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technology19 days ago•11 min saved

PS6 Rumor Teases 30GB RAM, But Price Tag Could Soar

A leak from Kepler L2 claims the PS6 could ship with 30GB of GDDR7 RAM on a 160-bit bus (640GB/s), a big jump from the PS5’s 16GB. But rising RAM costs amid a memory shortage could push the console’s MSRP higher, with some chatter suggesting up to a $100 increase for the 30GB configuration. The leak points to a 2026 arrival, with manufacturing in mid-2027 and a full launch in Fall 2027 or early 2028, though details should be treated as speculative.

via Notebookcheck|

#gddr7 #memory-bandwidth #playstation-6

business24 days ago•29 min saved

Nintendo Weighs Switch 2 Price Hike as Memory Costs Rise

Nintendo reports strong Switch 2 demand with 17.37 million units sold since June 2025 and a forecast of 19 million for the year, but president Shuntaro Furukawa says a price increase is being “carefully considered” after reviewing platform adoption, sales trends, costs, profitability and market conditions. Rising memory prices could pressure profits in the next fiscal year, though there are no immediate risks for the current year. Nintendo will monitor the situation and provide updates as needed.

via Nintendo Life|

#business #memory-prices #nintendo

business25 days ago•5 min saved

Sony-backed Crunchyroll hikes subscriptions after scrapping free tier

Crunchyroll raised monthly prices by up to 20% across its remaining plans after eliminating the free tier at the end of 2025, with new subscribers paying the higher rates immediately and existing subscribers seeing changes after March 4. The move follows Sony’s 2020 acquisition of Crunchyroll and the Funimation merger, highlighting ongoing consolidation in the anime streaming market and a trend toward higher costs for fans.

via Ars Technica|

#anime-streaming #business #crunchyroll

entertainment26 days ago•34 min saved

Crunchyroll hikes prices, but adds offline downloads to the cheapest plan

Crunchyroll is raising its prices in the US and select international markets across all tiers (Fan, Mega Fan, Ultimate Fan): Fan goes from $7.99 to $9.99/month, Mega Fan from $11.99 to $13.99, and Ultimate Fan from $15.99 to $17.99, with existing subscribers seeing the new prices after March 4; the Fan Tier now includes offline downloads on one device, a perk previously limited to higher tiers, as streaming price hikes continue across major platforms.

via The Verge|

#crunchyroll #entertainment #fan-tier

technology27 days ago•3 min saved

Galaxy S26 Ultra Price Rise: Memory Costs Push 6%, Samsung Bets on AI, SoC Upgrades and a New Camera

Samsung plans to price the Galaxy S26 Ultra about 6% higher than the Galaxy S25 Ultra due to rising DRAM/NAND costs. Rather than chasing a bigger specs race, Samsung is betting on AI features, a stronger Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5-based SoC, and a new camera sensor to drive sales, complemented by regional freebies to sustain momentum after losing the shipments crown to Apple.

via Wccftech|

#ai-features #camera-upgrade #galaxy-s26-ultra

gaming28 days ago•31 min saved

No Rest for the Wicked to Jump to $60 at 1.0 After Early Access

Moon Studios says No Rest for the Wicked will cost $60 when Version 1.0 leaves Steam Early Access, with the game currently on a 40% off sale (about $23.99). Creative Director Thomas Mahler explains the price hike reflects a premium-title price and that early supporters deserve extra love, contrasting his approach with Baldur's Gate 3's Early Access pricing.

via Insider Gaming|

#baldurs-gate-3 #early-access #gaming

business1 month ago•7 min saved

Ubisoft Elevates Just Dance+ Prices Amid Restructuring

Ubisoft announced broad restructuring and cost-cutting, including cancellations of several games, while raising Just Dance+ subscription prices starting April 2026: monthly +$1, 3-month +$3, and annual +$5. The service will gain additional songs, but the price hike comes as the company leans into live-service models and investments in AI, signaling a strategic shift amid financial tightening.

