If you stick with one brand, they can still play the games they already have and connect with the same friends online. If you’re shopping for a console to give to someone else, we recommend sticking with whatever brand of console they last had (and saving the receipt). You can read more about the Switch and why it appeals to so many people in the Switch section below. It’s got plenty of fun games and few downsides, and it’s a favorite among Wirecutter staffers-both the casual players and the video game pros. The Nintendo Switch is the most popular console. The games you like to play, the level of graphics performance you value, and how you play online all go into deciding which console is best for you.
The Nintendo Switch complicates the decision, because it’s portable and offers a lineup of fun games for the whole family. And since there are similar levels of performance and plenty of great games on every system, it can be hard to know which one to buy. The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S were released in fall 2020.
