Gaming Console reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 240 Reddit reviews across 25 subreddits and 31 posts to rank the best Gaming Console brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/PHGamers, r/newzealand, r/consoles, r/gamingsuggestions, r/Indiangamers. Top-rated brands include Nintendo Switch (4.7/5), Nintendo (4.2/5), Sony (4.5/5).

Stats

Reviews240

Subreddits25

Posts31

Brands42

Products32

Top communities

r/PHGamers61 r/newzealand55 r/consoles47 r/gamingsuggestions21 r/Indiangamers8

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Nintendo Switch

4.7

(49)

"You really can’t go wrong with the Nintendo Switch. It’s super versatile – you can play it as a handheld when you’re out and about, or dock it to enjoy your games on a big screen at home."

"On the snes app I highly reccomend Tetris Attack/ Panel De Pon. Is always been a good go to for me to introduce women to gaming."

"Switch and it's not even close."

"I think the switch is the way to go!"

"Yhe seitchbis the way to go"

"I think you have your answer, go with the switch."

"Switch"

"The Switch."

"It’s easily the switch without question."

"Nintendo Switch is the answer."

Nintendo

4.2

(45)

"Nintendo Switch OLED"

"For games like pokemon, mario kart its nintendo switch"

"I can comfortably say that the switch 2 will be one of the best consoles to get when it comes out."

"I guess I recommend that you get them the Nintendo Switch."

"You can play Melee on that bad boy!"

"The switch has more couch multiplayer capabilities, so less arguing."

"We have switch lites. They play animal crossing (and me 😅) minecraft, palia, sonic, so many. They love it."

"For kids the age of yours a Nintendo Switch is a great option with a huge selection of suitable games."

"You want a Switch. It’s plug-and-play with an immense and varied library."

"Switch because you can travel with ease."

Sony

4.5

(18)

"If u r adamant on buying a console then buy the ps5"

"I would say PS5"

"Ps5 for sure, sounds nuts but start em young on a revolutionary console."

"PS5 is the best console, for anyone. Is really that simple."

"PS5 because of the titles it has"

"Considering limited experience I'd pick PS5"

"PS5. Why? For obvious reasons."

"When I was 8 I got a PS2. Best gift ever. So buy them a PS2"

"Honestly, ps2. has some of the greatest kid-friendly games of any console."

"I suggest going the gaming pc route but with how convenient consoles are it’s probably the better choice."

Microsoft

4.3

(18)

"Xbox series s + gamepass. Series s is one of the cheaper consoles on the market"

"A nintendo switch or xbos series S would be perfect for that"

"Xbox 360 the memories I have attached to it and the games along with the PERFECT controller it just checks all the boxes for me"

"Tbh Xbox Series X with disc drive is amazing. It has great backwards compatibility, game pass, and the best console graphics available"

"Xbox and Game Pass. You will have pretty much any game you want just to download."

"Xbox for sure, because you have Game Pass with Xbox."

"Xbox Series S or Xbox Series X depending on how much you’re willing to spend."

"For casual gaming, I think xbox series s would be good."

"Since you said online games, it’s Xbox."

"I own them all and find myself playing my series s the most because of gamepass it's so convenient for my gaming."

Steam Deck

4.0

(13)

"Please for the love of god get a Steam Deck instead of a Switch."

"I'd say either a Steamdeck, Playstation 5 or a Nintendo Switch."

"Probably a Steam Deck tbh."

"Steam Deck, PS5 or potentially the upcoming Switch 2."

"A steam deck if you have a hefty steam library."

"It either steam deck or nintendo switch"

"Go for the steam deck. It can play MOST of the new AAA titles."

"Steamdeck - no need to fiddle or set up complicated things, gets my vote as a 40+ tita."

"Best for me is steam deck oled. It's in the middle."

"If you already have a steam library, go with the SD."

Steam

4.4

(10)

"Steam Deck its really good , PS5, ExoCross on PS5 is really good"

"I recommend the steam deck it’s a portable PC and u can play basically any game."

"If you want one of the most versatile handhelds there is the steam deck, it is a bit more expensive but there is a sale right now on the outgoing model."

"I think the steam deck is an amazing investment imo. It's what I'm working towards myself."

"I think I'll get a steam deck but one question."

"IMO steam deck yung best handheld dahil powerful enough to play most pc games."

"Get a steam deck or ROG ally"

"Steam deck or switch if you like nintendo games."

"I think the steam deck is on sale at the moment."

"A handheld pc like the steam deck."

