… One of those is the simple idea that games sell hardware – that while there may be a small, devoted audience who'll buy a new gaming device out of brand loyalty or curiosity, the vast majority of consumers buy games hardware because they need it for specific games that they want to play. …
… I expect further consolidation of the hardware landscape: Microsoft continuing to exit hardware, Sony leaning more heavily on third-party manufacturing, and potentially new entrants like Valve having to rethink their pricing strategies." Harding Rolls adds: "I’m expecting storage and memory prices … …
… "Going forward, we will continue to create points of contact with consumers by promoting various initiatives that utilise Nintendo IP, working to convey the appeal of Nintendo to people of all ages around the world." Looking ahead, Nintendo stated it aims "to maintain the momentum for the hardware … …
… With a handful of notable exceptions like a new Fire Emblem and From Software's The Duskbloods, there's basically nothing in their official pipeline for the console right now – nothing for consumers to get hyped up for, or to buy a Switch 2 in preparation for; no forward-looking catalogue to justif… …
… Here are the top 20 selling games from the period of March 1, 2026 to April 4, 2026, data courtesy of Circana: Rank Last month rank Title 1 NEW MLB: The Show 26^^ 2 1 Resident Evil: Requiem 3 NEW WWE 2K26 4 NEW Marathon 2026 5 NEW Pokémon: Pokopia 6 3 Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 7 NEW Monster Hunter …
… The Steam Machine is arguably Valve's best shot at a truly mainstream hardware product, but it comes with complications The Steam Machine is arguably Valve's best shot at a truly mainstream hardware product, but it comes with complications. …
… The suggested timeline with developers receiving test hardware in 2027, implying a consumer launch as late as 2028 may be designed in part in the hope that component prices will have stabilised by that time. …
… As part of a sweeping mission statement, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma and CCO Matt Booty said Microsoft Gaming "describes our structure, but it does not describe our ambition." Sharma and Booty said console remains central to its future plans, which will be "built to be affordable, personal and open," whil… …
… Despite lower content and hardware revenue, Xbox achieved record levels of monthly active users and streaming hours. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said Microsoft was "doing the foundational work required to win back fans and strengthen engagement" across its consumer business, including Xbox.
… Hardware sales increased 3% to £2.17 billion, supported by the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 in June 2025. …