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Xbox and PlayStation US Sales Sink as Average Console Prices Hit Record Highs

What happened

In the US, average Xbox console prices reached $529 in 2026, a 26% increase year over year, while PlayStation prices hit $597, a 20% increase. These record highs are attributed to price hikes for the PS5 Pro ($899.99 in April), Xbox Series X ($799.99 on August 1), and Switch 2 ($499.99 in September), driven by memory and storage shortages. Consequently, Xbox unit sales fell 33% and PlayStation sales dropped 25% through August 2026.

Impact and signal

High impactImpact score: 98/100

Affected components and suppliers

Xbox consolePlayStation consolePS5 ProXbox Series XSwitch 2

Sony MicrosoftNintendo

Price IncreaseUS MarketMemory Shortage

Source and time

Source: TechPowerUp · 10/9/2026 · View original source

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Xbox and PlayStation US Sales Sink as Average Console Prices Hit Record Highs

What happened

Impact and signal

Affected components and suppliers

Source and time

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