Though I’ve tested some of the best cloud gaming services and have generally found them functional, I couldn’t see myself giving up playing games locally on one of the best gaming PCs or consoles. Unfortunately, a time might come when we all might be forced to play games through the cloud. Why? As the title of this article says, it’s all thanks to the RAM crisis.
My team suggested I write this piece, but I was already thinking about this topic after a recent conversation with a friend. Consoles like the PS5, Xbox Series X and the original Nintendo Switch all now cost more than they did at launch. And as we’re detailing in our ongoing coverage of RAMageddon, the price of components continues to climb. Gaming has never been a cheap hobby, but it’s in danger of becoming unaffordable for the average person.
