- HP is now offering gaming laptops via a monthly subscription amid the ongoing memory shortages.
- The subscription starts at $50, but pricing increases based on the device.
- The subscription includes perks such as expert 24/7 live support.
The ongoing memory crisis has made gaming extremely expensive, with some even resorting to dumpster diving or stealing memory sticks out of rigs placed in stores. Unfortunately, conditions are expected to worsen over the next few years before they improve.
HP has seemingly found a solution that is helping it adapt to the apocalypse while also helping users. The company offers a monthly rental service that lets gamers use high-end gaming laptops at a fraction of the cost.
Why it matters: HP’s gaming laptop rentals make it easier for gamers to enjoy the hobby at a lower cost. However, many argue that this is a step in the wrong direction, as the entertainment industry is slowly becoming a subscription model.
As per the official site, the cheapest subscription starts at $50. It includes an HP Victus 15-inch laptop with a Ryzen 7 8845HS, an RTX 4050, 16 GB of RAM, and a 1 TB SSD. The same laptop costs about $950, which is about 19 months of continuous subscriptions.
The most high-end product currently available is the Omen Max 16, which will cost $130 per month. It boasts an Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU, an RTX 5080, 32 GB RAM, and a 1 TB SSD. The laptop costs $2,110, equivalent to 16 months of $130 payments.
The retail service includes several perks: expert 24/7 live customer support, the option to upgrade to a higher-tier device after a year, and a free replacement the next business day if the device can’t be repaired.
Unfortunately, HP states that paying the MSRP price for these laptops does not make them your property. There’s also a substantial cancellation fee if you opt out of the subscription after 30 days, depending on the gaming laptop rented.
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Shameer Sarfaraz has previously worked for eXputer as a Senior News Writer for several years. Now with Tech4Gamers, he loves to devotedly keep up with the latest gaming and entertainment industries. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and years of experience reporting on games. Besides his passion for breaking news stories, Shahmeer loves spending his leisure time farming away in Stardew Valley. VGC, IGN, GameSpot, Game Rant, TheGamer, GamingBolt, The Verge, NME, Metro, Dot Esports, GameByte, Kotaku Australia, PC Gamer, and more have cited his articles.
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