Xbox

4.3

(9)

"Xbox with gamepass is a go to for couples lots of fun games all for gamepass subscription"

"Best bang for your buck."

"Xbox Gamepass is fantastic."

"I’d recommend an Xbox Series S."

"I'd say either Xbox or PlayStation."

"Xbox with game pass is the way."

"Xbox would be a great option because of Gamepass."

"Get her a phone, a tablet, a laptop, or an Xbox one s."

"He’s really into Roblox and I think because his friends have an Xbox."

PlayStation 5

4.0

(9)

"PS5 or wait for Switch 2."

"PS5 or Steam Deck"

"The new PS5. Controllers are more comfortable."

"PlayStation has better single player games."

"PS5 or Steam Deck."

"PlayStation 5 has the best library, and most genre diversity by a mile."

"And a ps5 is great but if its multiple u can probably grab 3 ps4s for the same price."

"PS5 is decent tho games are very expensive and you have to subscribe if you want to play online."

"Saw a PS5 on Cost U Less Chalan Pago a few weeks ago but they are overpriced."

Xbox Series X

5.0

(7)

"My preferred way is the series x , games run at the full 120hrtz and look really good quality."

"The premier model Xbox."

"I have ps5 and series x and I rarely touch the PS much anymore."

"The Xbox Series X is more powerful than the PS5."

"I think the Xbox series X is the best console available."

"Xbox Series X + Gamepass is the best thing I experienced in gaming."

"Get gamepass and you’ll save yourself a ton of money."

#10

Valve

5.0

(7)

"Steam Deck OLED is hard to beat."

"Steam Deck OLED"

"Steam deck"

"You could get a steam deck to also play lots of chill indie games"

"Steam deck or rog ally, you can still have steam and get games for cheap plus its literally great for casual gaming."

"Get a steam deck. Or something similar to it, from other manufacturers."

"The best console for me has been the steam deck it’s the best experience I have had with any console since I was a child"

#11

PC

4.7

(6)

"I would seriously consider getting them a PC."

"Pc is the way to go."

"PC would be best. Can use it for multiple things as well."

"Switch would be your cheaper option. However, I believe a PC would be a better choice."

"A low to mid range PC set up with some emulators can be better than any console."

"Depends on your budget. Personally I would get a PC if I had kids."

#12

PS5

5.0

(4)

"PS5 - Sign up for PlayStation+ subscription."

"Really the best option is the PS5."

"Id buy a PS5."

"If you're willing to spend some more money, PS5."

#13

Sony PlayStation 5

4.8

(4)

"Personally I've got a PS5 but I would go with a gaming PC which will be the most versatile."

"Ps5."

"If you can afford it absolutely get a PS5."

"Ps5. I don’t would buy the switch if the „switch 2“ is coming next year."

#14

Nintendo Switch Lite

4.3

(3)

"If your priority is budget-friendliness and ease of use for a non-gamer, the Nintendo Switch Lite is the number one choice."

"Go with switch lite. my recommendation for starter games."

"Nintendo Switch personally, if it's for your son only, I'd recommend the Switch Lite."

#15

Nintendo Wii

4.3

(3)

"The wii has made a gamer out of any partner I’ve ever had"

"See if you can get your hands on a Nintendo Wii."

"We have a Wii system! It is better for us since it requires some movement and the is no online play."

#16

Xbox Series S

4.0

(3)

"I wouldnt get a switch, the games are expensive on that console."

"I would have a look at the Xbox Series S."

"Get an xbox series s and sub sa game pass ultimate."

#17

Sony PlayStation 4

4.0

(3)

"PS with PS Plus - take turns playing Crash Bandicoot."

"But if you’re specifically wanting a platform rather than a PC then personally I’d go with a PS4."

"If you wanna do it cheaply but still decent go a PS4 or Xbox one if you can afford it go a PS5."

#18

ASUS ROG

5.0

(2)

"Get an rog ally and emulate nintendo games"

"ASUS ROG Ally 7 120hz fhd 1080p gaming handheld amd ryzen z1 extreme processor"

#19

Nintendo Switch OLED

4.5

(2)

"Switch OLED, maraming option for coop games and simple enough for kids."

"If Beginner - NSW Oled (magastos nga lang yung games sa NSW but may workaround naman like buying digital)."

#20

Xbox One

4.0

(2)

"We have an xbox one and a subscription."

"If Minecraft is their jam then it's Xbox."

#21

PlayStation 5 Pro

4.0

3.0

(1)

"If you want a cheap console get a modded 360."

#42

Sega Mega Drive

3.0

(1)

"Do the right thing and get them a mega drive."

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