It's Official: The Switch 2 is Getting More Expensive
… Rising component costs have put pressure on hardware manufacturers throughout the past year, though some products have managed to stave off any major changes. …
Steam recently reported that the new Steam Controller was not affected by parts shortages, which is some good news that probably won’t apply to most gaming hardware. For now, it’s safe to assume that basically every piece of technology that uses RAM or storage will be more expensive for the next several years, and in fact, prices could continue to climb. It may seem like we are knee-deep in this issue now, but we are perhaps just getting started: AI companies like OpenAI are very much in the research and development phase right now—their energy and hardware demands will only grow if AI adoptio
RAMageddon Watch (May 2026): The Latest Tech News and Developments Regarding the RAM Crisis… Rising component costs have put pressure on hardware manufacturers throughout the past year, though some products have managed to stave off any major changes. …
… Geopolitical Factors Further Complicate Components Manufacturing and Shipping Though their impact on RAM costs isn’t as significant as the AI industry’s, President Trump’s tariffs and escalating global tensions have certainly exacerbated soaring RAM costs. …
… That means that the RAM crisis and other supply chain expenses are tightening the Switch 2's margins. …