It’s been a good few months now since the chip crisis has driven up — two to three times — the prices of GPUs and video games. The situation has been improving since the beginning of the year, but April figures revealed that these products are finally approaching suggested retail prices.
GPUs have price drop in April
Regarding GPUs, some models were being sold for triple the value last year, but from January of this year to now, the values had an average drop of 30%. And the casualties cover both Nvidia and AMD graphics cards.
Are some GPUs still $200 or $300 more expensive? Yes. But other variants are cheaper than the original priceaccording to an analysis of the The Verge based on retailers like eBay and Newegg. It is to glorify standing.
| Item | Original Price | April 2022 price | November 2021 price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nvidia RTX 3090 | $1,499 | US$ 1,837 | US$ 2,947 |
| Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti | US$ 1,199 | US$ 1,168 | US$ 1,941 |
| AMD RX 6900 XT | $999 | $961 | US$ 1,577 |
| AMD RX 6600 XT | $379 | $421 | $683 |
Source: The Verge
Slab prices have been falling since early 2022 – Image: Mehmet Cetin/Shutterstock
As if the already great news weren’t enough, you can see more stock of the products. Several cards that were only sold in desktop kits are now found individually. Also, popular models have been found much more easily than they were months ago.
Casualties also come to video games
Video games also got cheaper in April – Image: Kamil S/Unsplash
Fortunately, the price drops didn’t just hit GPUs. That’s because consoles like PS5, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S are also cheaper in April. The declines may not be as robust as seen on the boards, but they indicate a good improvement in the price and component shortage scenario.
| Item | Original Price | April 2022 price | November 2021 price |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS5 | $499 | $703 | $870 |
| PS5 (digital) | $399 | $659 | $806 |
| Xbox Series X | $499 | $547 | $856 |
| Xbox Series S | $299 | $249 | $346 |
Source: The Verge
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Of course, the price drops of GPUs and video games should indeed be celebrated — especially due to the scenarios seen in recent months. But a step back is always necessary and prices $200 more than the originals reinforce the need for caution at this point.
In any case, 2022 looks like a much more favorable scenario for gamers. And if Nvidia, AMD, Sony, Microsoft and company want to take advantage of this wave, they could lower prices even further to compensate for the problems experienced in the recent past.
Is it too much to ask?
Via: The Verge
