Roku's streaming hardware lineup gets a price hike due to the ongoing memory crisis
… And it looks like Roku is the latest company to be impacted, as it has raised the MSRP of its streaming hardware lineup. …
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PS6 could cost over $1,000 as Sony has no plans to "sell hardware at significant losses"
… A $1,000-plus PS6 seems possible During a recent Q&A session focused on Sony's Game & Network Services division, company executives were asked about their current approach to hardware pricing and profitability. …
Valve's Steam Machine is reportedly off to a healthy start despite its premium price
… By examining Steam Hardware Survey data, Boiling Steam estimates the Linux-powered gaming PC is selling steadily despite its high asking price, although Valve has yet to disclose official hardware sales figures.
PS5 and Xbox hit record-low U.S. sales amid console price hikes, Switch 2 emerges stronger
… In May 2026, PlayStation 5 average pricing increased by 33% versus a year ago to $672, with Xbox Series up 22% to $524.” According to Circana’s Matt Piscatella , overall spending on video game hardware has risen by 38% in 2026, to $249 million, largely due to the Nintendo Switch 2’s strong sales pe… …
Analysts warn PS6 and next-gen Xbox prices could go higher than Steam Machine
… Analysts expect upcoming hardware to face a higher price floor if component costs remain elevated. …
"Stim Machine": Steam Machine rival packs more performance for the same price
With the “Stim Machine,” French hardware retailer LDLC has launched a provocative alternative to Valve’s Steam Machine. The cube-shaped mini-PC also costs €1,039 $1,179 , but comes with a more powerful Radeon RX 9060 XT and standard Mini-ITX hardware. …
Rising costs in the Smart Home: The impact of the chip and RAM shortage
… The reason for this development is the ongoing chip crisis and a shortage of RAM, triggered among other things by the AI boom and chip manufacturers increasingly specializing in more lucrative server hardware rather than consumer hardware. …
“Steam players hate Valve hardware”: Steam Machine price and purpose divide the community
“Steam players hate Valve hardware”: Steam Machine price and purpose divide the community
Microsoft's Xbox price hike reportedly still doesn't offset $150 per-unit loss
Microsoft’s planned Xbox Series X|S price increases reportedly will not prevent the company from losing roughly $150 per console, as surging memory costs squeeze already-thin hardware margins. …
Valve tweaks 4K Steam Machine performance claims, as reviews question price
… The hardware’s high price makes 1080p/1440p visuals not as appealing compared to PS5 consoles.