The greatest video game remasters in history

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      There often exists some ambiguity in distinguishing between a video game remake and a remaster. Generally, a game that has been adapted to a new console with some visual enhancements and added quality of life features—without significant alterations to the fundamental systems or mechanics—is classified as a remaster. Conversely, remakes reconstruct the entire game from scratch using new assets, models, and sometimes additional content. Recently, the lines have blurred, with many remasters appearing as if they are remakes, and some remakes labeling themselves as remasters. Remasters offer the optimal way to experience classic games from older consoles on modern hardware. We sifted through this confusion to curate a definitive list of the greatest video game remasters of all time.

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      Reasons to buy the Sony PlayStation 5 Slim Digital Edition include that it is a refreshed version of the beloved gaming console. Launched in November 2023, it's a slimmer iteration of the device released three years earlier and features increased storage—expanding from 825GB to 1TB. This allows you to install more titles, which is particularly relevant for the PlayStation 5 Slim Digital Edition as it lacks a disc drive. You can buy the PS5 Digital Edition Disc Drive separately for an additional $80, but for those who prefer to avoid the clutter associated with physical discs, opting for a purely digital format is an appealing choice.

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      Reasons to buy the Microsoft Xbox Series X Digital Edition include understanding exactly what you’re getting. This is a new edition of the Xbox Series X, which serves as the flagship model of Microsoft's gaming consoles, but it lacks a disc drive. This makes it similar to the Xbox Series S, yet it possesses the more powerful components of the Xbox Series X