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Monster Hunter Wilds Drops to $12.49 on Xbox Series X at Best Buy
Monster Hunter Wilds is available for an unprecedented $12.49 on Xbox Series X at Best Buy, representing an 80% discount from its launch price. The PC version is priced at $30.58 on Fanatical, and the PlayStation version is $38.49 on the US PSN store. This significant price drop is attributed to retailers needing to clear excess inventory, offering exceptional value for newcomers to the hunting franchise.
Just two weeks after raising the PS5 price, Sony drops Digital Editions back to $399
Sony has dropped the price of the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition back to $399 on its official PlayStation Direct store, just two weeks after increasing console prices. This new sale price is $200 less than the recently raised MSRP of $599, and significantly lower than other retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart. This price adjustment follows broader trends of increased hardware costs, as seen with Meta's Quest 3.
Pokémon Dev's New PS5 Game Might Be Slightly Cheaper Than Expected
Pre-orders for Game Freak's new PlayStation 5 action RPG, Beast of Reincarnation, are reportedly set to go live soon, with the standard edition priced at $60 and a Deluxe Edition at $70. The game is set in a post-apocalyptic Japan and follows the journey of Emma and her dog Koo. An official reveal is expected today.
Amid rumors of a $100 Grand Theft Auto 6, GTA 5 voice actor suggests Rockstar should keep the game's price at a level where it's 'accessible to all players' but admits 'that’s not the reality of what will happen'
Grand Theft Auto 5 voice actor Jay Klaitz expressed his opinion on the rumored $100 price for Grand Theft Auto 6, suggesting Rockstar Games should aim for accessibility for all players. While acknowledging this is unlikely, he stated he personally would not pay $100 for a game due to time constraints. Grand Theft Auto 6 is slated for release on November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S.
A Leaky Week For Video Games | Kurt & Lucy Gotcha Covered
This article rounds up various video game previews and reveals, including hands-on looks at Forza Horizon 6 and Mortal Shell 2, as well as gameplay for Guilty Gear Strive and Stranger Than Heaven. It also touches on topics like the increasing price of games and the honesty surrounding Early Access titles.
GTA 6 delays would only make it "cooler," GTA 5 Lester actor says, but he still wouldn't give Rockstar…
Jay Klaitz, the voice actor for Lester Crest in Grand Theft Auto 5, believes that further delays for Grand Theft Auto 6 would only improve the game. He also commented on the potential pricing of Grand Theft Auto 6, suggesting that a $100 price point would be too high for many players, and that Rockstar Games would likely opt for a more accessible price to maximize long-term revenue from its online component.
Another GTA 6 Delay Would Make Game "Cooler," But I Wouldn't Pay $100 For It, Actor Says
Actor Jay Klaitz, who voiced Lester in Grand Theft Auto 5, believes another delay for Grand Theft Auto 6 could make the game 'cooler' and hopes it launches at an accessible price point, not $100. He also speculated about Rockstar creating a theme park parody in the game's Florida-inspired setting of Leonida.
Nintendo’s Former Sales Lead Believes Switch 2 Price is “Going to Have to Go Up”
A former Nintendo sales lead believes the Nintendo Switch 2's hardware price will likely increase, potentially offset by lower digital game prices. This speculation comes amid global supply chain issues and Sony's recent PlayStation 5 price hikes. Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa has acknowledged the impact of component procurement and economic factors on hardware profitability.
Nintendo's physical price split is "a pro-consumer move," says ex-sales lead, and the company is just passing profits on cheaper digital games back to you while it swims in "Scrooge McDuck money"
Nintendo is implementing a price split for first-party games on the Nintendo Switch, with digital versions being $10 cheaper than physical ones. A former Nintendo sales lead, Sean, suggests this is a pro-consumer move to pass savings from digital sales onto players. He also believes that while some premium physical games might remain expensive, the majority will stay at their current price point, and collectors who value physical copies won't be deterred by the surcharge.
