$549
Xbox Series S
The smart entry point — a razor-sharp 1440p, whisper-quiet, and the cheapest route into serious next-gen play in Australia.
Home — Consoles
The hardware
Five machines, five philosophies.
Every console makes a promise. We cut through the spec-sheet noise to explain what each one actually delivers in an Australian home — and exactly who it's for.
PlayStation 5 · $799
The cinematic flagship
Sony's exclusive slate is why most Australian living rooms lean PlayStation. The DualSense still feels a generation ahead, and the SSD makes loading a memory.
Unrivalled exclusives
The deepest bench of single-player showcases.
DualSense feedback
Haptics games are genuinely built around.
PlayStation 5 Pro · $1,199
The clarity ceiling
A considered upgrade rather than a revolution. PSSR upscaling and a stronger GPU deliver the sharpest image on any console — ideal if you own a premium 4K panel and refuse to choose between fidelity and frame rate.
PSSR upscaling
Sharper 4K without the frame-rate tax.
2TB onboard
Room for a serious library out of the box.
Xbox Series X · $799
The value powerhouse
Raw performance meets the best subscription deal in gaming. For Australians who play broadly, a library subscription reframes the maths against local retail entirely.
12 teraflops
Raw grunt for the most demanding output.
Quick Resume
Swap between games in an instant.
Entry & portable
Smaller boxes, huge value
Two very different answers to the same question: how do you play more for less?
$539
Nintendo Switch OLED
The go-anywhere machine. That 7-inch OLED is gorgeous on the couch or a long-haul flight, backed by a catalogue like no other.
| Console | Resolution | Storage | Best for | AU RRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PlayStation 5 | 4K / 120Hz | 1TB | Story-driven players | $799 |
| PlayStation 5 Pro | 4K + PSSR | 2TB | Fidelity enthusiasts | $1,199 |
| Xbox Series X | 4K / 120Hz | 1TB | Subscription value | $799 |
| Xbox Series S | 1440p / 120Hz | 1TB | Budget buyers | $549 |
| Nintendo Switch OLED | 720p / 1080p docked | 64GB | On-the-go play | $539 |