Top Consoles per Price Range

If budget is the single, most important factor in your tech shopping, the following will help you find the most bang for your buck in each price category. Along with each suggestion, you will find the approximative cost per month (based on the foreseeable longevity of the device), so you can easily see if spending a little more is worth the investment.

This list assumes that you are not planning on getting new accessories with your next purchase; you already have what you need. If that is not the case, click here to get a list sorted by the price of the device with all accessories included.

• $0 - $300

  ~$16/month
  

  Microsoft Xbox One S from $30021% cheaper than usual
  ~$690 with accessories

  A slight improvement over the 2013 model, this compact Xbox has a 4K Bluray player supporting HRD and 4k; it just isn't quite powerful enough to play games in 4... Read More about the

  • the Serious Gamer

  Device Ratings

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	0/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Consoles standards

  Bang for the Buck	1/5
  Versatility for the Price	1/5
  Power	2/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  Specs

  Processor: AMD Xbox One S CPU

  Graphics: AMD Xbox One S GPU

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Dimensions: 42.90 x 29.11 x 11.30 cm

  Weight: 4.74 kg

  detailed info

  from $299

  • C$299 from Microsoft (New)
    as of 2018-12-12 13:06:18, EST
  • C$379.99 from Microsoft (New)
    as of 2018-12-12 13:07:49, EST
  • C$389 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2018-12-15 08:51:02, EST
  • C$891.05 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2018-12-15 14:11:34, EST

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• $300 - $400

  ~$8/month
  

  Sony PlayStation 4 Slim from $380;
  ~$598 with accessories

  The PS4 has been a staple of console gaming since 2013. The device's look has changed a little since it was first announced; it's now a bit smaller, but overall... Read More about the

  • the Serious Gamer

  Device Ratings

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Consoles standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  Specs

  Processor: AMD PS4 CPU

  Graphics: AMD PS4 GPU

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Dimensions: 28.80 x 26.50 x 3.90 cm

  Weight: 2.10 kg

  detailed info

  from $379.95

  • C$379.95 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2018-12-15 05:31:14, EST
  • C$414.99 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2018-12-15 05:31:22, EST

  pricing accuracy

  Pricing Accuracy

  Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
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