From Mashable · Dylan Haas · · 50s
Handheld Gaming Consoles 2026 Price Surge
Handheld gaming consoles face steep price hikes across Nintendo, Steam, and Windows options.
In brief
Handheld gaming consoles face steep price hikes across Nintendo, Steam, and Windows options. Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony raised prices on handheld consoles in 2026, with Steam Deck and Switch 2 seeing the most increases. Originally reported by Mashable.
Price Hikes Across Platforms
Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony raised prices on handheld gaming consoles in 2026, with Steam Deck and Switch 2 seeing the most increases.
Steam Deck and Switch 2 Costs
The Steam Deck has seen price increases and periodic out-of-stock issues, while the Switch 2 remains the most affordable option.
Price Increases Impact
The Lenovo Legion Go 2 launched for $1,099 but now costs $1,999, and the Legion Go S with SteamOS increased from $749.99 to $999.
The key point
Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony raised prices on handheld consoles in 2026, with Steam Deck and Switch 2 seeing the most increases.
