Finding the best VIDEO GAMING CONSOLE for beginners in 2022?
If yes , you are on the right page . The technology is changing in this era which gives us more options to choose from , with different design and features and providing a great breath taking immersion.
BEST VIDEO GAMING CONSOLES IN 2022 ( WITH ACCESSORIES)
Getting choice of more variety of consoles is awesome but it makes difficult to choose with different budget and tastes. The most trending and best selling gaming consoles in 2022 in INDIA is PS5 of Sony or Xbox Series X of Microsoft , which is cheaper , lighter in weight and gives the one of the best gaming experience in 2022.
Also, if you are looking for an affordable console we have an another article for best video gaming consoles that is affordable and fits in your budget.
Also , it is easy to use and can be used be beginners , intermediate level players or E-Sports players. Here is the list of gaming consoles selected for you that you can play on TV –
1) PS5 OR Play Station 5
If you ask adults or teens naming a gaming console mostly will say PS 5 . PS 5is one of the most trending console . It comes with a storage of Custom 825 GB with high quality graphics . It comes in 2 different models one with the digital edition and one with the blue ray disk drive.
The digital edition PS5 can only play games downloaded from the PlayStation Store, while the Blu Ray disc version is capable of both playing games and video from Blu-Ray discs that can be purchased online.
If you are a marvel fan and more specifically spider man’s fan than you should totally check this console . One of the best Spiderman game and the newly released Spider Man: Miles Morales is only available on play station. It also has a great no. its own PS video games in their library. If you are looking to play online games it comes with a Play Station subscription and online games can’t be played without that.
It’ll cost you Rs.499 monthly / Rs.1,200 for three months / Rs.3,000 yearly.
WHY SHOULD YOU CHOOSE PLAY STATION 5?
The answer is simple if you are looking for a breathtaking gameplay , with lightning-speed reloads . Also if you are interested in virtual reality games , you would love to know that Play station 5 is highly compatible with VR . Also , if you want to play Spiderman game u should definitely go for this one. All this make PS5 one of the best video gaming consoles available in market.
SONY with the new technology is changing the whole gaming experience with their new DUAL SENSE CONTROLLER . The Dual Sense wireless controller also in have a built-in microphone and create button, all together form up into an iconic, comfortable design.
- PRICE –
- Digital edition – RS. 39,990
- Blue ray disk drive – RS. 49,990
MERITS –
- 4K resolution display at up to 120 frames per second.
- Coolest design among all consoles.
- The only console with Spiderman game.
Demerits –
- Requires a good compatible screen
- Have less storage than Xbox
ACCESSORIES –
We also get accessories that can be bought separately –
> DUAL SENSE CHARGING STATION
It can charge up to 2 wireless dual sense controllers at a point in time.
> PULSE 3D WIRELESS HEADSET
It has noise-canceling microphones and you can play in comfort with the wireless headphones.
> HD CAMERA
Record your gameplay with the HD camera and can stream your gameplay providing an extraordinary gameplay to your viewers.
> MEDIA REMOTE
With this remote you can conveniently stream movie s and services.
2)Xbox series X
At the second position there is none other than Microsoft’s Xbox series X. Competing great with Sony’s Play Station it also provides a great gameplay . Compared to PS5 it has a storage of 1TB , whereas ps5 has only 825 GB. It also has some games that can only be played on Xbox like Halo and its various parts.
After unboxing we get a Xbox series x console , a wireless controller and ultra high speed HDMI cable .Also a guide on how to set it up.
Same as PS plus , Xbox has its own Xbox live gold and Xbox game pass . XBOX LIVE GOLD will cost you around RS.349 for 1-month, RS. for 3-months, RS.749 for 6-months and RS.1,999 for 12-months whereas , Xbox game pass is cheap and will only cost you Rs.50 for three months providing many games for free and that games can also be played on your desktop but its rare to get this type of offer otherwise you will get to buy Xbox game pass at RS.439 monthly.
WHY SHOULD YOU CHOOSE XBOX SERIES X ?
Xbox series x whenever comes into the topic , it is always talked about its design . This time the design looks like the fridge but what isn’t talked is about how fast and power full hardware it has , with a cooling fan making it last for many hours or I may say days.
It has better subscription choice than PS5 . Also , as we know play station has Spiderman games . Similarly, Xbox has its own game series HALO which is a nerve wrecking game that many teenagers love to play.
One feature of Xbox has definitely took over ps5 that it is compatible with backward thousands of games with more stable frame rates and provides better graphics and gameplay.
Microsoft’s Xbox with its excellent controller comes with better design , better grip and most importantly provides great comfort . All this features make it one of the best video gaming consoles you can get right now.
Xbox also has a great list of video games.
Price – RS.49,990
MERITS –
- Compatible with old thousands of games
- Has its own Halo series
- Better and cheaper subscription and has its own Microsoft rewards
DEMERITS –
- Quiet heavy
- Requires large area to place
Accessories –
MOGA XP5-X Plus Bluetooth Controller
A Bluetooth controller you can connect with an android phone , tablet or windows 10.
XBOX STEREO HEADSET
A great wireless headset which is flexible also a lightweight headset.
