Why is gaming becoming so expensive? The answer is found in AI
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Source: The Guardian TechnologyApril 1, 2026
Summary
PlayStation console prices have risen significantly over five years, breaking the historical trend of consoles becoming cheaper over time. The article argues that AI data centres demanding massive amounts of computing power for RAM and storage have increased hardware costs, contributing to these price hikes alongside other factors like global conflicts and inflation.
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Original source: https://www.theguardian.com/games/2026/apr/01/pushing-buttons-cost-of-gaming-artificial-intelligence-ai
First tracked: April 1, 2026 at 02:00 PM
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