Brace yourselves, PC gamers: GPU pricing is about to get even worse, report says
… Needless to say, it’s a brutal time to be in the market for gaming hardware.
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Valve confirms Steam Machine price and pre-orders
… In a post announcing the Steam Machine's price and pre-order details , Valve acknowledged it's "a weird time to launch hardware." It also explained why it's pricing the Steam Machine at more than $1,000: Steam Machine, like our other hardware products, is made up of many components that we source f… …
Valve admits Steam Machine is 'expensive' but won't subsidize the cost
… PC gaming's history proves this: The openness of the PC gaming space has enabled it to be the primary driver of hardware and software innovation for decades. The strength of PC gaming is the ability to play the games you want on the hardware you want. …
Valve fans aren't surprised by Steam Machine's price, but they're still disappointed
… Pricing discussions usually framed the Steam Machine in comparison to consoles . …
Xbox announces new Xbox console for fall 2026
… The new Xbox Series X editions come amid hardware price increases across the board. Xbox hardware went up in price in September 2025 , and an Xbox Series X now costs $599.99 for the digital edition and $649.99 for the standard edition. …
Nintendo officially responds to tariff lawsuit, saying it doesn't owe consumers refunds
… Tariffs, unfortunately, aren't the only thing that affects hardware pricing. …
Steam Deck gets shocking new price hike from Valve
… And Sony has been testing dynamic pricing that offers games at a discount. …
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 console manufacturers to squeeze more from existing users. …
Valve's Steam Machine and VR headset shipping date officially announced
… With the release window confirmed, the next big question about both pieces of hardware is their price. …
Nintendo's Switch 2 pricing strategy keeps getting smarter and smarter
… Was Nintendo giving away one of its great advantages in the market — the affordability of its hardware? …