Consoles Reviews
ROG Xbox Ally X Review: The Best Windows Handheld, at a Premium
Asus and Microsoft's ROG Xbox Ally X is a powerful, comfortable PC handheld with an Xbox interface. Is it worth £799? Our verdict.
ROG Xbox Ally Review: Great to Hold, Hard to Justify
The standard ROG Xbox Ally has the same comfy design and screen as the Ally X, but a much weaker chip. Is it worth £499? Our verdict.
PlayStation 5 Review: The Console to Beat, If You Can Stomach the Price
Sony's PS5 has the best exclusives and the cleverest controller around. Is it still worth buying after the 2026 price rise? Our verdict.
Xbox Series X Review: Still a Powerhouse, Now a Pricier Bet
Is the Xbox Series X still worth buying after the 2026 price rise? We weigh up its 4K performance, near-silent running, Game Pass and value.
Xbox Series S Review: Small, Smart and No Longer a Bargain
The Xbox Series S is tiny, quiet and fast, but after the 2026 price rise is it still the budget way into Game Pass? Our verdict.
Xbox One X Review: The Last-Gen Powerhouse Is Now a Bargain
In 2017 the Xbox One X was the world's most powerful console. Is a second-hand One X still worth buying today? Our retrospective verdict.
Nintendo Switch Review: Still Brilliant, Even in the Switch 2 Era
The original Nintendo Switch has one of the best libraries ever made. With the Switch 2 out, is it still worth buying? Our verdict.
Xbox One S Review: A Cheap 4K Blu-ray Player That Plays Games
The Xbox One S slimmed down the Xbox One and added 4K Blu-ray and HDR. Is a second-hand One S still worth buying? Our retrospective verdict.
Xbox One Review: A Rocky Start That Found Its Feet
The original Xbox One stumbled at launch but built a superb library and great backwards compatibility. Is it worth buying today? Our verdict.
PlayStation 4 Review: A Generation-Defining Console, Now a Budget Gem
The PS4 has one of the best game libraries ever. With support winding down, is a second-hand PS4 still worth buying in 2026? Our verdict.