The RAM Price Pinch: A Harsh Reality Check for Handheld Makers The recent news that Retroid will bump up the specs of its Pocket 5 and Flip 2 handhelds, while increasing their prices by $10 after July 14, highlights the challenges faced by smaller companies in the tech industry.
This development serves as a stark reminder of the rising component costs, which are affecting even smaller players like Framework.
Retroid's decision to eliminate its cheapest tiers and start both handhelds at $209 and $219 after July 14 indicates that it is struggling to keep up with the increasing cost of components.