Best Gaming Experience for Consoles

Best Gaming Experience US$494 - US$740

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$410;
  ~$740 with accessories

  • the Hardcore Gamer

  Device Ratings

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Consoles standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  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$406.84

  • US$406.84 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2019-09-20 03:53:40, EDT
  • US$451.32 from Microsoft (New)
    as of 2019-09-20 10:58:37, EDT
  • US$451.32 from Microsoft (New)
    as of 2019-09-20 11:00:24, EDT
  • US$451.32 from Microsoft (New)
    as of 2019-09-20 11:03:48, EDT
  • US$452.07 from Visions Electronics (New)
    as of 2019-09-20 10:47:20, EDT
  • US$452.07 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-09-20 10:38:25, EDT

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  Sony PlayStation 4 Pro from US$350;
  ~$664 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	4.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Consoles standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  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$349.41

  • US$349.41 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-09-21 04:17:00, EDT
  • US$376.69 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-09-21 07:00:34, EDT
  • US$376.7 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2019-09-21 07:29:31, EDT
  • US$376.72 from EB Games (New)
    as of 2019-09-21 03:37:03, EDT
  • US$418.91 from Staples (New)
    as of 2019-09-21 06:28:24, EDT
  • US$899.27 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-09-21 06:56:07, 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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  Sony PlayStation 4 Slim from US$270;
  ~$555 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	2/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Consoles standards

  Bang for the Buck	1/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  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$267.38

  • US$267.38 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-09-21 04:16:52, EDT
  • US$286.28 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-09-21 08:50:10, EDT
  • US$286.28 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2019-09-21 06:50:01, EDT
  • US$286.31 from EB Games (New)
    as of 2019-09-20 10:34:17, EDT
  • US$286.31 from Toys R Us Canada (New)
    as of 2019-09-20 10:34:58, 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 (All Digital) from US$230;
  ~$494 with accessories

  • the Gamer

  Device Ratings

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	0.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	0/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Consoles standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  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$221.52

  • US$221.52 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-09-21 04:18:01, EDT
  • US$225.28 from Microsoft (New)
    as of 2019-09-21 06:27:15, EDT
  • US$226.01 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2019-09-21 06:33:55, EDT
  • US$226.03 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-09-21 08:50:40, EDT
  • US$226.03 from Staples (New)
    as of 2019-09-21 08:01:59, EDT

  pricing accuracy

  Pricing Accuracy

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  Microsoft Xbox One S from US$2306% cheaper than usual
  ~$499 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	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  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$225.28

  • US$225.28 from Microsoft (New)
    as of 2019-09-20 04:58:37, EDT
  • US$285.56 from Microsoft (New)
    as of 2019-09-21 04:52:52, EDT
  • US$285.56 from Microsoft (New)
    as of 2019-09-21 04:05:03, EDT
  • US$286.28 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2019-09-21 07:02:19, EDT
  • US$286.31 from Visions Electronics (New)
    as of 2019-09-21 03:47:18, EDT
  • US$286.31 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-09-21 06:48:23, 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. ×