Consoles

Esolex/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Hidden beneath the PS5’s sloping white shell is a large fan that serves one very important purpose: it keeps the hardware inside of the console from overheating. Whether the fan has adequately served its purpose during the months or years you’ve owned your […]

icemanphotos/Shutterstock Live service gaming has had a boom over the last decade as increases in internet and networking speeds have made new kinds of online gaming possible. This has allowed players from all over the world to drop into lobbies and play matchups in games like «Overwatch,» «Fortnite,» and «Apex Legends.» But as amazing as

Content-sharing has become integrated into video game culture so heavily that modern consoles are typically all built with some sort of on-device YouTube or Twitch streaming option. Though broadcasting on modern consoles like the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S offer high-resolution and low-latency streams to platforms like Twitch and YouTube, they’re limited in additional functions

My Arcade We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. TL;DR: This Atari-inspired console has 200+ officially licensed games with HDMI connectivity and wireless joysticks, and this open-box model is only $69.99 — a 30% saving from the regular price. It’s hard to beat classics like the Atari with Asteroids and PONG. Whether

Miguel Lagoa/Shutterstock Sony’s PlayStation 5 is quickly climbing the ranks on its way to becoming one of the most popular gaming consoles of all time. The next-gen rig has excited players worldwide since its release in late 2020, and Sony continues to see impressive numbers of sales around the world. From its powerful hardware to

Wirestock Creators/Shutterstock It has been seven years since Nintendo released the Nintendo Switch console, establishing itself as a pioneer of the handheld game console scene. The Switch has been very well received during its tenure as Nintendo’s headliner console, with around 132 million units sold.  That said, the console is getting on in years, with

Sadie Mantell/Shutterstock The Nintendo Switch is a pretty piece of gaming hardware, blending the lines between handheld and console gaming. However, besides being able to play in your home or on the road, the Switch boasts many features that change how you use consoles. And the most underappreciated may be its dock. When Nintendo released

Wachiwit/Shutterstock Ask the average Nintendo Switch owner if they’re satisfied with its performance, and the answer will likely be a resounding yes. The hybrid handheld gaming console captured the world’s imagination when it was released in 2017 and, by the end of 2022, had become the third best-selling video game console of all time. Even