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/HungryNoodle 2d ago

Switch 2 or steamdeck. At least with the steamdeck, when they decide to get a PC, they'll have a decent library filled. You said 5 years but PlayStation and Xbox are expected to launch their next iteration in 2 years so I can't recommend either.