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Gaming Consoles under $250

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13 gaming consoles under $250. Most cost $200 to $247, and half cost less than $225.

Top brands: Nintendo (9)

My Arcade

Retro

+Includes over 200 preloaded retro games
+Rechargeable battery for portable play
+Built-in Wi-Fi connectivity
−Retro platform with no modern game library
$160.99-11%List: $179.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:19 PST - Details
Nintendo

Nintendo, Switch Lite, Handheld

+Handheld form for playing on the go
+Part of the Nintendo Switch Lite line
+Nintendo platform with Switch library support
−Handheld form has no TV docking mode
$247.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:27 PST - Details
Nintendo

Nintendo, Switch Lite, Handheld

+Handheld-only design for play on the go
+Part of the Switch Lite line from Nintendo
+Lighter handheld form than the hybrid Switch
−Handheld only and cannot connect to a TV
$213.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:27 PST - Details
Nintendo

Nintendo, Switch Lite, Handheld

+Handheld form for playing on the go
+Includes a Deluxe travel case for carrying
+Includes licensed storage in the bundle
−Handheld only, no TV docking
$243.99-2%List: $249.98
as of 11/04/2026 00:27 PST - Details
Nintendo

Nintendo, Switch, Hybrid, 32GB

+32GB of built-in storage for games and saved data
+Hybrid form plays on a TV or as a handheld
+Black model is the console-only version
−32GB storage fills quickly with larger digital games
$204.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:27 PST - Details
Xbox

Xbox, Xbox One, Home, 500GB

+500GB storage for a moderate game library
+White v2 model 1540 with 4K gaming support
+Home console for the Xbox One platform
−Refurbished unit rather than a new console
$209.94
as of 11/04/2026 08:38 PST - Details
Nintendo

Nintendo, Switch Lite, Handheld

+Handheld form designed for play away from a TV
+Made by Nintendo for the Switch Lite line
+Yellow model name signals a distinct Switch Lite version
−Handheld-only form cannot connect to a TV for big-screen play
$229.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:27 PST - Details
Nintendo

Nintendo, Switch Lite, Handheld

+Handheld form for portable play
+Compact and lightweight design
+Region-free for use with games from other regions
−Japanese version of the console
$227.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:27 PST - Details
Nintendo

Nintendo, Switch, Hybrid, 32GB

+Hybrid form plays handheld or on a TV
+Nintendo Switch line for first-party Nintendo games
+32GB storage for a small game library
−32GB storage fills quickly with downloaded games
$204.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:52 PST - Details
PQube

Retro

+Retro platform console for classic Sega Genesis style games
+Plays classic game library on a retro-style system
$199.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:37 PST - Details

Compare specs

gaming consolePlatformModel lineFormSpec scorePrice
Retron/a$160.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:19 PST - Details
NintendoSwitch LiteHandheldn/a$247.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:27 PST - Details
NintendoSwitch LiteHandheldn/a$213.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:27 PST - Details
NintendoSwitch LiteHandheldn/a$243.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:27 PST - Details
NintendoSwitchHybridn/a$204.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:27 PST - Details
XboxXbox OneHomen/a$209.94
as of 11/04/2026 08:38 PST - Details
n/a$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:27 PST - Details
n/a$230.12
as of 11/03/2026 22:27 PST - Details
NintendoSwitch LiteHandheldn/a$229.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:27 PST - Details
NintendoSwitch LiteHandheldn/a$227.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:27 PST - Details

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