How much does a handheld game console cost?

How much does a handheld game console cost? Full analysis of prices of popular models in 2024

As the game market continues to heat up, handheld game consoles have become the focus of players due to their portability and rich game library. This article will combine the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days to sort out the current mainstream handheld console prices and purchasing suggestions for you.

1. Price list of popular handheld consoles

2. Recent hot topics

1.Switch 2 rumors revived: Many foreign media reported that Nintendo may launch a new model at the end of 2024, resulting in significant fluctuations in the price of the current Switch.

2.The rise of domestic handheld consoles: AYANEO, GPD and other brands have gained attention with their high-performance configurations, and related discussions have increased by 120% year-on-year.

3.Second-hand trading is active: Xianyu data shows that the search volume for the keyword "handheld console" has increased by 65% in the past seven days, and the average price of 95 new and second-hand Switches is ¥1,350.

3. Purchase suggestions

1.Budget user: We recommend Switch Lite (current price ¥1199), or wait for the 618 e-commerce sale (lowest price in history ¥999).

2.Performance party: The Steam Deck OLED version (¥3999) supports 1080P/90Hz display and has outstanding cost performance.

3.collectors: Limited edition models have a significant premium. For example, the Zelda Switch version has a premium of ¥800-1,000.

4. Accessories price reference list

5. Market trend forecast

1. With the release of domestic 3A games such as "Black Myth: Wukong", the demand for handheld consoles supporting Windows systems will continue to grow.

2. Industry analysts pointed out that the handheld console market may usher in a new round of price war in Q3 2024, and AMD's new generation APU will promote performance upgrades.

3. The development of cloud gaming platforms may affect the mid- to low-end handheld console market, but hard-core players still prefer localized high-performance devices.

To sum up, the current price of handheld consoles ranges from a thousand yuan to ten thousand yuan, and consumers should make comprehensive choices based on their gaming needs, budget, and portability requirements. It is recommended to pay attention to the official summer promotions of various brands. Some channel dealers have begun to stock up in advance.