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Every console and game is put through its paces by our Australian editors — real hours, real opinions, no marketing spin. Here's what's worth your hard-earned dollars.

God of War Ragnarök reviewPS59.6

God of War Ragnarök

9.6/10

The definitive PlayStation exclusive — a masterclass in storytelling and combat.

  • Stunning world
  • Brutal, fluid combat
  • Familiar structure
Elden Ring reviewPS5 · Xbox9.7

Elden Ring

9.7/10

A landmark open-world RPG that redefined the genre for console players.

  • Vast, rich world
  • Deep combat
  • Steep difficulty
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 reviewPS59.5

Marvel's Spider-Man 2

9.5/10

Insomniac's web-slinging sequel is a thrilling PS5 showcase.

  • Exhilarating traversal
  • Gorgeous NYC
  • Short campaign
PlayStation 5 reviewConsole9.4

PlayStation 5

9.4/10

The generation's best all-rounder for Australian gamers.

  • Superb exclusives
  • Immersive haptics
  • Large footprint
Xbox Series X reviewConsole9.2

Xbox Series X

9.2/10

Raw power plus Game Pass equals unbeatable value.

  • Best value gaming
  • True 4K power
  • Fewer exclusives
Nintendo Switch OLED reviewConsole9.1

Nintendo Switch OLED

9.1/10

Portable magic with a gorgeous OLED screen and unrivalled first-party games.

  • Vivid OLED
  • Play anywhere
  • Ageing hardware
Astro Bot reviewPS59.5

Astro Bot

9.5/10

A joyful platformer and the ultimate DualSense showcase.

  • Pure fun
  • Inventive levels
  • Leaves you wanting more
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom reviewSwitch9.6

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

9.6/10

An open-air masterpiece and a Switch essential.

  • Endless creativity
  • Huge world
  • Performance dips
Console gaming headset reviewAccessory8.8

Wireless Gaming Headset

8.8/10

Rich spatial audio at a price Aussie console gamers will love.

  • Crisp spatial sound
  • All-day comfort
  • Average mic