Gaming Consoles under $500

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10 gaming consoles under $500 from Nintendo, Microsoft and Xbox. Most cost $414 to $499, and half cost less than $444.

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

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

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

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

Nintendo

Nintendo, Switch, Hybrid

$425.90

as of 11/04/2026 00:27 PST - Details

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Platform	Model line	Form	Spec score	Price
Nintendo	Switch 2	Hybrid	n/a	$499.00 as of 11/04/2026 00:27 PST - Details
Nintendo	Switch	Hybrid	n/a	$438.00 as of 11/04/2026 00:27 PST - Details
Nintendo	Switch OLED	Hybrid	n/a	$455.28 as of 11/04/2026 00:27 PST - Details
Nintendo	Switch	Hybrid	n/a	$413.79 as of 11/04/2026 00:27 PST - Details
Nintendo	Switch OLED	Hybrid	n/a	$449.95 as of 11/04/2026 00:27 PST - Details
Nintendo	Switch	Hybrid	n/a	$439.00 as of 11/04/2026 00:27 PST - Details
Nintendo	Switch	Hybrid	n/a	$498.00 as of 11/04/2026 00:27 PST - Details
Nintendo	Switch	Hybrid	n/a	$408.99 as of 11/04/2026 00:27 PST - Details
Nintendo	Switch	Hybrid	n/a	$499.00 as of 11/04/2026 00:27 PST - Details
Nintendo	Switch	Hybrid	n/a	$425.90 as of 11/04/2026 00:27 PST - Details

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