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Peak output across the flagship consoles
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Five machines,
five verdicts.
Every console makes a different promise. We set aside the marketing and explain what each one actually delivers in an Australian home — and exactly who it's for.
PlayStation 5 · $799
The cinematic flagship
Sony's exclusive slate is why most Australian living rooms lean PlayStation. The DualSense still feels a generation ahead, and the SSD turns loading into a memory.
- The deepest bench of single-player showcases.
- Adaptive triggers games are genuinely built around.
PlayStation 5 Pro · $1,199
The clarity ceiling
A considered upgrade, not a revolution. PSSR upscaling and a stronger GPU deliver the sharpest image on any console — ideal if you own a premium 4K panel.
- PSSR upscaling for sharper 4K without the frame-rate tax.
- 2TB of storage out of the box.
Xbox Series X · $799
The value powerhouse
Raw performance meets the best subscription deal in gaming. For Australians who play broadly, a library subscription reframes the maths against local retail entirely.
- Twelve teraflops for the most demanding output.
- Quick Resume swaps between games instantly.
Xbox Series S · $549
The smart entry
A razor-sharp 1440p, whisper-quiet, and the cheapest route into serious next-gen play in Australia — pair it with a subscription and the value is unmatched.
- Compact and quiet enough for any room.
- The lowest cost of entry to the generation.
Nintendo Switch OLED · $539
The go-anywhere pick
That 7-inch OLED is gorgeous on the couch or a long-haul flight west, backed by a first-party catalogue that exists nowhere else.
- Home and handheld in a single device.
- Exclusives with no real substitute.
120Hz
High-refresh support for fast action
5
Machines covered, no PC or mobile
$539+
Australian entry price for next-gen play