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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Is Up for Preorder
Preorders are now available for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake on the Nintendo Switch 2. Physical editions of the game will cost $10 more than their digital counterparts.
Zelda: Ocarina Of Time remake price leaks ahead of today’s Nintendo Direct
A leak from the Australian Nintendo store has revealed the potential price for the upcoming remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. The listing showed a digital price of $94.95 AUD, though an official confirmation is expected during today's Nintendo Direct focused on the Zelda franchise's 40th anniversary.
Nintendo reveals Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake price on Switch 2
Nintendo has revealed the pricing for the upcoming remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on the Nintendo Switch 2. In Australia, the digital version will cost $94.95 AUD and the physical version $109.95 AUD. This suggests a US price of $59.99 digitally and $70 physically, aligning with the pricing of Yoshi and the Mysterious Book.
GTA 6 release time announced and it's going to a late night for fans
Rockstar Games has announced the official release time for Grand Theft Auto 6, confirming it will be available at midnight local time on November 19. The article also details pricing for standard and ultimate editions, pre-order bonuses including GTA+ service, and confirms the game will initially launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, with a PC version expected later.
How big third-party publishers are messing up Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade packs
Several third-party publishers like Bandai Namco, Square Enix, and SEGA are releasing games on the Nintendo Switch 2 without offering upgrade paths or save data compatibility from their Nintendo Switch predecessors, often at full price. This practice is criticized as anti-consumer, especially when compared to titles like Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds or indie games that offer free upgrades. The lack of affordable upgrade options for games like Sonic Frontiers and Dragon Quest 11 S is frustrating for players who have already invested in the original versions.
Sony and Microsoft do their best Nintendo impression, say customers aren't entitled to tariff refunds because they chose to pay inflated prices and got "exactly" what they "paid for"
Sony and Microsoft are following Nintendo's lead by refusing to pass tariff refunds onto consumers for products like the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. The companies argue that customers received exactly what they paid for at the advertised price, and that consumers were free to not purchase the goods if they disagreed with the cost.
SanDisk finally launched a 1 TB microSD Express Card, but it'll cost you almost as much as the Switch 2 to get one
SanDisk has launched a 1TB microSD Express Card, compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2, priced at $359.99. This high cost, nearly matching the console's MSRP, is highlighted as a significant drawback, with competitors like Lexar and PNY offering similar capacities at lower prices. The card features PCIe Gen 3-NVMe interface for read speeds up to 880MB/s and includes durability features.
What Console Should You Buy for GTA 6? We Break Down PS5 vs. Xbox Pricing, Deals, and More
This article compares the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X for playing Grand Theft Auto 6, analyzing pricing, deals, and expected performance. It also touches on the possibility of waiting for a PC release.
A month before The Witcher 3 Remastered, CD Projekt Red quietly raises the price of the Complete Edition on Steam
CD Projekt Red has increased the price of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Complete Edition on Steam shortly before the release of its remastered version. The Complete Edition, which includes all DLC and will be upgraded for free to the remastered version, now costs $49.99 in the US, a $10 increase. This price hike on the older version has been met with criticism, especially when the game is on sale on GOG.
OneXPlayer adds another pricey handheld to the Arc G3 pile, and this one is $2,000
OneXPlayer has released a new premium handheld, the Arc G3 Extreme, priced at $2,000. This device features an Intel Arc G3 chipset, 32GB RAM, and a 1TB SSD, positioning it as a high-performance portable PC. The article notes a trend of increasing prices in the handheld gaming PC market, making devices over $1,000 more common.
The Witcher 3 Price Quietly Increased Ahead of Remaster Release
The price of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has been quietly increased ahead of the release of its remaster next month. This change affects the base game's cost prior to the next-generation update.
The Ayn Odin 3 is creeping up to old Steam Deck prices, and I can't wrap my head around the $529 Max
The Ayn Odin 3 handheld gaming device is facing its third price increase since March, with the Max version now costing over $500. Ayn attributes the hikes to rising costs of Qualcomm chipsets and DRAM/UFS. Prices for the Base, Pro, and Max models will increase by $20 starting September 1, making them significantly more expensive than the original Steam Deck.
ESPN is raising prices on most of its streaming subscriptions, even bundles with Disney+
ESPN is increasing the monthly price of its Unlimited streaming subscription tier to $32 starting September 17. This price hike affects most of ESPN's streaming offerings, including bundles that include Disney+.
There's a looming GPU supply crisis, which means prices are likely to get a whole lot worse. And it's not just…
A looming GPU supply crisis is expected to significantly worsen graphics card prices, particularly affecting entry-level models. PC Partner, a major manufacturer for brands like Zotac and Inno3D, warns of tight supply in the coming months due to constraints in components beyond just GPUs and memory, impacting both Nvidia and AMD cards.
A pretend Xbox model costs over $300, and the latest real Series X will potentially be a grand, so I'd like to…
The article discusses the high cost of both a non-playable Lego original Xbox model from Mattel, priced at $329.99, and a potential 25th-anniversary translucent Xbox Series X model rumored to cost $899.99. The author expresses concern over these rising prices, suggesting that the Lego set should be cheaper and the anniversary console should be more affordable, especially compared to the PlayStation 5.
Don't tell Nvidia: 56% of you are willing to pay over $600 for your next graphics card... and 19% would spend over…
A survey of PC Gamer readers reveals that 56% are willing to spend over $600 on their next graphics card, with 19% willing to spend over $1000. This willingness to pay high prices is occurring despite recent price surges for Nvidia GPUs, partly driven by demand for AI applications and memory shortages.
RAM shortage shoves PS5, Xbox, and Nintendo's US sales "to a July low not seen since 2020" as price…
US console hardware sales in July 2026 hit a low not seen since 2020, according to Circana analyst Mat Piscatella. This downturn is attributed to the impact of the Nintendo Switch 2 launch last year, ongoing component shortages, particularly RAM, driving up prices, and higher hardware costs affecting PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series sales. Despite a 39% drop in hardware sales and a 16% increase in average system price, anticipation for Grand Theft Auto 6 and the holiday season may boost sales later.
UK: Nintendo Switch 2 will cost £419.99 from 1st September
The Nintendo Store in the UK has revealed that the Nintendo Switch 2 will increase in price to £419.99 starting September 1st due to rising component costs. This represents a £24 increase from its previous retail price of £395.99.
Nintendo confirms how much Switch 2 will cost in the UK after price increase
Nintendo has confirmed that the Nintendo Switch 2 will increase in price in the UK to £419.99 from £395.99 starting September 1, 2026. This price adjustment is attributed to changes in market conditions and the global business outlook. The original Nintendo Switch also saw a price increase in Japan earlier this year.
Killing PlayStation discs could make PS Store games cheaper, according to a former Square Enix exec
A former Square Enix executive, Jacob Navok, suggests that Sony's decision to end physical media support for PlayStation games from January 2028 could lead to lower prices on the PlayStation Store. Navok argues that publishers, who set digital prices, will compete more directly with each other, resulting in more sales and dynamic pricing similar to Steam.
