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Starting Sept. 1, every new-in-box major gaming console will cost more than it did at launch. That’s proving a major hurdle for Sony, Microsoft, and even Nintendo, which are all seeing flagging sales for consoles and basically everything else—including peripherals and games. The news should make the big three gaming brands concerned about the future,…

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TL;DR: Microsoft raised Xbox Series X to €799.99 and Series S to €499.99 in Europe, marking increases up to ~40% and making the Series S cost what the Series X did at launch; Microsoft cites component and memory/storage cost pressures, raising concerns about affordability and next-gen console pricing. Voice: Hassam NasirSpeed 0:00 / 3:12 Use…

We knew how much the US prices for Xbox consoles would increase before the change took effect on August 1, but it turns out the price hike is going to be even steeper for anyone in Europe. In the US, Microsoft announced back in June that the prices for its Xbox consoles would increase between…

The PS5 price is significantly higher than when the console launched in 2020. Regardless, during a Q&A following its FY2026 Q1 earnings report, Sony argued that the hardware offers a strong value. CFO Lin Tao explained, “Compared to the high-end gaming PC, our products is more affordable.”

When buying a new game console, what matters most? If you had to choose between the Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, or PS5, what would influence your decision?

As part of its Birthday celebration, Woot is now offering some discounts on Nintendo Switch 2. Using code GIFT26 will knock $22 off, while new Woot customers can knock the price down to $399 using the same code, and we also have a refurbished deal to scope out.

If you’re shopping around for streaming devices, you might consider something like an Apple TV or Fire TV Stick. However, if you want the best experience, Consumer Reports recommends the Nvidia Shield TV Pro. This device includes all the usual streaming apps, including Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, as well as one special app you…