Handheld gaming PCs are cooked

5 hours ago

The dream of handheld gaming PCs with serious hardware power is fading due to rising prices.
Memory supply crisis has increased prices for handhelds, making budget options scarce.
The Steam Deck's LCD models were discontinued, and OLED models saw significant price hikes.
Storage and memory prices are expected to rise further, not dropping until 2028.
Gaming consoles like the PlayStation 5 have also increased in price multiple times.
A base PS5 at $650 may seem more economical than high-priced handhelds for some gamers.
Gamers are still spending on hardware, but prefer options like the Nintendo Switch 2.
Handheld gaming PCs might become a boutique niche for wealthy gamers as smaller companies struggle.
Prices are likely to continue rising, potentially pricing out much of the audience and making handhelds less viable for manufacturers.

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