Best Consoles & handhelds of 2026
Compare consoles and handheld gaming PCs by hardware, storage, controls, software and documented specifications. Updated for 2026 with the latest releases.
Ranked by the weighted Specdex score — editorial judgments on a 0–100 scale. Independent benchmark references are identified separately on product profiles.
- #1Nintendo
Nintendo Switch 2
Custom Tegra T239 · 7.9″ LCD HDR · 120 Hz
Nintendo's long-awaited Switch successor — NVIDIA T239 with Ampere GPU and DLSS, magnetic Joy-Con 2 with mouse mode, and the only library where Mario, Zelda and Smash Bros live. June 5, 2025 at $449.99.
Frequently asked
What is the best consoles & handheld right now? +
Nintendo Switch 2 leads our Best Consoles & handhelds of 2026 list. Nintendo's long-awaited Switch successor — NVIDIA T239 with Ampere GPU and DLSS, magnetic Joy-Con 2 with mouse mode, and the only library where Mario, Zelda and Smash Bros live. June 5, 2025 at $449.99.
How does Specdex rank products? +
Specdex does not run benchmarks in-house. Rankings reflect editorial judgement based on manufacturer-published specs and public reviewer consensus. See the methodology page for sources and how the verdicts are formed.
How often is this list updated? +
The list reflects the current published catalog and available editorial ratings. Source and product updates are reviewed before publication; retailer prices can change independently.