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Gaming Consoles under $500

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18 gaming consoles under $500 from Nintendo, Microsoft and Xbox. Most cost $426 to $499, and half cost less than $453.

Top brands: Nintendo (10)

Xbox

Xbox, Xbox Series S, Home, 512GB

+512GB SSD storage
+Digital edition with no disc drive
+Includes wireless controller
−No disc drive for physical games
$495.15
as of 11/04/2026 08:39 PST - Details
Nintendo

Nintendo, Switch 2, Hybrid

+Hybrid form works as both a handheld and a TV console
+Part of the newer Switch 2 line from Nintendo
+Made by Nintendo, the platform maker for these games
$499.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:27 PST - Details
Nintendo

Nintendo, Switch, Hybrid

+Bundle includes the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe game with the console
+Hybrid form plays on a TV or as a handheld
+Made by Nintendo for the Switch line
$438.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:27 PST - Details
Nintendo

Nintendo, Switch OLED, Hybrid

+OLED screen model for a brighter display
+Hybrid form plays on the TV or handheld
+Pokémon Scarlet and Violet edition design
$455.28
as of 11/04/2026 00:27 PST - Details
Nintendo

Nintendo, Switch, Hybrid

+Hybrid design works as both handheld and TV console
+Nintendo platform with its own exclusive game library
+Includes Pro Controller for a traditional controller feel
−Joy-Con controllers detach, which can be lost or misplaced
$413.79-1%List: $419.98
as of 11/04/2026 00:27 PST - Details
X Box Console

Xbox, Xbox Series S, Home

+Xbox Series S line for current-generation play
+All-digital edition with no disc drive
+Home console built for a television setup
−All-digital edition cannot play physical discs
$498.00
as of 11/04/2026 08:38 PST - Details
XboxSpec score 9.0

Xbox, Xbox One, Home, 1TB

+1TB storage for a large game library
+Comes bundled with NBA 2K19
+Home console form for living room play
−Older Xbox One line rather than Series hardware
$499.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:38 PST - Details
Nintendo

Nintendo, Switch OLED, Hybrid

+OLED model with a bright, vivid display
+Hybrid design plays on the TV or handheld
+Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Edition themed design
$449.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:27 PST - Details
MicrosoftSpec score 8.1

Xbox, Xbox One, Home, 500GB

+500GB storage for a moderate game library
+Includes the Halo: The Master Chief Collection bundle
+Special edition design
$429.00
as of 11/04/2026 08:38 PST - Details
Ayaneo

PC handheld, AYANEO, Handheld, 256GB

+6-inch 144Hz display for smooth motion
+256GB UFS 4.0 storage for a sizable game library
+12GB LPDDR5X memory for demanding emulation
$489.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:38 PST - Details
Nintendo

Nintendo, Switch, Hybrid

+Hybrid form plays on the TV or handheld
+Bundle includes Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
+Includes three months of Nintendo Switch Online membership
−Standard Switch line, not the OLED screen model
$439.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:27 PST - Details
Nintendo

Nintendo, Switch, Hybrid

+Hybrid form works as both a handheld and a TV console
+Original Switch line from Nintendo
+Comes with blue and yellow Joy-Con controllers
−Does not include a game code or Fortnite code
−Console only with no bundled game
$498.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:27 PST - Details
Nintendo

Nintendo, Switch, Hybrid

+Hybrid design works as both handheld and TV console
+Nintendo platform with its own exclusive game library
+Includes 256GB microSDXC card for extra game storage
−Joy-Con controllers detach, which can be lost or misplaced
$408.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:27 PST - Details
Microsoft

Xbox, Xbox One, Home, 1TB

+1TB storage for a large game library
+Supports HDR output
+Measures 18.5 by 12 by 5 inches
−Refurbished unit rather than new
−Large 18.5 inch footprint takes shelf space
$499.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:12 PST - Details
Nintendo

Nintendo, Switch, Hybrid

+Hybrid form plays on the TV or as a handheld
+Super Mario Odyssey Edition special model
+Nintendo Switch line with Nintendo platform
$499.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:27 PST - Details
Microsoft

Xbox, Xbox One, Home

+Comes as a bundle with the Xbox One console
+Home console for the Xbox One platform
$449.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:38 PST - Details

Compare specs

gaming consolePlatformModel lineFormSpec scorePrice
XboxXbox Series SHomen/a$495.15
as of 11/04/2026 08:39 PST - Details
NintendoSwitch 2Hybridn/a$499.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:27 PST - Details
NintendoSwitchHybridn/a$438.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:27 PST - Details
NintendoSwitch OLEDHybridn/a$455.28
as of 11/04/2026 00:27 PST - Details
NintendoSwitchHybridn/a$413.79
as of 11/04/2026 00:27 PST - Details
XboxXbox Series SHomen/a$498.00
as of 11/04/2026 08:38 PST - Details
XboxXbox OneHome9.0$499.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:38 PST - Details
NintendoSwitch OLEDHybridn/a$449.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:27 PST - Details
XboxXbox OneHome8.1$429.00
as of 11/04/2026 08:38 PST - Details
PC handheldAYANEOHandheldn/a$489.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:38 PST - Details

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