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.

Best Value for the Price, with no financial restrictions US$380 - US$703

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 4.5/5
Power 1.5/5
Storage 2/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy 0/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 3.5/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 4/5
Autonomy 0/5

by Small Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 3/5
Power 5/5
Storage 5/5
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$288.79
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$3606% cheaper than usual
~$670 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
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: 3.300 kg
detailed info from US$357.2
- US$357.2 from Amazon (New)
  as of 2019-06-22 21:54:02, EDT
- US$452.23 from Amazon (New)
  as of 2019-06-21 12:50:17, EDT
Pricing Accuracy
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Microsoft Xbox One X from US$390;
~$703 with accessories
- the Hardcore Gamer
Device Ratings

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 2.5/5
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
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: 3.810 kg
detailed info from US$382.5
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$26013% cheaper than usual
~$529 with accessories
- the Serious Gamer
Device Ratings

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 1/5
Versatility for the Price 1.5/5
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
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: 4.740 kg
detailed info from US$250.07
- US$250.07 from Amazon (New)
  as of 2019-06-22 21:57:51, EDT
- US$288.07 from Microsoft (New)
  as of 2019-06-26 06:38:14, EDT
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 Slim from US$29017% cheaper than usual
~$574 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 4.5/5
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: 2.100 kg
detailed info from US$284.27
- US$284.27 from Amazon (New)
  as of 2019-06-22 21:54:28, EDT
- US$334.43 from Amazon (New)
  as of 2019-06-23 08:14:00, EDT
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. ×

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

Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
Versatility for the Price	5/5
Power	0.5/5
Storage	0.5/5
Portability	4/5
Autonomy	0/5

Bang for the Buck	5/5
Versatility for the Price	3/5
Power	5/5
Storage	5/5
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	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
Versatility for the Price	4/5
Power	4/5
Storage	5/5
Portability	2/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
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
Versatility for the Price	3/5
Power	5/5
Storage	5/5
Portability	3/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	1/5
Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
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
Power	2/5
Storage	5/5
Portability	1/5
Autonomy	N/A

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

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

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Best Versatility for the Price for

Best Value for the Price, with no financial restrictions US$380 - US$703

Nintendo Switch from US$290;
~$380 with accessories

Device Ratings

Sony PlayStation 4 Pro from US$3606% cheaper than usual
~$670 with accessories

Device Ratings

Microsoft Xbox One X from US$390;
~$703 with accessories

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Microsoft Xbox One S from US$26013% cheaper than usual
~$529 with accessories

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Sony PlayStation 4 Slim from US$29017% cheaper than usual
~$574 with accessories

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Best Versatility for the Price for

Best Value for the Price, with no financial restrictions US$380 - US$703

Nintendo Switch from US$290;~$380 with accessories

Device Ratings

Pricing Accuracy

Sony PlayStation 4 Pro from US$3606% cheaper than usual~$670 with accessories

Device Ratings

Pricing Accuracy

Microsoft Xbox One X from US$390;~$703 with accessories

Device Ratings

Pricing Accuracy

Microsoft Xbox One S from US$26013% cheaper than usual~$529 with accessories

Device Ratings

Pricing Accuracy

Sony PlayStation 4 Slim from US$29017% cheaper than usual~$574 with accessories

Device Ratings

Pricing Accuracy

Had a specific budget in mind?

Looking for something else?

I also have value ranking for:

Nintendo Switch from US$290;
~$380 with accessories

Sony PlayStation 4 Pro from US$3606% cheaper than usual
~$670 with accessories

Microsoft Xbox One X from US$390;
~$703 with accessories

Microsoft Xbox One S from US$26013% cheaper than usual
~$529 with accessories

Sony PlayStation 4 Slim from US$29017% cheaper than usual
~$574 with accessories