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5 additional costs you're probably forgetting in a gaming platform
You might buy buy a new console or gaming PC, but with a new gaming platform come hidden costs and fees that will keep clawing into your pockets.
You’ve finally done it — you’ve saved up enough money to buy that brand-new gaming device you’ve been eyeing for months. Whether it’s a $500 Xbox Series X, a $700 PS5 Pro, or a $1,500-$2,000 high-end gaming PC, you’re ready to hit that checkout button and dive into your new setup. You’ve calculated the cost down to the last cent, confident that your budget is airtight. But then, reality hits.
