Are you trying to keep you or your family entertained? If so, you might want to invest in a video games console. And there's a big selection to choose from. Not only do the PS4 and Xbox One allow you to play video games, but these gaming devices also stream services like Netflix, Disney Plus, Amazon Prime and NOW TV. The Nintendo Switch allows you to play games on both your TV, olus it's a handheld console so you don't have to fight over who uses the television screen.

A games console is the perfect Christmas present – it's exciting, it's cool and everyone can join in on the day (as long as you've had the foresight to sneak it out of its packaging on Christmas Eve to download the inevitable six hours of system updates). But selecting which machine to opt for is complicated and confusing, and if you get it wrong you may end up with yet another unloved gadget crammed in the cupboard where you keep the air fryer and mini candyfloss machine. Here are some tips for harassed parents or partners who have found the words "games console" on a loved one's Christmas list and are experiencing technophobic panic. There are three major consoles: the Sony PlayStation 4, the Microsoft Xbox One and the Nintendo Switch. The PS4 and Xbox One are very similar in terms of technology (they're basically mid-range PCs), providing high-end graphical performance, especially if you purchase the more expensive PS4 Pro or Xbox One X, which include full support for 4K television displays.

It's a particularly good year for video gamers, thanks to console releases and changes to the way we play games overall. For the really hardcore video gamers, there's plenty to choose from this year, with devices that will literally up your game. Anyone can feel like a kid over the holidays with new gaming devices to play with -- and, of course, games are more fun with more people so a gift to your gamer is really a gift to everyone. PlayStation Pro or Xbox One X: Sony and Microsoft have updated their gaming consoles, meaning that it's a pretty good time to upgrade yourself. The PlayStation 4 Pro supports 4K gaming -- ultrahigh definition -- and is compatible with all PS4 games.