Microsoft
Microsoft Xbox Series S 512GB
Microsoft Xbox Series S 512GB has a clear audience, but it is not the automatic choice for every home console buyer
Reviewed around £409.99Link checked 1 Aug 2026Read first. Shop second.
Products we have reviewed
Start with our honest verdict, then check the exact product at the retailer if it suits you. We always show the drawbacks and never rank products by commission.
Shop with context
Find a product you are considering
Every shopping link sits beside a full review, so you can check the drawbacks before deciding.
12 reviewed productsAffiliate links are clearly labelled
Microsoft
Microsoft Xbox Series X 1TB
Worth considering for custom 1 TB NVMe storage & 16 GB gaming memory, provided its compromises fit the buyer's routine
Reviewed around £499.99Link checked 17 Aug 2026
Microsoft
Microsoft Xbox Series X Digital Edition
The best subscription-led living-room console, with a permanent digital lock-in
Reviewed around £449.99Link checked 8 Aug 2026Nintendo
Nintendo Switch
Nintendo Switch has a clear audience, but it is not the automatic choice for every hybrid or handheld console buyer
Reviewed around £248Link checked 1 Aug 2026
Nintendo
Nintendo Switch 2
A major gaming upgrade, held back by shorter portable play
Reviewed around £376.99Link checked 1 Aug 2026Nintendo
Nintendo Switch Lite
Worth considering for designed specifically for handheld play, provided its compromises fit the buyer's routine
Reviewed around £199.99Link checked 1 Aug 2026Nintendo
Nintendo Switch OLED
Nintendo Switch deep-black screen makes most sense for buyers who genuinely need HD 720p
Reviewed around £284.99Link checked 8 Aug 2026Sony
Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition
A well-matched home console when higher-picture detail gaming on a compatible television matters more than chasing every premium feature
Reviewed around £497Link checked 1 Aug 2026
Sony
Sony PlayStation 5 Pro
Sony PlayStation 5 Pro has a clear audience, but it is not the automatic choice for every home console buyer
Reviewed around £789Link checked 1 Aug 2026
Sony
Sony PlayStation 5 Slim (Disc Edition)
The best conventional console for most game-first households
Reviewed around £479.99Link checked 8 Aug 2026Sony
Sony PlayStation Portal
Worth considering for enough image detail to identify what triggered an alert, provided its compromises fit the buyer's routine
Reviewed around £185Link checked 1 Aug 2026
Valve
Valve Steam Deck OLED 512GB
The best-value handheld computer for players comfortable with occasional tinkering
Reviewed around £649Link checked 8 Aug 2026Amazon links are affiliate links. UKTechExpert may earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. How this works.