PS5 · Xbox9.7Action RPG
Elden Ring
An open world that rewards curiosity and humbles your ego. The best of its kind on console.
- Secret-packed map
- Peerless bosses
- Steep learning curve
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The VerdictsScored. Straight.
We finish the game or live with the console before a number goes up. No early-access hedging, no marketing lines — just the verdict and the honest trade-offs.
PS5 · Xbox9.7
PS59.6Action-Adventure
God of War Ragnarök
Brutal, beautiful and deeply human — the high-water mark for PlayStation exclusives.
- Superb combat
- Stunning worlds
- Familiar beats
PS59.5Action
Marvel's Spider-Man 2
Swinging across the city has never felt this good. A dazzling PS5 showcase.
- Thrilling traversal
- Two great heroes
- Short campaign
Console9.4Hardware
PlayStation 5
The best all-round console for most Australians, thanks to its exclusives and haptics.
- Killer exclusives
- DualSense feel
- Large footprint
Console9.2Hardware
Xbox Series X
Raw power plus Game Pass makes this the value champion of the generation.
- Best value
- True 4K power
- Fewer exclusives
Console9.1Hardware
Nintendo Switch OLED
That OLED screen plus Nintendo's library make it the ultimate go-anywhere console.
- Gorgeous OLED
- Plays anywhere
- Ageing internals
PS59.5Platformer
Astro Bot
Pure, inventive joy — and the best the DualSense has ever felt in your hands.
- Endlessly creative
- Perfect pacing
- Over too soon
Xbox9.2Racing
Forza Horizon 5
A sun-drenched open road and a garage full of dream cars. The best arcade racer on Xbox.
- Gorgeous open world
- Huge car list
- Menus feel busy
Accessory8.8Audio
Console Audio Speaker
Big, room-filling sound with punchy bass and RGB flair, at a price Aussie players will love.
- Rich, loud sound
- Slick lighting
- App is fiddly