RAM shortage gives Microsoft a breather in battle with Valve’s SteamOS
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- Category: Technology
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 18:00 UTC
- Sources: Ars Technica
A shortage of RAM, dubbed the “RAMpocalypse,” has temporarily slowed the growth of Valve’s SteamOS and its challenge to Windows dominance in PC gaming. Microsoft benefits from the delay, maintaining its strong position in the market. Reported by Ars Technica.
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