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The PlayStation 5 is more expensive now than it was when it launched in 2020. Mariel Myers/CNET

The PlayStation 6 hasn’t even been announced yet, but little rumors pop up now and then that add speculation on what to expect from Sony’s next-gen console. The latest is a shocking claim that the RAM and storage configuration of the console will cost more than the entirety of the PS5.

The next generation of home consoles is in constant fluctuation. Studio monopolies are caving in. Players are not on board with the all-digital future. One thing that is certain is that when Sony and Microsoft do pull the trigger, it will be monumentally expensive for players. With costs rising all over, consumer technology is among…

Prices for various components, including memory, continue to rise. This could significantly impact the production cost of next-generation consoles and the final price for consumers.

Console prices are getting pretty expensive, and that doesn’t seem like a trend that’s ending anytime soon. What’s more surprising is how much more each system has cost historically, especially in Sony’s console lineup. Though if you take inflation into account, the value is closing in on how much you’d pay for a regular PlayStation…

The PS5 has been the first Sony console to go up in price over time instead of becoming more affordable.

Kennedy joins ‘The Story’ to react to actress Debra Messing’s endorsement of Republican Bruce Blakeman for New York governor. She discusses Messing’s criticism of New York City’s decline and the political shift among some Hollywood liberals.

A San Diego video game shop owner says chipflation — caused by AI data centers buying up computer chips — is pushing up prices for games, consoles and other electronics.

Your kid wants Roblox, or Minecraft, or both, and they want it right now. You’re left wondering which one is safer, which one will quietly drain your credit card, and whether “everyone at school plays it” is a good enough reason. When parents search for Roblox vs Minecraft for kids, they usually find a ranking…

Someone looking to dive headfirst into the world of gaming will likely have one pressing question they need to answer right away. Are you going to be a console gamer, or embrace the PC gaming community? One is certainly more accessible, as a console is a singular purchase that requires much less maintenance, upgrades, or understanding…