Best Gaming Experience for Consoles

Best Gaming Experience $580 - $798

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 $600;
  ~$798 with accessories

  • the Hardcore Gamer

  Device Ratings

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Consoles standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	3/5
  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: 3.81 kg

  detailed info

  from $594.95

  • $594.95 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 05:21:06, EST
  • $599.00 from Microsoft (New)
    as of 2018-11-15 14:26:15, EST
  • $599.00 from Microsoft (New)
    as of 2018-11-15 13:15:33, EST
  • $599.00 from Microsoft (New)
    as of 2018-11-15 13:14:55, EST

  pricing accuracy

  Pricing Accuracy

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  Sony PlayStation 4 Pro from $500;
  ~$722 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	3/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Consoles standards

  Bang for the Buck	1/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	4/5
  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: 3.30 kg

  detailed info

  from $495.95

  • $495.95 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 11:33:36, EST
  • $499.95 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2018-11-15 13:09:34, EST
  • $569.88 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 11:33:26, EST

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  Pricing Accuracy

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  Sony PlayStation 4 Slim from $380;
  ~$580 with accessories

  • 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	2/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Consoles standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  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 $378.90

  • $378.90 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 05:18:09, EST
  • $379.95 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 05:18:13, EST
  • $379.96 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2018-11-15 04:49:12, EST
  • $379.99 from London Drugs (New)
    as of 2018-11-15 14:25:03, EST
  • $379.99 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2018-11-15 13:22:22, 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. ×