Gaming handhelds deliver unmatched convenience for portable play, but they're facing a perfect storm of cost pressures. According to The Verge, memory chip shortages driven partly by AI demand, rising energy costs, inflation, and tariff impacts have pushed these devices to their least affordable in years. If you're considering one, expect sticker shock—but also understand why.

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