Business Console News Sony to increase PlayStation hardware prices in Southeast Asia The decision was made due to 'continued pressures in the global economic landscape.' Diego Argüello , Contributing Editor, News , GameDeveloper.com April 28, 2026 2 Min Read Image via Sony Sony is yet again raising… …
… The downturn comes after Sony raised the price of PlayStation 5 hardware in the United States in August 2025 . Additional price increases have since been announced in the U.S, Europe, Japan, and Southeast Asia. …
… Japan Nintendo Switch 2 Japanese-Language System : Revised Price ¥59,980 // Current Price ¥49,980 Nintendo Switch OLED Model : Revised Price ¥47,980 // Current Price ¥37,980 Nintendo Switch: Revised Price ¥43,980 // ¥32,978 Nintendo Switch Lite: Revised Price ¥29,980 // ¥21,978 Related: Update: Mic… …
… Chris Kerr , Senior Editor, News , GameDeveloper.com April 27, 2026 2 Min Read Image via Microsoft Newly-appointed Xbox CEO Asha Sharma says key component shortages could impact the price and availability of next-generation hardware. …
… Programming Video codecs are a nightmare for game developers, but there's no solution in sight Video codecs are a nightmare for game developers, but there's no solution in sight May 12, 2026 Business Nintendo president: Switch 2 price increases due to war on Iran and AI-driven memory crisis Nintend… …
… "Reflecting strong launch-year sales and price revisions, we expect FY27 sales units to decline year-on-year. …
Business Production PC Console News Xbox delivers record monthly active users, but hardware revenue is still in decline Gaming revenue decreased by $380 million year-on-year during Q3, driven in part by another downturn in hardware revenue. …
… Both claim Nintendo should be ordered to dish out tariff refunds to people who were made to pay more for hardware impacted by those price hikes. …
… Xbox hardware revenue fell by 33 percent year-over-year, while Xbox content and services revenue declined by 5 percent over the same period. …
… The device becomes more appealing to potential Steam users who are still on the fence about purchasing one, while the faster hardware upgrade cycle associated with PC gaming could spur upgrades despite the relatively young age of the hardware platform. …
