"Sony has just raised the price of its console by another 90, the latest in a series of hikes. This is unprecedented: consoles have always decreased in price over time."
"AI data centres need lots and lots and lots of computing power to be able to present you with lies whenever you Google anything, and this has pushed up demand and pricing for RAM and storage."
"PC gamers have been hit hardest of all by recent tech industry insanity, as Nvidia suddenly became the most valuable company in the world off the back of AI investment."
"Valve has run out of Steam Decks and is struggling to make more. There's widespread speculation that its nifty little Steam Machine may not even launch, because the very idea of making an affordable home gaming computer is now laughable."
The PlayStation 5's price has increased from £449 at launch to £569.99 today, with the Pro model at £789.99. This price hike is unprecedented, as consoles typically decrease in price over time. The rise is attributed to increased demand for RAM and storage driven by AI data centers, alongside global economic disruptions from wars and inflation. The gaming industry is feeling the impact, with PC gamers facing high component prices and speculation surrounding the future of affordable gaming hardware.
Read at www.theguardian.com
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]