Best Gaming Experience for Consoles

Looking for the best gaming experience on consoles? From all the devices on file, the following 5 currently offer the best performance:

Best Gaming Experience US$499 - US$709

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.

Microsoft Xbox One X from US$390;
~$709 with accessories
- the Hardcore Gamer
Device Ratings

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 2/5
Versatility for the Price 1.5/5
Power 4/5
Storage 4.5/5
Portability 1/5
Autonomy N/A

by Consoles standards

Bang for the Buck 3.5/5
Versatility for the Price 3.5/5
Power 5/5
Storage 5/5
Portability 3.5/5
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$389.65
Pricing Accuracy
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Sony PlayStation 4 Pro from US$390;
~$700 with accessories
- the Hardcore Gamer
Device Ratings

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 1.5/5
Versatility for the Price 1.5/5
Power 3/5
Storage 4.5/5
Portability 1/5
Autonomy N/A

by Consoles standards

Bang for the Buck 2.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4/5
Power 4/5
Storage 5/5
Portability 2.5/5
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$382.74
- US$382.74 from Amazon (New)
  as of 2019-07-18 04:26:27, EDT
- US$455.49 from Amazon (New)
  as of 2019-07-15 08:52:38, EDT
Pricing Accuracy
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Sony PlayStation 4 Slim from US$30012% cheaper than usual
~$580 with accessories
- the Serious Gamer
Device Ratings

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 3.5/5
Versatility for the Price 1/5
Power 1.5/5
Storage 4.5/5
Portability 1/5
Autonomy N/A

by Consoles standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 1.5/5
Power 3.5/5
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: 2.100 kg
detailed info from US$290.88
Pricing Accuracy
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Microsoft Xbox One S (All Digital) from US$230;
~$499 with accessories
- the Gamer
Device Ratings

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 1/5
Versatility for the Price 0.5/5
Power 1.5/5
Storage 4.5/5
Portability 1/5
Autonomy N/A

by Consoles standards

Bang for the Buck 1.5/5
Versatility for the Price 1/5
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$228.9
Pricing Accuracy
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Microsoft Xbox One S from US$2806% cheaper than usual
~$556 with accessories
- the Serious Gamer
Device Ratings

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 0.5/5
Versatility for the Price 1/5
Power 1.5/5
Storage 4.5/5
Portability 0.5/5
Autonomy N/A

by Consoles standards

Bang for the Buck 1/5
Versatility for the Price 2.5/5
Power 2.5/5
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: 4.740 kg
detailed info from US$272.54
Pricing Accuracy
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Bang for the Buck	2/5
Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
Power	4/5
Storage	4.5/5
Portability	1/5
Autonomy	N/A

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

Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
Power	3/5
Storage	4.5/5
Portability	1/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
Versatility for the Price	4/5
Power	4/5
Storage	5/5
Portability	2.5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
Versatility for the Price	1/5
Power	1.5/5
Storage	4.5/5
Portability	1/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	5/5
Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
Power	3.5/5
Storage	5/5
Portability	4/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	1/5
Versatility for the Price	0.5/5
Power	1.5/5
Storage	4.5/5
Portability	1/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
Versatility for the Price	1/5
Power	2.5/5
Storage	5/5
Portability	1.5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	0.5/5
Versatility for the Price	1/5
Power	1.5/5
Storage	4.5/5
Portability	0.5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	1/5
Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
Power	2.5/5
Storage	5/5
Portability	1/5
Autonomy	N/A

Best Gaming Experience under $600

Need something cheaper? No worries; here are the most gaming-capable consoles priced below average. They might not run every game on ultra, but you will be able to play.

There might be some overlap with the list above, but everything down here is considered budget-friendly.

Microsoft Xbox One S (All Digital) from US$230;
~$499 with accessories
- the Gamer
Device Ratings

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 1/5
Versatility for the Price 0.5/5
Power 1.5/5
Storage 4.5/5
Portability 1/5
Autonomy N/A

by Consoles standards

Bang for the Buck 1.5/5
Versatility for the Price 1/5
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$228.9
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. ×
Microsoft Xbox One S from US$2806% cheaper than usual
~$556 with accessories
- the Serious Gamer
Device Ratings

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 0.5/5
Versatility for the Price 1/5
Power 1.5/5
Storage 4.5/5
Portability 0.5/5
Autonomy N/A

by Consoles standards

Bang for the Buck 1/5
Versatility for the Price 2.5/5
Power 2.5/5
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: 4.740 kg
detailed info from US$272.54
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. ×