Although the PlayStation 5 launched in November 2020, the console is still rare in retail. Sony’s CFO Hiroki Totoki apparently assumes that this shortage will continue until 2022.
Bloomberg (above The Japan Times) reports that Totoki recently discussed the issue in a closed briefing. According to those present, the manager said, “I don’t think the demand will calm down this year. Even if we secure many more devices and produce many more PlayStation 5 units in the next year, our supply would not be able to meet demand. “
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The responsible Chip scarcity affecting everything from graphics cards to PS5s, been called a crisis. “The difficulty in securing semiconductors is blamed for the poor supply from PlayStation 5 Bloomberg adds that Sony has not yet made a statement as to when this supply chain will return to normal.
Mat Piscatella, executive director and video game advisor at NPD Group, previously said Kotaku that the semiconductor shortage could pose a challenge for the second or third quarters of this year, or even beyond.
But also with the supply problems, such as Kotaku reportedSales of the PlayStation 5 surpass the PS4.
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