Year in review: Best gaming consoles of 2024

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Year in review: Best gaming consoles of 2024

The industry of video game has experienced a reset moment in the year 2024.

Major gaming companies’ big releases became less frequent and mass layoffs jolted the business. The use of artificial intelligence in game development sparked varied opinions.

Despite a challenging market, one trend that seems to be gaining momentum is the explosion of portable gaming consoles.

Handheld consoles, once considered a niche category, have faced a resurgence thanks to the popularity of the Nintendo Switch.

Several handheld gaming consoles are still in their first or second-generation iterations in the market . Some strong options, however, appeal not only to seasoned gamers but also to those new to gaming.

Here are the some best gaming consoles of 2024.

The LED-screen Switch, released in October 2021, is the best console of 2024. It may amuse some to hear that Switch consistently dominates the gaming charts every year, but the truth is that no other console can rival its portability and versatility.

Now over seven years old and still going strong and with Nintendo gearing up to launch a successor in early 2025, Switch will likely remain relevant and enjoy strong developer support for years.