""We know this isn't welcome news, and this is not a change we take lightly," said Lee in his post on the official Nex website."
""Over the past six months, the cost of key components - especially memory (DDR) and storage (eMMC) - has risen significantly across the industry," said Lee."
""These increases are driven in part by the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure, which is reshaping global supply and demand for these parts.""
"Lee says the company is 'truly sorry' that this price bump might make the console 'less accessible for some families.'"
Nex Playground, a motion-control gaming console, will see a price increase from $250 to $300 starting April 1. This decision is attributed to a significant rise in the cost of key components, particularly memory and storage, driven by the ongoing RAM crisis caused by AI hyperscalers. CEO David Lee expressed regret over the price hike, acknowledging its potential impact on families. The company has absorbed costs for as long as possible but can no longer sustain the current pricing amid rising component costs.
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