Its time to wrap up your holiday shopping.

Luckily, were no strangers to the game market and have a few alternatives that may help your wallet.

We even have a method for playing top-tier Xbox games without buying an Xbox console.

A grown man wearing glasses gets excited as he plays video games while sitting on his living room floor.

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Once logged in, youll have access to nearly every game in the Xbox Game Pass library.

Probably not as good as youd like.

It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.

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But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?

(The first month is only $1.)

Other streaming video game services include Sony PlayStation Plus Premium,Amazon LunaandShadow.

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Apple TV 4K is significantly cheaper than any mainstream game console today, starting at $129.

Compatible controllers includeMicrosofts Xbox WirelessandSonys DualShock 4 controllers.

While Apple TV isnt home to many top-tier games, it still includes excellent options to keep you entertained.

you’re able to get a nearly identical experience and spend significantly less.

Take, for example, Microsofts previous-generation console, the Xbox One.

The graphics wont be as impressive, but Xbox One will still offer an immersive experience.

If you decide to buy a PlayStation 4, consider the used market.

The Nintendo Switch Lite is Nintendos most affordable model of the Nintendo Switch.

The regularNintendo Switchcosts $299, while theSwitch OLEDwith an improved screen costs $349.

But the Switch Lite comes in at under $200.

Switch Lite plays nearly all the same games as the other models but saves you some cash.

What makes the Switch Lite cheaper?

Just know that while consoles can be cheap,many games retain a high retail value.

Some popular retro game consoles include the Nintendo GameCube, Nintendo 64, Nintendo SNES and the Sega Genesis.

The original PlayStation and Xbox are also attractive options for retro gaming enthusiasts.

Michael Archambault is a senior writer with The Penny Hoarder specializing in technology.

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