Some new Xbox and PS5 games are launching at around $70. Game controllers are around the same price. And if you can get hold of a next generation console, that's going to set you back a few hundred dollars too.

So: is video gaming becoming to expensive? 

This week's discussion draws on these resources:

• Why Are PS5 and Xbox Series Games So Expensive?
• Best Sites for Video Game Price Alerts
• Ways to Improve Laptop Gaming Performance
• Activision Founders Launch Atari 2600 Game Company
• Defeat PS5 and Xbox Series Scalpers
• Evercade Handheld Retro Console Review

Christian Cawley and Ben Stegner are your hosts. You can contact them on Twitter as @thegadgetmonkey and @stegnersaurus with your suggestions for future topics.

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