Best Consoles You Can Buy for Under $300 in 2026

With the Nintendo Switch 2 out and the PS5 entering its later years, used console prices have hit historic lows. People are trading in their old machines to upgrade, and that means incredible deals are sitting on eBay right now. You do not need to spend $500 to game at a high level in 2026.

This is the big one. In 2026 used PS5 consoles have dropped significantly in price — you can find clean disc edition units on eBay for $240–$290. That means full access to the PS5 library: Spider-Man 2, God of War Ragnarök, Elden Ring, Baldur's Gate 3, and every future release. At this price point it is the single best deal in gaming right now.

The Series S keeps getting cheaper. In 2026 used units regularly sell for $140–$190 on eBay. It plays every modern Xbox title, supports 1440p gaming, and gives you a gateway into Game Pass — one of the best value subscriptions in gaming. No disc drive, but with Game Pass you won't need one.

With the Switch 2 now out, original Switch OLED units have dropped to $160–$220 used. You get the gorgeous 7-inch OLED screen, the full Switch library — Zelda, Mario, Pokemon — and handheld plus docked play. If you already own Switch games or want Nintendo's library without paying Switch 2 prices, this is the move.

The Xbox Series X — Microsoft's top-of-the-line machine — can now be found used on eBay for $260–$299. A few months ago that would have been unthinkable. Full 4K gaming, 1TB SSD, backwards compatibility going back to the original Xbox, and Game Pass access. At this price it is an absurd deal.

If your budget is tight, the PS4 Pro in 2026 is one of the greatest value propositions in gaming history. Used units go for $100–$160 on eBay. The PS4 library is enormous and most of it can be found for a few dollars a game. God of War, Spider-Man, Bloodborne, The Last of Us, Red Dead Redemption 2 — hundreds of hours of elite gaming for next to nothing.

Always check seller feedback — aim for 98% positive or higher with at least 50 reviews. Demand real photos of the actual unit, not stock images. Read the full description for any disclosed defects. Check that the listing includes a controller, HDMI, and power cable — missing accessories can flip a good deal into a bad one. Always pay through eBay so you're covered by buyer protection.