Former Nintendo Sales Lead Predicts Switch 2 Price Increase

The gaming industry has been significantly affected by a continuing shortage of DRAM chips. This shortage started when the growing demand from AI data centers increased the need for these essential components. Since late 2025, the cost of RAM, SSDs, and other PC parts has risen sharply. While prices for some DDR5 RAM have started to decrease slightly at stores like Amazon and Newegg, they remain higher than before. As a result of the RAM shortage, Sony announced that the price of all PS5 consoles will increase worldwide beginning April 2nd. Specifically, the PS5 Pro will see a price jump from $749 to $899.




