About this episode

Derrick discusses the recent price hikes in gaming hardware and the factors contributing to these increases.

The Steam Deck’s latest hike might just be the final nail in the coffin for affordability. But what if the escalating costs are more than just bad news? From AI-driven supply chain challenges to global tariffs, and how industry giants like Sony, Nintendo, and Valve are navigating this storm.In this episode, Derrick dives deep into the recent price hikes on the PlayStation 5 Pro, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch 2, and the shocking increase in Steam Deck costs, with some models now nearly doubling in price. He breaks down the real reasons behind these surges—beyond pandemic delays—highlighting the impact of AI, chip shortages, and tariffs on your favorite gaming hardware. Derrick instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tdlexperience_/ Pause Menu Society - https://www.instagram.com/pausemenusociety/ Pause Menu Society TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@pause.menu.societ?lang=en

People in this episode

Host: Derrick

Topics covered

• gaming
• price hikes
• AI
• supply chain
• video game consoles
• tariffs

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sony, Nintendo, Valve

Products: PlayStation 5 Pro, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch 2, Steam Deck

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