Seems like the component shortages thanks to AI may have finally hit Valve as in the US, Canada and Asia all models of Steam Deck are completely out of stock.
Yes, that is exactly what will happen. Every device needs RAM and the problem is not only that the prices are going up, but also that the market is empty. So even if you want to buy RAM at higher prices, you can’t
Well, things like raspberry pi’s are already getting more expensive. Big companies are insulated a little bit longer, but they will get more expensive also.
Because they’re releasing a new one?
Probably because ram prices have gotten high enough that they cannot price the console at a reasonable price.
If that was true, then anything that uses RAM would be following a similar theme.
Yes, that is exactly what will happen. Every device needs RAM and the problem is not only that the prices are going up, but also that the market is empty. So even if you want to buy RAM at higher prices, you can’t
I feel like a tech crash is looming…and consumers are going to be wading in the shit left over by AI and big tech for years.
Let’s hope not. I’d like to get this AI thing over with, otherwise it doesn’t end. Its just restarts.
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Well, things like raspberry pi’s are already getting more expensive. Big companies are insulated a little bit longer, but they will get more expensive also.
Not likely. They’re waiting for a bigger leap in tech before putting out a truly new version.