#Preiserhöhung

Intel Raises Prices for Core Ultra Processors: Details on Arrow Lake Refresh and AI Demand

Intel has increased the prices for its Arrow Lake Refresh CPUs, including the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and Core Ultra 5 series. These price hikes range from 15% to 18%, driven by rising manufacturing costs and immense demand from AI data centers. The updated Recommended Customer Price (RCP) figures show significant increases, although actual market prices are still influenced by dealer margins.

Sony Raises Prices for PlayStation 5, PS5 Pro, and Portal by Up to €100 Starting April 2026

Sony has officially announced price increases for all PlayStation 5 console models and the PlayStation Portal Remote Player, effective April 2, 2026. Prices will rise by up to €100, with the standard PS5 at €649.99, the Digital Edition at €599.99, and the PS5 Pro at €899.99. The PlayStation Portal will increase by €30 to €249.99. Sony cites ongoing global economic pressure and rising memory component costs, particularly DRAM shortages due to high demand from AI companies like OpenAI, as key reasons. This marks the second consecutive price adjustment following a hike in August 2025 and comes despite the upcoming PS6 release, disappointing consumer hopes for discounts.

Sony Raises Prices for PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro – Steam Machine Emerges as Affordable Alternative

Sony is set to significantly increase prices for the PlayStation 5, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal due to a DRAM shortage and rising hardware costs. The PS5 Slim could rise to €649.99, the Digital Edition to €599.99, and the PS5 Pro to €899.99. Valve is seizing the opportunity to launch its Steam Machine as a competitively priced alternative, leveraging PC upscaling technologies.