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Sky-high prices risk disaster for a console market struggling to grow | Opinion

Console sales could fall to about 27 million units next year as RAM and storage costs push hardware prices higher. That threatens a 25-30 million unit gap in the installed …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 2 months, 1 week ago
Analyst: Game console shipments expected to decline 19.5% to 33.9m units in 2026

Console shipments are headed for a steep 19.5% drop in 2026, down to 33.9 million units, as higher hardware prices collide with the RAM and storage crunch. S&P Global sees …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Valve can afford a niche, pricey hardware launch; Sony and Microsoft can't | Opinion

Valve’s $1,000+ Steam Machine pricing is a warning sign, not an outlier, as component costs keep climbing across the hardware market. The company can live with a niche hit, but …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 3 months ago
Former Housemarque game director launches new studio Cosmic Division

A former Housemarque game director has started Cosmic Division, and the studio is already aiming at a new single-player franchise for PC and consoles. For devs, the notable part is …

News Game Developer · 4 months, 1 week ago
Consoles are still in good health, despite market fears | Opinion

Despite concerns in the gaming market, consoles are showing resilience. Microsoft's recent Xbox performance raises questions about whether their struggles are unique or part of a larger trend affecting the …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 7 months, 3 weeks ago