Chinese Tourists Snap Up RTX 5090 Abroad, Driving Prices from NT$70,000 to NT$200,000
2025-02-05 / Read about 0 minute
Author:小编   

Due to certain AI capabilities being downgraded, the RTX 5090D is deemed incomplete by high-end gamers despite its comparable gaming performance to the RTX 5090. This has led to its rejection by the gaming community, prompting a rush to purchase the RTX 5090. This surge in demand has created an opening for scalpers to capitalize. Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan have emerged as the go-to destinations for Chinese tourists eager to acquire these graphics cards. The initial release in Akihabara, Tokyo, Japan, saw chaotic scenes as throngs of people rushed to make purchases. In Taiwan, some enthusiasts even went as far as bringing beds and quilts to queue up overnight for their chance to buy. However, the RTX 5090 is in limited supply, and scalpers have exploited this scarcity, pushing prices up to several times their original cost. Overseas gamers, too, have recognized the business potential, reselling RTX 5090s to the Chinese market.