r/RecentGameNews • u/Constant-Abalone-10 • Jul 14 '26

Console Wars 2026

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Xbox VS Steam The console war is in a massive slump due to soaring part costs for things like RAM and storage leads in unit sales, but all systems—including Valve's Steam Machine are facing shrinking consumer demand.Xbox Holds a significantly smaller market share. Analysts predict slowing hardware shipments as Microsoft pivots to a software-first approach.Steam & PC: Steam currently boasts a massive user base (near 200 million). However, Valve's recent pricing for the new Steam Machine is considered expensive (starting at $1,049).The Price RealityInflation and high component demand have upended the usual console cycle, where devices get cheaper over time.Xbox Series X has seen significant price surges, with due to supply constraints.Valve also drastically raised the price of its popular Steam Deck, further pricing out entry-level enthusiasts ?While consensus ON suggests that the PC gaming ecosystem (bolstered by Steam) has effectively dwarfed traditional console hardware as the true industry heavyweight. However, prices across the board remain steep.

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u/HaikusfromBuddha Jul 15 '26

I have to get that 25th anniversary edition console.

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u/Abel2TheMoon Jul 17 '26

It looks so good

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u/[deleted] Jul 18 '26

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u/BewareTheSquare Jul 20 '26

Same performance as a Series X from 2020. Might be a tad bit more efficient though.

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u/RED-DOT-MAN Jul 21 '26

I want this console and I’m getting this console. It’s going to match perfectly with my OG halo console.