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Tech Giants Blame AI for Rising Console and Device Prices

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from BBC Technology ·

Xbox, Nintendo Switch 2, and Steam Deck have all seen price hikes recently. Companies cite increased AI-related costs for components and manufacturing. The trend reflects broader inflationary pressures in the hardware sector.

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Blaming AI is a convenient cover for margin protection, but the real story is supply chain costs and market positioning.
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