Roku raises streaming hardware prices by up to $50
Roku has increased prices across its streaming hardware, with the cheapest HD Streaming Stick now priced at $39.99 instead of $29.99, as first reported by The Desk. …
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Sony’s next-gen PlayStation will go ‘beyond the living room’
… Here’s what Sony said there: Q: Considering consumer behavior, could you update us on your current thinking regarding hardware pricing and profitability? …
PlayStation and Xbox hardware had a tough May.
“PlayStation hardware unit sales fell to their lowest May total since May 2000, while Xbox hardware unit sales were the lowest ever recorded for a May month,” says Circana analyst Mat Piscatella. …
Valve explains why it isn’t subsidizing the Steam Machine
… At the time, Valve hadn’t shared pricing, but it initially intended to launch all three pieces of hardware in early 2026 — a target that it missed because of the memory and storage crunch. …
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Meta blames RAM shortage for $100 Quest 3 price hike
… To keep delivering the quality of hardware, software, and support you expect from the Quest platform, we need to adjust our pricing.” With the changes, Quest headsets are just the latest tech products that cost more due to the RAM crisis, a list that already includes Samsung Galaxy phones and table… …
Sony’s PS5 sales plummet amid price rises and a memory crisis
… It’s a tough market for hardware in general right now. Microsoft recently revealed its Xbox hardware revenues plummeted 33 percent year over year. Along with declining Xbox hardware revenue, Microsoft also reported a 5 percent drop in Xbox content and services. …
Ayaneo’s Next 2 handheld got a $1,000 price hike.
… Link: Ayaneo's top-end handheld costs over $5,000 and comes with a simply ridiculous amount of RAM | https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/think-gaming-handhelds-are-too-expensive-ayaneo-says-hold-my-beer-lists-usd5-000-monster/ | PC Gamer
Valve describes just how brutal RAM negotiations are in 2026
… The prices are so high in part because Valve isn’t subsidizing the hardware, and the company has already indicated that the component crisis forced it to reconsider its initial pricing plans. …
The Lenovo Legion Go S gaming handheld is $549 for Prime Day
… Given the recent spikes in price for anything with memory inside, we’re happy to take a deal where we can on capable hardware, particularly if you’re just looking for something that can handle a bit of Cyberpunk 2077 on your next flight. …
Here are all of the Apple price hikes
Following an interview with The Wall Street Journal earlier this month where Tim Cook hinted at upcoming price changes, Apple officially raised the prices on many of its hardware offerings today. …