The shortage of DDR5 RAM has led to widespread use of bots that purchase memory faster than real buyers, causing prices to increase nearly fivefold over the past year. The deficit is expected to persist until 2028, impacting both the electronics market and gamers.
Prices for Nvidia gaming graphics cards continue to rise due to increasing costs of graphics memory. This marks the third significant price hike since the beginning of the year. The trend is expected to persist, affecting all models as well as other devices for gamers.
Rising prices for gaming consoles are making cloud gaming more attractive to users. However, Amazon Luna's limited game catalog is holding back its growth. For the service to succeed, it needs to expand its library and offer more flexible options.
A shortage of memory and rising prices are making it more difficult to release new gaming consoles, potentially making them more expensive than initially expected. Experts note that hybrid devices like the Steam Machine and the new Xbox could cost up to $1,000, and their release dates remain uncertain.