The lowest upfront price doesn't necessarily mean the most affordable when you factor in the cost of games.
By Roger Fingas Oct. 24, 2026 8:00 pm EST Esolex/Getty Images Add Engadget on Google: Google DiscoverGaming has become an even more expensive hobby in the past couple of years due to import tariffs and surging memory prices. For example, the PlayStation 5 Pro debuted in 2024 for $700. Today, the same system has a sticker price of $900, and resellers like GameStop are charging upwards of $1,400. If you want the best way of playing Grand Theft Auto VI at launch, you might need to take out a loan.
