The RAMpocalypse Has Nintendo in Its Grip The news that Nintendo's Switch 2 will see its price hike to $500, effective September 1, is a symptom of a larger disease afflicting the tech industry.
Rising RAM prices, driven by high demand for memory in AI data centers, are forcing manufacturers to absorb costs or pass them on to consumers.
Nintendo's approach stands out from that of other console manufacturers like Xbox and PlayStation, which have responded to market conditions with more aggressive pricing.