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This Game Costs 200 Dollars is a game that really does cost $200, doesn't look very good, and almost made its dev $1.3 million
The game 'This Game Costs 200 Dollars' by Michael Major generated significant discussion due to its high price point and unusual sales pattern. Despite a $1.3 million gross from over 6700 sales, most were refunded, leaving the developer with a small profit and raising questions about Steam's refund policy and potential exploitation.
Time is running out to avoid the Switch 2's dreaded price hike, but that's what these bundle deals are for
Nintendo is set to increase the price of the Nintendo Switch 2 in September, with the US price rising to $499. Bundles offering the console with games like Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, or Pokémon Pokopia are available for $499 in the US and £394 in the UK, providing a way to avoid the upcoming price hike.
Games Inbox: Will the Xbox reset work for Microsoft?
Readers express concern over recent price increases for Xbox consoles and PC GPUs, questioning Microsoft's strategy and the future of console gaming. Discussions also touch on Nintendo's Direct presentation approach and the ongoing debate about digital versus physical game sales, with a focus on potential EU intervention regarding Sony's digital store practices.
Xbox Price Hikes Are Now In Effect Worldwide
Microsoft has implemented worldwide price increases for its Xbox Series X and Series S consoles, effective August 1. In the US, prices have risen by $100 for 512GB models and $150 for 1TB models, with 2TB models discontinued. Similar significant price hikes are in effect across Europe and the UK, with the cheapest Xbox Series S now costing €500 and £430 respectively. Microsoft cited increased console storage and memory prices as the reason for the adjustments.
Microsoft raises prices of Xbox by 25% to 30% in Europe with the Series S now costing more than the Series X at launch
Microsoft has increased the prices of its Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X consoles in Europe by 25% to 30%. The 1TB Xbox Series S now costs more than the 1TB Xbox Series X did at launch. This price hike follows a previous increase in the US and comes amidst reports of declining Xbox hardware revenue and a global memory crisis.
OEM Steam Deck LCD batteries are back in stock on iFixIt, but now cost $130 for just the part
Replacement batteries for the original LCD Steam Deck are now available on iFixIt, but the price has increased to $130, a $50 jump from the previous $80 cost. While Valve's OEM batteries are more expensive, iFixIt also offers a non-OEM aftermarket version for $80. Replacement batteries for the newer Steam Deck OLED model are also available for $80.
Yet another price rise: AMD will reportedly raise its graphics card and memory prices alongside Nvidia
AMD is reportedly planning to increase prices for its graphics cards and memory units by at least 10%, following a similar move by Nvidia. This decision is attributed to high demand from AI datacenters, a weak consumer graphics card market, and existing inventory issues. The price hikes are expected to impact console gaming as well, potentially leading to higher prices for future console generations.
Xbox-prishöjningarna är här – upp till 200 euro dyrare i Europa
Microsoft has implemented price increases for its Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X consoles in Europe, effective August 1st. The Xbox Series S will now range from 500 to 600 euros, while the Xbox Series X will cost between 780 and 800 euros, depending on the model. These increases represent a significant jump from the original launch prices.
Xbox Series S Now Costs Almost As Much As A PS5 Did At Launch Following Huge UK Price Hike
Microsoft has significantly increased the prices of its Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles in the UK. The Xbox Series S saw a price hike of £130, while the Xbox Series X increased by £170, making both consoles considerably more expensive.
Xbox consoles are now much more expensive in the EU and UK
Microsoft has increased the price of Xbox consoles in the European Union and the United Kingdom. The entry-level price for an Xbox now starts at 499.99€/£429.99 in these regions.
Unsurprisingly, It’s PlayStation, Not You, Benefiting From Tariff Refunds
Sony's PlayStation division is benefiting from refunds on US tariffs that previously led to price increases for its hardware. While the company reported a significant increase in operating income attributed to these refunds, there is no indication they will be passed on to consumers who paid the higher prices. Similar situations have occurred with Nintendo, and class-action lawsuits have been filed against both companies regarding these tariff refunds and pricing practices.
AMD is reportedly raising graphics card prices—it was just waiting for Nvidia to do it first
AMD is reportedly planning to increase the supply price of its GPU and VRAM bundles by at least 10%, following a similar move by Nvidia which is said to have raised prices by up to 30%. These increases are attributed to high demand for components driven by AI development and a global memory crisis. While these are partner prices, they are expected to be passed on to consumers starting next month.
Nvidia’s Coming Price Bump Won’t Spare the Mid-Range — Every Card Is on the Table
Nvidia is reportedly planning a significant price increase of up to 30% across its entire GPU lineup, including mid-range cards like the GeForce RTX 5070, due to a 20% rise in DRAM chip prices from supplier Samsung. This follows earlier price hikes on high-end cards and impacts the affordability of building new PCs, with concerns also raised by Valve and Microsoft about deepening RAM shortages.
Expensive phone cases: When and why it's worth paying more
This article discusses the wide price range of phone cases and questions whether higher prices always equate to better quality. It explores the factors that contribute to the cost of phone cases and when it might be justifiable to spend more.
GamesRadar+ readers voted on how much the Steam Frame should cost, and I'm worried Valve will see the results
A poll conducted by GamesRadar+ readers suggests that the upcoming Steam Frame VR headset should cost between $699-$799, with a significant portion believing it should be under $899. The author expresses concern that Valve might price the device higher, potentially hindering VR adoption due to its niche market and current economic conditions.
Trying to find a good deal on Saros has made me angrier about PlayStation killing discs – it's anti-consumer and will price gamers out of our hobby
The author expresses frustration over the increasing cost of games and the perceived anti-consumer trend of PlayStation ending physical disc production. This shift, coupled with the decline of physical game deals and the pre-owned market, is seen as pricing gamers out of the hobby and reducing consumer choice.
Opus 5 lands at the same price as Opus 4.8 — and the price is the point
Anthropic has released Opus 5, its latest AI model, maintaining the same pricing structure as its predecessor at $5 per million input tokens and $25 per million output tokens. While Opus 5 shows modest performance gains over Opus 4.8 and competes closely with models like Fable on coding tasks, it was deliberately trained with less emphasis on cybersecurity exploitation. The company faces increasing competition from open-weight models like Kimi K3 and the rise of model routing systems that optimize costs for users.
EA Sports FC 27 arrives September 25 — and the flagship edition runs €159.99
Electronic Arts has officially announced that EA Sports FC 27 will be released on September 25 for consoles and PC. The flagship Ultimate Plus Edition will cost €159.99 on consoles and €149.99 on PC, with the base game priced at €79.99 for consoles and €69.99 for PC. Pre-orders for all editions are now open, granting early access a week before the official launch.
'Far beyond anything we had predicted': Framework says its supplier's memory prices are 'more than…
Framework is facing significant price increases from its memory module supplier, exceeding predictions and impacting the cost of its modular laptops and desktops. The company can no longer absorb these costs and will be reconfiguring some pre-orders to use lower capacity modules to maintain original pricing for customers.
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Framework has nearly doubled the memory pricing for its 32GB and 64GB Laptop 13 Pro models. This change impacts the PC hardware market, which is seeing a resurgence of older components.