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Nintendo will raise Switch 2’s US price from $450 to $500 in September due to rising component/memory costs, weaker yen, and higher oil prices, stating the hike won’t cover all production costs but that a strong game lineup—like Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, Starfox, and Splatoon Raiders—should boost perceived value; the move echoes broader industry price pressures as Sony and others previously hike prices.
Rumors suggest Microsoft's Project Helix could cost around $999–$1,200 and blend console and PC ecosystems, offering powerful hardware (Zen 6 CPU + RDNA 5 GPU) with claims of six times the rasterization and up to twenty times the ray tracing of Xbox Series X, potentially enabling 4K at 120 FPS in many games. If true, the price rise could be justified by performance, but success hinges on strong first‑party software and a seamless multi-storefront experience.
Bloomberg reports Sony is weighing pushing PS6 launch to 2028–2029 due to memory shortages tied to AI data-center demand, while Nintendo is reportedly considering a price hike for Switch 2 later this year as RAM costs soar; the AI RAM crunch is shaping console pricing and launch timelines across major platforms.
The PlayStation 6 is expected to cost around £800, which is higher than the PlayStation 5 but potentially comparable to the PS5 Pro, indicating a significant upgrade and a costly new generation of gaming consoles, with Xbox's upcoming console rumored to be even more expensive.
Capcom's president noted that the response to Nintendo Switch 2 was better than expected, and the company is considering bringing Monster Hunter Wilds to the new system, aiming to overcome high hardware costs and reach more consumers.
The upcoming Xbox console may be priced around twice as much as the PlayStation 6 due to the new Magnus APU and support for third-party stores, which could impact Microsoft's profit margins and system costs, while Sony aims for a more cost-effective, high-performance gaming system.
Due to a combination of trade war effects and market dynamics, the PS5 Pro is currently cheaper than the Xbox Series X, highlighting the confusing state of console pricing this generation. The PS5 Pro is on sale for $50 off during Sony’s Days of Play, while the Xbox Series X Galaxy Edition is priced higher at $730, despite the Xbox's recent price hikes caused by tariffs. Industry analysts expect Sony to hold its prices until at least August, with potential increases if tariffs persist, amidst ongoing competition and upcoming console releases.
During Sony's Days of Play sale from May 28 to June 11, the PS5, including a Black Ops 6 bundle, is priced at $399.99, making it cheaper than the upcoming Switch 2, which is priced at $450 or $500 for bundles. This sale offers a rare discount on the PS5 amidst rising console prices due to tariffs and inflation, and it may be the last chance to buy a PS5 at this price in the US before prices increase further.