Game Hardware Sales Plummet to 13-Year Low Amid Memory and Storage Chip Shortages Pushing Up Prices
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The gaming industry is currently grappling with the severe repercussions of a global shortage of memory and storage chips. In response to escalating component costs and the impact of tariffs, industry giants Microsoft, Nintendo, and Sony have all opted to increase the prices of their gaming consoles. However, these price hikes have had a direct and detrimental effect on sales, causing them to plummet. According to data released by market research firm Circana, gaming hardware sales in August witnessed a 15% year-on-year decline, marking the lowest sales figure for August in the past 13 years.