Gaming

Impressed by the hidden PlayStation shapes in the grip texture, calling it real attention to detail.

The prototype PS3 controller drew such vocal backlash that Sony dropped it before launch.

Brings Mario Kart into your room with a camera-equipped kart, and he loved it.

A convenient digital games table that he rated 8 out of 10, despite some rough edges.

A controversial console that makes a compelling case thanks to far more power and 4K gaming, with backwards compatibility.

Confusing name, TV-focused reveal, forced Kinect and always-online policies made its launch a blunder, a 6 out of 10 fail.

Tiny, cheap and surprisingly impressive with ray tracing and 120fps, though weaker than the Series X.

A big step up with online play, achievements and a great interface, though loud and hit by the Red Ring of Death.

A quieter, lower-power revision of the 360 that proved quite popular.

Chunky and huge, but tactile, comfortable to play and still great fun thanks to Halo and its brilliant startup animation.

A smaller, quieter, cheaper TV-box-style Xbox with HDR and 4K Blu-ray that fixed the original One's strategy.

A molded keypad with tiny finger travel and at least six inputs per finger that he rated 8 out of 10.

The glasses-free 3D was a magical effect, but it was a gimmick that confused buyers and was awkward to use.

Not revolutionary, but better battery life and wider appeal made it the best-selling DS.

Feels disposable and mushy, but he is amazed this is where modern gaming began.

The most stylish way to play GBA games, with a backlight, rechargeable battery and fold-up design.

Helped the DS keep up with smartphones, but was more about cutting costs and earning money for Nintendo.

Fixed the price by removing 3D, but he thinks it might be the ugliest console he has held.

The 3DS model he personally bought, and it is a big bit of kit.

A generous true successor with better controls and backwards compatibility, though the screen is not backlit.

Almost nothing in the box, but it delivers the same games for half the price.

Introduced the XL size that continued through the next generation.

Colour made a huge difference and he has a new appreciation for it, despite a rattly build.

A haptic vest with 40 feedback points that makes VR feel very real, if not exactly practical.