Cheapest isn't always best value. We compare entry price, storage cost per terabyte and what you actually get for your money.
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"Best value" and "cheapest" aren't the same thing. The Nintendo Switch 2 wins on both entry price (469€, a 41% saving) and on breadth of use — it's a TV console and a handheld in one. But the PS5 Pro wins decisively on cost-per-terabyte of storage. Here's the honest breakdown.
Value comparison: purchase price and storage cost (2026)
Best value overall
Nintendo Switch 2
Best value
At 469€ it's 330€ cheaper than the PS5 Pro and does something no other console does: it's a full TV console and a portable in the same box. Add Nintendo's exclusives — which you cannot play anywhere else — and it's the console most households get the most hours out of per euro spent.
Price469€
Play modesHandheld + docked to TV
Output1080p portable / 4K docked
Storage256GB, microSD Express expandable
Best forFamilies, portability, Nintendo exclusives
One number flips the argument: storage. The PS5 Pro includes 2TB against 256GB, which works out at roughly 400€ per terabyte versus 1,832€ on the Switch 2 — and modern games are enormous. If you install a large library, the Switch 2's cheaper ticket price gets eaten by microSD cards.
PlayStation 5 Pro
Better long-term
More expensive up front, but you get 2TB of NVMe storage, 16GB of faster memory and hardware that will still be current in five years. If you buy many big games or want a 4K/120fps machine you won't replace soon, the higher price amortises well.
What is the best affordable gaming console in 2026?
The Nintendo Switch 2 at around 469€ is the best affordable console of 2026. It costs 330€ less than the PlayStation 5 Pro and works as both a TV console and a handheld, which makes it the most versatile console per euro spent.
Is the cheaper console always better value?
Not always. The Switch 2 has the lower purchase price, but the PS5 Pro includes 2TB of storage versus 256GB — roughly 400€ per terabyte against 1,832€. If you install many large games, the Switch 2's saving is partly offset by buying microSD cards.
