Updated 6 Nov 2026
How to choose a game console: what today's catalog shows
Type, specs and today's price.
Not sure which game console to buy?
See the guideStep 1 of 2
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 | 1 | £1,339 | Playstation 5 Pro Console, £1,339 |
| Xbox | 4 | £524 | Xbox Series S, £426 |
| Nintendo | 13 | £300 | Nintendo Switch Lite Yellow Console Handheld Gaming System 5.5 Inch Screen, £199 |
| Handheld | 6 | £914 | Steam Deck VALVE OLED 512GB SSD + 16GB RAM, £840 |
| Other | 1 | £500 | Meta Quest 2 256GB, £500 |
Step 2 of 2
Finally, today's price
Compare with similar items, not with just any.
Today there are 25 game consoles in the catalog, with a median price of £440, 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
- 25game consoles in the catalog
- 06/11date of the prices
Choosing a game console starts with the type; the price is compared with similar items. Catalog of 06/11/2026: 25 game consoles, median price £440.
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 25 game consoles, with a median of £440; the cheapest costs £199. 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 6 Nov 2026.