, portable, and can even fit in your pocket if you've got some big pockets.

Where the Nintendo Switch lacks is its online capabilities. Yes, it's premium online subscription service is much less than the competition, but that's because it's an inferior service. Online gameplay just isn't as good on Nintendo Switch as it is Xbox or PlayStation. On top of that, a lot of people have found Joy-Con drift to be an issue, meaning even if you aren't moving the Joy-Con's thumbstick, it will register in-game as if you are. Not exactly conducive for perfect accuracy.

Pros:

• Portable
• Exclusive games
• NES and SNES digital shops
• Docked mode for television
• Proper third-party support
• Capable of 1080p resolution when docked

Cons:

• Performance and online gameplay is inferior to PlayStation and Xbox
• Joy-Con drift
• Not a lot of internal storage (32GB)

Nintendo Switch

The best of both worlds

The Nintendo Switch is perfect for nearly anyone who plays video games, whether casual or serious.

Best Graphics: Xbox One X (Gears 5 Bundle)

The Xbox One X is by far the most powerful console on the market. It sports six teraflops of computing power, making games run faster and look better than any other console before. If you're looking for a console with the best performance, look no further, because you won't beat the Xbox One X. It doesn't always offer 4K resolution and 60FPS at the same time, but you'll have plenty of games offering a choice between either.

Microsoft also ensures that Xbox is the best place to play by creating a welcoming gaming ecosystem. Xbox Game Pass is a monthly subscription service that gives players access to hundreds of titles in a rotating catalog like Netflix. But these games are downloaded directly to your console instead of streamed, making the performance and reliability that much better. This only complements the console's backward compatibility, allowing people to still play their old Xbox 360 games — provided the games support such features.

What some people consider the bread and butter of every video game console, its exclusive games, tend to be arguably inferior on Microsoft's part. The company just doesn't have acclaimed exclusive franchises like The Last of Us, God of War, Uncharted, and Horizon Zero Dawn. It notably has Gears of War, Halo, and Forza, but many have either found those to have grown stale or believe they can't compete with the likes of what Sony can offer. Microsoft is investing more in first-party titles, but Rome wasn't built in a day.

Pros:

• Best graphics and performance (4K and 60FPS)
• Xbox Game Pass
• Xbox One backward compatibility
• Xbox Live and Games with Gold
• Internal power block

Cons:

• Expensive
• Exclusives catalog is lacking

Xbox One X (Gears 5 Bundle)

A lot of power in a small package

The Xbox One X delivers the best possible gaming experience on consoles, hands down.

Best Exclusives: PlayStation 4 Pro

Sony's known for its top of the line exclusives. PlayStation is the only place to play masterpieces like The Last of Us and God of War, not to mention upcoming games like The Last of Us Part II and Death Stranding. The quality of Sony's portfolio is nearly unrivaled, and some of these games are certainly worth buying a console for alone.

PlayStation is also the only console to offer proper VR support, and PSVR runs best with a Pro. There are definitely some aspects that hold it back from being amazing, like all of the wires. But other consoles simply can't compete when they don't even have a dedicated VR headset — and no, Nintendo Labo VR does not count.

As good as the PlayStation 4 Pro is, it falls behind Xbox in terms of features and power. It can offer 4K and 60FPS gaming, just less often. And it doesn't have any backward compatibility nor a service to genuinely rival Xbox Game Pass, as much as PlayStation Now may try.

Pros:

• Best exclusive games
• Great graphics and performance (4K and 60FPS)
• Cheaper than Xbox One X
• Virtual reality support

Cons:

• Less powerful than Xbox One X
• No backward compatibility

PlayStation 4 Pro

Emmy-worthy video games

If you want the industry's most excellent exclusives, PlayStation 4 Pro is the way to go.