Which Console Should I Buy Quiz 2017

The Great Console Quiz of 2017 (That Nobody Asked For)

Let’s be honest: 2017 was a weird year for gaming. You had the PS4 Pro, the Xbox One X, and the Nintendo Switch all staring at you from store shelves. Picking one felt like choosing a favorite child—except one child is a rectangle, one is a black monolith, and one is a tablet with detachable joycons.

So I made a quiz. Not a scientific one. Not a fair one. Just a quiz that will absolutely tell you which console you should buy, based on your soul’s true vibes.

Ready? Grab a snack. This is going to get painfully relatable.

Question 1: Your Friday Night Plans

If you’re home alone with a half-eaten pizza, you’re a PS4 person. Why? Because the PS4 is the console of “I’ll just play one more round of Overwatch, then I’ll sleep.” It’s reliable, it’s got all the big exclusives, and it doesn’t judge you for eating cheese at midnight.

But if your Friday involves texting three friends and screaming “LET’S PLAY MARIO KART” at 11 PM, you’re a Nintendo Switch person. The Switch is the social butterfly of consoles. It’s the one you bring to a party, even if the party is just your couch.

And if you’re the type who says “actually, I’m just going to adjust my display settings for two hours,” welcome to the Xbox One X. You’re not here for fun. You’re here for pixels per inch, and honestly, we respect that.

Question 2: What’s in Your Backpack?

Do you carry a laptop, a charger, a backup charger, and a power bank? Congratulations, you’re a Switch owner. The Switch is the only console that fits in a tote bag, so you can play Zelda during your commute—until a stranger gives you the “are you serious?” look.

Do you carry nothing but a wallet and a grudge? That’s a PS4 vibe. You’re a homebody. You don’t need portability because your kingdom is your room. The PS4 stays plugged in, just like your heart stays guarded.

If your backpack has a hydration system and a safety whistle, you’re an Xbox One X owner. You’re overprepared, but that’s fine. The Xbox is the “serious gamer” console, so you’ll also carry a mini screwdriver “just in case.”

Question 3: How Do You Feel About Exclusives?

If you absolutely need to play Uncharted, God of War, and Horizon Zero Dawn, then the PS4 is calling your name. It’s the console of cinematic blockbusters, where every game feels like a movie you accidentally controlling.

If you want Mario, Zelda, and Splatoon in your veins, the Switch is your destiny. But here’s the unpopular opinion: the Switch’s library is tiny. You’ll play Breath of the Wild for 200 hours, then suddenly realize you’re just wandering around aimlessly. It’s fine. That’s the point.

And if you say, “I don’t care about exclusives, I just want raw power,” you’re an Xbox One X buyer. You’ll play the same games as PS4 owners, but in 4K. Good for you. We’re all very impressed.

The Final Verdict (My Unpopular Opinion)

Here’s the truth no one wants to hear: the Switch was the only console in 2017 that actually felt new. The PS4 Pro and Xbox One X were just “more powerful” versions of things we already had. The Switch made gaming fun again—like, laughing on a train fun.

So take the quiz. Answer honestly. And then ignore the results and buy a Switch anyway. Because by 2019, you’ll be playing Smash Bros. with your coworkers, and the other two consoles will just be dusty black boxes under your TV.

Unless you’re a graphics snob. Then buy the Xbox. But don’t say I didn’t warn you when you’re all alone, tweaking gamma correction at 2 AM.

Remember: it’s not about the hardware. It’s about the friends you make while yelling at a tiny plastic screen. And the pizza. Always the pizza.