Game Console
All AunChecked articles tagged “Game Console” — inspection guides, comparisons and price verdicts.
ComparisonNintendo Switch 2 Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition: Pay the Scalper Premium or Wait for Restock?Pre-orders sold out in hours and eBay listings hit $1,000. We compare the Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 to the standard console to see if waiting wins.
Verdict: Don't pay the scalper — buy the standard Switch 2 now, or wait for the Zelda edition's restock if the collector look is worth $20 to you; it is never worth $200 more.
2026-09-20
ReviewValve Steam Machine Review: Is $1,049 Worth It for PS5-Level Performance?Valve's $1,049 Steam Machine vs the PS5: launch-review consensus, real specs, the DIY-PC math and who should actually buy it in 2026.
Verdict: For the living room the PS5 wins on value: the same performance class for $399 less, plus the exclusives and plug-and-play polish the Steam Machine cannot match.
2026-09-18
ChecklistBuying a Used Game Console on eBay: The Inspection Checklist Before You PayUsed Switch 2 or PS5 on eBay? Test Joy-Con drift, the dock/HDMI output, and PS5 account status before you pay — the full inspection checklist.
2026-09-18
ComparisonBest Handheld Console 2026: Switch 2 vs Steam Deck OLED vs ROG Xbox Ally X After the Price HikesSwitch 2, Steam Deck OLED and ROG Xbox Ally X all cost more in 2026. We compare specs, battery and used prices — the value pick isn't a new handheld.
Verdict: The ~$600 used ASUS ROG Ally X: flagship-class 80Wh/24GB/1TB hardware for about $400 less than its own successor — just run the checklist before you pay.
2026-09-17