All articles tagged with #hardware prices
Over the weekend, Amazon raised prices across its hardware lineup by as much as 60% due to higher memory and storage costs amid a RAM shortage driven by the AI boom, impacting devices like Echo, Fire TV, Kindle, and Eero. The company says it will run occasional promotions and that higher memory costs are likely to persist as RAM supply tightens into 2027.
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick says AI-driven increases in console costs aren’t a headwind for GTA 6’s November 19 launch, predicting the install base will meet expectations as long as the cheapest PS5/Xbox Series stays under $700, despite RAM-related price pressures.
This week’s tech-and-space briefing links Valve’s 40% Steam Deck price hike to AI memory demand and global supply pressures, signaling a potential new normal for consumer hardware costs, while Blue Origin’s dramatic New Glenn explosion on the Florida pad threatens NASA’s Artemis lunar plans and highlights ongoing reliability concerns around private launch providers.
All major video game consoles, including Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo, experienced significant sales declines in 2025 due to rising hardware prices, reduced unit sales, and broader industry challenges, signaling a potential shift in the gaming market with higher-priced, premium-focused consoles and changing consumer habits.
Peloton has revamped its product lineup with improved features, increased prices, and introduced a new commercial equipment line to boost growth ahead of the holiday season, focusing on a multi-disciplinary wellness approach and expanding its presence in commercial settings.