Is Video Gaming Too Expensive?
With video games hitting the $70 price bracket, we consider the effect of this and how to save money on video gaming.
The Really Useful Podcast · Christian Cawley, Ben Stegner
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Show Notes
Some new Xbox and PS5 games are launching at around $70. Game controllers are around the same price. And if you can get hold of a next generation console, that's going to set you back a few hundred dollars too.
So: is video gaming becoming to expensive?
This week's discussion draws on these resources:
- Why Are PS5 and Xbox Series Games So Expensive?
- Best Sites for Video Game Price Alerts
- Ways to Improve Laptop Gaming Performance
- Activision Founders Launch Atari 2600 Game Company
- Defeat PS5 and Xbox Series Scalpers
- Evercade Handheld Retro Console Review
Christian Cawley and Ben Stegner are your hosts. You can contact them on Twitter as @thegadgetmonkey and @stegnersaurus with your suggestions for future topics.
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