Sticker Shock for Next-Gen Consoles Could Slash Hardware Adoption by Nearly Forty Percent

By Chris Scullion · Video Games Chronicle · 2026-08-19

Video Games Chronicle reports that the next hardware cycle from Sony and Microsoft faces a significant threat if launch prices hit the $1,000 mark. New data suggests that such a premium tier for the PlayStation 6 and Xbox Helix would result in a massive sales downturn compared to

Video Games Chronicle reports that the next hardware cycle from Sony and Microsoft faces a significant threat if launch prices hit the $1,000 mark. New data suggests that such a premium tier for the PlayStation 6 and Xbox Helix would result in a massive sales downturn compared to