If you thought console gamers were immune to the ongoing RAM shortage, think again.
While the prices of new consoles like the PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2 haven't surged yet (though Nintendo is keeping an eye on the situation), the prices of essential accessories are rising rapidly.
If you're looking for one of the best SSDs for PS5, you're facing a tough market. Prices have soared at online retailers like Amazon, with top models like the 2TB Samsung 990 Pro with Heatsink increasing by over 80%—from around $170 last November to a staggering $319.99 now.
The NANDpocalypse is upon us
What’s causing this spike? A significant factor is the rising cost of NAND flash memory chips used in most SSDs, as more resources are allocated to AI data centers.
According to PCGamer, Kingston has reported a 246% increase in NAND costs in under a year, and much of that cost is inevitably passed on to consumers.
Back in December, Kingston's datacenter SSD business manager advised consumers to upgrade their storage