Consoles

Nintendo Wii U The Gadget Show 11/2012 - The successor to the Wii is finally here, and in a first for Nintendo, its own games are all in HD. Will it shake up the market the way its predecessor did?

Nintendo Wii U Pocket-lint.co.uk 11/2012 - Seldom has a product launch generated so much hype as the Nintendo Wii U, especially because of all the delays it's suffered until it's finally seen the light. Can it possibly live up to such expectations?

Nintendo Wii U S21 11/2012 - Nintendo has chosen to release its fourth-generation console in time for Christmas instead of waiting until next year, when Sony and Microsoft are expected to unveil theirs. Is it a must buy, or are you better off holding out a bit?

Sony PS3 Super Slim T3 10/2012 - The latest version of the PS3 is more affordable and thinner than previous models, but does a new iteration make sense when we should be expecting the PS4 already?

Sony PS3 Super Slim The Gadget Show 10/2012 - The only difference between the previous PS3 and this new model is its slimmer profile and lighter weight. Is it worth upgrading to, now that the PS4 should be about to hit the market?

Sony PS3 TechRadar UK 9/2012 - Sony are sticking to what they do best with the latest and slimmest PS3 ahead of the heavily anticipated PS4.

Nintendo 3DS XL T3 7/2012 - Technically speaking, the 3DS was a superb proposition, but its hefty price tag, dearth of titles and flawed marketing made it a flop. Can the 3DS XL make good for its predecessor's sins?

Nintendo 3DS XL Wired 7/2012 - Nintendo's response to falling sales of the 3DS seems to be to make it bigger, but surely there must be more of a development than just size?

Nintendo 3DS XL TrustedReviews 7/2012 - Does the DS XL make other improvements to Nintendo’s 3D gaming experience than just a bigger screen?

Hands on: Nintendo Wii U TechRadar UK 6/2012 - The Wii U will be the first next-generation console to hit the market, but that won't happen until Christmas. In the meantime, TechRadar have a hands-on session with it to see whether the wait will be worthwhile or if you should cross it from your list of must-haves.

Sony Playstation Vita Computer act!ve 2/2012 - The Sony Playstation Vita faces a challenge that many older handheld consoles didn't have to worry about: portable gaming is now cheap and very capable on a mobile phone. Can the Vita tempt gamers back to a dedicated device?

Sony PlayStation Vita The Inquirer 2/2012 - Sony are in desperate need of a success after the Xperia Play smartphone didn't hit the mark with consumers. Can they score points with the PlayStation Vita?

A new standard in design: in-depth with the PlayStation Vita Ars Technica 2/2012 - Consumers are moving away from the idea of a separate portable device dedicated to gaming, as tablets and smartphones have decent gaming abilities. Does the PlayStation Vita offer enough to make it a worthwhile purchase?

Sony PlayStation Vita PC Advisor 2/2012 - Mobile devices, like smartphones and tablets, have become very powerful and capable. Can the portable PlayStation Vita compete when good quality gaming is readily available on smartphones?

Sony PlayStation Vita Wired 2/2012 - The Sony PlayStation Vita is a compact and portable gaming unit. How does the high powered, handheld Vita perform?

Sony PlayStation Vita Expert Reviews 2/2012 - For many years, Sony have been very successful with their games consoles, but have as yet failed to compete against Nintendo for handheld devices. They are going to try again though, this time with the PlayStation Vita.

PlayStation Vita The Gadget Show 2/2012 - Sony's PlayStation Vita has to face competition from many different angles, and not just from the likes of the Nintendo 3DS and the iPad2. When even smartphones offer a decent platform for handheld gaming, can the Vita really succeed?

Hands-on preview: Sony PlayStation Vita Wired 12/2011 - With the release of the PlayStation Vita almost upon us, the question is, is it worth shelling out your hard-earned cash for?

OnLive MicroConsole & Service Expert Reviews 11/2011 - Keeping up with the hardware requirements for the latest gaming titles can be expensive. But what if you could connect to a remote server and play games over the Internet without having to upgrade your machine?

Archos Gamepad Coolsmartphone.com 1/2013 - There's nothing quite like the Gamepad on the market, but 'unique' does not necessarily mean 'good'.

Nintendo 3DS iGIZMO 55 (March 2011) - 3D often treads a fine line between gimmick and awesomeness, but Nintendo's glasses-free 3DS delivers a true revolution. ...

First Look: PlayStation Vita Pocket-lint.co.uk 11/2011 - Everyone has got their eyes on the Sony PlayStation Vita at the moment, but not everyone is looking on with excitement.

Archos GamePad T3 2/2013 - Handheld consoles running Android are starting to gain traction thanks to the likes of the Ouya or Nvidia's Project Shield, and Archos' GamePad is the latest contender to join the fray.

Nvidia Project Shield hands-on The Inquirer 3/2013 - Rumours that Nvidia was developing its own Android-based handheld console have made the Project Shield one of the most anticipated gadgets of the year. Now that it's finally seen the light of day, The Inquirer go hands-on with it to see if it delivers.

Neo Geo X The Gadget Show 4/2013 - One of the most legendary consoles of all time is SNK's Neo Geo, but can the new and revamped Neo Geo X have the same impact on the gaming world as its predecessor?

Nintendo Wii U Computer act!ve 2/2013 - From the classic Game and Watch portables to the latest DS series handhelds, Nintendo sure loves itself some dual-screen action, and the Wii U is no exception.

Neo Geo X Gold TrustedReviews 4/2013 - Not only was the original Neo Geo prohibitively expensive, but its games were out of reach of all but the very well heeled, so it's nice to see that SNK has decided to revive it and that the console itself sells for less than a single one of its old games. But will it draw new gamers, or is it a gimmick for the nostalgic only?

