Best Gaming Experience for Consoles

Best Gaming Experience US$545 - US$700

For games, graphical power is your main concern and the following consoles have plenty in store. Be warned: this list was built with absolutely no regards for the price. If you're strapped for cash, scroll down to the budget section for gaming machines at below-average prices.

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  Microsoft Xbox One X from US$27021% cheaper than usual
  ~$579 with accessories

  • the Hardcore Gamer

  Device Ratings

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Consoles standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  Specs

  Processor: AMD Xbox One X CPU

  Graphics: AMD Xbox One X GPU

  Memory: 12.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Dimensions: 24.00 x 30.00 x 6.00 cm

  Weight: 3.810 kg

  detailed info

  from US$266.84

  • US$266.84 from Microsoft (New)
    as of 2020-04-06 04:02:10, EDT
  • US$391.01 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2020-04-02 14:06:45, EDT
  • US$422.42 from Visions Electronics (New)
    as of 2020-04-06 03:16:21, EDT
  • US$470.97 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2020-04-04 06:06:03, EDT

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  Sony PlayStation 4 Pro from US$360;
  ~$700 with accessories

  • the Hardcore Gamer

  Device Ratings

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	1/5
  Versatility for the Price	1/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Consoles standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  Specs

  Processor: AMD PS4 Pro CPU

  Graphics: AMD PS4 Pro GPU

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Dimensions: 32.70 x 29.50 x 5.50 cm

  Weight: 3.300 kg

  detailed info

  from US$352.02

  • US$352.02 from EB Games (New)
    as of 2020-04-05 13:37:40, EDT
  • US$373.14 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2020-04-06 04:10:30, EDT
  • US$391.45 from Staples (New)
    as of 2020-04-04 06:52:27, EDT

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  Sony PlayStation 4 Slim from US$270;
  ~$579 with accessories

  • the Serious Gamer

  Device Ratings

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	0.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	0.5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Consoles standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	3/5
  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: 2.100 kg

  detailed info

  from US$267.18

  • US$267.18 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2020-03-31 04:08:58, EDT
  • US$267.53 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2020-04-03 14:43:21, EDT

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  Microsoft Xbox One S (All Digital) from US$250;
  ~$545 with accessories

  • the Serious Gamer

  Device Ratings

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	0.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	0/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Consoles standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  Specs

  Processor: AMD Xbox One S CPU

  Graphics: AMD Xbox One S GPU

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Dimensions: 40.60 x 27.90 x 10.20 cm

  Weight: 4.740 kg

  detailed info

  from US$242.9

  • US$242.9 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2020-04-02 03:36:40, EDT
  • US$339.61 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2020-04-03 11:34:32, EDT

  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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  Microsoft Xbox One S from US$270;
  ~$579 with accessories

  • the Serious Gamer

  Device Ratings

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	0.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	0.5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Consoles standards

  Bang for the Buck	0.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  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: 4.740 kg

  detailed info

  from US$266.84

  • US$266.84 from Microsoft (New)
    as of 2020-04-04 14:41:09, EDT
  • US$266.84 from Microsoft (New)
    as of 2020-04-06 04:34:33, EDT
  • US$267.53 from Visions Electronics (New)
    as of 2020-04-06 04:22:46, EDT
  • US$267.53 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2020-04-03 14:21:40, EDT
  • US$316.05 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2020-04-04 06:31:52, EDT
  • US$316.05 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2020-04-04 06:28:04, EDT

  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. ×