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Five machines, five identities

These are the current-generation consoles worth owning in Australia. Each is presented on its own terms, with a plain readout of what it does best — no leaderboards, no false winners.

Sony
PlayStation

PlayStation 5

The cinematic engine of the generation, built around a custom SSD that all but erases loading and a controller that turns feedback into physical sensation.

4K
Resolution
120fps
Peak refresh
825GB
Custom SSD
Ray
Tracing
Sony
PlayStation

PlayStation 5 Pro

For the player who refuses to compromise — a substantially upgraded GPU and advanced upscaling deliver the sharpest, most stable image Sony has shipped.

8K
Output ready
AI
Upscaling
2TB
Storage
+45%
GPU uplift
Microsoft
Xbox

Xbox Series X

Microsoft's most powerful console pairs true 4K performance with Quick Resume and one of the deepest back-catalogues in all of gaming.

4K
Resolution
120fps
Peak refresh
1TB
NVMe SSD
12TF
GPU power
Microsoft
Xbox

Xbox Series S

Compact, all-digital and remarkably capable — the smartest doorway into the Xbox ecosystem without giving up the next-gen essentials.

1440p
Target
120fps
Peak refresh
512GB
SSD
All
Digital
Nintendo
Nintendo

Nintendo Switch OLED

A vivid seven-inch OLED reinvents handheld play, while the dock brings the same beloved library to the big screen — anywhere the day takes you.

7"
OLED screen
2-in-1
Dock + handheld
64GB
Storage
Joy
-Con
·How to choose

There's no best console — only the right one for you

For exclusives

PlayStation 5 and 5 Pro lead on cinematic, story-driven blockbusters you won't find anywhere else.

For value & library

Xbox Series X and S offer immense catalogue depth and two genuinely different price points.

For play anywhere

Switch OLED is unmatched for handheld freedom and effortless couch multiplayer.

Found your machine?

See the titles that make each console sing over in the showcase.