Too few PS5: Sony is now boosting PS4 production

On By Garmin Philip

Sony’s PlayStation 5 (PS5) has been on the market for over a year, but it is still in short supply: Because the global chip crisis is missing components, not enough can be produced. Now the Japanese electronics company is taking an unusual measure: it is boosting production of its predecessor, the PS4, which was released in 2013.

This emerges from a report by the business news portal Bloomberg: According to this, Sony now wants to produce one million additional PS4 consoles in order to be able to offer PlayStation fans at least the predecessor console in sufficient numbers. PS4 production should actually be phased out According to the report, Sony himself denies the Bloomberg information: They want to switch to the PS5 as quickly as possible and are working on putting pressure on suppliers, more components for PS5 production so that demand can be met as quickly as possible. PS4 also in short supply in stores Additional PS4 consoles could still be needed: The PS4 is currently difficult to get in stores and is sold out at most retailers. Second-hand trade is flourishing: PS4 consoles are available on the relevant platforms for less than 300 euros. Those who can do without PS5 finesse such as 4K, the high-tech controller and fast SSD loading times will be adequately equipped with the PS4 for the time being : A large part of the new game releases – for example, the PlayStation exclusive hit “Horizon Forbidden West” in February – still appears for both consoles, albeit with some restrictions on the PS4.

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