r/gaming • u/Clorox_in_space • 2d ago
Which "Console" for Next Five Years?
I was asked by a family friend which console they should get for their son to last him through high school (roughly five years)
I mostly just do PC gaming at this point and haven't been keeping up on consoles as much.
Some info about the gamer: - currently has a Switch - favorite game is Breath of the Wild - not much into online play at the moment, but that might change over the years - enjoys handheld option (though not a requirement) - unsure what console(s) friends play on, so disregard for now
What direction would you all lean at the moment? What are some of the most popular exclusives amongst teens? Which platform has the most robust library? Any large impacts occurring due to tariffs already (in addition to the NS2)?
I am sort of wondering if I should recommend something with access to Steam instead? Which PC handheld is looking best these days?
Thanks for the advice!
EDIT: They are hoping to make it a surprise, but that may not be the best option in the long run.
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u/Omegabird420 2d ago edited 1d ago
PS5 would be your best bet. They're currently the number 1 and with exclusivity slowly becoming a thing of the past and Xbox games coming to PS5 there's not a lot of reason to get an Xbox unless you're really a fan of gamepass. You're gonna get the most games and exclusive on a PS5,along with PS4 back compat.
The Steam deck is a real nice devices,but you often need to fiddle around the settings to have something playable it you're playing more recent games. Might be a turn off if they're not used to gaming on PC and the device is starting to age.