Three Biggest RAM Makers Sued for Price-Fixing DRAM, Causing Supply Shortage

SK Hynix, Samsung, and Micron are facing a class-action lawsuit alleging price-fixing and supply manipulation of DRAM components. The lawsuit claims the companies artificially limited DDR3 and DDR4 RAM supply to drive up prices, while prioritizing more profitable High Bandwidth Memory for AI data centers. This alleged behavior has impacted the prices of consumer electronics, including gaming consoles like the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch.

• PLATFORM Steam Deck
• COMPANY Microsoft
• COMPANY Sony
• COMPANY Micron
• COMPANY SK Hynix
• PLATFORM Nintendo Switch
• GAME PlayStation 5
• PLATFORM Xbox Series X
• COMPANY Samsung