Choosing a console
Which console fits you, your budget and the games you actually play.
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PC vs console for gaming
An honest comparison of gaming PCs and consoles on cost, performance, game libraries and upkeep.
Learn morePS5 vs Xbox Series X: which should you buy?
How the two consoles differ on exclusives, subscriptions, backward compatibility and long-term value.
Learn moreWhich PS5 should you buy?
The current PS5 models compared — Slim Digital, Slim with disc drive, and PS5 Pro — and which fits which buyer.
Learn moreIs the PS5 Pro worth it?
What the PS5 Pro actually improves, who will see the difference, and who is better off with a standard PS5.
Learn moreSwitch 2 vs Switch OLED vs Switch Lite
The four Nintendo Switch models compared — power, screens, TV play and backward compatibility.
Learn moreThe best console on a budget
How to get the most console for the least money — pre-owned options, what warranty you still get, and what to avoid.
Learn moreXbox Series X vs Series S
The real differences between the two Xbox consoles, and whether the Series S is powerful enough.
Learn moreThe best console for kids
Which console suits children best, the right age for a first console, and how to keep them safe on it.
Learn moreNew vs pre-owned consoles and games
When buying pre-owned makes sense, what to check, and what warranty you actually get.
Learn moreIs the PS4 still worth it?
Whether a PS4 makes sense today, what games it still gets, and which model to choose.
Learn moreSwitch 2 vs Steam Deck and handheld PCs
How a Switch 2 differs from a handheld gaming PC, and which suits which kind of player.
Learn moreOther topics
Redeeming codes & gift cards
Step-by-step guides for redeeming PSN, Xbox, Nintendo and Steam codes.
Learn moreChoosing games
Editions, ratings, Arabic support and how to pick the right copy.
Learn moreChoosing accessories
Controllers, headsets, storage and the accessories worth buying.
Learn moreSetup & settings
Connecting your console and setting it up properly the first time.
Learn moreConsoles today
Where each console stands right now, and what is actually announced.
Learn moreGaming & wellbeing
Screen time, parental controls and healthy gaming habits.
Learn moreTroubleshooting & fixes
Error codes, connection problems and hardware faults - and how to fix them.
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