Best ListGames consoles
The best games consoles 2026
PS5, Xbox and Nintendo Switch 2 compared on games, price and family use.
Top pickNintendo Switch 2
- Best overallNintendo Switch 2
- ExclusivesPlayStation 5 Slim Digital Edition
- Game PassXbox Series X
Gaming
Games consoles and gaming headsets compared for UK gamers.
Best picks
Best ListGaming headsets
The best gaming headsets 2026
Gaming headsets compared on comfort, microphone, wireless and platform support.
Top pickSteelSeries Arctis Nova 7
Comparisons
ComparisonGames consoles
PlayStation 5 Slim vs Nintendo Switch 2: which should you buy?
PlayStation 5 Slim or Nintendo Switch 2? We compare the differences that matter and tell you which one suits you.
Reviews
ReviewGames consoles
Is the Nintendo Switch 2 worth it? Our verdict
Is the Nintendo Switch 2 worth buying? Our verdict, who it suits, who should skip it and the best alternatives.
VerdictBuy £395–£430
Gaming we have researched
Every product with its verdict. Buy picks first.
HyperX · Gaming headsets
HyperX Cloud III
Buy it if you want comfort on a budget
- Verdict
- Buy
- Best for
- Value
- Typical price
- £70–£100
Pros
- Comfortable
- Clear mic
Cons
- Wired
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Nintendo · Games consoles
Nintendo Switch 2
Buy it if you want family and portable gaming
- Verdict
- Buy
- Best for
- Families
- Typical price
- £395–£430
Pros
- Portable
- Family games
Cons
- Pricey games
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Sony · Games consoles
PlayStation 5 Slim Digital Edition
Buy it if you want Sony exclusives
- Verdict
- Buy
- Best for
- Exclusives
- Typical price
- £390–£440
Pros
- Great exclusives
- Fast
Cons
- No disc drive
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Razer · Gaming headsets
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro
Buy it if you play competitively
- Verdict
- Buy
- Best for
- Competitive
- Typical price
- £150–£190
Pros
- Light
- Great mic
Cons
- Pricey
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SteelSeries · Gaming headsets
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7
Buy it if you play on several platforms
- Verdict
- Buy
- Best for
- Multi-platform
- Typical price
- £150–£190
Pros
- Comfortable
- Long battery
Cons
- Average mic
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Microsoft · Games consoles
Xbox Series X
Buy it if you want Game Pass value
- Verdict
- Buy
- Best for
- Game Pass
- Typical price
- £430–£500
Pros
- Powerful
- Game Pass
Cons
- Fewer exclusives
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Everything in Gaming
ReviewGames consoles
Is the Nintendo Switch 2 worth it? Our verdict
Is the Nintendo Switch 2 worth buying? Our verdict, who it suits, who should skip it and the best alternatives.
VerdictBuy £395–£430
ComparisonGames consoles
PlayStation 5 Slim vs Nintendo Switch 2: which should you buy?
PlayStation 5 Slim or Nintendo Switch 2? We compare the differences that matter and tell you which one suits you.
Best ListGames consoles
The best games consoles 2026
PS5, Xbox and Nintendo Switch 2 compared on games, price and family use.
Top pickNintendo Switch 2
Best ListGaming headsets
The best gaming headsets 2026
Gaming headsets compared on comfort, microphone, wireless and platform support.
Top pickSteelSeries Arctis Nova 7