Gaming July 2026
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The $500 Console Is Dead
Gaming hardware is more expensive than ever. There’s a few different reasons things are as bad as they are, but regardless of how we got here, there’s no denying it’s an absolutely terrible time to be in the market for a new gaming console or PC. Even worse is the realization that there’s no going back.
The 4K-Ready iBuypower AMD Ryzen 9 9900X Radeon RX 9070 XT Gaming PC Drops to $1,799
This prebuilt will run the hottest new games in 4K, including Pragmata, 007: First Light, and Forza Horizon 6.
Today’s Best Deals: LEGO Yoda Bust, Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones, and PS5 Video Game Sale
Plus, don’t miss Pokémon TCG restocks and savings on a soundbar, an RTX 5070 Ti gaming PC, and more.
Chinatown Wars Is the Unsung Hero of GTA Games
Rockstar's experiments with the Nintendo DS resulted in Chinatown Wars, the unsung hero of the GTA series.
New York sues Kalshi for allegedly running an ‘illegal gambling operation’
New York joins several other states in suing Kalshi.
Sony Says Discontinuation of PlayStation Discs Won't Have Any Negative Impact on Its Business — Now or in the Future
Sony’s controversial decision to discontinue PlayStation discs is not having any impact on its business now, and it doesn’t see any negative impact in the future, either.
Xbox Wants to Eventually Reach More Than a Billion People Each Day, Asha Sharma Tells Staff the Target Is to Get Halfway There by 2030
Xbox boss Asha Sharma has told staff that by 2030, Microsoft's gaming business should hit the halfway point of its ambitious target of reaching more than a billion people each day.
Sony pushes forward with ditching discs, despite backlash
Ditching discs for an all-digital future.
GameCube Classic Super Mario Sunshine Joins Nintendo Switch Online Catalog Next Month
GameCube classic Super Mario Sunshine will join the Nintendo Switch Online catalog next month.
With GTA 6 Looming Over the Horizon, Sony Says It Has Secured Enough Memory to Meet Its PS5 Sales Targets
Sony has insisted it has enough memory to meet its PlayStation 5 sales targets for the current financial year, with this November’s launch of Grand Theft Auto 6 looming over the horizon.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Will Launch Head-to-Head With GTA 6 in November, Nintendo Fans Believe, After Amiibo Release Date Revealed
Nintendo will launch its The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Switch 2 remake head-to-head with GTA 6 in November, fans believe.
Sony Acknowledges 'Strong Views' on Decision to Kill PlayStation Discs, but Insists 'We're Going to Cautiously Move This Forward'
Sony has said it won’t change its mind on killing PlayStation discs in 2028, while acknowledging “strong views” from the video game community.
Apple Says App Store Changes and Mobile Gaming Softness Affected Services Revenue
Softness in mobile gaming and Apple's changes to the App Store business model in some countries impacted the performance of the App Store, Apple CFO Kevan Parekh said during today's earnings call. Apple's services revenue was $30.7 billion, a 12% increase over the $27.4 billion it earned in the year-ago quarter. Though the category saw growth, revenue came in under expectations, prompting analyst questions that led to Parekh's comments on the App Store.
PlayStation 5 Video Games Are Heavily Discounted During Best Buy's Back to School Sale
Several standout games are included.
Xbox CEO says the team has one year to start growing again
“Our reset has not been easy.”
Razer’s new keyboards drop the price on powerful gaming features
Snap Tap for less. RGB still max.
Xbox tech boss says 'unacceptable' outage should not have affected disc games
The outage meant Xbox users had trouble signing into their accounts, seeing their game library and launching games
Gears of War: E-Day Multiplayer – The First Preview
After about 10 hours with the Gears E-Day multiplayer beta, Xbox's long-time shooter series is making some smart gameplay changes.
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma Gives Optimistic Outlook Despite Grim Fiscal Earnings Report
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma responded to the company’s Q4 2026 fiscal report, which showed a continued decline in earnings for both content and hardware.
HP's Flagship OMEN 45L RTX 5070 Ti Gaming PC With 32GB of DDR5 RAM Drops to $1,999
Will run all of your games in 4K with ease.
The 27" LG UltraGear 280Hz Gaming Monitor Featuring Tandem OLED Tech Is on Sale Today for $399.99
Tandem OLEDs are brighter and less prone to burn-in than previous generation OLED panels.
Xbox revenue drops 10 percent as Microsoft’s cloud and AI business surges
Xbox’s woes continue.
The Steam Machine is Better For Me Than the PS5 or Xbox Series X
The Steam Machine has been around for a month now, and it has perfectly settled into my daily gaming habits. Now, I can't imagine life without it.
Nintendo Switch 2 Drops to Just £364 in Today's Best UK Deals
Grab the Nintendo Switch 2 for just £364 at Amazon UK before potential price hikes, plus top daily deals on LEGO, Marvel's Wolverine, and Philips shavers.