Summer, holidays and -what else? – gaming with the hottest consoles that can take a place on your shelf.
Gaming is… all-weather so no matter how hot it is outside or how many baths you take, the controller will always look attractive for “another bunch before bed” or an adventure that started with the sun and ended with the moon. Games have their own way of enchanting a player and with the new generation of consoles now here, many will want to play their games with the best possible quality.
However, the new consoles are not monopolizing the interest, as there are other options, just as interesting and for some even more than anything new – it’s all a matter of perspective. Where does the gaming community turn its attention?
The new generation is waiting for you!
It has not been long since the coveted new generation began. The promises are many: better speeds everywhere, better graphics, new gaming experiences, improved user experience and much more. Sony and Microsoft have built the successors to their previous systems and, as it seems so far, their choices have been successful.
Initially, the PlayStation 5 takes the baton from the highly successful PlayStation 4 and attempts to take the player to new worlds through new paths. One way is the brand new DualSense controller, whose triggers vibrate and bring resistance depending on the action on the screen, while the tactile feedback on the body of the controller promises detailed vibration that responds to what you see happening. These are accompanied by 3D Audio, a new audio technology for console data that ensures that the sound exists in three dimensions, that is, introducing the “height” factor in the equation to hear everything from every possible direction.
In addition, the latest SSD technology inside the console delivers lightning speeds from menus to games, capable of supporting brand new experiences such as the recent Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart and intergalactic travel included. The power of the console makes the game possible with up to 120fps in resolutions up to 4K, with fantastic graphics and the use of ray tracing technology for highly realistic lighting and reflections. With what follows for the console, such as the God of War sequel or the next Gran Turismo, the future is bright.
On the other hand, Microsoft’s “answer” comes in two parts. The Xbox Series X is the most powerful console ever, offering gaming at resolutions up to 4K / 120fps with VRR support for smoothing motion and Dolby Vision along with Dolby Atmos for use in games or movies. It supports games that only exist in the new generation, such as the photorealistic Microsoft Flight Simulator, and the list of available titles is constantly growing: two blockbusters are expected this year, Forza Horizon 5 and the coveted Halo Infinite. With ray tracing and lightning speeds thanks to the console SSD, it is difficult to find obstacles.
For those who want to play new generation games but do not have a TV that meets all of the above or do not want to “climb” at a cost, the Xbox Series S is a miraculous little machine that practically works like a softer Xbox Series X that accepts only digital games. However, it does not lag behind in key points such as ray tracing or SSD, providing essentially an identical experience. Both consoles provide access to a huge library of Xbox 360 titles and the first Xbox, so if you have some “diamonds” of the past that you want to visit again (and many of them with improvements), you are at the right place.
The treasures of a generation, in your hands!
With the advent of a new generation, headlights do not automatically turn on it. The PlayStation 4 Pro and Xbox One X are proof of that, two powerful consoles capable of delivering 4K Ultra HD and each offering access to thousands of games of the generation that has just “passed” and will continue to be supported for years. The best part is that you can build a huge library of titles at a lower cost, filling in the best way the “gap” of a console and your free time with plenty of play.
For example, the PlayStation 4 Pro can give you games like God of War, The Last of Us, Gran Turismo Sport and Bloodborne in their best form compared to a simple PlayStation 4, so you have countless reasons to prefer it if you overtake such games. -market for gaming. You can also travel -almost literally- to other worlds through PlayStation VR, the virtual reality mask that promises a gaming experience you have never experienced before, especially on a console.
Similarly, the Xbox One X is the most powerful console of its generation and delivers high resolution with a high number of frames, to enjoy even the most recent games that “star” in the new generation, such as Resident Evil Village. It is also the only console in which you can play fantastic titles such as Halo, Gears of War and Forza, in the easiest way: an Xbox Game Pass subscription gives you access to them and over 200 more games to play as long as you can.
Join two worlds in one console!
Nintendo’s uniqueness makes it timeless, so the Nintendo Switch remains a unique console that began its life in the previous generation and continues its upward trend alongside the new generation. What makes it special is its dual nature: a Nintendo Switch works on the TV like any other console, but with one movement it comes out of its base and in fractions turns into a laptop, without even closing the game you were playing. Therefore, it is the only solution for home console level games in portable form, such as Mortal Kombat 11 or The Witcher III: Wild Hunt.
It is also the only place where you can enjoy award-winning games such as The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Super Mario Odyssey and Xenoblade Chronicles 2 but also a host of other titles. With a masterful way and characteristic ease, you can take your toys with you on the train to work and when you return to continue on TV as if nothing has changed. For some, this is more than enough to persuade them to move into the tend arms of Nintendo, and Switch’s frantic journey to the top confirms this.
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