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Console Prices Set to Rise Amid Chip Shortage

12/22/2025

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  • Console sales face pressure as chip prices rise and DRAM demand exceeds supply, prompting manufacturers to prioritize data-center chips over devices.
  • Analysts expect console prices to rise 10% to 15% over the next year.
  • Last month, spending on gaming hardware fell 27%, with unit sales at 1995 low.
  • Base game prices are set to stay at $70 in 2026, with in-game purchases rising and releases delayed if spending remains weak.