Archos GamePad Wired.com 3/2013 - Is Archos' GamePad simply too cheap to be any good?

Archos GamePad TrustedReviews 1/2013 - Many gamers find tablets limiting because of their touch-only operation, and would much rather have physical controls at their disposal. Following in the footsteps of Sony's Xperia Play, Archos has stepped in with the Android-fueled GamePad to try and cater to this sector of the market.

Wii U TrustedReviews 11/2012 - The long awaited Wii U is finally up for sale, but will Nintendo's gamble to launch a console that feels more like a slightly more advanced third-generation device than a fourth-generation one pay off?

Archos GamePad CNET.co.uk 1/2013 - With the arrival of Archos' GamePad, the Sony Xperia Play is not the only Android tablet with a set of physical controls on the market anymore. But does it offer the quality and performance that gamers and Android users alike expect?

Nintendo 3DS XL Stuff TV 7/2012 - Nintendo's handheld console refreshes have followed a predictable pattern over the years, firmly centred around Nintendo's 'bigger is better' philosophy. The Nintendo 3DS XL - successor to the original 3DS - is no exception to Ninty's tried and tested game plan ....

PlayStation Vita The Gadget Show 3/2012 - As the real successor of Sony's PSP range, they have now released the PlayStation Vita, which has two quad-core processors and a 5in touchscreen in a bid to offer a proper console type of experience when you're away from home.

Nvidia Shield: Hands-On With A Tegra 4-Based Handheld Tom's Hardware 1/2013 - Nvidia's Project Shield has been a long time in the making, and expectations are high for this Android-based handheld console. Can it live up to the hype?

Sony PlayStation Vita Pocket-lint.co.uk 2/2012 - Rivalling Nintendo's 3DS, the Sony PlayStation Vita is a hand-held games console which is suitable for gaming addicts. Find out how it fares against the competition.

Thumbs Up, Proprietary Bullshit Down Wired.com 1/2012 - You might not even notice the tiny analogue joystick on the right at first, but actually, that's the Sony PlayStation Vita's distinguishing feature.

Nintendo DSi Handheld Games Console TrustedReviews 4/2009 - Somehow Nintendo's DS never made sense at the time, looking dated and a bit cheap next to the PSP and others. But its success in retrospect seems to have never been in question. Four years later, the DSi is the new one to wonder how it will fare.

Nintendo DSi Computer act!ve 4/2009 - An update for Nintendo's immensely popular DS gaming platform, the DSi increases screen sizes to 3" along with the stylus for touchscreen, and there are two cameras, one inside and one out. No more Gameboy Advance slot though means the end of DS version Guitar Hero.

Nintendo - 3DS IT Reviews 5/2011 - 3D films were first around in the 'roaring twenties' - although they only really rose to prominence in the 1950s, with the likes of The House of Wax. Then stereoscopic movies fell out of favour, before making a comeback in the 1980s, when Jaws 3D put everyone off the idea for good. Or so we thought until Avatar rolled into town in all its alien three-dimensional glory. Sky jumped on the bandwagon, 3DTVs began appearing in living rooms across the country - so it wasn't long before gaming pushed for an extra dimension.

Christmas Gifts Computer Shopper 1/2007 - As Christmas approaches one thing that fills many with dread is the thought of trudging round the shops in the cold and wet to hunt for the perfect presents for their loved ones. Computer Shopper have therefore come up with a range of gadgets on your behalf to suit every budget. Review details: Twelve products, each a possible christmas gift, were reviewed and rated based on suitability, novelty value and other important factors. Scores ranged from 1 to 5 out of 5 stars.

Nintendo DSi Stuff TV 5/2010 - Four years after the original Nintendo DS hit the UK, the third generation of the dual touchscreen gamer is here with a bag of new tricks.

Nintendo DSi XL CNET.co.uk 4/2010 - Last year, Nintendo released the DSi, the third iteration of the DS handheld gaming console. That model introduced two low-resolution cameras, along with larger screens and a slimmer and more robust design than that of the DS Lite. In October 2009, news came of another refresh -- the DSi XL, a super-sized version of the DSi with even larger screens. It's available now for around £150.

Slim PS3 review: Six months on Electric Pig 3/2010 - The slim PS3 is Sony’s downsizing bid to prolong the lifespan of its next gen console and lure new gamers in with a lower pricetag. But six months on from its release, how has it faired? Have revamped innards, a smaller shell and money off convinced you to slap down your hard earned? Read our full slim PS3 review to see what we make of this gaming colossus half a year after it hit the shelves.

Nintendo DSi XL Stuff TV 3/2010 - Nintendo has gone against the grain again with the DSi XL, binning 30 years of progress in shrinking gadgets and making 2009's DSi wider, deeper and heavier.

Nintendo 3DS Electric Pig 3/2011 - The Nintendo 3DS sure has a tough act to follow. Its predecessor – the Nintendo DS – is one of the best-selling games consoles of all time, with well over 100 million units shifted. Topping that staggering figure isn’t going to be easy, but Nintendo’s new machine as a few tricks up its sleeve – as we’re about to discover in our official 3DS hardware review.

PSP Go review: Sony is charging you much more for much less Ars Technica 10/2009 - The new, UMD-less PSP Go is an absolute dream for Sony. Since it lacks a way to play games purchased at retail, Sony gets to set the prices for every piece of content bought on the system. Who cares if the store down the street has a game for $10 cheaper? You can only get your games from one place; competition with discounting and used games is gone. Sony will now be selling you every game that goes into the Go's 16GB of storage, and without the ability to buy or sell used games, Sony now owns every single piece of the market with this system. And without an easy way to switch the battery for hacking purposes, piracy won't be as easy.

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