Prices for video cards in Germany have continued their downward trajectory, with data from the 3DCenter indicating that many models have nearly returned to the recommended prices, and some have slipped even further. The market has shifted away from the peak levels seen in previous months, signaling a normalization in availability and cost that buyers have been waiting for.
As of May 8, the average price held for NVIDIA RTX 30 series graphics cards shows a 7% decrease, while AMD Radeon RX 6000 series cards show a 14% drop. By contrast, in December of the previous year the declines were far steeper, with reductions reaching 83% for NVIDIA cards and 87% for AMD. The data also reveals that price reductions tend to be most pronounced among the higher-end, more expensive models, suggesting that the market is prioritizing affordability for top-tier chips as inventories improve.
Similar price movements have been observed in other regions, though results vary by country and by retailer. The overall trend, however, is unmistakable: prices are trending downward and supply is gradually stabilizing, offering more opportunities for consumers to purchase current-gen GPUs at more accessible levels.
In related electronics news, Turtle Beach analysts anticipate that shortages of new-generation gaming consoles like the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series may ease by year end. This would mean buyers could place orders with shorter wait times and fewer surcharges in many markets, reducing the long-standing premium seen on high-demand bundles. Notably, there have been listings on major marketplaces offering PlayStation 5 models without discs at unusually low prices, highlighting evolving pricing dynamics across consumer electronics.
Earlier discussions highlighted Sony’s disclosed sales volumes for both the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, illustrating ongoing shifts in market demand and platform performance. A broader look at the current landscape shows that consumer appetite for next-gen consoles remains robust, even as competition among manufacturers influences pricing, bundles, and regional availability. The complex mix of manufacturing outputs, logistics, and regional economic factors continues to shape the pace at which prices adjust, with shoppers increasingly benefiting from competitive offers and clearer pathways to purchase.