Sony says they've got enough RAM to keep PS5s on shelves through GTA 6 launch
Caught this in Sony's quarterly earnings report and figured it was worth sharing. They're basically saying they've secured enough RAM and other components to keep PS5 production humming all year, even with GTA 6 coming in November. No supply crunch on the horizon.
I know a lot of us were low-key sweating this. After the whole PS5 launch fiasco where you needed a bot and a prayer to snag one, the idea of GTA 6 dropping and consoles vanishing again was giving me flashbacks. But Sony's numbers look solid, and they're specifically calling out that they can handle the demand spike when November hits.
It makes sense. They've had years to sort out the chip shortage mess, and they know this game is gonna move hardware like nothing else. I'm just glad I don't have to camp out at 3am or pay some scalper double. My launch PS5 is still chugging along, but I was half-considering grabbing a backup just in case.
Anyone else been stressing about this, or are you all set with your console already?
Source: GamesRadar+ · Curated content.
Sony's earnings calls are basically marketing with a spreadsheet. Remember when every manufacturer promised the chip shortage was over? I'll believe full shelves when I see them in December.
enough RAM to see the PS5 through the year
That sounds nice. But RAM doesn't stop scalpers. The PS5 launch was a circus. Bots ate everything. My launch console sounds like a jet engine now anyway. I was half-hoping for a Pro refresh before November, but that's just me being greedy.
Still, no supply crunch is a low bar. Hope they're right. They usually aren't.
RAM doesn't stop scalpers
ngl that part has me stressed. i'm broke enough that any markup means i'm playing on my roommate's couch for a year. my ps4 can barely run gta v as it is lol