Best Gaming Gadgets Under INR 50000: Laptops, Consoles and More

Hey folks! Take charge of your controller and bring some action into your life. Make your thumb a superhero, use your power through the joystick and step into the world of gaming.

The gaming market is rapidly growing in India and the best part is that it’s even being considered a stable career option. However, it may require significant investment to get going. Whether you're looking for a gaming console to satisfy your daily dose of dopamine or to turn a hobby into a professional pursuit, having your gaming device is essential. This device could be a laptop, a handheld console, a smartphone or even a PlayStation. 

If you’re aiming for high graphics and an immersive gaming experience, you might want to skip the smartphone and invest in a professional setup. Be prepared though, it might burn a hole in your wallet.

Is INR 50,000 enough for a good gaming experience?

It’s more than sufficient if you go for dedicated gaming consoles but if you’re considering a laptop, you might not get an immersive gaming experience at this price point. Entry-level laptops can be great for office tasks and entertainment but they generally don’t provide the high-performance gaming experience that more powerful setups offer.

To help you choose, we’ve compiled a list of top gaming consoles, handheld PCs and laptops, along with their pros and cons so you can pick the perfect one for your needs. Check out the list below and level up!

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PlayStation 5

Nothing can beat the PlayStation 5 in this price range—and when I say “nothing,” I’m not referring to any smartphone brand; I mean it as a serious adjective. The Sony PlayStation is the undisputed king of gaming devices. The PlayStation 5 is a home console with powerful specs: 16GB of GDDR6 RAM, a custom 8-core AMD Zen 2 CPU and a custom AMD RDNA 2 GPU with 36 CUs to handle high-intensity gaming. It can run games in stunning 4K and supports all the latest titles—many of which are exclusive to PlayStation.

The PlayStation 5 is a complete gaming device and its controller design speaks to that quality. With haptic feedback, it offers an immersive experience that feels far superior to a keyboard.

Pros

-Ideal gaming console for a home setup

-4K resolution gaming with HDMI output

-Controllers support DualSense haptics and audio effects

-Sleek design

-User-friendly interface

Cons

-Limited portability

-Requires a latest-generation TV to maximise performance

-Cooling fan noise may be annoying to some users

-Primarily limited to gaming purposes

Price: INR 44,999/-

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ASUS ROG ALLY

Say goodbye to bulky gaming devices and bring your games on the go—Asus launched the ROG ALLY in 2023 with two versions: the premium AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme and a lighter version with the Ryzen Z1 series.

This device is essentially a full Windows laptop in a compact form, providing about two to three hours of battery life with a 40Wh battery. It features a 7-inch FHD display protected by Gorilla Glass Victus and offers a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. Both sides of the display have integrated controllers for a seamless gaming experience. It has an HDMI port for connecting it to any TV or video output device. 

Both models come with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of onboard storage. The best part? This handheld PC doubles as a mini touchscreen laptop, making it highly versatile. Weighing around 608 grams, it’s light enough to carry wherever you go.

Pros

-Highly portable

-Compact version of a full Windows PC

-The Z1 Extreme version offers better gaming performance than most laptops in this price range

-120Hz display for smooth visuals

Cons

-Limited after-sales service due to the device's uniqueness

-No option for external SSD expansion

-A 7-inch display may feel small for intensive gaming

Price

RYZEN Z1 version is available for INR 39,999

RYZEN Z1 Extreme version is available for INR 39,999

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Gaming laptops

Laptops are a great investment if you need something to meet your basic gaming needs along with other tasks like editing or work. However, keep in mind that you may get CPUs that are one or two generations older in this price range. Check out the following laptops in this bracket:

Asus TUF

The TUF series is a highly recommended gaming laptop in this price range, particularly because of its large 17.3-inch IPS display with a 165Hz refresh rate. It comes equipped with an Intel i5 11th-generation processor, supported by AI to optimise frame rates and graphic quality. The basic version of the TUF series is paired with a 4GB NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 graphics processor. In this price range, you can get a model with 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD, but it also has slots for expanding RAM and storage.

If you're not comfortable with the 17.3-inch model, there's also a more compact 15.6-inch version available.

Pros

-A perfect multitasking machine

-The cooling system is helpful

-You can expand your RAM and Internal Storage

Cons

-Older generation CPU

-Not as powerful as dedicated gaming devices

-The IPS display may feel dated

MSI Thin A15

Sometimes, the design of your gadget speaks volumes about its quality. The MSI Thin A15 features a sleek gaming-inspired design. It’s powered by an AMD Ryzen 5 hexa-core processor, paired with 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD. The laptop boasts a 15.6-inch display with a 144Hz refresh rate. It also comes with a 4GB NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 GPU to handle graphic-intensive tasks.

Pros

-144Hz refresh rate is best in class

 -Design reflects its performance capabilities

 -Enough to handle all your tasks and entry-level games

Cons

-Limited service center availability for MSI

-The cooling system is not as powerful as that of the ASUS TUF

Gaming laptops and consoles are perfect for heavy games, but some people also prefer gaming smartphones. In this price range, we have just one recommendation for you:

iQOO 12

Smartphone users usually look for additional features like a decent camera, a powerful processor, a sharp display and a long battery life. The iQOO 12 is the only smartphone in this price range that can fulfil all these needs. While other options exist, I wouldn’t recommend anything that comes with issues like the green line problem.

The iQOO 12 features a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED screen with a 144Hz refresh rate. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and paired with the Adreno 750 GPU, the base variant comes with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of UFS 4.0 storage. It can easily handle top Android games like BGMI and PUBG, offering smooth gameplay even at the highest refresh rates.

The flagship smartphone boasts a 50-megapixel rear camera with Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS), a 64-megapixel periscope telephoto sensor with 3x optical zoom, and a 50-megapixel ultrawide camera. The front-facing camera features a 16-megapixel sensor. It also comes with a 5000mAh battery, making it ideal for gaming and streaming.

Pros

-A perfect multi-tasker  

-Powerful processor for top-tier performance  

-Decent cameras for both capturing memories and gaming streams  

Cons

-Android games still lag behind PC games in terms of quality

-The front camera is not as good as other smartphones 

Price: INR 49,999

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