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Sony is increasing PS5 prices in the US: Digital Edition jumps from $500 to $600, the standard PS5 with disc from $550 to $650, and the PS5 Pro from $750 to $900, eight months after the last hike. The move comes amid ongoing memory shortages driven by AI-demand for chips and broader component scarcities, suggesting higher prices may persist in the near term.
A Czech retailer leak suggests that the upcoming Steam Machine may be priced higher than current gaming consoles, with estimates around $814 for the 512GB model and $916 for the 2TB version, reflecting ongoing global tech price increases due to supply chain issues and RAM shortages. The actual prices from Valve might be lower, but overall, expect a premium price for the device when it launches.
Meta’s Quest 3 VR headsets are outselling Nintendo’s Switch 2 on Amazon, with Quest 3 models selling 154,000 units in the last 30 days compared to Switch 2’s 150,000, despite being released over a year earlier. The sales highlight Quest 3’s popularity, especially during the holiday season, though Meta faces challenges with user retention and profitability.
The article argues that Xbox has struggled significantly in 2025, losing market share to PlayStation 5 due to lack of compelling exclusives, high prices, and poor sales, leading Microsoft to consider shifting focus from traditional consoles to PC-like gaming devices and handhelds, signaling a potential transformation of the Xbox brand.
Sony has patented an AI-based censorship tool aimed at making games more child-friendly by automatically detecting and censoring inappropriate content on PS5, PS6, Xbox, and Nintendo consoles, allowing users to customize content filtering and potentially making mature games accessible to all ages.
The Nex Playground, a Kinect-like gaming device, outsold Xbox Series X|S hardware in the US for November, highlighting the appeal of affordable, family-friendly gaming devices during the holiday season, despite overall low hardware sales. The device, priced at $250 but often on sale for $200, features body-tracking capabilities and a subscription service, and has even surpassed sales of major console bundles for a week.
Cyber Monday 2025 offers significant discounts on a wide range of tech products including Apple AirPods Pro 3, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch bundles, VR headsets, smart home devices, and more, with some deals up to 50% off, making it a prime time for holiday shopping and tech upgrades.
Black Friday deals on tech products and subscriptions are still available through Cyber Monday, with discounts on Apple devices, gaming consoles, VR headsets, TVs, soundbars, and streaming services, offering significant savings on popular gadgets and entertainment options.
The PlayStation 6 is expected to be priced around $600, maintaining a consistent premium positioning, while a leaker predicts the next Xbox could cost as much as $1200, reflecting a move towards high-end, PC-like gaming experiences, though these prices are subject to debate and skepticism.
Xbox president Sarah Bond confirmed that Microsoft is actively developing next-generation hardware, countering rumors that the company was abandoning console development, and emphasizing their commitment to innovation and providing multiple gaming options.
Sony and Microsoft are reportedly planning to launch the PlayStation 6 and next-generation Xbox in 2027, with the Xbox potentially featuring a more powerful and expensive AMD Magnus APU aimed at blending console and PC gaming markets.
Microsoft has confirmed that its future Xbox consoles are not canceled and are actively being developed, with ongoing collaboration with AMD to create next-generation hardware, despite rumors suggesting otherwise. The company is also focusing on cloud gaming and expanding Xbox Game Pass, amid challenges in the console market and public perception.
A leak suggests that the upcoming PlayStation 6 could offer triple the performance of the PS5 at around the same price of $499, indicating significant advancements and a potentially affordable next-gen console, though official details are yet to be confirmed.
A rumor suggests that Sony will launch a new PlayStation 5 Pro with 3% improved efficiency alongside a new DualSense V3 controller featuring a removable battery, both expected to release this November, though these details are unconfirmed until official announcements.
Microsoft announced the ROG Xbox Ally, a handheld gaming PC designed to play Xbox titles, with a steep price of $599.99 for the basic model and $999.99 for the advanced version, positioning it as a competitor to Steam Deck rather than Nintendo Switch, but at a significantly higher cost.