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Gaming Consoles under $500

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6 gaming consoles under $500 from Nintendo, Microsoft and Xbox. Most cost $450 to $499, and half cost less than $497.

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
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
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
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
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

Compare specs

gaming consolePlatformModel lineFormSpec scorePrice
XboxXbox Series SHomen/a$495.15
as of 11/04/2026 08:39 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
XboxXbox OneHome8.1$429.00
as of 11/04/2026 08:38 PST - Details
XboxXbox OneHomen/a$449.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:38 PST - Details
XboxXbox OneHomen/a$499.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:12 PST - Details

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