Experts recently compared the prices of popular consoles in Russia and noticed that the Steam Deck OLED model has dropped significantly in price over the past month. The price of this console dropped by 10 thousand rubles, making it more affordable for buyers.
As for PlayStation, prices have remained virtually unchanged. Experts do not expect big discounts, since current prices are considered optimal. For example, the cost of a PS5 Slim without a disk drive is now about 50.6 thousand rubles, while the version with a disk drive costs 55.7 thousand rubles. Additionally, PS5 Pro is scheduled to be released in Russia on November 7, and experts suggest that its price will be over 100 thousand rubles.
The situation is different in the portable console market. So the price of the OLED version of Nintendo Switch has increased by more than 5 thousand rubles and now it costs 29 thousand rubles. Nintendo Switch Lite can be purchased for 17 thousand rubles. By the way, the price of Steam Deck with different configurations has fallen: models with 512 GB OLED and IPS screens now cost an average of 60 and 59 thousand rubles, respectively. Experts recommend paying attention to a model with an OLED screen and a 512 GB SSD. You can also save money when buying a console from abroad, but it is important to take into account possible delays and customs duties.
Source: Ferra
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