5 things PlayStation's fully digital pivot tells us about the PS6
…Xbox raised hardware prices three times in just 14 months, after all! Maybe the AI bubble will burst. Maybe fans will continue to stay angry at Sony about this, and they’ll…
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Pokémon Winds and Waves leak has fans worried about price hikes
…Between now and whenever the games come out, the ongoing component crisis could push companies like Nintendo to further increase software or hardware prices. We've already seen higher price tags for…
Valve just announced a bunch of Steam Controller news — here's what we learned
Sign in to your Polygon.com account Valve's new Steam Controller now has an official price and a release date. The hardware will cost $99 in the United States, and can…
The PS5 price hike kicked off a buying and selling frenzy
…Depending on the model, the PS5 is already a pricey piece of hardware. But the thought of paying an extra $100 or more for a gaming console has motivated some to buy…
GTA 6, Steam Machine, Xbox price hikes, and Destiny layoffs herald the end times
…Gaming's affordability crisis hasn't hit game prices as hard as feared — GTA 6 's $80 sticker price is at the lower end of expectations — but hardware is another matter. Xbox…
Steam Controllers are getting resold by scalpers on eBay for crazy prices
…the sticker price? At $99 , the luxe controller is already an expensive piece of equipment. As official orders become difficult to nab , the situation surrounding Valve's new hardware has become a…
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…
Steam Controller reviews reveal depressing reality about Valve's Steam Machine
…Why release the Steam Controller now? Because it "doesn't have RAM in it," Valve hardware engineer Steve Cardinali told Polygon. That being the case, it's easy for Valve to price…
The Steam Machine is bad news for millions of gamers waiting for PS6
…of Valve's relatively tiny hardware operation. Microsoft and Sony order vast quantities of components years in advance. They are still vulnerable to shortages and price increases (and both have been complaining…