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Video Game Hardware Sales Hit 13-Year Low as Prices Soar
Original: Video Game Hardware Sales Hit 13-Year Low as Prices Soar [2026]
Video game hardware sales have reportedly fallen to their lowest level in thirteen years, with 2026 figures pointing to a sharp downturn driven by rising console prices. The report suggests consumers are holding off on buying new systems as hardware costs climb, raising concerns across the gaming industry about the sector's health.
Why now: Rising console prices are squeezing gamers and the industry, making the sales slump a hot topic.
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