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As the memory crisis worsens, PlayStation promises it has secured enough RAM to meet its PS5 sales (until early 2027, at least)
Sony has announced that it has stockpiled sufficient memory to ensure continued PS5 sales through March 2027. This comes amidst increasing costs and availability concerns due to the memory crisis affecting the gaming hardware industry. Despite previously anticipating a decline in PS5 sales, the company seems optimistic due to upcoming major game releases slated for late 2026, which may drive demand. However, the future remains uncertain as other manufacturers in the industry also struggle with similar challenges.
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Published 31 Jul 2026, 12:50 UTC2 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Sony has secured enough RAM for PS5 production until March 2027.
- The memory market crisis has driven up demand and costs for computing hardware.
- Financial projections for hardware profitability remain stable for fiscal year 2026.
- Upcoming games like GTA 6 and Marvel's Wolverine are expected to boost PS5 sales.
- Sony's PS5 sales showed resilience with 1.6 million units sold in Q1 2026.
Interesting facts
- The memory crisis is affecting multiple hardware manufacturers including Nintendo.
- Sony's PS5 price rises have not deterred consumer demand significantly.
- PlayStation has 125 million active users as of June 2026.