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Xbox Chief Ties Rising Console Prices to AI Push, Promises More Affordable Next Gen
technology12 days ago

Xbox Chief Ties Rising Console Prices to AI Push, Promises More Affordable Next Gen

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma says higher console prices are partly due to Microsoft’s AI-driven GPU demand, but the company plans a more affordable, efficient next generation—potentially a Helix family of devices rather than a single box. With the Series S at $500 and new $900 25th-anniversary model, Microsoft is promoting financing and refurbished options while signaling ongoing price pressures across the industry, mirrored by PS5 price hikes and Nintendo’s Switch 2 pricing.

via GameSpot|
#ai#consoles#helix
Marvel Rivals slashes install size in Season 9.5 texture overhaul
gaming1 month ago

Marvel Rivals slashes install size in Season 9.5 texture overhaul

Marvel Rivals' Season 9.5 update uses a texture compression overhaul to shrink install sizes by about 15GB on PS5/Xbox (roughly 20% from 73GB) and by around 40GB on PC (over 57%), with the caveat that players will need to re-download the full package when the patch lands on August 7. The dev notes the initial update will be larger due to repackaging, but the final footprint will be much lighter while preserving visual fidelity, as the game continues to receive content and updates.

via Eurogamer.net|
#consoles#gaming#install-size
GTA VI: Six Questions That Could Define Its Record-Setting Launch
technology2 months ago

GTA VI: Six Questions That Could Define Its Record-Setting Launch

Rockstar announced GTA VI preorder details for PS5/Xbox Series X/S, including an $80 base price and a $100 Ultimate Edition, with a disc-free launch. While gameplay footage remains scarce, the piece poses six big questions that will shape the game’s reception: can GTA VI deliver a true wow moment amid peak graphics, how its hybrid offline-online model will work (and whether GTA Online 2 could coexist or migrate from GTA Online), whether the Lucia/Jason romance and a modern Vice City can ground a more mature narrative, how Rockstar’s handcrafted approach might age amid shifting culture, and whether rising console prices and RAM shortages could affect its system-selling potential. Development began in earnest around 2020, and the article situates GTA VI within broader industry trends toward live-service, AI debates, and the RAMpocalypse that could shape its launch dynamics.

via The Ringer|
#consoles#gaming-industry#gta-vi
Xbox prices rise again, up to $150 more as memory costs surge
gaming2 months ago

Xbox prices rise again, up to $150 more as memory costs surge

Microsoft is hiking Xbox prices again due to higher memory/storage costs: 512GB models jump $100, 1TB models $150, with the Series S starting at $499.99 and the Series X (no disc) at $749.99 or $799.99 with a disc drive; the 2TB Series X is being sunset. The company is also offering new financing options (BNPL and Amazon financing) and will work with retailers to provide lower prices on previously played consoles amid the ongoing component crisis.

via The Verge|
#consoles#gaming#memory-shortage
Xbox to hike console prices in 2026, sunset 2TB model and expand financing options
technology2 months ago

Xbox to hike console prices in 2026, sunset 2TB model and expand financing options

Microsoft’s Xbox arm announces global price increases effective August 1, 2026: 512GB models up $100 and 1TB models up $150, with the 2TB variant being retired. The rise is driven by surging storage/memory costs amid a components crisis. To ease access, new programs include Buy Now, Pay Later on Microsoft Stores, 0% APR financing via Amazon for eligible hardware, trade-in options with retailers for lower prices, and certified refurbished consoles up to $100 off MSRP, with Xbox Series S highlighted as the most affordable way to play this year’s major titles.

via XBOX Wire|
#consoles#financing#pricing
The Outer Worlds Upgrade Fiasco Hits Consoles
gaming3 months ago

The Outer Worlds Upgrade Fiasco Hits Consoles

Obsidian’s promise of a free upgrade to The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition ran into console entitlement problems on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, with base-version owners sometimes still needing the expansion pass after the base game was delisted. The issue has prompted official workarounds and frustration from players, while PC users reported mixed results. Obsidian is directing affected players to support to resolve cases.

via Eurogamer|
#consoles#free-upgrade#gaming
gaming4 months ago

Lacrosse 26 Revealed: Console-First Release Ahead of April 24 Drop

Lacrosse 26 is launching on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on April 24 for $34.99, with a PC port hoped for later. The game features a new engine, skill-based shooting, stick/body checks, and dynamic dodging with improved AI, while there is no official licensing with PLL or NLL at launch. A future licensing partnership is possible, and ESPN hall-of-famer Eamon McAnaney will provide commentary. The team aims to release updates faster going forward.

via Insider Gaming|
#consoles#exclusive#gaming
technology6 months ago

Xbox Gaming Copilot Set to Arrive on Series X/S This Year

Microsoft’s Gaming Copilot, an AI gaming assistant first shown for PC/Windows handhelds, is headed to Xbox Series X/S consoles in 2026, with a later-year expansion to additional services. It will offer in-game recommendations, help players overcome obstacles, brainstorm strategies, and provide personalized coaching via voice chat, as part of a broader push to bring AI-assisted features to more platforms.

via Insider Gaming|
#ai#consoles#gaming-copilot
business6 months ago

PC Gaming Poised to Overtake Consoles in Global Revenue by 2028

A NewZoo 80-page report predicts PC gaming will become the top revenue driver by 2028, with PC earnings surpassing consoles and possibly reaching nearly 1 billion players. Growth is driven by Asian expansion, a surge of Gen Z/Alpha gamers, higher selling prices, and Valve’s ecosystem expansion, while indie and sub-$30 to $50 PC games boost affordability and free-to-play revenue. Console playtime has declined in recent years, and top PC titles fueling the surge include Roblox, Counter-Strike 2, League of Legends, Minecraft, Fortnite, Dota 2, and VALORANT.

via Insider Gaming|
#business#consoles#market-trends