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- Many high-end 64 GB memory kits have become so expensive that they easily surpass the cost of the PS5.
- Even after Black Friday discounts, many kits sold on online stores are nearly as expensive as the PS5 Pro.
- For example, G.Skill’s Trident Z5 Neo 6000 MT/s RAM is listed on Newegg for $599 even after a 6% discount.
RAM prices have exploded in the last few months alone due to growing AI demand, leading to market scarcity as vendors continue buying remaining stock in bulk. This is directly affecting all markets that rely on memory, including the gaming market.
Now, the situation has devolved to the point that many high-end 64 GB memory kits listed on online stores like Amazon and Newegg are now more expensive than a standard PS5 and most of its variants.
Why it matters: The rising price trajectory of RAM kits shows that consoles are quickly becoming the more affordable and feasible solution for gaming.
At the moment, the highly popular G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo 6000 MT/s RAM kit is being sold for $599 on Newegg even after the 6% Black Friday discount. Originally, the RAM was priced at $639.99 on the platform.
To put things into perspective, you can snag a digital-only PS5 for $399, while the PS5 Slim with a disc drive is available for $449. The price is also just $50 less than what the PS5 Pro would cost you these days.
Additionally, the Xbox Series X with 1 TB is priced at $569, which is still less than this RAM kit. According to Amazon tracker Camelizer, the same RAM kit sold for just $199 from third-party vendors.
The pricing for DDR5 64 GB RAM kits is the same as for many other listings on Newegg and Amazon, and it is expected to get worse in the future. For example, the Corsair Vengeance 64 GB RAM Kit is being sold at a staggering $755 on Newegg.
Do you think the memory prices will continue to rise in the future, or will the situation eventually stabilize in the first half of next year? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below, or join the discussion on the Tech4Gamers forum.
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Shameer Sarfaraz has previously worked for eXputer as a Senior News Writer for several years. Now with Tech4Gamers, he loves to devoutly keep up with the latest gaming and entertainment industries. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and years of experience reporting on games. Besides his passion for breaking news stories, Shahmeer loves spending his leisure time farming away in Stardew Valley. VGC, IGN, GameSpot, Game Rant, TheGamer, GamingBolt, The Verge, NME, Metro, Dot Esports, GameByte, Kotaku Australia, PC Gamer, and more have cited his articles.
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