Retroid is upgrading its Pocket 5 and Flip 2 handhelds to 12GB of RAM at no extra cost for orders made before July 14. After this date, the prices will increase by $10, reflecting rising RAM costs in the tech industry.
Retroid has announced an upgrade for the Pocket 5 and Flip 2, enhancing their RAM from 8GB to 12GB. This upgrade will be provided at no extra charge for customers with unfulfilled orders, making these handhelds more capable for gaming.
Starting July 14, both the Pocket 5 and Flip 2 will see a price increase of $10, making them $209 and $219 respectively. This move ties into broader trends in the technology industry regarding rising component costs.
The increase in price is attributed to rising costs in RAM and other components, influenced by high demand from various sectors, particularly artificial intelligence. Companies like Microsoft and Apple have also responded to these pressures by raising their prices.
Retroid's strategy of removing lower-cost tiers mirrors tactics employed by other companies, such as Apple. Smaller firms like Retroid may struggle to secure lower prices, necessitating similar adjustments in their pricing structures to remain viable.
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Retroid is upgrading its Pocket 5 and Flip 2 handhelds to 12GB of RAM at no extra cost for orders made before July 14. After this date, the prices will increase by $10, reflecting rising RAM costs in the tech industry.