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Nintendo Switch Lite leads as cheapest new console for 2026

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The cheapest new gaming console available in 2026 is the Nintendo Switch Lite, priced at $230. While it offers access to a vast game catalog, it lacks TV docking capabilities and cannot play Switch 2 exclusives. Other options like the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition and Xbox Series S are more expensive at $500-$600, with limited options for used games. Handheld PCs, though offering better game discounts, come with a significantly higher upfront cost, starting at $789 for the Steam Deck OLED. AI

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Nintendo Switch Lite leads as cheapest new console for 2026

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Roger Fingas) ·

    What is the cheapest new gaming console you can buy in 2026?

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