Christmas is the only time of year when, at least in the UK, we all try to get together as a family under one roof and really hang out. This happens so infrequently that it can feel as though it’s the only time we actually see our families. For many it is, and that’s why it’s important to cherish it. However, families are a little bit overrated. After that initial burst of excitement, I always feel as though we’ve said what we can and we should all just do our own thing. That’s why I take a portable games console of some kind and dig into a classic that I really love. It’s a great way to ensure that you enjoy Christmas without making it too obvious that you don’t want to be around some people.
I thoroughly recommend that you do the same thing this year. There are loads of portable platforms that are perfect for this, such as the dozens of retro handhelds that can hold PS1 and N64 games. There’s also the PSP, PS Vita, and the Nintendo family, of which the Switch is king. With so many options, it can be hard to decide on which one thing you should bring, but if you bring too much, then people will notice what you’re doing. The trick is to take just one console, and then no one will really know what’s going on.
I’m going to take my laptop this year. Part of the reason is for work, which I have to do in the days leading up to the festivities, but I’d also like to be able to play the games on it. I’m planning on digging into Century: Age of Ashes even harder, and that’s impossible without the laptop. I also have a device that allows me to use my consoles on my laptop, so I’ll be bringing my Xbox Series X under the guise of work too. Once that work’s done though, I’ve got Forza Horizon 5 to get into. I’ll also be playing the original Assassin’s Creed, a real gem of a game in my collection that I haven’t tried on Xbox before and am very eager to.
