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Gaming Consoles under $250

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6 gaming consoles under $250. Most cost $225 to $247, and half cost less than $229.

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 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

Compare specs

gaming consolePlatformModel lineFormSpec scorePrice
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
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
NintendoSwitch LiteHandheldn/a$224.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:27 PST - Details

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