TL;DR: Video game base prices are expected to remain at $70 in 2026, but in-game microtransactions may see price increases as publishers seek higher revenue amid rising costs and market pressures.

The Nintendo Switch 2 remains one of the fastest-selling consoles in history, despite numerous controversies, such as the use of Game-Key Cards for game distribution and the shocking $79.99 price tag ...

Microsoft has announced another Xbox Game Pass price hike, with the Ultimate tier going up to $30/month. Microsoft is making this change just ahead of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's release in November.