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Gaming Consoles under $1,000

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15 gaming consoles under $1,000 from Sony, ASUS and Lenovo. Most cost $908 to $999, and half cost less than $974.

Top brands: Sony (6)

Lenovo

PC handheld, Legion Go, Handheld

+32GB RAM for demanding PC games
+1TB SSD storage for a sizable game library
+120Hz refresh rate on the 8-inch touchscreen
$949.99-39%List: $1,555.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:53 PST - Details
Xbox

Xbox, Xbox Series X, Home

+Comes as a bundle that includes Diablo IV
+Home console designed to connect to a TV
+Made for the Xbox platform
$929.67
as of 11/04/2026 08:39 PST - Details
Generic

Retro

+Includes 412 built-in classic games
+Full-size professional cocktail arcade cabinet
+Original classic arcade design
$979.00-5%Was: $1,035.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:41 PST - Details
Valve Index

PC handheld, Steam Deck, Handheld, 64GB

+Handheld form plays games on the go
+64 GB of storage for game installs
+HDMI output connects the handheld to a television
−64 GB storage is limited for large game libraries
$985.00
as of 11/04/2026 06:41 PST - Details
SonySpec score 8.4

PlayStation, PS5, Home, 1800GB

+1800 GB storage for a larger game library
+Includes Call of Duty Modern Warfare II bundle
+Includes Mytrix controller charger
−Digital edition cannot play physical discs
−Digital edition has no disc drive
$907.79
as of 11/04/2026 00:41 PST - Details
Steam DeckSpec score 7.8

PC handheld, Steam Deck OLED, Handheld, 512GB

+Portable handheld form factor
+1280x800 HDR OLED display
+Up to 90Hz refresh rate
−512GB storage is smaller than most console models here
$939.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:40 PST - Details
Sony

PlayStation, PS5, Home, 2800GB

+Large 2.8TB storage for a big game library
+Digital Edition has no disc drive
+Includes a Mytrix controller case
−Digital Edition cannot play physical discs
$999.59
as of 11/04/2026 00:41 PST - Details
SonySpec score 8.5

PlayStation, PS5, Home, 2TB

+2TB storage for a large game library
+Disc Edition plays physical discs
+Includes a Fortnite Flowering Chaos bundle
$984.29
as of 11/04/2026 00:41 PST - Details
SonySpec score 8.4

PlayStation, PS5, Home, 1800GB

+1800 GB storage for a larger game library
+Includes Fortnite Cobalt Star bundle
+Includes Mytrix controller case
−Digital edition cannot play physical discs
−Digital edition has no disc drive
$938.39
as of 11/04/2026 00:41 PST - Details
SonySpec score 8.4

PlayStation, PS5, Home, 1800GB

+1800 GB storage for a larger game library
+Includes Call of Duty Modern Warfare II bundle
+Includes Mytrix controller case
−Digital edition cannot play physical discs
−Digital edition has no disc drive
$907.79
as of 11/04/2026 00:41 PST - Details
SonySpec score 8.5

PlayStation, PS5, Home, 2TB

+2TB storage for a large game library
+Disc Edition plays physical discs
+Includes a Fortnite Flowering Chaos bundle
$974.09
as of 11/04/2026 00:41 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.9

PC handheld, Legion Go, Handheld, 1TB

+1TB SSD storage for a sizable game library
+Bundle includes a hub and HDMI accessory
+120Hz refresh rate on the 8-inch touchscreen
$962.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:53 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 8.5

PC handheld, ROG Xbox Ally, Handheld, 2TB

+2TB storage: only 1 of 11 here have a higher storage
$994.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:36 PST - Details
ASUS

PC handheld, ROG Xbox Ally, Handheld, 1TB

−1TB storage: 7 of the 11 here have a higher storage
$979.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:36 PST - Details

Compare specs

gaming consolePlatformModel lineFormStorageSpec scorePrice
PC handheldLegion GoHandheldn/a$949.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:53 PST - Details
XboxXbox Series XHomen/a$929.67
as of 11/04/2026 08:39 PST - Details
Retron/a$979.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:41 PST - Details
PC handheldSteam DeckHandheld64GBn/a$985.00
as of 11/04/2026 06:41 PST - Details
PlayStationPS5Home1800GB8.4$907.79
as of 11/04/2026 00:41 PST - Details
PC handheldSteam Deck OLEDHandheld512GB7.8$939.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:40 PST - Details
PlayStationPS5Home2800GBn/a$999.59
as of 11/04/2026 00:41 PST - Details
PlayStationPS5Home2TB8.5$984.29
as of 11/04/2026 00:41 PST - Details
PlayStationPS5Home1800GB8.4$938.39
as of 11/04/2026 00:41 PST - Details
PlayStationPS5Home1800GB8.4$907.79
as of 11/04/2026 00:41 PST - Details

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