The $500 Console Era is Over
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Gaming hardware prices have reached an all-time high, with no signs of returning to the $500 sweet spot. The PS5 and Xbox Series X launched at $500 but have since increased in price due to COVID-19 supply chain disruptions, tariffs, and a chip shortage. Even Nintendo's Switch 2 launched at $449. Experts predict that by 2029, consumers will be used to paying close to $1000 for gaming hardware, making it unlikely that the next generation of consoles will return to $500 prices.
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