AI's RAM Feast is Starving Gamers of Next-Gen Glory
Imagine scraping together cash for a Steam Deck upgrade, only to find RAM prices doubled because AI servers ate the supply. That's the nightmare unfolding now.
⚡ Key Takeaways
- AI data centers are consuming 70% of global RAM by 2026, spiking gaming hardware costs.
- Console releases like PS6 and Steam Deck upgrades face delays and price hikes.
- This forces gaming toward cloud and AI-optimized efficiency, mirroring past resource crunches.
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Originally reported by Wired - AI
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