Retro handhelds by Retroid, Ayaneo, and more could be in for a world of price pain thanks to Qualcomm chipset hikes
Qualcomm chipset price hikes are expected to significantly increase the cost of retro handhelds from companies like Retroid and Ayaneo. This follows reports of double-digit price increases, impacting popular models and potentially new releases scheduled for 2026. The rising costs are attributed to increased demand for components driven by AI development.
- Entities
- Topic: Component Shortage
- Topic: Retro Handhelds
- Platform: Steam Deck
- Topic: Chipset Prices
- Company: Anbernic
- Topic: AI
- Game: AYN Thor
- Game: Retroid Nova
- Company: Qualcomm
- Company: Ayaneo
- Game: Super Pocket
- Game: Anbernic RG 34XXSP
- Game: Retroid Pocket 5
- Company: Retroid
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