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GuideThe 2026 Gaming Price Hikes: Every Console and Handheld That Got More Expensive (And Why)
Steam Deck, PS5, Xbox, and the Switch 2 have all gotten more expensive in 2026. Here's every confirmed price hike, the memory shortage driving them, and which handhelds are still safe from it.
2026-05-30
GuideSteam Deck OLED Price Hike 2026: New Prices, Why It Happened, and Cheaper Alternatives
Valve raised Steam Deck OLED prices by up to $300 on May 27, 2026. Here are the new prices, why it happened, and the best cheaper handheld alternatives to buy instead.
2026-05-30
GuideSteam Machine Preview 2026: Specs, Price, Release Date, and What It Means for Handheld Gamers
Valve's new Steam Machine is a SteamOS living-room PC promising ~6x the power of the Steam Deck. Here's every confirmed spec, the leaked pricing, the release window, and what it means if you already play handhelds.
2026-05-30
GuideState of Retro Handhelds 2026: Mid Year Recap
AMOLED went mainstream, Switch 2 emulation arrived, Snapdragon 8 Elite hit handhelds, and the brand wars sharpened. Here is a mid year recap of the retro handheld market in 2026.
2026-05-29
GuideThe 2026 RAM Shortage: How It's Affecting Retro Handheld Prices and What to Buy Now
The global memory crisis is driving up prices and killing popular handhelds. Here's what happened, what's been affected, and which devices to grab before they get more expensive.
2026-04-10