Last month, a friend told me something every Indian gamer has felt:
“I want to play the newest PS5 games. But I can't drop ₹60,000 on a console right now.” And honestly? He's not alone.
In 2025, gaming in India is booming. But so are console and game prices. A PS5 touches premium pricing, Xbox accessories cost almost as much as mid range smartphones, and new AAA titles cross across ₹5,000. For many casual players, students, or working adults, gaming starts to feel like a luxury instead of the escape it was meant to be.
But here's the real story: gaming doesn't have to be expensive anymore. Not if you know how to game smart.
A few weeks ago, my cousin wanted a Spider Man 2 on the PS5. He didn't want to buy a console. He didn't even know if he'd enjoy the game. But the FOMO was real. So instead of spending thousands, he rented a console for the weekend.
That one decision changed everything. He got the full experience, the graphics, the speed, the immersion all of that without the massive cost. And the best part? When he finishes the game, he simply returned it. No long term commitment. No unnecessary investment.
That's the beauty of modern gaming in India.