The Nintendo Switch Lite is about two-thirds the size of the regular Switch, and delivers two-thirds of what we love about the full-size model. There are some drawbacks, though.
Due to its smaller size, the Switch Lite has a smaller battery, meaning less playtime overall. Read our full Nintendo Switch Lite review. The Apple App Store has some of the best smartphone games on the market, and it usually gets the best titles months before Android does. In addition to perennial favorites like Fortnite, Hearthstone and Minecraft, you can also play indie darlings like Monument Valley, Florence and Threes.
What really sets the iPad apart from Android tablets, though, is Apple Arcade. Some of the games are exclusive to the Apple Arcade service; others, you can get on a Switch or PC, but not an Android device. Read our full Apple iPad Air review. The best handheld gaming console is arguably the one you already have on you, and that's why it's worth considering a dedicated gaming phone, like the Asus ROG Phone 5.
This excellent albeit very large smartphone is powerful enough to run any game on Android, which means you can enjoy both casual handheld titles as well as longer sit-down-and-play experiences.
For the latter, it helps to have a controller. With the ROG Phone 5's large screen and fast refresh rate, you can play many of your favorite console and PC games from anywhere in your home — or anywhere with a strong enough Wi-Fi connection. The New Nintendo 2DS XL is a fantastic system, with two large, colorful screens, a design that makes the system easy to stash in a bag or pocket, and a huge library of wonderful games.
The console is well-stocked third-party tiles, too, featuring favorites from Square Enix, Atlus and Capcom. Nintendo seems to have put all its eggs in the Switch basket, and the 2DS XL has become harder to find as a result.
There are no new games coming out for it, and it's been officially discontinued. The best handheld gaming console for your needs depends on where you want to use it.
If you need something that you can stash in your pocket and play absolutely anywhere, the ROG Phone 5 is the smallest, most versatile device on the list.
If you want to split your game time equally between home and traveling, the Nintendo Switch is probably the best option, since you can hook it up to a TV. Price is also a consideration. Likewise, the Switch Lite is cheaper than the full-fledged Switch, but it also has fewer features. Instead, we draw from our experiences with these devices after we give them full reviews. A Nintendo Switch and an Apple iPad Air, for example, fill very different roles in the tech world, so devising apples-to-apples tests for them is nearly impossible.
To earn a spot on this list, a system simply has to play excellent games, and be small enough to transport easily. For anything beyond that, we rely on our qualitative judgment. Marshall Honorof is a senior editor for Tom's Guide, overseeing the site's coverage of gaming hardware and software. He comes from a science writing background, having studied paleomammalogy, biological anthropology, and the history of science and technology.
After hours, you can find him practicing taekwondo or doing deep dives on classic sci-fi. Included in this guide: 1. The best handheld gaming consoles can keep you entertained anywhere. Nintendo Switch. Specifications Size: 9. Weight: Battery Life: 9 hours. Game Store: Nintendo eShop. Reasons to avoid - Potentially short battery life - Tedious interface.
Reasons to avoid - Empty List. In terms of actual gaming performance, you should know that the latest PlayStation and Xbox gaming consoles are head and shoulders above their rivals. The PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series X can deliver a 4K experience at up to a whopping frames per second — more than what a high-quality gaming PC can produce — when paired with a compatible TV.
However, thanks to next-level versatility and exclusive access to iconic characters and titles like Mario and Zelda , they're hugely popular.
Switch consoles are more affordable, too. We also evaluated Apple and Google products to pick solid options for casual and budget-minded gamers — they may be cheaper, but they're pretty darn great. Get ready to get your play on with these top-rated gaming consoles. A note on availability: Due to increased demand, the gaming consoles constantly fluctuate in and out of stock.
We will frequently check and refresh the links to these products as they become available again. The Series X is the most powerful and entertaining Xbox yet. It can deliver stunning 4K gameplay with a high frame rate, which makes your graphics spectacular. Plus, it has 8K HDR and exceptional cloud gaming capabilities. Combined, the hardware bits also make video games load almost instantly. The console also has a 4K Blu-Ray drive and the ability to deliver high-resolution content from popular streaming services.
There are plenty of accessories for it , too. However, we'll be checking in and updating availability accordingly. It is an excellent streaming player, too. Like its predecessor, the latest PlayStation is also capable of VR gaming. Its fantastic DualSense controller has haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and a built-in microphone and audio jack.
Additional accessories for the console are also available. Nintendo's latest Switch is a better version of a legendary product and the most versatile gaming console that money can buy. Unlike its rivals from Microsoft and Sony, it can transition from a mobile gaming rig to a home gaming console by docking it into a station.
Powered by individually backlit pixels, its screen incredibly vibrant, making handheld gaming even more enjoyable. The new Switch has excellent controllers and a constantly growing library of fun games with iconic characters.
The new model's tabletop stand has improved, too. The gadget also comes with a vast selection of accessories. Users can easily expand their collection by purchasing the hottest titles via the Stadia store. Best of all, they can also access Google Stadia on their phone , laptop , or tablet while away from their TV.
It's powered by Google Assistant, and can also serve as a superb 4K media player. Launched alongside the mighty Xbox Series X, the reasonably priced Xbox Series S is our favorite entry-level gaming console by Microsoft. The elegant console is capable of delivering HDR-enhanced gameplay in high resolution, with stellar graphics.
The Xbox Series S ships with a redesigned gaming controller, and like the pricier Xbox Series X, the Series S is also compatible with an external keyboard and mouse, making for comfortable gaming. Note though, that the console lacks a disc drive. It also ships with less onboard memory than the Series X. For handheld gaming on the go, there's no better option than the Nintendo Switch Lite.
It is the more compact variant of the Nintendo Switch with a much lower price tag. Available in several eye-catching colors yellow, turquoise, blue, and gray , the Lite looks even more adorable.
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