Even with this tight budget it is possible

One of the most sought-after items right now is a cheap gaming laptop, but “cheap” is always relative. While $500 may sound like a lot of money, it’s on the low end of the spectrum for a gaming laptop.

In this article, we offer the best options for those who want to game even if their budget is exceptionally limited.

The Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 sell for $0 and offer great mainstream AAA gaming experiences. But at that price, console makers are losing money, often hundreds of dollars, to get those systems into your home and then making a profit on any software you buy or subscriptions you sign up for. This is known as a “loss-leader” strategy and the additional purchases are known as the “attach rate.”