Best Value for Consoles

If you're all about getting the most out of your investments, this is the place. From all the Consoles I've indexed, those currently have the best balance between power, affordability and durability.

If you can't invest this much, scroll down to the budget section for best value at below-average prices.

For more details on the differences between the best Discounts, best Deals and best Value palmarès and which is best for you, feel free to give Sales Shopping vs. Value Shopping a read.

Best bang for the buck across the board US$374 - US$709

The following consoles offer the best value. Value is determined by balancing 3 main considerations:

how much it costs
how powerful it is
how long it will likely last

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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Nintendo Switch from US$290;
~$374 with accessories
- the Mobile Gamer
Device Ratings

by Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 4.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 1/5
Storage 2/5
Portability 4/5
Autonomy 0/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 3/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy 0.5/5

by Small Tablets standards

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

by Consoles standards

Bang for the Buck 4/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 1/5
Storage 1/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy 5/5

Specs

Processor: Nvidia Tegra X1

Graphics: Nvidia Maxwell 256

Memory: 4.00 GB

Storage: 32.00 GB

Screen Size: 6.2"

Screen Resolution: 1280×720

Dimensions: 23.88 x 10.16 x 1.40 cm
Weight: 0.400 kg
detailed info from US$286.32
Pricing Accuracy
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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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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	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	4.5/5
Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
Power	1/5
Storage	2/5
Portability	4/5
Autonomy	0/5

Bang for the Buck	3/5
Versatility for the Price	5/5
Power	0.5/5
Storage	0.5/5
Portability	4.5/5
Autonomy	0.5/5

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

Bang for the Buck	4/5
Versatility for the Price	5/5
Power	1/5
Storage	1/5
Portability	5/5
Autonomy	5/5

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	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 bang for the buck under $600

Need something cheaper? No worries, here are the best performing options for consoles priced below average.

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. ×