Gaming Consoles under $500

4 gaming consoles under $500 from Nintendo, Microsoft and Xbox. Prices run $429 to $499.

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

Platform	Model line	Form	Spec score	Price
Xbox	Xbox One	Home	9.0	$499.99 as of 11/04/2026 08:38 PST - Details
Xbox	Xbox One	Home	8.1	$429.00 as of 11/04/2026 08:38 PST - Details
Xbox	Xbox One	Home	n/a	$449.99 as of 11/04/2026 08:38 PST - Details
Xbox	Xbox One	Home	n/a	$499.00 as of 11/04/2026 00:12 PST - Details

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