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By What Hi-Fi? last updated 12 December 23

UPDATED Sony’s PlayStation 5 promises a lot on paper, but does Sony’s next-gen console truly deliver a next-gen experience?

By What Hi-Fi? published 23 April 21

UPDATED The Xbox Series S has a tempting price tag for a next-gen games console, but is it too good to be true?

By What Hi-Fi? published 23 April 21

UPDATED Microsoft’s new flagship console has arrived, but is it the generational leap we’ve all been waiting for?

By What Hi-Fi? published 30 September 20

The PS5 is nearly here - should you still bother buying the current-gen system?

By What Hi-Fi? last updated 22 September 20

Frustrating ‘4K console' promises much on paper, but doesn’t quite deliver...

By What Hi-Fi? published 11 September 20

The most powerful version of the PS4 is also the best, but should you wait for the PS5?

By What Hi-Fi? last updated 10 July 20

Xbox’s new console won't be for everyone, but if you’re set up for 4K, it’s definitely worth a punt...

By What Hi-Fi? published 29 November 13

As ambitious a games console as there’s ever been, but the Xbox One doesn’t yet live up to its enormous potential

By What Hi-Fi? published 20 December 10

Microsoft's Xbox system has always been formidable when it comes to gaming, and now it's an appealing media hub as well.

By What Hi-Fi? published 30 August 09

Leaner and fitter for the fight, this is the best PS3 yet, and a decent alternative to a standalone BD player