Mon. Mar 30th, 2026

Console Price Hikes: Nintendo Switch 2 & Xbox May Follow PS5

Following the probable price increase of the PlayStation 5, the risk that upcoming consoles like the Nintendo Switch 2 and future Xbox models might follow a similar path is no longer a remote possibility. Instead, this scenario is starting to take concrete shape within the global market. This concerning trend gained significant traction with Sony’s decision to adjust the price of the PS5 upwards, sending a clear signal across the console industry.

By Finnegan Blackthorne

A Calgary-based gaming journalist with over seven years of experience covering the Canadian gaming landscape. Started his career documenting local gaming conventions before expanding into national industry coverage. Specializes in Canadian indie game development and emerging gaming technologies. His comprehensive reporting on prairie gaming culture and developer interviews has established him as a prominent voice in the Canadian gaming community

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