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Europe braces for higher Xbox prices as Microsoft shifts to sustainability
technology24 days ago

Europe braces for higher Xbox prices as Microsoft shifts to sustainability

Microsoft announced Aug 1 price increases for Xbox Series S and X in Europe and the UK due to a memory/storage crisis, with up to €200/£170 hikes across models; Series S prices now near premium consoles and Series X prices rise beyond launch levels. The changes align with global increases but are steeper locally, and Sony has also raised PS5 prices. Microsoft says Xbox must become sustainable after years of investment, with goals of growth and broader engagement by 2030, a move that could impact hardware sales ahead of major game launches like GTA VI.

via Wccftech|
#europe#gaming-hardware#microsoft
games1 month ago

Digimon Story: Time Stranger — Which Platform Delivers the Best Experience

RPG Site compares Digimon Story: Time Stranger across Switch 1 & 2, PS5, Xbox Series X, Steam, and handhelds, finding PC/Steam delivers the strongest visuals and highest frame rates, Switch 2 offers the best portable 60fps experience with some visual cuts, PS5 Pro provides the most stable home performance, and there is no single best version; choose based on whether you prioritize portability, load times, or visuals.

via RPG Site|
#digimon-story-time-stranger#games#platform-comparison
Price hikes pull console sales down in May as PS5 and Xbox crumble, Switch 2 leads
business2 months ago

Price hikes pull console sales down in May as PS5 and Xbox crumble, Switch 2 leads

Circana’s May video-game hardware report shows PlayStation 5 down 58% year over year and Xbox Series hardware down 12% as rising prices bite demand; overall hardware spending rose 38% driven by Nintendo Switch 2, with average new-console prices at $502 (PS5 $672, Xbox Series $524). Nintendo Switch 2 remains the top seller, while Microsoft announced August 1, 2026 price hikes that will push Series X to $749.99 and Series S to $499.99.

via Video Games Chronicle|
#business#console-sales#hardware-pricing
GTA VI Preorders Open on PS5/Xbox with Two Editions and Perks
gaming2 months ago

GTA VI Preorders Open on PS5/Xbox with Two Editions and Perks

Preorders for GTA VI are live on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S in Standard ($79.99) and Ultimate ($99.99) editions across major stores, with digital buyers getting a free GTA+ month; the Ultimate Edition adds exclusive vehicles, weapons, outfits, two vehicle mod shops, and more, plus a Vintage Vice City Pack preorder bonus for orders before Nov. 20; preloads start Nov. 12 and the game launches Nov. 19.

via Mashable|
#gaming#gta-vi#preorder
Six standout 2026 games across PS5, Switch 2, PC and Xbox
gaming2 months ago

Six standout 2026 games across PS5, Switch 2, PC and Xbox

Tom’s Guide picks six must‑play games released so far in 2026 across PS5, Switch 2, PC and Xbox: Resident Evil Requiem, Pokémon Pokopia, Pragmata, Forza Horizon 6, Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, and 007 First Light. The list blends new IPs with beloved franchises, showcasing strong cross‑platform performance and generous post‑launch content, and signaling several potential GOTY contenders as GTA 6 looms—summer is the ideal time to catch up.

via Tom's Guide|
#2026#gaming#ps5
Forgotlings Debuts on PS5 and Xbox Series June 18, with PC Launch via Epic and GOG
gaming2 months ago

Forgotlings Debuts on PS5 and Xbox Series June 18, with PC Launch via Epic and GOG

Forgotlings, a 2D cinematic side-scrolling action-adventure from Throughline Games and Hitcents, will launch on PS5 and Xbox Series on June 18, with the PC version also releasing on Epic Games Store and GOG after its Steam debut on February 17. The game features a semi-open Metroidvania world, full voice acting, hand-drawn animation, and a story about Fig, a gifted puppeteer captain of a sentient ship, uniting forgotten tribes against a looming threat.

via Gematsu|
#epic-games-store#forgotlings#gaming
Xbox Memo Warns of 5x+ Rise in Storage and Memory Costs by 2027 Holiday Season
technology2 months ago

Xbox Memo Warns of 5x+ Rise in Storage and Memory Costs by 2027 Holiday Season

An internal Xbox memo titled Next 100 Days: Xbox Reset warns that storage costs have surged and are expected to rise more than fivefold by the 2027 holiday season, with memory costs following a similar trajectory. The note argues the industry-wide component crunch has hit Xbox harder due to strategic hardware choices, and calls for a new business model and hardware partnerships under the Helix initiative to reduce costs. It also mentions limited console production, investments in key franchises, infrastructure improvements, and potential layoffs as part of a broader restructuring.

via Digital Foundry|
#hardware-crisis#memory-costs#storage-costs
Kingdom Hearts IV Heads to PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC with Teaser Trailer
technology2 months ago

Kingdom Hearts IV Heads to PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC with Teaser Trailer

Kingdom Hearts IV has been confirmed for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC (via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store) with a launch on all platforms, though no release date was announced. The new installment follows Sora through the city of Quadratum to visit various worlds, with new powers and characters, and a teaser trailer plus fresh screenshots have been released as more details are promised.

via Gematsu|
#kingdom-hearts-iv#ps5#square-enix
Belmont’s Curse: Castlevania Lands on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC Oct 15, Switch Later
gaming2 months ago

Belmont’s Curse: Castlevania Lands on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC Oct 15, Switch Later

Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse will launch on October 15 for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC (Steam and Microsoft Store) with Switch release to follow later in 2026. Pre-orders are live in Standard ($29.99) and Midnight ($39.99) editions, both including the in-game Alucard Style Costume; Midnight adds a digital Sound Gallery and additional bonuses. The game, from Konami, Evil Empire, and Motion Twin, is a metroidvania-style action title featuring whip-based combat, the Arcana system, diverse bosses, and Rose Belmont’s quest through 1499 Paris.

via Gematsu|
#castlevania-belmonts-curse#gaming#pc
Steampunk RPG Clockwork Revolution to Launch in 2027 as Xbox Exclusive
gaming2 months ago

Steampunk RPG Clockwork Revolution to Launch in 2027 as Xbox Exclusive

Clockwork Revolution, a first-person RPG from inXile Entertainment and published by Xbox Game Studios, is set to launch in 2027 for Xbox Series and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store, and will be an Xbox console exclusive. The game unfolds in Avalon, a Victorian steampunk city teeming with automata and clockwork prosthetics, where players craft gear, hack hostile machines, and even bend time. Player choices will reshape the city, its storefronts, and relationships in a gritty, sometimes darkly funny adventure.

via Gematsu|
#clockwork-revolution#gaming#inxile-entertainment
Crazy Taxi: World Tour revs onto modern platforms in 2027
technology2 months ago

Crazy Taxi: World Tour revs onto modern platforms in 2027

SEGA has announced Crazy Taxi: World Tour for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC (Steam, Microsoft Store) with a planned 2027 launch. Players will guide Axel through five cities in Extreme Driving missions, a World Tour Campaign to recover his stolen taxi, and various side jobs, with Play Your Way customization, Arcade Mode, and cross‑platform multiplayer.

via Gematsu|
#crazy-taxi#ps5#sega