The ongoing component shortage has been a thorn in the side of the gaming industry, with manufacturers struggling to keep up with demand. Unfortunately, it seems like things are about to get worse. Samsung, one of the largest manufacturers of memory and storage, has announced that it expects the crisis to continue into 2027.

This news will likely come as a blow to gamers who have been waiting for new hardware releases. The shortage has already caused significant delays and price hikes, and it seems like these issues will persist for the foreseeable future.

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  • The component shortage is expected to worsen in 2027, according to Samsung
  • Samsung is responsible for around a third of the global memory supply
  • The shortage has already caused significant delays and price hikes in the gaming industry
  • Gamers may need to wait longer for new hardware releases
  • The crisis could have long-term implications for the gaming industry as a whole

For more information on the component shortage and its impact on the gaming industry, Source: Eurogamer