# Handheld Gaming Consoles 2026 Price Surge

> Handheld gaming consoles face steep price hikes across Nintendo, Steam, and Windows options.
- Title: Handheld Gaming Consoles 2026 Price Surge · Mashable
- Summary: Handheld gaming consoles face steep price hikes across Nintendo, Steam, and Windows options. Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony raised prices on handheld consoles…
- Keywords: nintendo switch 2, steam deck, lenovo legion go 2, msi claw 8, rog xbox ally x, steamos, windows 11, technology, culture, Handheld, Gaming, Consoles
- Source: Mashable — https://mashable.com/roundup/best-handheld-gaming-consoles
- Author: Dylan Haas
- Published: 2026-10-27T13:49:05+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nintendo switch 2, steam deck, lenovo legion go 2, msi claw 8, rog xbox ally x, steamos, windows 11, technology, culture
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony raised prices on handheld consoles in 2026, with Steam Deck and Switch 2 seeing the most increases.