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Asad Khan

Will Video Game Prices Go Up in 2026? Industry Analysts Weigh In

It has been a rollercoaster of a year for the gaming industry. We’ve had excellent sports games throughout 2025, but on the other hand, we’ve seen price increases to major consoles and the advent of $80 games. All the while, the economy isn’t getting any better, development costs are rising, and surging RAM costs are a concern for price increases to hardware and software.

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