Data from Nov 6, 2026. First edition of this segment.

Best game console up to $500 dollars today

11 models, median of $329.

Planning to spend up to $500? See what that money gets you.

We compare the 11 models on sale today. See where each one stands on price and score.

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Today’s picks

Today’s price, Nov 6, 2026. We searched 1 store: Amazon. Below, the lowest price we found today at the stores above.

We don't score game consoles: store listings don't carry data worth measuring. We sort by price.

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How we choose: the score is the spec score (0 to 10) and the price is the lowest we found today, using the upfront-payment price when the store offers a discount for it. See how we pick.

All models: Game consoles up to $500

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Models in the segment, from highest score to lowest
Model	Price	Score	Buy
Anbernic RG40XX H Handheld Game Console RG40XXH Retro Gaming Console 4.0'' IPSHandheld	$90at Amazon	no score	Buy on Amazon
Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World BundleNintendo	$119at Amazon	no score	Buy on Amazon
Nintendo Switch V2 32GB Game ConsoleNintendo · 32 GB	$205at Amazon	no score	Buy on Amazon
Nintendo Switch LiteNintendo	$229at Amazon	no score	Buy on Amazon
Nintendo Switch 32GB ConsoleNintendo · 32 GB	$324at Amazon	no score	Buy on Amazon
Nintendo SwitchNintendo	$329at Amazon	no score	Buy on Amazon
Nintendo Wii Video Game System 2-REMOTENintendo	$330at Amazon	no score	Buy on Amazon
Nintendo Switch ConsoleNintendo	$336at Amazon	no score	Buy on Amazon
Nintendo Switch (OLED model)Nintendo	$349at Amazon	no score	Buy on Amazon
Nintendo Switch™ Mario Kart™ 8 Deluxe Bundle (Full Game Download + 3 Mo.Nintendo	$410at Amazon	no score	Buy on Amazon
Nintendo Switch 2 SystemNintendo	$499at Amazon	no score	Buy on Amazon

Game consoles up to $500 in numbers

How much it costs

Half of the 11 game consoles cost up to $329; the range with the most models is from $300 to $400, with 5.

half cost up to $329
whole catalog: $600 →

Cheapest $90 Anbernic RG40XX H Handheld Game Console RG40XXH Retro Gaming Console 4.0'' IPS

Most expensive $499 Nintendo Switch 2 System

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Game consoles up to $500 by price range, against the whole catalog
Price range	Models in the segment	In the catalog
Up to $300	4	4
$300 to $500	7	7
$500 to $800	0	7
$800 to $1,000	0	7
Over $1,000	0	3

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What changed

This is the first check with history for this segment. Radar checks prices every day: from the next one on, this section shows what got cheaper, what got more expensive and what came in or left.

Brands

2 brands have a model here; Nintendo has the most, with 10 models.

Nintendo10
Anbernic1

Confirmed features

Counts only what each model’s listing confirms.

1 of 11 has OLED screen confirmed

Against the whole catalog

−45%median price below the catalog’s
39%of the catalog: 11 of 28 models

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Game consoles up to $500 against the whole catalog
Indicator	Game consoles up to $500	Whole catalog	Difference
Models	11	28	39% of the catalog
Median price	$329	$600	−45%
Median score	no score	no score
Lowest price	$90	$90	igual
Highest price	$499	$1,589	−$1,090

How to read these numbers

On November 6, 2026, the Radar tracks 11 models of game console with a price up to $500: median price of $329, 45% below the catalog’s ($600). Prices range from $90 to $499.

How we choose

The picks combine a high rating and a price in line with the list: each one fits a way of spending, a use, or the brand that shows up most. The pros and cons come from each model’s spec sheet.
Stores: Amazon. We include stores we read every day through an open source or an affiliate program: the Radar collection, the Amazon catalog and the factory price database. A store that failed to load today is left out.
The same model in two stores is only merged with a catalog code, GTIN or the manufacturer’s full code. When in doubt, only one store is kept. A price far from the collected one (below 60% or above 150%) is left out.
Amazon appears without a price, only with the link: we don’t read Amazon prices in bulk.

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Open the chart already filtered to Game consoles up to $500.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a game console with a price up to $500 cost?

In the Nov 6, 2026 catalog, the median price of the 11 models in the segment is $329, and prices range from $90 to $499. The final price is the one at the store.

How does the Radar count the models in this segment?

Models with at least one version whose lowest collected price is $500 or less are included. Each model counts once: if it has more than one version within the rule, the price is that of the cheapest version and the others show on the card.

What changes between "up to $500" and the neighboring ranges?

The range is cumulative: everything that costs less is in it too. To see only what costs between two values, use the price range table on this page or the chart’s price filter.

How does the Radar choose the game consoles on the "best score for the price" line?

From cheapest to most expensive, the game console that has a higher spec score than all the cheaper ones in the segment makes the line. Anything that costs more and has an equal or lower score is left out. The line doesn’t say which game console to buy: it only shows which ones don’t lose on both score and price at once.

How often does this page change?

Every day, with each collection: numbers, chart, ranking and the "What changed" section are rebuilt with the day’s catalog. This edition is from November 6, 2026.