GTA 6 is a big problem for GameStop and other retailers
…The sequel to one of the most successful games of all time has long been expected to drive hardware sales. With Rockstar's game releasing in the thick of a component shortage…
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Xbox says millions of gamers won't be able to afford new consoles without 'radical' change
…Sharma told Fortune that Microsoft "must think about other options" about how to market game consoles, from pricing plans to partnerships, in the face of hardware that will be too expensive for…
Steam Machine alternative? Valve says you can build your own for cheaper
…With the Steam Machine starting at $1,049, sans controller , Valve's new Steam hardware will be out of range for anyone who was hoping for console-like pricing. The good news…
Even people who already own a Steam Deck are sweating the price increase
…Valve is not immune to the material realities or costs of producing its hardware just because people think Gabe Newell is a cool dude. If anything, Valve's smaller hardware footprint compared…
Nintendo fights Switch 2 scalpers with new buying restrictions amid price hike
…In short, things are looking quite bad if you're trying to purchase gaming hardware. The dire hardware situation has also had a ripple effect on those who already own systems , prompting…
Steam Deck gets shocking new price hike from Valve
…With prices rising across the gaming world, wallets everywhere are hurting. Valve has yet to announce the price of its upcoming Steam Machine hardware, but if the prices of its less powerful…
Nintendo's Switch 2 pricing strategy keeps getting smarter and smarter
…The biggest new game hardware of the year, the ROG Xbox Ally handheld, launched with an eye-watering $1,000 price tag for the premium model. Soon, the cost of a base…
Bombshell lawsuit alleges that RAM manufacturers are colluding to drive up prices
…Between soaring hardware costs and games like Grand Theft Auto 6 going for $80 to $100 , these are tough times for gaming consumers.
Sony's $399 PS5 is the console’s best deal ahead of GTA 6 launch
Sign in to your Polygon.com account It's no secret that video game hardware isn't getting any cheaper. The ninth console generation is the unlucky first to see hardware become…
Steam Deck's sudden $300 price hike is terrible news for millions of gamers
…Continuing 2026’s most dire trend, the video game hardware landscape became even more expensive this week. Valve announced that it is drastically raising the price of the Steam Deck , raising the…