What is Sony doing about Ps5 Shortage?

Sony is Making more PS4s to Make up for the Shortage of PS5s

According to a new report from Bloomberg, Sony has extended production of its PlayStation 4 console. This is due to component constraints leading to PS5 shortages. The report claims that Sony originally planned to discontinue the production of PS4 last year.

Why is there a Shortage on PlayStation 4?

The ongoing chip shortage can be attributed to many factories shutting down during the COVID-19 pandemic. This resulted in supplies, which were needed for chip manufacturing, being unavailable for months.

Is there a Shortage of PS4 Consoles?

According to the report, an internal plan had projected an end to the production of the system in 2021, but the ongoing shortages will cause the company to build about a million PS4s in 2022, according to sources. The curious thing is that, at least online, we couldn't find many new PlayStation 4 consoles either.

Why is PlayStation out of Stock?

We didn't even see what it looked like until June. Manufacturing and shipping timelines were stretched, and demand has outstripped supply – it's been seven years since a major Sony console launch. So Covid-19 has a lot to do with why you can't find PS5 in stock today.

Is Sony Still Producing PS4?

According to Japanese publication NLab, Sony Interactive Entertainment PR stated that there were no plans to end production of the PS4 in 2021. Sony plans to continue offering the PS4 in parallel with the PS5 for the foreseeable future.

Sony is Making more PS4s in Response to PS5 Shortages

Speaking to Bloomberg, people close to the matter say the company is planning to produce roughly one million PS4 consoles to help offset the lack of PS5 availability. Sony reportedly has confirmed this is the case, and that production of the PS4 will continue in 2022.

Why is there Still a PS5 Shortage?

Sony Responds to PS5 Shortage with More PS4s
Sony planned to discontinue production of the PS4 at the end of 2021, but limited availability of the PS5 due to supply chain constraints and the semiconductor shortage has forced the Tokyo-based company to change course.

Is Sony Going to Make more PS5?

According to a new report from Bloomberg, Sony has extended production of its PlayStation 4 console. It's since told manufacturing partners that it will continue to create new units of the last-gen console through 2022. One million more PS4s will be created this year in a bid to offset some of the lost PS5 sales.