Sony, Nintendo grapple with memory price surge as AI boom constrains supply
· Source: economictimes.com
In short
Nintendo and Sony both flagged the impact from surging memory prices on their games businesses, as the AI boom constrains chip supply and deepens disruptions across the tech sector. Memory chip prices doubled in the first quarter alone and are forecast to climb further due to AI data centre demand impacting supply for smartphones, laptops and automobiles. Both companies are raising console prices — Nintendo's Switch 2 will cost more in Japan and the US, while Sony increased PS5 prices earlier — as they navigate these supply chain challenges.
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Tags: memory, chips, AI, supply chain, gaming, pricing