3) NINTENDO SWITCH (OLED MODEL)
Nintendo is an example of true next gen console which is each to carry , highly portable , it can be played on tv like Xbox and PS and can also be played hand held which makes it different from Microsoft’s Xbox and Sony’s PS which made us to keep it at no.3 in the list of best gaming consoles.
It will cost you RS. 32,990 only. But the resolution is low in hand held mode compared to played on big screen.
It can be played up to more than 9 hours on hand held mode as well as on TV. The screen is larger than 7 inches which gives a great experience with HD graphics. It has the cheapest online subscription, Nintendo Switch Online ; 3 Month – Rs.540 ; 12 Months – Rs.1520. Also, It has a great video gaming library.
WHY SHOULD YOU BUY NINTENDO SWITCH ?
It is the only console available in market which can be played on TV as well as on hand held mode and provides Nintendo exclusive games . You can also buy Nintendo if you own an Xbox or a Play Station as this hybrid console will give you a different experience.
MERITS –
- Easily portable
- Most unique controller
- One and only hybrid console
DEMERITS –
- Storage is limited
- Low resolutions compared to other consoles
Accessories –
NINTENDO SWITCH PRO CONTROLLER
A Nintendo switch controller with a great grip and easy to control made for gaming TV and gaming laptop .
GAMECUBE CONTROLLER ADAPTER
With this adapter you can play four game cube controllers at a time.
JOY CON CHARGING STATION
A charging station for the controller , simply attaching the charging station with the controller.
4) Play Station 4 or PS4
In the list at no. 4 we have PS4. Like PS5 it also comes in two parts PS 4 and PS4 pro. It comes with a storage of 500GB or 1 TB (expendable). The major difference between PS4 and PS4 pro is that PS4 pro provides game with 4K experience and better fps than PS4. PS4 pro is compatible with all PS4 games.
PS4 and PS 4 pro is not as power full as the newly launched PS 5 but still provide a good gaming experience . The only problem in PS4 AND PS 4 PRO is they lack in backward compatibility.
PRICE –
- PS 4 – RS. 26,990
- PS 4 PRO – Rs.36,990
WHY SHOULD YOU BUY PLAY STATION 4 OR PLAY STATION 4 PRO ?
PS 4 pro comes with blue ray disk drive whereas in PS4 you can only buy games digitally in PS store . The design of PS4 and PS4 pro is made such that it requires a general stand to place it which you have to buy separately. Also, when PS4 was launched it was considered as one of the best video gaming consoles.
Play station also has accessories like PS VR headset and PS wireless headphone which you can buy separately from the store.
Ps 4 controller is a great controller , highly adaptable , easy to use and provides a great comfort to your hands and gives an amazing gameplay.
MERITS –
- Support of VR
- Works better even on 1080p TV
DEMERITS –
- Lacks in backward compatibility
- PS 4 doesn’t have blue ray disk drive
5) XBOX SERIES S
The XBOX SERIES X is a great console that took a radically another approach and this model of Xbox has been designed to offer high frame rates with super fast load times , with a less price and comes with some deductions.
It has less storage also without the blue ray disk drive but gives a 4K experience with 1440p resolutions. This gaming console is much cheaper than Xbox series x and is still capable of playing Xbox series X games and backward compatibility games.
Also , XBOX SERIES S have impressive games with high frame rates and high resolutions compared to Xbox One and faster loading , they may lack in 4K gameplay compared to Xbox series X.
They provides a cheap Xbox game pass that can cost you around 1 dollar for 1 month or 3 months and provides most of the online games . If you are new in gaming industry , Xbox series S is a great entry point in the next gen gaming with a experience you would love to play again and again.
Xbox series S has one of the deepest digital video game library that made it into the list of best video gaming consoles.
The online gaming prices are same as given in Xbox series X.
PRICE – Rs.34,990
WHY SHOULD YOU CHOOSE XBOX SERIES S ?
The gaming console definitely sets on your budget , and gives you a next generation gaming experience. Most benefits you will get from is buying games from Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Live Gold.
Xbox series S controller gives a vast experience with a great grip and sets your hand easily on that console . It evaluates your gaming skill and the experience . Also, it pairs with Xbox series X as well as Xbox series one and windows 10 . It comes in various colors like black , white , red , volt and blue.
MERITS –
- One of the smallest Xbox console
- Great design
- Loading speed is fast
DEMERITS –
- No blue ray disk drive
- Less resolution
- SSD storage fill fasts
6) Nintendo Switch Lite –
Nintendo Switch Lite is a smaller and light weight version of the Nintendo switch but has the same power as the original . Only single player console with hand held mode. Nintendo comes with a great variety of video games.
Easily portable and best for beginners in 2022. This console always gives a fine gaming experience and can be taken on trips. A best video gaming console for playing games on the go wherever u want. It gives a comfortable play.
WHY TO CHOOSE NINTENDO SWITCH LITE ?
One of the most comfortable , portable console on this Earth alternative to Nintendo switch . This is mainly for those who love to play games on the trips and in the cars and gives the most comfortable gameplay . It has great color combinations and a battery life is approx. about 3 to 7 hours. It comes with a storage of 32 GB.
Price – RS.24,000
MERITS-
- Great design with variant colors
- Easily portable
DEMERITS –
- Low storage.
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