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# Gaming laptops are too expensive right now, but this one’s a good value

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**Published:** July 8, 2026  
**Original:** https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/962754/msi-gaming-laptop-ethernet-switch-pc-steam-game-deal-sale  

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- [Overview](#overview)

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## Overview

It’s not a great time to shop for a gaming laptop. The unprecedented rise in cost for RAM (and storage to a slightly lesser extent) has made laptops with low-to-midrange specs cost much more than they should. Recent deals on gaming laptops worth your attention have been uninspiring, but one recently caught my eye: MSI’s […]

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