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PS5 sales expected to decline due to generative AI memory drought and rising prices
Sony predicts a decrease in PlayStation 5 hardware sales for the next fiscal year, citing memory procurement challenges due to the rise of generative AI. This shortage is also impacting other platforms like the Steam Deck and has led to price increases for gaming hardware. Despite hardware sales concerns, Sony anticipates an increase in first-party game sales.
Nintendo Reconfirms Release Windows For Major Upcoming Switch 2 Games
Nintendo has reconfirmed the release windows for several major upcoming games on the Nintendo Switch 2, including Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, Star Fox, Rhythm Heaven Groove, and Splatoon Raiders. The company also announced price hikes for the console, citing market conditions. Upcoming titles like Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave and Pokémon Winds and Waves have broader release targets, with some third-party games also highlighted.
Nintendo announces Switch 2 price increase, consoles will soon be $500 in the US
Nintendo has announced a price increase for the Nintendo Switch 2, with the console set to rise to $499.99 in the US starting September 1st. Similar price hikes will affect Canada, Europe, and Japan. The company cited changing market conditions and its global business outlook for the revisions, apologizing for the impact on customers. This follows recent price increases for the PlayStation 5 by Sony and potential future adjustments for Microsoft's next-gen console.
Nintendo hikes Switch 2 prices, revises console costs in Japan, US, Canada, and Europe
Nintendo is implementing price increases for its Switch and the upcoming Switch 2 consoles in Japan, effective May 25, 2026. In the US, Canada, and Europe, only the Switch 2 will see a price hike starting September 1, 2026. The Nintendo Switch Online subscription service in Japan will also become more expensive from July 1, 2026, with Nintendo citing market conditions and global outlook as reasons for the revisions.
Switch 2, Switch, and Nintendo Switch Online price increases announced
Nintendo has announced global price increases for the Nintendo Switch console and the Nintendo Switch Online service. The specific details and effective dates for these price adjustments were not immediately provided.
Nintendo Announces Sweeping Price Hikes For Switch 2
Nintendo has announced significant global price increases for its upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 console, effective September 1st in western markets and May 25th, 2026 in Japan. The company is also raising prices for Nintendo Switch Online services in Japan starting July 1st, 2026, citing "changes in market conditions" and the "global business outlook" as reasons for the adjustments.
Nintendo announces Switch 2 price increase, going into effect worldwide
Nintendo has announced a worldwide price increase for its upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 console, as well as existing Nintendo Switch models. The price adjustments will take effect in Japan on May 25, 2026, and in the United States, Canada, and Europe on September 1, 2026, reflecting changes in market conditions and global business outlook.
The Nintendo Switch 2 Is Officially Getting A Price Hike In September
Nintendo has announced a price increase for the Nintendo Switch 2, raising its price to $500 from September 1, 2026, a $50 jump from its current price. This change, affecting regions including the US, Canada, and Europe, is attributed to market conditions and global business outlook, as detailed in Nintendo's 2026 financial year earnings release. The company also noted that rising hardware costs and US trade tariffs are expected to impact future earnings.
Nintendo Switch 2 Global Price Increase Announced, Will Cost $500 From September 1st
Nintendo has announced a price increase for the Nintendo Switch 2, which will retail for $499.99 in the US and Canada, and €499.99 in Europe starting September 1st. Several other Nintendo Switch models and Nintendo Switch Online subscription tiers will also see price hikes in Japan and globally starting May 25th and July 1st, respectively.
Star Fox on Nintendo Switch 2 will be $50 for digital and $60 for physical
Nintendo has announced pricing details for the upcoming Star Fox, an enhanced remake of Star Fox 64 for the Nintendo Switch 2. The digital version will cost $50, while the physical edition will be priced at $60. The game is scheduled to launch on June 25th with updated visuals and reworked stages.
Nintendo Confirms Switch 2 Star Fox Pricing
Nintendo has confirmed the pricing for a new Star Fox game that will be released on the Nintendo Switch 2. This announcement follows the surprise reveal of the game.
Starfox's Official Switch 2 Box Art, Price And Estimated File Size Revealed
Nintendo has revealed details for the upcoming remake of Star Fox 64, titled Star Fox, for the Nintendo Switch 2. The game will launch in June with a digital file size of 14.8GB and will cost $49.99 / £41.99 on the eShop, with a physical version priced at $60. Pre-orders are now live, allowing players to pre-load the title.
Star Fox on Switch 2 Costs $50, But You’ll Have to Pay More for the Physical Edition
Nintendo has announced the pricing for the upcoming remake of Star Fox, which is based on Star Fox 64. The digital edition will cost $49.99, while the physical edition will be priced at $59.99 for the Nintendo Switch. The remake includes new cutscenes, mission briefings, and a new Challenge Mode.
Switch 2 price hike could be imminent as Nintendo may follow Sony’s lead to sate shareholders
Nintendo is reportedly facing pressure from shareholders to increase the price of the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 due to falling stock prices. Analysts suggest a potential $50 price hike in the US, following Sony's lead with the PlayStation 5, despite concerns about consumer affordability amidst economic challenges.
The World Is In Such A Mess, Investors Actually Want Nintendo To Raise The Price Of The Switch 2
Nintendo investors are reportedly urging the company to raise the price of the Nintendo Switch 2 due to rising component costs and global trade pressures, which have led to a significant drop in Nintendo's share price. While some investors fear a price hike could hurt demand, others are concerned about the console being sold at a loss. Nintendo has previously indicated a price increase is possible but aims for long-term console success.
PC gamers buy way more games that cost less than $30 at launch compared to PlayStation and Xbox players, analysts say,…
PC gamers purchase more games priced under $30 at launch compared to PlayStation and Xbox players, according to analyst firm Newzoo. While the $30-$50 bracket leads across all platforms, the sub-$30 segment thrives on PC, particularly with breakout indie titles. Many of these games launch exclusively on PC and never make it to consoles.
Valve wants to price Steam Machine as competitively as possible, but fears RAM shortages are "unavoidable" and…
Valve is striving to price the upcoming Steam Machine competitively despite facing unavoidable RAM shortages due to high demand from AI data centers. Hardware designer Lawrence Yang acknowledged that external factors have already increased the price of the Steam Controller and will continue to challenge affordable pricing for the Steam Machine.
Sony raises prices on refurbished PS5 Slim models
Sony has increased the prices for refurbished PlayStation 5 Slim models. The refurbished Disc Drive PS5 Slim now costs $549.99 USD, up from $449.99, and the refurbished Digital PS5 Slim is now $499.99 USD, up from $399.99.
Amazon Ignores New Switch 2 Game Pricing Model by Offering $10 Off Physical Preorders
Amazon is offering $10 discounts on physical preorders for upcoming Nintendo Switch games, matching a similar promotion by Walmart. Games like Splatoon Raiders and Yoshi and the Mysterious Book are included in the sale, indicating a potential shift in how new game prices are being handled.
The Grand Theft Auto 6 Release Date Appears Locked In For November
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has re-confirmed that Grand Theft Auto 6 is still slated for a November 19, 2026 release date. He discussed the company's philosophy on pricing and value, suggesting the game's cost will feel reasonable to consumers. While no new gameplay has been shown, Zelnick's comments indicate Rockstar Games is committed to the announced date.
