[Gaming PC Market Price Report] Did Gaming PC Prices Stabilize in May 2026?

Gaming PC Market Price Trend Report Released

Kizukeba LLC (CEO: Kanta Fukuda), which operates 'gg', one of Japan's largest gaming PC search sites, has published its monthly report summarizing price movements for BTO gaming PCs in May 2026.

The 'Gaming PC Market Price Check Tool' provided by 'gg' classifies BTO gaming PCs into three performance tiers—Entry, Mid, and High-End—based on the main component, the GPU. It allows users to check price trends from the following three perspectives:

- By performance tier (Entry / Mid / High-End)
- By installed GPU
- By installed configuration (GPU + CPU)

*Market prices are calculated as the median based on BTO price data listed on 'gg'.

[May Market Summary] Mainstream tiers flat, high-end surges at month-end.

In May, the gaming PC market saw the Entry and Mid classes fluctuate during the month but not break down significantly, trading within a stable range overall. The Entry class temporarily dropped in price before recovering towards mid-month, stabilizing around 242,000 yen. The Mid class also saw fluctuations in the first half and latter part of the month but recovered to around 335,000 yen, making it a month where the main price tiers showed no clear directional trend.

On the other hand, the High-End class traded mostly in the upper 520,000 yen to around 530,000 yen range for most of the month, but then surged sharply to 561,000 yen from the end of the month onwards. While the Entry and Mid classes showed relatively calm movements, only the High-End class experienced a significant upward swing. The May market can be seen as a phase of polarization, with clear differences between performance tiers, rather than a broad-based price increase.

Furthermore, it is noteworthy that while the overall high-end market average rose, the top 3 most searched popular configurations on 'gg' showed price declines or remained flat. This suggests that the end-of-month high-end market rise was likely driven by a few ultra-high-priced models or expensive configurations pushing up the average, rather than a simultaneous price increase in popular core configurations. While the main price range of 200,000 to 400,000 yen continues to offer an environment conducive to comparison shopping, timing is becoming increasingly important in the over 500,000 yen range.

(Kizukeba LLC, CEO: Kanta Fukuda)

■ Market Price Summary by Performance Tier

Entry Class
As of May 1: 235,105 yen
As of May 31: 241,700 yen (+6,595 yen, +2.8%)
Installed GPUs: RTX 5060, RTX 5050, RTX 4060 Ti, RTX 3050, RX 9060 XT (8GB), RX 7600

Mid Class
As of May 1: 329,800 yen
As of May 31: 334,800 yen (+5,000 yen, +1.5%)
Installed GPUs: RTX 5070, RTX 5060 Ti (8GB), RTX 5060 Ti (16GB), RTX 4070 SUPER, RX 9070, RX 9060 XT (16GB), RX 7800 XT

High-End Class
As of May 1: 519,800 yen
As of May 31: 549,800 yen (+30,000 yen, +5.8%)
Installed GPUs: RTX 5090, RTX 5080, RTX 5070 Ti, RX 9070 XT

■ Detailed Price Changes by Configuration (GPU + CPU)

Market Price Changes for Top 3 Most Searched Configurations on 'gg'

Rank
Configuration (GPU・CPU)
Start of Month Price
End of Month Price
Change
Change Rate

1st
RTX 5070 Ti × Ryzen 7 9800X3D
¥478,480
¥459,800
-¥18,680
-4%

2nd
RX 9070 XT × Ryzen 7 9800X3D
¥446,640
¥419,800
-¥26,840
-6%

3rd
RTX 5070 × Ryzen 7 7800X3D
¥392,586
¥392,586
±¥0
±0%

1st: RTX 5070 Ti × Ryzen 7 9800X3D
This configuration, the most searched on 'gg' in May, saw its price drop from 478,480 yen at the start of the month to 459,800 yen at the end, a change of -18,680 yen (-4%). Although a popular configuration in the high-end tier, its price decreased slightly over the month, partially reversing the upward swing seen in April. For users comparing performance-focused options, this configuration remains a strong candidate but has become more accessible than in April.

2nd: RX 9070 XT × Ryzen 7 9800X3D
This popular configuration fell from 446,640 yen at the start of the month to 419,800 yen at the end. The change was -26,840 yen (-6%), the largest decline among the top 3. While user interest remains high, the price appears to be offering better value.

3rd: RTX 5070 × Ryzen 7 7800X3D
This configuration was priced at 392,586 yen at both the start and end of the month, showing no change (¥0, 0%). It was the most stable configuration among the top 3, with no price movement throughout May.

*Note: This data is calculated based on BTO PCs that were in stock at each point in time. Therefore, if a specific manufacturer experiences stockouts or sales suspensions, the market price may appear to fluctuate significantly temporarily. Please use this as a reference value only.

About 'gg'

"Good choices for every gamer."
Launched in October 2025, this site allows users to search for gaming PCs and BTOs across multiple manufacturers simultaneously. Users can filter by detailed conditions such as price, GPU, CPU, memory, and storage to find the optimal PC. As gaming PC prices fluctuate significantly based on market conditions and inventory, it is important to continuously check the latest market prices when considering a purchase. 'gg' plans to continue regularly disseminating information on gaming PC market trends.

Site URL: https://good-gamers.jp/

Operating Information

Kizukeba LLC
CEO: Kanta Fukuda
Corporate Site: https://kidukeba.co.jp/
Japan's largest gaming PC/BTO search site 'gg': https://good-gamers.jp/
Gaming PC coupon and sale information media 'IYABUZZ': https://eb.good-gamers.jp/
Mail: k_fukuda@kidukeba.co.jp
Tel: 050-1726-3811