Price Guide
Gaming Consoles Price Guide — What You Get at Every Budget
PS5 Slim ($449) is the best all-around console for Sony exclusives and DualSense features. Xbox Series X ($499) is strongest for Game Pass subscribers and backward compatibility. Switch 2 ($399) is the family pick for Nintendo games and portable play. The right console is the one with the games you actually want to play. We track 9 gaming consoles across 3 price bands, updated automatically with every catalog refresh.
Budget and second-room consoles
Under $300
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Best for kids, handheld-only Nintendo play, secondary rooms, or Game Pass access without premium 4K expectations.
Mainstream consoles
$350-$550
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The strongest range for PS5 Slim, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2 depending on library fit.
Best in this budget
Nintendo Switch 2 System
~$449.00 · ★ 4.6· A-Tier
Premium console setups
$600+
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Pay this for PS5 Pro hardware, extra controllers, expanded storage, premium subscriptions, or bundles.
Best in this budget
Sony PlayStation 5 Slim Disc 2TB Bundle
~$866.99 · ★ 4.7· S-Tier