Consoles are changing. While a new console generation usually emerges every five to seven years, they now occur every few years with generally fewer sweeping changes. However, the industry is no less interesting. The Sony PS4, Microsoft Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch are the most capable consoles to be released yet, each with its own unique set of advantages, disadvantages, unique features, and exclusive games. These consoles are frequently changing, but you can chart their growth with our coverage.
Testing the $599 and $829 SteamOS models.
After defining a new category with the original Switch, Nintendo is content sticking with what works.
The Nintendo kicked off its new console generation with a very flashy bang. The Verge had the opportunity to go hands-on with the console, testing out a bunch of games and features revealed during yesterday’s direct presentation. I got to play Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Mario Kart World, a little bit of Breath of the Wild, Donkey Kong Bananza and so much more. Here’s our thoughts.
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A modern handheld that celebrates the classics
And it’s coming to the US this week
The real star of Sony’s new console is its controller
Nintendo’s best hardware ever, but many questions remain unanswered
Everybody plays video games now – play them right
Can the status quo make a comeback?
One cheap, Kickstarter-backed indie console takes on another
Android gaming hits the big screen
Years after the Wii upended the gaming industry, Nintendo takes on consoles present and future
In a market under threat, Nintendo attempts to prove size does matter
Sony’s second portable brings the fight to smartphones and Nintendo
Nintendo has retrofitted the 3DS with some extra buttons and an additional analog stick, but will they make you a better Monster Hunter?
