Best Gaming Experience for Consoles

Best Gaming Experience US$450 - US$699

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$390;
  ~$699 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
  Power	3/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Consoles standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  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$380.12

  • US$380.12 from Microsoft (New)
    as of 2020-01-22 14:44:46, EST
  • US$380.12 from Microsoft (New)
    as of 2020-01-22 14:48:06, EST
  • US$380.85 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2020-01-22 12:40:58, EST
  • US$449.41 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2020-01-20 03:57:49, EST
  • US$457.05 from Visions Electronics (New)
    as of 2020-01-22 11:59:00, EST

  pricing accuracy

  Pricing Accuracy

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  Sony PlayStation 4 Pro from US$340;
  ~$642 with accessories

  • the Hardcore Gamer

  Device Ratings

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Consoles standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  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$336.68

  • US$336.68 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2020-01-22 04:12:50, EST
  • US$380.88 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2020-01-21 13:37:31, EST
  • US$380.88 from EB Games (New)
    as of 2020-01-22 15:24:41, EST
  • US$423.54 from Staples (New)
    as of 2020-01-22 14:28:43, EST

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  Pricing Accuracy

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  Sony PlayStation 4 Slim from US$2703% cheaper than usual
  ~$550 with accessories

  • the Serious Gamer

  Device Ratings

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	0/5
  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	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  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$266.61

  • US$266.61 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2020-01-22 04:17:42, EST
  • US$274.2 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2020-01-22 13:31:00, EST
  • US$289.46 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2020-01-22 14:41:43, EST
  • US$289.46 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2020-01-22 13:35:24, EST

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  Pricing Accuracy

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  Microsoft Xbox One S (All Digital) from US$200;
  ~$450 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	1.5/5
  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$190.4

  • US$190.4 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2020-01-22 04:10:24, EST
  • US$228.5 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2020-01-22 12:34:27, EST
  • US$228.52 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2020-01-20 07:30:09, EST
  • US$228.52 from Staples (New)
    as of 2020-01-22 13:55:48, EST

  pricing accuracy

  Pricing Accuracy

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  Microsoft Xbox One S from US$290;
  ~$570 with accessories

  • the Serious Gamer

  Device Ratings

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	0/5
  Versatility for the Price	0.5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Consoles standards

  Bang for the Buck	0.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  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$281.82

  • US$281.82 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2020-01-21 12:05:17, EST
  • US$288.71 from Microsoft (New)
    as of 2020-01-22 14:14:03, EST
  • US$288.71 from Microsoft (New)
    as of 2020-01-22 14:39:43, EST
  • US$289.44 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2020-01-21 12:08:46, EST
  • US$289.46 from Visions Electronics (New)
    as of 2020-01-20 03:49:17, EST
  • US$289.46 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2020-01-22 14:14:32, EST
  • US$289.46 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2020-01-22 14:17:50, 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. ×