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Multiple reports indicate potential price increases for the Nintendo Switch 2, with experts suggesting a price point over $450 by year's end due to rising component costs. Meanwhile, Kena: Bridge of Spirits receives a Switch 2 port that offers little improvement over previous versions. Sony is also reportedly increasing prices for the PlayStation 5 lineup, with a PS5 Pro potentially costing $900.
A Nintendo Switch 2 price hike "could be likely" after PS5's increase, game analysts suggest: "I would be very surprised if the Switch was still $450 in the US at the end of 2026"
Game analysts suggest a potential price increase for the Nintendo Switch 2, following Sony's recent price hike for the PlayStation 5. Dr. Serkan Toto of Kantan Games believes the Switch 2 could cost $450 in the US by the end of 2026, citing global economic factors and rising console prices like the Xbox Series X 2TB model.
Borderlands 4 Players Slam $30 DLC for Just 2 Hours of Content
Players are criticizing Borderlands 4's first DLC, 'Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned,' for its $30 price tag and approximately two-hour playtime. The controversy is amplified as even owners of the $130 Super Deluxe Edition must purchase the DLC separately. This pricing model is compared unfavorably to Cyberpunk 2077's Phantom Liberty expansion, which offered significantly more content for the same price.
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Sony has announced another price increase for the PlayStation 5, with the digital edition now costing $600, a $200 jump since launch. This move has sparked concerns about gamers shifting to cheaper alternatives like mobile or streaming, while the Xbox Series S remains a more affordable option. Separately, Borderlands 4's new $30 expansion pack is facing fan backlash for its perceived lack of innovation.
The PS5 is increasing in price yet again. So, what’s going on with all these price hikes in gaming?
Sony has announced another price increase for the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal in several global markets, citing economic pressures and the need to deliver high-quality gaming experiences. This follows previous price hikes for PlayStation and Xbox consoles, with factors like inflation, increased tariffs, and the demand for AI-powered hardware contributing to rising costs across the tech industry.
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book pre-orders have arrived, and there's already an egg-cellent discount
Pre-orders for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, launching May 21, 2026, are now available for the Nintendo Switch 2. The game is priced at $69.99 in the US, with digital versions receiving a $10 discount. In the UK, the physical edition is available for £49.99, a reduction from the standard £58.99.
Nintendo says "the cost of physical games is not going up" in the US, digital Switch 2 games are getting…
Nintendo of America has confirmed that physical copies of Switch 2 exclusives will not increase in price in the US, though digital and physical versions will have different costs. This policy, already in place in Europe since June 2025, will apply to new Switch 2 exclusive titles starting with 'Yoshi and the Mysterious Book'.
Nintendo clarifies that physical games won’t go up but digital will be cheaper
Nintendo has clarified that the prices of physical games will not increase, but digital versions of Nintendo-published titles for the Nintendo Switch 2 will be priced lower than their physical counterparts in the U.S. While Nintendo sets the MSRP for digital games, retail partners determine the final pricing for both physical and digital versions.
Nintendo is going to charge less for digital Switch 2 games
Nintendo is reportedly planning to charge less for digital versions of games on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 compared to physical releases. This move is seen as a significant step towards aligning digital game prices with their physical counterparts, a change that is hoped to be adopted by other major publishers like Microsoft and Sony.
GTA 6 Bets Show Fans Doubt Its $70 Price Tag
A significant portion of Grand Theft Auto 6 fans anticipate a price point above $70, with many betting on an $80 release. While some rumors suggested even higher prices, recent sentiment and comments from Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick suggest a price closer to $70-$80 is more likely, though the possibility of higher-priced special editions and continued microtransactions in its online component remains.
Nintendo Published Switch 2 Digital Games Will Be Cheaper
Nintendo has announced that digital Nintendo Switch 2 games will be priced cheaper than their physical counterparts, starting with "Yoshi and the Mysterious Book" on May 21, 2026. This pricing strategy, already seen in Europe, cites production costs for physical cartridges as the reason for the difference. The digital version of "Yoshi and the Mysterious Book" will cost $59.99, while physical copies are expected to retail for $69.99.
