Who Is Winning the 21st Century Console Wars?

July 13, 2023

Xbox and PlayStation have been going head to head for years, battling out to be top dog with each generation of consoles. But now that we’re in the ninth generation—with the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S—who’s winning the war?

Today’s top story delves into the console wars of the 21st century to find an answer.

Late Prime Day Deals Spotlight:

• Razer’s Huntsman Mini RGB Gaming Keyboard is still 40% off.
• Grab some 2nd Gen AirPods for only $99 bucks.
• The T-Force Vulcan Z 1TB SATA SSD is at an all-time low.
• JBL’s Quantum 100 gaming headphones are only $19.

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• Andrew reviewed the affordable Neat Bumblebee II Mic.
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-Cory

If you’ve paid even the slightest bit of attention to gaming over the past few decades, you’re probably aware of the “Console Wars.” These wars essentially center on the biggest gaming companies at the time going all out to get the edge over one another and secure the biggest market share. But who is winning the 21st century console wars? Read More »

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