AI Chip Hunger Could Delay Next PlayStation Until 2029
Sony may push its next-gen console back years as AI devours the global memory chip supply.
Sony is reportedly weighing a significant delay for its next PlayStation console. The company may not launch the hardware until 2028 or even 2029, according to Bloomberg sources.
The culprit? AI's insatiable appetite for memory chips. The ongoing AI boom has created massive demand for the same components gaming consoles need, squeezing supply chains across the industry.
Sony isn't alone in feeling the pressure. Tech heavyweights including Elon Musk and Tim Cook have flagged what they describe as a looming global crisis driven by chip shortages.
The potential delay marks a real-world collision between the AI gold rush and consumer electronics. When the world's biggest AI companies are hoovering up every available chip, even PlayStation gets pushed to the back of the line.
No official timeline from Sony yet. The company has not publicly commented on next-gen plans.