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Ampere Says New $1000 PlayStation, Xbox Consoles Could See Consumer Adoption Drop 38%
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Fusion42 · 19 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Ampere Analysis reports that rising hardware costs could push Sony and Microsoft to price next-generation PlayStation and Xbox consoles around $1,000 in 2028, potentially reducing consumer adoption by 38% over five years and shrinking game and service spending.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Gaming.
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You face a shrinking console market if Sony and Microsoft hold to $1,000 launch prices for next-generation consoles. Start exploring new business models and alternative gaming experiences to capture premium users now.
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