Topic: The Best Looking Console Ever.

Always had a soft spot for the Wondermega (megadrive + mega CD produced by JVC): it looks like they would picture a sci-fi console in a 80s anime.

@kyleforrester87 I was going to say the same thing. I have the Master System 1 too but I always preferred the look of Master System 2 by a mile.

@kyleforrester87 @RubyCarbuncle That was my point, the first model is hideous! Why have they got the setup instructions on the console? 🤣

I always liked the Black Sports Edition Dreamcast.

The original PS3 , most definitely. To this day it still looks very classy and high-tech & i'm glad they wen't back to making some creative , futuristic-looking consoles again with the PS5 ; it ain't classy-looking but it still looks surreal & creative.

1. PS3
2. PS5
3. Original XBOX

I really, really like the design on the outside of the Zelda 25th Anniversary 3DS.

In terms of standard devices...

New Nintendo 3DS XL is a sexy beast in general.

On the home console front, I've always really liked the aesthetics of the top-loader NES. VERY clean and basic.

And, of course, the GameCube's design is a lot of fun as well.

Least favorites are probably the Virtual Boy, pretty much all of the Atari consoles, and the Playstation 5 (sorry, it really looks like someone sat it next to a heater and warped the plastic on it).

Also, OG Gameboy. The curvature of the bottom of the device always bugged me, for some reason.

edit: Oh, and in a surprising turn of events, I've actually really grown to like the design of the Xbox Series X. The 'black monolith' look is very easy on the eyes.

I really love the look of my Wind Waker Wii U (not my pic)

I love the GameCube

It's so slick looking but distinctly has that Nintendo charm

Purple is the best colour, so I've always had a soft spot for the GameCube design.

@nessisonett @RogerRoger I loved it when the Tribal GBA SP made an appearance in the film Kidulthood 😂

"Blad, gimme dat game boy before I blap you up! Ahh GBA tribal edition, sick!"

Ahhh the spice melange! 🔵👀🔵

Closest I got to a spice orange GameCube is my joy con which come in orange and GameCube purple!

I honestly reckon our preference for console designs is tied to our experiences with the consoles. I love most console designs to be honest, SNES, PS1, GameCube etc. I should probably give a shout out to the original slab style 2DS which I don't think has been mentioned. I loved the design of that thing, it was like a stretched GBA!

I also really loved the look of the Wii Mini despite its gimped innards. It looked so retro, a bit like a Mega Drive 2. Couldn't justify buying one at the time though but I'd love to pick one up cheaply now.

Gamecube for me too, and those lovely little discs

Special mention goes to @nessisonett, for absolutely not understanding this thread initially! 😆

@nessisonett
That version of the Wii U looks terrific. However, I will never be able to understand why the sticks were above the face buttons. Felt alien to play that thing.

@batwing47 I think it works for how large and spacious the GamePad is compared to something like the Nintendo Switch

It definitely didn't do any favors for the Pro Controller though

I was one of the 6 morons in the world to buy a 3DO.
Awful thing but easy on the eye.
Very art deco.

@hypnotoad I honestly don’t know what even came out on the 3DO. Other than Policenauts which was Japan only.

@nessisonett Demolition Man looked great for the time. Road Rash, Fifa and Retun Fire were great.
My only consolation was that I didn't spunk anymore money on an Atari Jaguar.
Which was properly ugly.

@hypnotoad It was worse with Jaguar CD attached.

@nessisonett Hahaha.
Also known as 'The Crapper.'