Best Game Console of 2019

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Pricey but essential, is the case for most game consoles. We'll help you find the best console for your needs, with our round-up of everything from PS4 Pro to Xbox One X and Nintendo Switch.

What is the best game console? Should you go for the PS4 or Xbox One? Or maybe go for a handheld hybrid like the Nintendo Switch? What about portable consoles, or a gaming-focused streamer like the Nvidia Shield?

Game consoles are must-haves for many of us, but they're expensive. Keep in mind that you can still pick up old consoles and games at much cheaper prices, and you can also check out our best games deals to make sure you're getting the best price.

But, for those on the hunt for the ultimate game console, carry on reading. 

Microsoft Xbox One X

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RRP: US$499
The Xbox One X is massively powerful and comes at a steep price - it's the most expensive console on the market right now. But compared to the equivalent gaming PC, it’s exceptionally good value for money. It offers true 4K@60fps gameplay across a range of games, and even if you don't have a 4K TV, you will see a significant boost in graphical performance. 

Ultimately, the One X isn’t for everyone, but if you have a 4K TV that can take advantage of that extra graphical power, you’re in for a real treat.

 

Sony PS4 Pro

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RRP: $399
The latest console from Sony is the PS4 Pro and it will be a must-have for those loyal to the brand, although the PS4 Slim is also an option.

The PS4 Pro can output not only dynamic 4K, but also HDR video, both possible thanks to the upgraded GPU featured in the high-end console. And the 4K resolution isn't limited to video playback like the Xbox One S, although Sony admits many games are upscaled and not native 4K.

The lack of a 4K Blu-ray drive is a little strange, but the PS4 Pro does feature a larger 1TB hard drive. It's the most powerful Sony-branded console on the market, but its specs don't quite match up to the Xbox One X.

 

Nintendo Switch

RRP: $299
Nintendo's latest console is predictably unusual. The Switch is a sort of handheld/home console hybrid - you can connect it to your TV to play on the big screen, or take it with you on the go as a high-powered handheld, with various different control configurations for each setup.

As the most recent major console release, the Switch understandably has the slimmest game lineup of the bunch, so it's not the best bet if you want immediate access to a huge array of titles, but the list is growing every day.

Still, it's the only console where you can play the latest Zelda and Mario titles, and the best bet if you want versions of huge games like Skyrim that you can take with you on the go.