Nintendo Says RAM Crisis Has ‘No Immediate Impact’ on Switch 2 Costs but Doesn’t Rule Out a Future Price Hike

Ever since the cost of RAM started to increase sharply at the end of 2025, people have been discussing rising prices. Manufacturers like Samsung, Micron, and SK Hynix began prioritizing memory for AI data centers over gaming, which caused prices for RAM, SSDs, and other computer parts to jump significantly, and they don’t seem to be coming down anytime soon. While PC gamers have felt the biggest impact, there’s concern that Xbox and Sony might postpone the release of their new consoles. Now, Nintendo has explained how they are dealing with the situation.








