Topic: hardware pricing
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U.S. Video Game Console Prices Jump 12% This Year
Video game console prices in the U.S. have risen by 12% this year, with the average sale price reaching $453, contributing significantly to a 32% increase in consumer hardware spending despite a modest 6.5% rise in units sold. The Nintendo Switch 2 launch has been exceptionally successful, sellin...
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RAM Crisis Delays Steam Machine and Steam Frame
A global shortage of memory and storage components, driven by AI industry demand, is causing delays and pricing uncertainty for Valve's Steam Machine and Steam Frame. Valve has officially confirmed it cannot yet provide final pricing or a launch schedule, as it must reassess its strategy due to v...
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Meta Halts Third-Party VR Headset Plans, Scrapping Asus & Lenovo Devices
Meta has suspended its Horizon OS licensing strategy, halting partnerships with Asus and Lenovo to focus internally on its own premium VR hardware and software. This reversal is driven by competitive pressures from Apple's Vision Pro and Google's Android XR, which challenge Meta's ecosystem and p...
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Steam Deck LCD Discontinued: The End of an Era
Valve has discontinued the original, most affordable Steam Deck LCD model, leaving the more expensive OLED version as the new entry point and raising the barrier to entry. The move is likely due to the OLED model's popularity and rising component costs, reflecting a broader trend of increasing pr...
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MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk MAX Wifi PZ Review: Cable-Free Build
The MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk MAX Wifi PZ is a mid-range motherboard featuring a rear-connect design to minimize visible cable clutter, priced around $320 with modern connectivity like USB4, Wi-Fi 7, and PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots. It delivers solid performance with a robust power delivery system suitable f...
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Valve Joins the Console Market
Valve's new Steam Machine aims to combine the extensive PC gaming library with the plug-and-play ease of consoles, targeting competition with Sony and Microsoft. Unlike the failed 2015 version that relied on Linux, this system uses Proton technology to seamlessly run Windows games, ensuring broad...
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