Sony could delay PS6 release to 2028 or 2029 as AI-driven shortage sends consumer tech companies scrambling for memory chips
Sony is reportedly considering delaying the PlayStation 6 release to 2028 or 2029 due to a global memory chip shortage, exacerbated by AI data center demand. This potential delay impacts consumer tech companies and Nintendo is also considering a price increase for its consoles. Despite a decrease in PlayStation 5 hardware unit sales, software revenue reached a record high.
- Entities
- Company: Sony
- Topic: Artificial Intelligence
- Platform: Nintendo Switch
- Company: OpenAI
- Platform: PlayStation 5
- Company: Micron Technology
- Company: Nintendo
- Company: Lenovo
- Company: Alphabet
- Platform: PlayStation 6
- Topic: Semiconductor Shortage
- Topic: Console Hardware
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