Gaming Is Getting More Expensive - Is Streaming the Answer?

In this episode of the Day One Patch Podcast, Ryan and Matt and break down a surprising shift in the gaming industry - rising console prices in the middle of a generation.Sony has officially increased the price of the PS5, PS5 Pro, and PS Portal in Canada, pushing the base console to nearly $820. What’s behind this move, and what does it mean for gamers moving forward?Meanwhile, Xbox may be heading in the opposite direction. Reports suggest new CEO Asha Sharma is exploring ways to make Game Pass more affordable, potentially introducing new pricing tiers and even bundling with services like Netflix.We also dive into Sony’s latest acquisition of Cinemersive Labs and what AI-powered 3D imaging could mean for the future of game visuals and immersive experiences.With hardware getting more expensive and subscriptions becoming more flexible, is the industry slowly pushing toward a streaming-first future?And in the Video Game Fun Fact ... Did you know the Yakuza series had not one, but two PSP entries? We break down these Japan-exclusive titles, how they played on handheld, and how they compare to the mainline console games.Plus, what we’ve been playing this week.