Steam Machine Isn't Being Sold At A Loss Like PlayStation, Xbox

Man, I Miss Big Bargain Bins Of Used Video Games

Is that a used copy of Nintendogs?!

Former Sony President Begrudges Lack of PS5 Price Drops

PlayStation consoles used to drop in price back in the days of the PS2, and former Sony president Shawn Layden think it's a shame they don't any more.

Xbox acquisitions have been a disaster: "In a typical year, we lost 64 cents for every dollar we invested"

Xbox acquisitions have been a disaster: "In a typical year, we lost 64 cents for every dollar we invested"

PlayStation Is Once Again Wiping Select Digital Movie and TV Purchases

Image Courtesy of Tri-Star Pictures While PlayStation is known for its video games, players were once able to buy and rent movies and TV shows directly from their PlayStation console. That practice has since gone away, and now it seems like some of those purchases are going away, too. As noted by Kotaku, select users in the United Kingdom received []

Now is the winter of your discontent, console blaggards: the RPS team reflect on PlayStation going digital-only

This week brought the news that Sony will stop selling physical PlayStation games at the start of 2028. Not just for their own games, but third-party, too. Here in the world of PC gaming, we've largely been without physical game releases for yonks now, but this move by Sony has stirred up some discussion at RPS. Mainly, is this a big deal or, as ever, a sign of the consoles lazily trudging after the path carved on PC? Read more

How to download games on older consoles

Your past game purchases are still available to download on Wii, Wii U, 3DS, DS, and Xbox 360, even after being delisted. You just have to know how.

What The Hell Is Going On With Video Game DISCS?

PlayStation and Grand Theft Auto 6 are ditching physical game discs. Let's talk about it. Subscribe for more: https://www.youtube.com/gameranxTV?sub_confirmation=1

Europeans to lose access to Studio Canal content bought through PlayStation

The trend of revoking access to digital purchases continues, this time affecting European customers of Sony's PlayStation Store.

Sony deleting 551 movies from own customers' accounts

Sony unceremoniously announced that it would be deleting 551 movies from PlayStation customers' accounts in the U.K.: no apologies, no refunds, just a cold reminder that the only thing bought was a revokable license to access content. The wipe is the result of Sony's deal with movie distributor StudioCanal ending. — Read the rest The post Sony deleting 551 movies from own customers' accounts appeared first on Boing Boing.

The 8K version of the GameSir G7 Pro has taken its first-ever discount, and it's not even in the big summer sale you're thinking of

The 8K version of the GameSir G7 Pro has taken its first-ever discount, and it's not even in the big summer sale you're thinking of

Xbox Hikes X and S Consoles Price by More Than $100, Discontinues 2 TB Model

Xbox is hiking the prices of its X and S gaming consoles by more than 100 across models, the Microsoft-owned company announced Thursday. This marks the second time Xbox has raised the prices of its consoles in less than year. The increase comes as the company is undergoing a significant round of layoffs under new []

Sony kills physical PlayStation games. The era of discs comes to an end for Team Blue

Physical PlayStation discs are getting a hard cutoff: January 2028. After that, every new game will be digital-only, on both the PlayStation Store and at retail.

Microsoft Reportedly Plans to Make More of Its Best Games Console Exclusive So People Have a Reason to Buy an Xbox — So What Could Skip PlayStation?

Microsoft reportedly plans to make more of its best games console exclusive so people actually have a reason to buy an Xbox console. So what could skip PlayStation?

Xbox Prices in Canada Are About to Jump Again. Here’s What to Buy Before August 1.

Microsoft is bumping up Xbox prices again. Starting August 1, 2026, the 512GB models go up by 100 US (about 142 CAD after exchange rates) and the 1TB models go up by 150 US (about 213 CAD after exchange rates). The 2TB model is also getting discontinued entirely. This isn’t the first time this has [] The post Xbox Prices in Canada Are About to Jump Again. Here’s What to Buy Before August 1. first appeared on iPhone in Canada.

Why There's Simply No Need For Physical Video Games Anymore

Physical video games are gradually going the way of the dodo, and as tragic as this loss is, it's easy to see why consumers are making the switch.

With PS3 and Vita digital stores closing, I've unearthed the best physical games to add to your collection before prices balloon

With PS3 and Vita digital stores closing, I've unearthed the best physical games to add to your collection before prices balloon

Sony Erases Digital Content From Libraries, a Reminder That You Don’t Own What You Buy

In September, some PlayStation customers will no longer be able to access some purchased movies and shows. It underscores the fact that digital purchases are really more like long-term rentals.

Gamers gear up for GTA VI despite disappointment over digital-only edition

It’s only been on presale for a day and Grand Theft Auto VI is already predicted to be the highest-selling cultural product of all time. Fans were united in relief that the video game’s latest edition has seen a minimal price hike. But gamers aren’t happy that it doesn’t come with a disc.

Sony Isn’t Killing Discs Because Nobody Buys Them — It’s Killing Them Because People Still Do

Sony is ditching physical PlayStation discs by January 2028, sparking outrage online. Despite rising digital sales, many still prefer physical copies, raising questions about the company's motives.

7 of the biggest box office flops of the 2010s

7 of the biggest box office flops of the 2010s

Sony Is Killing an Iconic Product. It’s a Bleak Sign of Things to Come.

Fans worry that they might never truly own their beloved games.

Best Buy gaming deals might be better than Amazon's early Prime Day sale

Skip Amazon's weak sales. Best Buy's rival Prime Day 2026 gaming deals are live now with massive savings on Alienware, Nintendo Switch, and Lenovo tech.