Linux gaming PC, steam deck, SNES, ps2

NES. I grew up with it. Then there’s N64, because I have fond memories of playing waveracer with my friend (RIP) in the summer of '99 while The Offspring - Americana was playing in the background. Good times.

Retro: SNES and GBA. I have strong 16-bit nostalgia, but I also think the pixel graphic art style of that era has aged much better than the low polygon count, early 3D art style of the N64, Saturn, and PS1. Some modern, usually indie games get pixel art on the same level, like Sea of Stars and Cobalt Core, which I have enjoyed.

Current Generation: Steam Deck. I barely play anything else anymore and I’m seriously considering only keeping a Steam Deck or similar portable for the next generation. The other consoles (Switch, Xbox, PS) are all too locked down and are clearly just trying to keep me locked in their ecosystem.

Most certainly the Sega Genesis for me too!

PlayStation 2 due to it’s game library.

This is in danger of being an unpopular opinion, but the Xbox Series X is mine. For a comparatively low hardware price (i.e. vs PC), I’ve got access to current gen games, and (often) improved versions of a huge number of games from previous generations. Then there’s Game Pass. I know there’s bound to be divided opinion on the value of that, but for me it’s incredible. It’s very easy to find discounts, and the library is decent and updated regularly. For the cost of one triple-A game per year, I’m able to play several, plus my kids can download whatever takes their fancy.

Sure there’s the ownership vs rental argument, but I’m not one to revisit games I’ve beaten. For me, the Xbox represents the best value gaming proposition available (outside of piracy).

I remember the days of my PS1, which I loved, and I think I had a grand total of about 6 games throughout my time with it. According to the “Owned Games” section of my Xbox library, I have 250 spanning 4 generations , which doesn’t even include Game Pass. It’s borderline absurd!

The quick resume feature is excellent, the controllers are great, it’s silent, unobtrusive, and the streaming to other devices works great for when I’m at my desk. Couldn’t be happier with it.

Xbox 360 still has a special place in my heart. Alongside it being my first Xbox, it was also the last Xbox that did not require an internet connection to setup, use, or play video games. It was basically a plug and play system. I wish the newer generations of Xbox were like that again, I quite miss it.

Nintendo 64.

Nintendo GameBoy Advance SP.

New Nintendo 3DS (the small, non-XL).

PSP Go.

Steam Deck.

Dreamcast was so cool and unique.

SNES was my favorite growing up, but over time my nostalgia for the GameCube has really kicked in! I think it might have to be my answer now.

Genesis and N64 were objectively the best on the basis that I grew up with them.

The PlayStation 3. It did everything: games, movies, music, streaming, online gaming, all in arguably the coolest looking console ever.

I’m still a little upset the whole boomerang controller idea never came back, though…

Gamecube, dreamcast, ps2.

PlayStation Vita. It was the fame system that could, but has no support, then was saved by indis.

Has very little use now-a-days thanks to switch and steam deck, but as a easy to mod system with PS1, and PSP support, I still love it.

Holy crap, that’s awesome!