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EPISODE · Apr 3, 2026 · 49 MIN

PS5 Prices Are Rising… Do Consoles Still Make Sense? | Gies #85

from Games Industry Executive Summary · host Mighty Diamonds

On this episode, Casey, Andre, and Dave discuss rising PS5 prices and what it signals for the future of consoles. They explore the growing pressure from PC and Steam, the slowdown in major game releases, and question whether traditional console cycles and even a PS6 still make sense in today’s gaming landscape.Weekly intelligence on the games industry — strategy, data, market dynamics.For publishers, investors, and platform teams.Subscribe: giesweekly.substack.com

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On this episode, Casey, Andre, and Dave discuss rising PS5 prices and what it signals for the future of consoles. They explore the growing pressure from PC and Steam, the slowdown in major game releases, and question whether traditional console cycles and even a PS6 still make sense in today’s gaming landscape.Weekly intelligence on the games industry — strategy, data, market dynamics.For publishers, investors, and platform teams.Subscribe: giesweekly.substack.com

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