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.

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$380 - US$766

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$290;
~$580 with accessories
- the Serious Gamer
Device Ratings

by All Smart Devices standards

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

by Consoles standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 1/5
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 US$284.78
- US$284.78 from Amazon (New)
  as of 2019-01-23 04:51:50, EST
- US$314.72 from Amazon (New)
  as of 2019-01-23 07:54:37, EST
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. ×
Nintendo Switch from US$290;
~$380 with accessories
- the Mobile Gamer
Device Ratings

by Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 4.5/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 1.5/5
Storage 2/5
Portability 4/5
Autonomy 0/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 3.5/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 1/5
Storage 1/5
Portability 4/5
Autonomy 0/5

by Small Tablets standards

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

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: 0.40 kg
detailed info from US$284.74
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 X from US$430;
~$766 with accessories
- the Hardcore Gamer
Device Ratings

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 3/5
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 3/5
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 US$424.17
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. ×
Sony PlayStation 4 Pro from US$380;
~$700 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 3.5/5
Storage 4/5
Portability 1/5
Autonomy N/A

by Consoles standards

Bang for the Buck 2/5
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 US$374.68
- US$374.68 from Amazon (New)
  as of 2019-01-23 04:51:41, EST
- US$434.66 from Amazon (New)
  as of 2019-01-23 07:57:38, EST
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$290;
~$577 with accessories
- the Serious Gamer
Device Ratings

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 1.5/5
Versatility for the Price 1.5/5
Power 2/5
Storage 4/5
Portability 0.5/5
Autonomy N/A

by Consoles standards

Bang for the Buck 1/5
Versatility for the Price 2/5
Power 2/5
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: 4.74 kg
detailed info from US$282.42
- US$282.42 from Amazon (New)
  as of 2019-01-23 08:05:50, EST
- US$284.75 from Walmart (New)
  as of 2019-01-23 12:30:19, EST
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. ×