… The technology remains controversial among gaming enthusiasts. It is at the heart of the current computer hardware price spike, as components used for consoles and gaming computers are in shorter supply . …
… The campaign, which appeared to actively discourage customers from purchasing Xbox hardware, immediately proved controversial - both among the Xbox fanbase and, according to a report by The Verge, internally, with the publication claiming it also "offended many Xbox employees" . …
… And that's without factoring in the dramatic impact AI is having on the consumer hardware industry , as tech giants' rush to build new AI datacentres sends RAM and storage prices - and the cost of hardware that requires them - soaring. …
… "Totoki said the company still hasn't fixed a date for PS6's launch," summarised the Wall Street Journal. …
… As to why we're seeing such a dramatic increase in the cost of hardware, much of it's down to the current AI arms race, as tech giants - notably including Microsoft itself - continue to hoover up RAM to expand their datacentres. …
… Earlier this year, our own Alex was deeply impressed by the port of the first game in the series, Remake itself, and how well it runs on the most recent Nintendo hardware. Now, with the sequel, I am blown away by Square Enix's technical wizardry all over again. …
… First off, AI. Within the fiscal report Sony shared its expectations that PS5 hardware sales would decrease due to the AI-driven memory shortage. But how big a deal would a decrease in hardware sales actually be for the company? …
… So, my focus is that, and I am not afraid. I am going to continue to do what I do, which is create art." Elaborating further, Baker said he doesn't "have to worry about AI coming in and doing what I do, because what I do, is what I do", though he admitted what he does can be replicated. …
… If they want to remain in hardware they have to start giving people a reason to buy it. …