"Snapdragon X Series and Snapdragon G Series processors are pushing the PC, desktop, and handheld gaming device industries forward. Our commitment remains strong, and we can't wait to share more information about these areas."
"In Qualcomm's February earnings call, president and CEO Cristiano Amon attributed a big dip in its chip business '100 percent' to the memory shortage, telling investors that the AI industry's appetite for components would likely define the entire scale of the phone industry all year long."
"Valve's Steam Deck is largely sold out; it all but missed its fourth birthday, February 25th, because it says the shortages are preventing the company from keeping it in stock. They will also impact the Steam Machine, and may reportedly impact the Switch 2 and delay Sony's PS6."
Qualcomm has delayed its planned announcement of Snapdragon G Series gaming processors for Windows handhelds at the 2026 Game Developers Conference. The company will not provide updates or benchmarking opportunities for journalists. While Qualcomm cited continued commitment to advancing PC and handheld gaming, the shift likely stems from industry-wide memory shortages. Qualcomm's leadership attributed recent business declines entirely to component scarcity, with the AI industry's demand for memory expected to shape the phone industry throughout the year. Memory constraints are already impacting gaming hardware manufacturers, including Valve's Steam Deck production and potentially affecting Switch 2 and PS6 timelines.
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