Best Gaming Consoles Updated May 2025

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Best Gaming Consoles
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated May 2025
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9.9

1

9.9

PlayStation®5 console (slim)
Internal Storage: 1TB
Screen: None
Audio: 3D
Game Format: Digital or disc
Accessories Included: 1 wireless controller
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Picked by 465 people this week!
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9.9

1
PlayStation®5 console (slim)
Internal Storage: 1TB
Screen: None
Audio: 3D
Game Format: Digital or disc
Accessories Included: 1 wireless controller

9.5

2

9.5

R36MAX Game Console,4.0 Inch IPS Screen Linux System with 64GB TF Card,Retro Gaming Console Built in 18000+ Games,Retro Game Co...
Internal Storage: 64GB
Screen: 4" IPS
Audio: Built-in speakers
Game Format: SD card
Accessories Included: None
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9.5

2
R36MAX Game Console,4.0 Inch IPS Screen Linux System with 64GB TF Card,Retro Gaming Console Built in 18000+ Games,Retro Game Co...
Internal Storage: 64GB
Screen: 4" IPS
Audio: Built-in speakers
Game Format: SD card
Accessories Included: None

9.0

3

9.0

PlayStation®5 Digital Edition (slim)
Internal Storage: 1TB
Screen: None
Audio: 3D
Game Format: Digital
Accessories Included: 1 wireless controller
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9.0

3
PlayStation®5 Digital Edition (slim)
Internal Storage: 1TB
Screen: None
Audio: 3D
Game Format: Digital
Accessories Included: 1 wireless controller

8.9

4

8.9

Kinhank Super Console X2 Pro Pre-installed 65,000+ Classic Games,Retro Gaming Consoles Compatible with 60+ emulators, S902X2 Ch...
Internal Storage: 256GB
Screen: None
Audio: Not indicated
Game Format: Digital (pre-installed)
Accessories Included: 2 controllers, remote
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8.9

4
Kinhank Super Console X2 Pro Pre-installed 65,000+ Classic Games,Retro Gaming Consoles Compatible with 60+ emulators, S902X2 Ch...
Internal Storage: 256GB
Screen: None
Audio: Not indicated
Game Format: Digital (pre-installed)
Accessories Included: 2 controllers, remote
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8.7

5

8.7

Nex Playground - The Active Play System for Kids & Families Where Indoor Physical Activity Meets Interactive Family Fun and is ...
Internal Storage: N/A
Screen: None
Audio: Not indicated
Game Format: Digital
Accessories Included: 5 games included

8.7

5
Nex Playground - The Active Play System for Kids & Families Where Indoor Physical Activity Meets Interactive Family Fun and is ...
Internal Storage: N/A
Screen: None
Audio: Not indicated
Game Format: Digital
Accessories Included: 5 games included

8.6

6

8.6

Upgrade Wireless Retro Game Console Stick, ZeroStory Retro Video Game Console Stick Built in 20000+ Games with 15 Emulators, 4K...
Internal Storage: 64GB
Screen: None
Audio: External
Game Format: Gaming stick
Accessories Included: 2 wireless controllers

8.6

6
Upgrade Wireless Retro Game Console Stick, ZeroStory Retro Video Game Console Stick Built in 20000+ Games with 15 Emulators, 4K...
Internal Storage: 64GB
Screen: None
Audio: External
Game Format: Gaming stick
Accessories Included: 2 wireless controllers

8.5

7

8.5

Nintendo Wii Console, White Premium Bundle (Renewed)
Internal Storage: Not indicated
Screen: None
Audio: External
Game Format: 2 wii remotes & 2 wii nunchucks, sensor
Accessories Included: 2 controllers, sensor bar
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8.5

7
Nintendo Wii Console, White Premium Bundle (Renewed)
Internal Storage: Not indicated
Screen: None
Audio: External
Game Format: 2 wii remotes & 2 wii nunchucks, sensor
Accessories Included: 2 controllers, sensor bar

8.4

8

8.4

Retro-Bit Super Retro Trio HD Plus 720P 3 in 1 Console System - HDMI Port - for Original NES/SNES, Super Nintendo and Sega Gene...
Internal Storage: None
Screen: None
Audio: External
Game Format: Cartridge
Accessories Included: 2 controllers
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8.4

8
Retro-Bit Super Retro Trio HD Plus 720P 3 in 1 Console System - HDMI Port - for Original NES/SNES, Super Nintendo and Sega Gene...
Internal Storage: None
Screen: None
Audio: External
Game Format: Cartridge
Accessories Included: 2 controllers
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8.2

9

8.2

Sony PlayStation 4 500GB Console (Renewed)
Internal Storage: 500GB
Screen: None
Audio: External
Game Format: Disc or digital
Accessories Included: 1 wireless controller
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8.2

9
Sony PlayStation 4 500GB Console (Renewed)
Internal Storage: 500GB
Screen: None
Audio: External
Game Format: Disc or digital
Accessories Included: 1 wireless controller
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8.0

10

8.0

Miyoo Mini Plus Handheld Game Console 3.5-inch 640*480 IPS Screen 3000mAh Compatible with Multiplayer Portable Case Retro Gray
Internal Storage: 64GB
Screen: 3.5" IPS
Audio: Built-in speaker
Game Format: SD card
Accessories Included: Case
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8.0

10
Miyoo Mini Plus Handheld Game Console 3.5-inch 640*480 IPS Screen 3000mAh Compatible with Multiplayer Portable Case Retro Gray
Internal Storage: 64GB
Screen: 3.5" IPS
Audio: Built-in speaker
Game Format: SD card
Accessories Included: Case
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9.9

1

9.9

PlayStation®5 console (slim)
Internal Storage: 1TB
Screen: None
Audio: 3D
Game Format: Digital or disc
Accessories Included: 1 wireless controller
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Picked by 465 people this week!
Picked by 465 people this week!

9.9

1
PlayStation®5 console (slim)
Internal Storage: 1TB
Screen: None
Audio: 3D
Game Format: Digital or disc
Accessories Included: 1 wireless controller

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1. PlayStation 5 Slim Console
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2. XISKT R36MAX Handheld Game Console
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3. PlayStation 5 Digital Edition Gaming Console
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6. ZeroStory Retro Game Console Stick
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9. Sony PlayStation 4 Console (Renewed)
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Internal Storage
1TB 64GB 1TB 256GB N/A 64GB Not indicated None 500GB 64GB
Internal Storage
1TB 64GB 1TB 256GB N/A 64GB Not indicated None 500GB 64GB
Screen
None 4" IPS None None None None None None None 3.5" IPS
Screen
None 4" IPS None None None None None None None 3.5" IPS
Audio
3D Built-in speakers 3D Not indicated Not indicated External External External External Built-in speaker
Audio
3D Built-in speakers 3D Not indicated Not indicated External External External External Built-in speaker
Game Format
Digital or disc SD card Digital Digital (pre-installed) Digital Gaming stick 2 wii remotes & 2 wii nunchucks, sensor Cartridge Disc or digital SD card
Game Format
Digital or disc SD card Digital Digital (pre-installed) Digital Gaming stick 2 wii remotes & 2 wii nunchucks, sensor Cartridge Disc or digital SD card
Accessories Included
1 wireless controller None 1 wireless controller 2 controllers, remote 5 games included 2 wireless controllers 2 controllers, sensor bar 2 controllers 1 wireless controller Case
Accessories Included
1 wireless controller None 1 wireless controller 2 controllers, remote 5 games included 2 wireless controllers 2 controllers, sensor bar 2 controllers 1 wireless controller Case

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