Sony Bets on Fewer PS5s to Weather Memory-Cost Storm
TL;DR
Sony says it will protect profitability by flexibly adjusting PS5 unit sales and promotions in response to higher memory semiconductor costs driven by AI demand, effectively planning to sell fewer PS5s and forgo hardware promotions this season, a move that could slow PS5 adoption but improve margins by monetizing the existing install base and software/services ahead of the PS6.
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