All articles tagged with #memory shortages
Sony says it has not decided PS6’s launch timing or price and will observe market conditions, even exploring new selling models due to memory costs from shortages. Rumors point to a 2027 launch with a handheld, but consumers favor later years, and pricing is debated, with some speculating around PS5 Pro levels or up to $1,000.
Sony is increasing PS5 prices in the US: Digital Edition jumps from $500 to $600, the standard PS5 with disc from $550 to $650, and the PS5 Pro from $750 to $900, eight months after the last hike. The move comes amid ongoing memory shortages driven by AI-demand for chips and broader component scarcities, suggesting higher prices may persist in the near term.
Memory shortages caused by AI-driven demand are prompting Sony to consider delaying the PlayStation 6's release, originally planned for November 2027, due to rising RAM prices and supply issues, with a potential delay to allow supply to stabilize.
Nvidia plans to cut RTX 50 GPU production by up to 40% in 2026 due to global memory shortages, primarily affecting midrange models, which may impact PC builds and market prices, while possibly paving the way for a future RTX 50 Super refresh.