The best console games 2018 to 2019

Suppose you want to buy a game console. How do you find the best console games 2018 to 2019? There is no simple answer to that question because every console has its own toppers. However, we compare the games on the various consoles here and we give tips on which kind of games suit you best. Choosing a game computer is very dependent on the type of games that you like the most. So you can easily find the best console (or a cheap console) that plays your favorite games.

Which new consoles are there?

Do you have to go for that cool new PlayStation, or buy a new Nintendo? At this moment you have the choice of three fairly new consoles: the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch.

PlayStation 4

The PlayStation 4 has been on the market for many years and is a worldwide sales success. The powerful console from Sony comes in two versions: the PlayStation 4 Slim and PlayStation 4 Pro, with the latter playing nicer on televisions that support 4K resolution.

Xbox One

The Xbox One has been on the market for a long time and there is a wide range of games available for the PlayStation 4. This console comes in two versions: the Xbox One S and Xbox One X. The X is the most powerful console that is currently out.

Nintendo Switch

The Nintendo Switch was published few years ago. This unique console from Nintendo can be connected to the television and you can play along the way. The console itself has a screen, so you never have to stop gaming. Remove it from the dock attached to the television and continue wherever you want from the point in the game where you left off.

Which console has the best games?

No one console has the very best games. Instead, every console excels enormously in certain genres. For which console you choose, is therefore very dependent on what kind of games you are looking for. Read on below if you want to find out if you have to go for a PS4 or Xbox One, or maybe you should buy a Nintendo Switch.

Games on PlayStation 4

The PlayStation 4 is currently the most popular console and that’s why most games appear. All major games from major publishers such as Electronic Arts, Ubisoft, and Bethesda appear on the device. If we look at major game releases 2018, then it looks promising. A game of football in FIFA 19 for example, trying to survive on an island in the free download Fortnite, futuristic shooting in Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 or on an adventure with Lara Croft in Shadow of the Tomb Raider.

In 2018 also Red Dead Redemption 2, an epic western game from the makers of Grand Theft Auto, will be released. Please note that if you want to play online against other players, you need a PlayStation Plus subscription.

Sony also has a good number of internal studios that regularly make games for the console. These games can only be played on the PlayStation 4. Recently a number of ps4 games 2019 have been enriched, of which God of War is the best-known example. In this epic adventure, the god of war with his son goes on an adventure in the realm of the Viking gods.

But also games that have appeared before are very worthwhile and in many cases now for a competitive price for sale. For example, the adventures in Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End is fun to play and also have a cinematic design.

Although the console does not stand out, there are also PlayStation 4 games for children. Crash Bandicoot: N-Sane Trilogy and Spyro Reignited Trilogy are reissues of classic PlayStation games and both contain three games in one. These platform games are easy to understand and perfect for children. The Lego games, in which well-known films such as Jurassic Park, Star Wars and Marvel’s The Avengers are tackled, are also suitable for younger gamers.

The PlayStation 4 has the widest selection of games and something for everyone. Because the console has been on the market for a long time, many different games have also been released that are often available at a competitive price.

Games on Xbox One

Just like on PlayStation 4, most big games also appear on Xbox One. Hits like Fortnite, Grand Theft Auto 5 and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt have also appeared on the Xbox One, and at the end of 2018 hits like FIFA 19, Red Dead Redemption 2 and Fallout 76 will be released. on PlayStation 4 also applies to Xbox One that you must have an Xbox Live Gold subscription to play games online.

Microsoft also has internal studios that work on exclusive games. The Halo games filled with action and science fiction are the best-known example of this. For example, Halo 5 is available on the device and Halo Infinite will appear in the future. The exciting Gears of War 4 is a must for fans of creepy monsters and also gets a sequel. Race fans also do not have to shy away from playing games, because the Forza Motorsport (for a realistic racing experience) and Forza Horizon games (for arcade fun) come out every year.

People who have an Xbox 360 with a collection of games can take advantage of the Xbox One. There are hundreds of Xbox 360 games to play on Xbox One. Through this ‘backward compatibility’ technology, most Xbox 360 games can be played via disk or download on the Xbox One, sometimes even with nicer images.

It is also regularly possible to play Xbox One games on PC. This often involves games from Microsoft itself, which can be played on both Xbox One and Windows 10.

Games on Nintendo Switch

The Switch is a console for young and old. The answer to the question of what kind of games Nintendo Switch offers you is not easy. Switch games are often suitable for players of all ages. Younger gamers do not get too much violence and can easily get started, while older gamers can enjoy profound gameplay and wonderful adventures.

Not all games that have appeared on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One have also come out on the Switch. The Switch is somewhat less powerful than the competition because you can also take it anywhere. The console especially excels in games from Nintendo itself. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, for example, is a great adventure in a gigantic game world, Super Mario Odyssey offers a party of colorful and creative platform levels, and players in Splatoon 2 paint each other with paint.

Laboratory kits are also available on the Switch. Nintendo Labo consists of various construction projects that allow you to assemble all kinds of objects with cardboard, such as a fishing rod, a racing wheel, and a robot suit. The Switch screen explains very clearly how these objects work, and then you can play with them via the included games. Labo encourages children to be creative.

The Switch does not have such a diverse selection of games as the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One but excels in well-finished, colorful games for young and old. The fact that you can play games anywhere – and not just on television – is a big advantage.

Switch, PlayStation or Xbox?

Which console you choose is therefore very dependent on what you are looking for. All major games come in anyway on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, and both consoles have unique features and exclusive games that are certainly worth the effort. The Xbox One also has the possibility to play Xbox 360 games, so that the offer is even bigger. However, the exclusive games on PlayStation 4 are often slightly more cinematic.

The Switch is just a console that is worthwhile if you like games for the whole family. Games on the Switch are often suitable for all ages. For children, there is a wide range of games, but these games are often also fun for adults. The fact that you can play the console anywhere is a big plus.

Whether you go for the Switch, PlayStation 4 or Xbox One: all three consoles have their own strengths and a wide variety of games.