New Top 5 Gaming Consoles in 2025: Features & Must-Play Games

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-September 17, 2025
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The gaming hardware race continues in 2025, with each major console refining performance, exclusives, and overall gaming experience. Below are the five best consoles this year, what makes them special, and standout games you should try.

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Rank / Console	Key Features	Best / Must-Play Games	Purchase Link
1. PlayStation 5 Slim	• Compact, lighter redesign of PS5 with reduced volume. • 1TB SSD storage. • Supports 4K up to 120Hz, HDR, ray tracing, Tempest 3D Audio, adaptive triggers & haptic feedback. • Backwards compatibility with many PS4 titles.	• God of War: Ragnarök • Horizon Forbidden West • Spider-Man 2 • Final Fantasy XVI • The Last of Us Part II (remastered or related content)	*Click Here To Purchase*
2. Xbox Series X	• Very powerful hardware: native 4K gaming, high frame rates and strong thermals. • Solid subscription service with many titles and day-one releases. • Excellent backwards compatibility. • Strong third-party and growing first-party lineup.	• Baldur’s Gate 3 • Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition • DOOM: The Dark Ages • Avowed • Call of Duty: Black Ops 6	*Click Here To Purchase*
3. Nintendo Switch 2	• Hybrid console: handheld + docked modes. • Enhanced screen with higher refresh rate. • More powerful internals than original Switch; backwards compatible. • Improved controllers, battery life, and inputs.	• Mario Kart World • Metroid Prime 4: Beyond • Hollow Knight: Silksong • Pokémon Legends: Z-A • Survival Kids	*Click Here To Purchase*
4. Steam Deck (OLED model)	• Handheld PC-style gaming; can also connect to TV/monitor. • OLED display version has high contrast, vivid colors. • Improved battery and cooling. • Multiple storage options and expandability. • Supports a wide variety of PC and indie games.	• Baldur’s Gate 3 • Hollow Knight: Silksong • Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition • Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion • Many indie / smaller titles (roguelikes, strategy, etc.)	*Click Here To Purchase*
5. Xbox Series S / Mid-Range Xbox Ecosystem	• Lower-cost access to next-gen gaming. • Less powerful than XL models but excellent value, especially when using cloud gaming or Game Pass. • Strong game library, many cross-platform titles. • Digital-only versions need attention to storage space.	• The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition • Persona 5 Royal • Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 • Street Fighter 6 • Elden Ring	*Click Here To Purchase*

Balance of performance + exclusives: These consoles combine strong hardware with standout games you can’t easily get elsewhere, or games that make particularly good use of the console’s strengths.
Diverse options: Some are designed for handheld or hybrid play (Switch 2, Steam Deck), others for full power and living-room setups (PS5 Slim, Series X). The mid-range Xbox gives a solid entry point.
Ongoing support: All these systems continue to receive major releases, system updates, and improvements.

What to Consider Before Buying

Exclusives & Game Library: If there’s a franchise you really care about, that might decide the console for you.
Display & Performance Needs: If you have a high-end display (4K / 120Hz etc.), pick a console that can really take advantage of it. For portable gaming, battery and screen quality are key.
Online Services / Subscriptions: Game Pass, Xbox Live / Game Pass Ultimate, PlayStation Plus, and any subscription costs will affect overall value.
Storage: Modern games take up lots of space. Consider the SSD size and whether you can expand storage.
Price & Regional Availability: Prices vary, as do warranty, support, and game availability depending on your country.