via Nintendo Life|

#business #just-dance #price-increase

gaming1 month ago•14 min saved

Forza Horizon 6 Hikes Early Access Price, Sparking Fan Backlash

Kotaku reports that Forza Horizon 6 raises the cost for early access: Premium Edition is now $120, and even Game Pass Ultimate subscribers must pay $60 to upgrade for four days of early play (up from $50). The article argues this ‘early access tax’ is steep, especially since Horizon 6 is a $70 title and the delay is only a few days. The game launches May 19 on PC and Xbox, with Premium access on May 15 and a PS5 release planned later this year.

via Kotaku|

#early-access #forza-horizon-6 #game-pass-ultimate

technology1 month ago•15 min saved

Switch 2 Might See a Global Price Hike as Analysts Note Tariffs and RAM Costs

Niko Partners predicts Nintendo's Switch 2 will likely raise its price this year, following PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S hikes, due to tariffs, higher RAM/storage costs, and broader macroeconomic pressures; the firm even suggests Nintendo may discontinue the $449 SKU in favor of a $499 or higher bundle, though Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa has not commented on hypotheticals.

via Nintendo Life|

#nintendo #price-increase #ram-memory

business1 month ago•16 min saved

Spotify Raises Premium Price in US and Baltic Markets

Spotify will raise its Premium plan price from $11.99 to $12.99 per month in the United States, with the increase also applying to Estonia and Latvia; the company says the change reflects the value it delivers and helps support artists, as investors note the stock has fallen amid restructuring and leadership shifts toward co-CEOs.

via Deadline|

#business #estonia #premium

technology1 month ago•24 min saved

Nintendo Chief Dodges Switch 2 Price Talk as Memory Costs Loom

Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa declined to comment on possible Switch 2 price increases, citing that he cannot discuss hypotheticals, while noting that rising memory prices connected to AI chips will not have an immediate impact on Nintendo’s finances. He also confirmed ongoing work on both established franchises and new content, with potential expansion into film and possible anime ventures.

via Nintendo Life|

#ai-chips #furukawa #memory-prices

technology1 month ago•17 min saved

PSUs and CPU Coolers Poised for 6-10% Price Jump as Metal Costs Rise

A Chinese manufacturer, Guangzhou Xinhongzheng Electronic Technology, signals that power supplies could rise about 6-10% and CPU coolers 6-8% due to higher costs for raw materials like copper, silver, and tin. The note advises buyers to stock up in January before promotions end in February, noting that ~90% of products are currently discounted and may soon sell at full price with higher markups. While the claim mentions potential for even larger hikes, there is no independent verification yet and the situation across the supply chain remains uncertain. Copper and silver demand, notably from data centers, underpins the broader price pressure on these PC components.

via TechPowerUp|

#copper #cpu-cooler #power-supply

business1 month ago•2 min saved

Costco Increases Price on Popular Member Item

Costco has quietly increased the price of a popular snack item, reflecting broader inflationary pressures and economic challenges faced by consumers, despite the company's efforts to shield members from rising costs.

via Yahoo Finance|

#business #consumer-prices #costco

technology1 month ago•2 min saved

ASUS to Increase Prices on Gaming and PC Components Starting January 2026

ASUS has indicated that rising costs due to increased AI compute demand and supply chain issues could lead to higher prices for certain products, though the specific impact on the ROG Xbox Ally remains uncertain. The company clarified that the internal communication suggesting price hikes was not meant for public release, but the possibility remains a concern for consumers.

via Pure Xbox|

#ai-compute-demand #asus #memory-costs

technology1 month ago•4 min saved

Rising Tech Costs in 2026: Chips, AI, and Market Challenges

The cost of RAM and other computer components is expected to rise significantly by 2026 due to increased demand driven by AI and data centers, leading to higher prices for devices like smartphones and PCs, with some manufacturers potentially reducing consumer options or passing costs onto buyers.

via BBC|

#2026 #ai-demand #memory-chips