Samsung has issued a warning that could mean the price of console gaming could increase for players everywhere. While Samsung doesn't produce any traditional game consoles itself, the company produces and works with all kinds of parts and electronics, giving credence to its claims.
It's no secret to avid gamers that the hobby is becoming more expensive. In addition to some games being sold at higher prices than expected, gamers have also been subjected to price hikes on consoles regardless of whether they prefer PlayStation or Xbox. The Switch 2 is also considerably more expensive than its predecessor, making all three of the major current-gen consoles less accessible. Unfortunately, matters could get worse for console gamers before they get better.
Samsung has effectively doubled the prices of its DDR5 RAM kits that it makes for various companies, further exacerbating the PC part crisis.
Now, during CES 2026, Samsung has warned consumers that, due to the increasing price of DRAM and ongoing shortages, the price of TVs will likely increase. The co-CEO of Samsung, TM Roh, explained that numerous electronics, including phones, home appliances, and TVs will likely see their price go up in response to the increasing cost...
