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Pokémon Winds and Waves Listed on Amazon Germany for €79.99
A retail listing on Amazon Germany for Pokémon Winds and Waves on Nintendo Switch 2 has appeared with a price of €79.99, suggesting a potential $79.99 USD price for the physical edition. This pricing strategy, similar to previous Nintendo titles like Yoshi and the Mysterious Book and Star Fox, indicates a trend of higher physical copy costs. An official announcement from Nintendo is still pending, but the listing may hint at upcoming news during the mid-June Nintendo Direct.
It’s about time gamers started voting with their wallets against Sony and its ever-rising PlayStation costs
This opinion piece criticizes Sony's recent price increases for the PlayStation 5 and its PlayStation Plus subscription service, arguing that these hikes are driven by profit motives rather than genuine market conditions. The author suggests that a lack of strong competition allows Sony to dictate terms to consumers and advocates for PC gaming as a more cost-effective alternative.
PlayStation Plus gets price hike for new subscribers this week
Sony Interactive Entertainment is increasing the price for new PlayStation Plus subscribers starting this week. Existing subscribers will retain their current pricing structure.
New PlayStation Plus Subscriptions Will Cost More
Sony is increasing the prices for new PlayStation Plus Essential subscriptions starting May 20, 2026. The one-month subscription will rise to $10.99 and the three-month subscription to $27.99. Existing subscribers will maintain their current rates unless they are in India or Turkey. Sony cited ongoing market conditions for the price adjustment.
PS Plus Essential is getting more expensive for new customers this week
Sony is increasing the prices for new 1-month and 3-month PlayStation Plus Essential subscriptions starting May 20th. The company cited "ongoing market conditions" for the price adjustment, which will affect new subscribers in most regions, with exceptions for Turkey and India. Annual subscriptions remain unaffected by this particular price hike.
PlayStation Plus Subscription Prices Increasing for New Users in Select Regions This Month
Sony Interactive Entertainment is increasing PlayStation Plus subscription prices for new users in select regions starting May 20, with 1-month memberships rising to $10.99 USD and 3-month memberships to $27.99 USD. Current subscribers are unaffected unless their plan lapses or changes. The company cited ongoing market conditions for the adjustment.
Sudden PS Plus Price Increase Frustrates PS5 Players
Sony Interactive Entertainment is increasing the prices for new PlayStation Plus subscriptions starting May 20, 2026, citing "ongoing market conditions." The price hike affects 1-month and 3-month subscription tiers, drawing negative reactions from players who compare it unfavorably to Xbox Game Pass pricing. This follows a previous price increase on year-long subscriptions in mid-2025.
PlayStation Plus price increase announced as gaming keeps getting more expensive
Sony has announced an increase in PlayStation Plus subscription prices, effective May 20 for new and lapsed subscribers. The price hike affects the Essential tier, with one-month subscriptions rising by $1 to $10.99 USD and three-month subscriptions increasing by $3 to $27.99 USD.
Sony announces price increase for new PlayStation Plus subscribers "due to ongoing market conditions"
Sony is increasing the prices for new PlayStation Plus subscribers in select regions starting May 20, with monthly subscriptions beginning at $10.99 USD. Existing subscribers are unaffected unless their membership lapses or changes. The article speculates this price hike applies to the Essential tier, with no mention of the Extra or Premium tiers.
Sony hit with a class action lawsuit for allegedly profiting from tariff-related price hikes
Sony is facing a class action lawsuit for allegedly profiting from price increases related to tariffs. This legal action mirrors similar lawsuits filed against Nintendo and Amazon concerning the same issue.
Volvo reveals $58,400 starting price for the EX60
Volvo has announced that its upcoming mainstream electric SUV, the EX60, will have a starting price of $58,400. The vehicle is now available for pre-orders.
GTA 6 Pre-Orders Go Live in Europe And the Price Is Surprisingly Low
Pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI have gone live in Europe, with listings on Italian retailer Showgame showing a price of €69.90 for both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X versions. This price is significantly lower than many industry rumors predicted, which suggested a range of €90-€100. The listings also confirm a November 19, 2026 release date, and despite high demand, the unexpectedly low price has surprised fans and potentially eased concerns about the game's cost.
Multiplayer Just Got More Expensive On PlayStation Thanks To PS Plus Price Hike
Sony is increasing the prices for new PlayStation Plus subscribers in select regions starting May 20, with monthly and three-month subscriptions seeing a price hike. While current subscribers are largely unaffected unless they reside in Turkey or India, rejoining after a lapse will incur the new rates. This follows previous price increases for PlayStation 5 consoles.
Multiplayer Just Got More Expensive On PlayStation Thanks To PS Plus Price Hike
Sony is increasing the prices for new PlayStation Plus subscribers in select regions starting May 20, citing ongoing market conditions. While monthly and three-month subscriptions will see price hikes, annual subscriptions remain unchanged for now. Current subscribers will only be affected if they let their subscription lapse and resubscribe.
PlayStation Plus Essential Price Increase Starts on May 20th for New Subscribers
Sony is increasing the price of PlayStation Plus Essential for new subscribers starting May 20th. Monthly subscriptions will rise to $10.99 USD and three-month subscriptions to $27.99 USD, with existing subscribers unaffected unless their subscription lapses or changes. PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers remain unchanged.
Morning Tech Bits
A report indicates that Nvidia is preparing to increase the price of its upcoming RTX 5090 graphics card. This potential price hike is a significant development in the high-end PC hardware market.
How Will Switch 2 Price Hikes Really Impact Nintendo?
This article analyzes the potential impact of price increases for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 console. It discusses how higher pricing could affect consumer adoption and Nintendo's market position, considering the current gaming landscape and competitor pricing strategies.
New Donkey Kong plush looks great but it costs as much as a Switch 2
A new, large Donkey Kong plush is being sold for $450, which is the same price as the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 console. The plush is well-designed and reflects Donkey Kong's recent redesign from The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Nintendo has also confirmed price increases for the Switch 2 and announced potential bundles with games like Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza.
The RTX 5090 is already out of reach for us mere PC gaming mortals, but board prices could make it a mythical beast
The upcoming Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card is expected to be prohibitively expensive for PC gamers due to rising component costs, particularly for GDDR7 memory. Board prices are projected to increase significantly, potentially making the card a 'mythical beast' for consumers. This trend, exacerbated by AI data center demand, is driving up prices across the PC hardware market, leading to recommendations for more budget-friendly options like the GeForce RTX 5070.
GTA 6's Price Could Finally Be Revealed Soon, As Preorders Reportedly Begin Monday
Grand Theft Auto 6 preorders are reportedly set to begin on May 18, with physical editions and campaign preorders launching first. This date is expected to coincide with the reveal of the game's price, a topic of much discussion with some analysts suggesting an $80 price point. The game is slated for release on November 19 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with a PC version to follow.
