"The Analogue Pocket, which uses FPGA tech to run old Game Boy and GBA games at the hardware level instead of emulate them, was $200 back when it was first announced. Then it got bumped to $220 when it shipped in 2021. Now, after years of new versions that sell out super fast, the device is back in stock again but costs $240 as component prices rise."
"Our DRAM and storage supplier has officially confirmed that starting with February orders, DRAM and storage costs are increasing. Based on the information we've received, memory pricing pressure is expected to continue for approximately the next year. In addition to ongoing memory shortages and price increases, we are also facing increased exchange rate volatility and other materials cost increased etc."
The Analogue Pocket, a popular FPGA-based retro handheld for Game Boy and GBA games, has returned to availability at $240, up from its original $200 launch price and $220 2021 price point. The price increases reflect rising component costs in the market. Other retro handheld manufacturers face similar pressures; Ayn announced price increases for its Thor and Odin 3 devices, citing AI-driven memory crisis impacts on DRAM and storage costs. The company expects memory pricing pressure to persist for approximately one year. Additionally, exchange rate volatility and increased material costs contribute to the price hikes across the retro handheld industry.
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