It seems the Grinch for gamers this holiday season may take the form of a chip shortage. Media reports based on earnings calls with key chipmakers and other sources are predicting the shortage will continue into next year and possibly stretch into 2023.
Manufacturers are ramping up production to ensure shoppers get the game gear they want, but it is possible some who have the latest GPU-based graphics card or game console on their holiday shopping lists may be scrambling for purchases.
But there is a way for gamers to stop this Grinch in his tracks.
