PRODUCT REVIEW

PRODUCT REVIEW: GAMING SYSTEMS

A review of three of the most highly anticipated video game consoles that students are just dying to get their hands on

BY WYATT RIVERS

THE BEST: PLAYSTATION V MIDDLE GROUND: XBOX SERIES X

THE WORST: NINTENDO SWITCH

Sony's innovative PLAYSTATION 5 really packs quite the punch with this new conole. With the new features the Xbox Series X has to offer, Playstation aquires that energy and more with its exclusive titels and exentric design.

“When the PS5 first got announced, I was super hyped. Let's just say that this console is far from dissapointing,” said Logan McFarland.

Despite practically being on par with the new Xbox Series X, the Playstation 5 just nearly wins the race due to its major variety of exelent exclusive titles that many crave to play and its more pleasing design. Sony has become ahead of the game when it comes to reeling in new players, but with Microsoft's recent purchase of Bethesda (a game devoloping company) adressed even more exclusive titles, only time will tell who will reign supreme.

The PLAYSTATION 5's fast and polished interior projection alongside its interestin and cool exterior design earns this product a 9/10.

Microsoft's brand new XBOX SERIES X brings the much desired polished, faster and stronger big brother to the 2014 Xbox One. Previous fans of the console will be well intriged and ecstatic for this new release. "I first thought that the current Xbox One was already perfect and unessesary to replace. This new console sure proved my opinion wrong," said Justin Reid.

The Xbox Series X has yet to dissapoint with all of its promises making its way into the consumer's hands. It would seem that the only complaints from Xbox fans would be that of the overall design of the device, with it not being the prettiest thing to look at. Plus, whether it be intentional or not, the new Xbox Series X has just enough air exhale at the top to make a ping pong float.

With its many perfomance speeds and unreal graphics infrastructure, Microsoft's XBOX SERIES X recieves a solid 8/10.

Nintendo's quaint console by the name of the NINTENDO SWITCH is very mobile in design, but strives in mainting an avid and consistant style of gaming. The use of the Nintendo Switch is purley for casual gaming, and many love that aspect. This console is at its best when you just want to kick back and play for a shorter time. “Whenever I am away from my other console and just want to sit back and relax, the Nintendo Switch is there to my aid. Its mobility is also a big plus, ” said Bryce Olive.

Unfortunately, due to the limiting titles you can download and the older age of the system itself, the Nintendo Switch just dosn't reach the same amount of performance and play time that the Xbox Series X and Playstation 5 offers. It is still a great console, nonetheless, with a cheaper price to boot. But with more avid gamers craving more, the other consoles just have much more of an appeal and offer.

The NINTENDO SWITCH has much to improve and expand on when it comes to its product. But with its mobile capability and a casual playstyle for all to enjoy, the NINTENDO SWITCH earns a 7/10.