The gaming market has experienced significant challenges this decade. Initially, the COVID-19 pandemic delayed the rollout of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. Subsequently, the crypto boom strained the availability of GPUs, and now, AI advancements have made RAM chips highly sought after.
As a result, smartphone manufacturers have raised their prices. Similarly, PCs and consoles have not been spared; the PlayStation 5, Xbox, Steam Deck, and Nintendo Switch have all seen price increases. This trend extends to various other consumer products as well. Even services like Microsoft’s Game Pass faced potential price hikes, although the company backtracked after backlash from users.
The situation is dire enough that Nvidia is reintroducing the GeForce RTX 3060, originally launched in 2020. AMD has announced a re-release of the Ryzen 7 5800X3D, and Intel is reportedly exploring new designs compatible with DDR4 RAM.
Unlike other sectors, smartphones tend not to re-use older technology. This is partly due to the high costs associated with cutting-edge manufacturing nodes, resulting in flagship and high-end gaming phones becoming increasingly expensive. Furthermore, mid-range devices are now also experiencing rising prices.
Given these developments, we are curious: what device do you use for gaming? Is it a PC, an x86 handheld, an ARM handheld like the Switch, a home console, a game streaming service, or perhaps a tablet or smartphone?
Note: You can select more than one option.
