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A powerful console known for its exceptional performance and exclusive titles like Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and The Last of Us Part 1, offering ray tracing and 4K resolution at $499.99, with a digital-only version priced at $399.99.

PlayStation 5

The most powerful current-gen console, featuring advanced graphics capabilities, Dolby Atmos, and a strong game library, priced at $499, with a focus on performance and backward compatibility.

Xbox Series X

An affordable option at $299.99, offering great value without a physical disc drive and limited to 1440p resolution, yet still allowing access to popular Xbox games.

Xbox Series S Game Console

Microsoft Xbox Series S (512GB)

Xbox Series S

The definitive Nintendo console with a 7-inch OLED display, improved audio, and enhanced portability, priced at $349.99, perfect for family gaming and popular exclusive titles.

Nintendo Switch OLED Model 

Nintendo Switch OLED

A more affordable, handheld-only version of the Switch at $199.99, featuring a compact design ideal for kids and casual gaming.

Nintendo Switch Lite

A portable gaming device known for its ability to run PC games, priced from $549, featuring a high-efficiency design and a large library of games through Steam.

Steam Deck Video Game Console

Steam Deck

A revised version of the PS5 that offers the same performance with a more compact nature.

Sony PlayStation 5 Slim

Sony PlayStation 5 Slim Digital Edition

PlayStation 5 Slim

A subscription service providing access to a wide range of games for Xbox, adding significant value to the Xbox consoles.

Xbox Game Pass

An upgraded version of the Steam Deck with a 90Hz OLED display for immersive gaming on the go, available in 512GB and 1TB variants.

Valve Steam Deck OLED

Future iteration of the Xbox Series designed to serve gamers with high-performance needs.

Microsoft Xbox Series X Pro

The best-selling model before the OLED variant, maintaining compatibility with the large library of Nintendo games at a lower price point.

Nintendo Switch (Original)

A high-performance PC gaming handheld, featuring Windows 11 for versatility in gaming outside of Steam.

Asus ROG Ally X

A retro-inspired handheld gaming console with included classic games and Evercade cartridge support, targeted at retro gaming enthusiasts.

Evercade Super Pocket

A new color version of the affordable gaming console with increased storage capacity, catering to users who download many titles.

Carbon Black Xbox Series S

Offers extensive storage and better gaming portability with an emphasis on handheld PC gaming.

Steam Deck OLED (1TB variant)

Anticipated release of the next-gen Nintendo console expected in 2025, which is generating interest among gamers.

Nintendo Switch 2

Expands the online service with access to a broader catalog of classic titles at an additional cost.

Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pass

Offers various subscription tiers giving access to games, discounts, and online play on the PlayStation consoles.

PlayStation Plus

Bundles Game Pass with online multiplayer for a competitive pricing model.

Microsoft Xbox Game Pass Ultimate

- PlayStation 5: A powerful console known for its exceptional performance and exclusive titles like Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and The Last of Us Part 1, offering ray tracing and 4K resolution at $499.99, with a digital-only version priced at $399.99 [1][4].
- Xbox Series X: The most powerful current-gen console, featuring advanced graphics capabilities, Dolby Atmos, and a strong game library, priced at $499, with a focus on performance and backward compatibility [1][4].
- Xbox Series S: An affordable option at $299.99, offering great value without a physical disc drive and limited to 1440p resolution, yet still allowing access to popular Xbox games [1][4].
- Nintendo Switch OLED: The definitive Nintendo console with a 7-inch OLED display, improved audio, and enhanced portability, priced at $349.99, perfect for family gaming and popular exclusive titles [1][4].
- Nintendo Switch Lite: A more affordable, handheld-only version of the Switch at $199.99, featuring a compact design ideal for kids and casual gaming [1][3].
- Steam Deck: A portable gaming device known for its ability to run PC games, priced from $549, featuring a high-efficiency design and a large library of games through Steam [2][5].
- PlayStation 5 Slim: A revised version of the PS5 that offers the same performance with a more compact nature [4].
- Xbox Game Pass: A subscription service providing access to a wide range of games for Xbox, adding significant value to the Xbox consoles [2][4].
- Valve Steam Deck OLED: An upgraded version of the Steam Deck with a 90Hz OLED display for immersive gaming on the go, available in 512GB and 1TB variants [3][2].
- Microsoft Xbox Series X Pro: Future iteration of the Xbox Series designed to serve gamers with high-performance needs [4].
- Nintendo Switch (Original): The best-selling model before the OLED variant, maintaining compatibility with the large library of Nintendo games at a lower price point [4][6].
- Asus ROG Ally X: A high-performance PC gaming handheld, featuring Windows 11 for versatility in gaming outside of Steam [3].
- Evercade Super Pocket: A retro-inspired handheld gaming console with included classic games and Evercade cartridge support, targeted at retro gaming enthusiasts [1][3].
- Carbon Black Xbox Series S: A new color version of the affordable gaming console with increased storage capacity, catering to users who download many titles [1].
- Steam Deck OLED (1TB variant): Offers extensive storage and better gaming portability with an emphasis on handheld PC gaming [2].
- Nintendo Switch 2: Anticipated release of the next-gen Nintendo console expected in 2025, which is generating interest among gamers [4].
- Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pass: Expands the online service with access to a broader catalog of classic titles at an additional cost [4].
- PlayStation Plus: Offers various subscription tiers giving access to games, discounts, and online play on the PlayStation consoles [4]. 
- Microsoft Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: Bundles Game Pass with online multiplayer for a competitive pricing model [5].

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