Best Versatility for the Price for

Sometimes, the best purchase criteria aren't power or durability, but rather versatility. The devices below will open the most possibilities per dollar.

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

Best Value for the Price, with no financial restrictions $379 - $798

Nintendo Switch from $370;
~$379 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 1.5/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy 0/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 4/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 1/5
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 5/5
Power 5/5
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: 0.40 kg
detailed info from $369.99
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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
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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
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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
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Microsoft Xbox One S from $23036%, Best price yet!
~$522 with accessories
- the Serious Gamer
Device Ratings

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 2.5/5
Versatility for the Price 0.5/5
Power 1.5/5
Storage 4/5
Portability 0.5/5
Autonomy N/A

by Consoles standards

Bang for the Buck 2/5
Versatility for the Price 1/5
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 $229.00
Pricing Accuracy
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Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
Versatility for the Price	5/5
Power	1.5/5
Storage	1.5/5
Portability	4.5/5
Autonomy	0/5

Bang for the Buck	4/5
Versatility for the Price	5/5
Power	1/5
Storage	0.5/5
Portability	4.5/5
Autonomy	0.5/5

Bang for the Buck	5/5
Versatility for the Price	5/5
Power	5/5
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	3/5
Storage	4/5
Portability	1/5
Autonomy	N/A

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

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

Bang for the Buck	5/5
Versatility for the Price	3/5
Power	3/5
Storage	5/5
Portability	4/5
Autonomy	N/A

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

Bang for the Buck	3/5
Versatility for the Price	2/5
Power	5/5
Storage	5/5
Portability	3/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
Versatility for the Price	0.5/5
Power	1.5/5
Storage	4/5
Portability	0.5/5
Autonomy	N/A

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

Best Versatility for the Price under $600

Need something cheaper? No worries, here are the most adaptable 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 from $23036%, Best price yet!
~$522 with accessories
- the Serious Gamer
Device Ratings

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 2.5/5
Versatility for the Price 0.5/5
Power 1.5/5
Storage 4/5
Portability 0.5/5
Autonomy N/A

by Consoles standards

Bang for the Buck 2/5
Versatility for the Price 1/5
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 $229.00
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. ×