Updated Nov 6, 2026
How to choose a game console: what today's catalog shows
Type, storage and today's price.
Not sure which game console to buy?
See the guideStep 1 of 3
First, the type
Each type has its own price range.
Each type of game console costs something different, so we only compare within the same type.
| Type | Models today | Median price | Cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|
| PlayStation | 4 | $925 | Playstation ®5 Digital Edition 825GB, $719 |
| Xbox | 5 | $748 | Xbox Series S 512GB SSD All-Digital Gaming Console (disc Free), $519 |
| Nintendo | 13 | $336 | Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle, $119 |
| Handheld | 5 | $899 | Anbernic RG40XX H Handheld Game Console RG40XXH Retro Gaming Console 4.0'' IPS, $90 |
| Other | 1 | $1,489 | Valve Steam Machine 512GB, $1,489 |
Step 2 of 3
Then, the storage
More is not always better for everyone: it is what you pay for.
Storage is what separates prices most within a type.
| Storage | Models today | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 128 GB | 3 | $324 |
| 128 to 512 GB | 5 | $880 |
| Over 512 GB | 1 | $719 |
Step 3 of 3
Finally, today's price
Compare with similar items, not with just any.
Today there are 28 game consoles in the catalog, with a median price of $600, read on 06/11/2026. The chart on the main page shows how far each game console costs below others of the same type: that is the fair comparison.
Today's cheapest:
What the catalog shows
- 28game consoles in the catalog
- 06/11date of the prices
Choosing a game console starts with the type and storage; the price is compared with similar items. Catalog of 06/11/2026: 28 game consoles, median price $600.
The best by price range
Next step
See the game consoles that fit your criteria
Each point is a new game console, by price and spec score.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a game console cost today?
Read on 06/11/2026, there are 28 game consoles, with a median of $600; the cheapest costs $90. It is the catalog product price.
How do I know if a game console price is good?
Compare it with game consoles of the same type: the chart on the main page shows how far each game console is below the median of similar items.
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Where the numbers come from
The guide only states what the day's catalog shows: each number comes from the reading on 06/11/2026, and the median is for game consoles with the data.
The guide helps you decide and doesn’t recommend a game console for you: the final price is the one at the store, and the spec score doesn’t measure the games or real performance or durability.
Data from Nov 6, 2026.