Memory chip maker Samsung says the component shortage will continue to get worse in 2027, while earning a pretty penny from it
Samsung, a major memory chip manufacturer, predicts that global component shortages will worsen through 2027 and potentially 2028, driven by high demand from AI companies. This situation is leading to increased prices for consumer electronics, including gaming consoles like the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch. Samsung, along with SK Hynix and Micron, faces accusations of price fixing related to these shortages.
- Entities
- Topic: Component Shortage
- Platform: Steam Deck
- Topic: AI
- Company: Micron
- Company: SK Hynix
- Platform: Nintendo Switch
- Topic: Memory Market
- Platform: PlayStation 5
- Platform: Xbox Series X
- Company: Samsung
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