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Games & Commerce
Handheld gaming PCs hit by AI-driven component shortages and price spikes
An artificial intelligence boom is disrupting semiconductor supply and putting the brakes on the once fast-growing handheld gaming PC market. Rising memory and storage prices are pushing up manufacturing costs and making some products difficult to launch. Ayaneo halted sales of its next-generation NEXT 2 after costs surged far beyond expectations. The pressure is spreading across the sector, with inventory shortages reported and potential risks to development schedules for upcoming devices.
AI & Enterprise
PC market on alert as CPU shortage fuels price hikes and delays
A surge in computing demand from the global AI boom is pushing chipmakers to prioritise server processors, tightening supply of PC CPUs for consumers and signaling price increases of up to 15 percent. Reports said Intel and AMD have told customers they plan to raise supply prices across CPU lineups from March and April. Delivery times are also lengthening from weeks to months, while other component prices are rising as well.
Games & Commerce
RAM shortage sends prices soaring; AYANEO Next II tops $4,299
A global RAM shortage is jolting the gaming PC market, driving memory prices higher and lifting hardware costs broadly, with some Steam machines and next-generation gaming devices facing release delays. Handheld gaming PC maker AYANEO has disclosed specs and pricing for its Next II, with a top configuration featuring 128GB RAM and 2TB storage priced at $4,299. Even early-bird pricing remains high. The device’s size and weight also limit portability.