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Gaming hardware prices rise 16% during 2026
US analysis indicates average hardware costs increased from approximately $452 to $525 as memory and chip shortages intensified.
By Gameforce Mobile News Desk · Source: GamesRadar
Key facts
- Topic:
- Gaming Hardware
- Published:
- August 5, 2026
- Source:
- GamesRadar
- Reported by:
- Gameforce Mobile News Desk
Gaming hardware is becoming noticeably more expensive in 2026. Industry data shows average gaming device costs rose 16% from $452 to $525, driven by soaring AI data center demand for high-bandwidth memory and semiconductor fabrication capacity.
