From PC Mag: If you have been thinking about buying a games console, now might be the right time to invest in one. The ongoing memory shortage could result in a price hike for Nintendo Switch 2 and delay the release of PlayStation 6, Bloomberg reports.
The memory crunch is being driven by demand for AI infrastructure. As chipmakers prioritize AI customers, consumer electronics brands are struggling to secure enough supply and are increasingly weighing options like price hikes and potential delays.
In the case of Nintendo, sources tell Bloomberg that the company is contemplating a price hike for Switch 2 as early as this year. The console was announced in mid-2025 with a starting price of $449.99.
Analysts expected Nintendo to revise its pricing in response to President Trump’s reciprocal tariffs on Vietnam and Cambodia, where most of the company’s US hardware is reportedly manufactured. That didn’t happen, and the Switch 2 became a major hit, going on to become Nintendo’s fastest-selling console ever.
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