Most Searched Gaming Consoles and Handhelds (2026)
Ranked by what people actually search
Last updated: October 28, 2026 · Prices checked October 28, 2026
Looking for a 4k video game console or a handheld you can take anywhere? These are the gaming consoles and handhelds people in the US search for most each month, ranked by monthly searches, not by who pays us. The PlayStation 5 leads, followed by the Nintendo Switch family and the Switch 2.
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*Includes the plain “nintendo switch” search (1,000,000 a month), which also catches Switch 2 shoppers. Searches count each console by name and leave out games, accounts, repairs and news.
The most searched consoles and handhelds
- 01
PlayStation 5 (incl. Pro, Slim, Digital and Disc)
2,576,600 searches/moSony sells the PS5 as a 1TB disc console, an 825GB Digital Edition and the 2TB PS5 Pro, its upgrade aimed at higher-quality 4K play. Sony’s US list prices since April 2, 2026: $649.99, $599.99 and $899.99.
When we checked PlayStation Direct on October 28, 2026, the PS5 Pro was listed as currently unavailable.
PS5 1TB on Amazon PlayStation Direct - 02
Nintendo Switch (original, Lite and OLED)*
1,411,600 searches/moNintendo lists the Switch OLED Model at $399.99, the original Switch at $339.99 and the Switch Lite at $229.99 (MSRP). Nintendo said Switch pricing was not changing when it raised the Switch 2 price.
Switch OLED on Amazon Nintendo.com - 03
Nintendo Switch 2
1,211,600 searches/moNintendo raised the Switch 2’s US list price from $449.99 to $499.99 on September 1, 2026. Its two current bundles are the Mario Kart World Bundle ($549.99 MSRP) and the Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Bundle ($529.99 MSRP).
Switch 2 on Amazon Mario Kart World Bundle on Amazon Nintendo.com - 04
Xbox Series X
740,600 searches/moMicrosoft’s most powerful current Xbox, built for 4K gaming. Xbox.com lists it at $799.99 with a disc drive and $749.99 for the Digital Edition.
Series X on Amazon Xbox.com - 05
Older Xbox models (One, 360 and original)
729,000 searches/moThese are earlier Xbox generations, so most of them are bought used or refurbished. Check the seller and return policy before you buy.
- 06
Xbox Series S
505,300 searches/moThe all-digital Xbox, with no disc drive. Xbox.com lists it at $499.99 (512GB) and $599.99 (1TB).
Series S on Amazon Xbox.com - 07
ROG Xbox Ally (handheld, incl. “xbox handheld”)
201,200 searches/moHandhelds made by ASUS with Microsoft, released in October 2025. Xbox.com lists the ROG Xbox Ally at $599.99 and the ROG Xbox Ally X at $999.99. “Rog xbox ally x” alone gets about 33,100 searches a month.
Xbox.com - 08
PlayStation Portal (incl. “ps5 portable”)
39,200 searches/moSony’s remote player streams games installed on your PS5 over home Wi-Fi, so it needs a PS5 (sold separately). Sony’s US list price is $249.99.
PS Portal on Amazon PlayStation Direct
PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2 Black Friday deals
Black Friday is Friday, November 27, 2026. “Ps5 black friday deals” gets about 33,100 searches a month and “nintendo switch 2 black friday” about 18,100. Bundles are big searches too: the Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle gets about 27,100 and “switch 2 bundle” about 22,200.
Sony and Nintendo both raised console prices this year, and “price increase” searches for each show up in our data (about 14,800 for Sony and 12,100 for Nintendo). Use these current list prices to judge whether a Black Friday deal is really a deal:
| Console | US list price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| PS5 (1TB, disc) | $649.99 | Sony |
| PS5 Digital Edition | $599.99 | Sony |
| PS5 Pro | $899.99 | Sony |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | $499.99 | Nintendo |
| Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle | $549.99 | Nintendo |
| Switch OLED / Switch / Lite | $399.99 / $339.99 / $229.99 | Nintendo |
| Xbox Series X (disc / digital) | $799.99 / $749.99 | Microsoft |
| Xbox Series S (512GB / 1TB) | $499.99 / $599.99 | Microsoft |
| ROG Xbox Ally / Ally X | $599.99 / $999.99 | Xbox.com |
| PlayStation Portal | $249.99 | Sony |
List prices from Sony (PlayStation Blog), Nintendo.com and Xbox.com, checked October 28, 2026. That day PlayStation Direct showed $649.00, $599.00, $899.00 and $249.00 for the PS5, Digital Edition, PS5 Pro and Portal. Store prices can differ.
Valve Steam Machine
Valve’s Steam Machine got about 26,000 searches a month in our earlier console data, but it wasn’t part of the newer pulls behind the table above, so it isn’t ranked here. It’s a living-room PC running SteamOS, released June 29, 2026. Steam lists it at $1,049 (512GB) and $1,349 (2TB), or $1,128 and $1,428 with a controller, and both sizes take microSD cards for more storage.
As of October 28, 2026, it’s sold only on Steam, through a waitlist: you join and get notified if units become available.
Also popular
Other console searches people make each month.
- rog xbox ally x 33,100
- ps5 cost 18,100
- nintendo switch console 14,800
- ps5 pro vs ps5 14,800
- refurbished ps5 12,100
- ps5 disc 12,100
- used nintendo switch 12,100
- 4k video game console 5,400
- hybrid gaming console 1,000
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FAQ
What is the most popular gaming console right now?
The PlayStation 5, with about 2.58 million searches a month across all its versions, followed by the Nintendo Switch family and the Switch 2.
What is a 4K video game console?
A console that can output games at 4K resolution to a compatible TV, such as the Xbox Series X, PS5 or PS5 Pro.
How much does a PS5 cost?
Sony’s US list prices are $649.99 for the 1TB PS5 with a disc drive, $599.99 for the Digital Edition and $899.99 for the PS5 Pro, effective April 2, 2026.
PS5 Pro vs PS5: what’s the difference?
The PS5 Pro is Sony’s upgraded PS5 aimed at higher-quality 4K play, with 2TB of storage. It lists at $899.99, $250 more than the standard PS5.
Can you buy a refurbished PS5?
Yes. PlayStation Direct sells Certified Refurbished PS5 consoles. When we checked on October 28, 2026, the slim disc model was $549 and the Digital Edition $499.
What is a hybrid gaming console?
One you can play on a TV or as a handheld, like the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.
How this list is ranked: estimated monthly US searches from Semrush keyword data (three console pulls, October 28, 2026), with name variants added together. Search interest is not sales, and it isn’t a review. Consoles we can’t link to stay on the list.
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