Sony says it has secured enough ram for all the PS5s it expects to sell this year
Reviews Gaming Sony says it has secured enough ram for all the PS5s it expects to sell this year That's crucial considering that GTA 6 may cause a big bump in demand. By Steve Dent July 31, 2026 3:43 am EST Engadget Whenever computer or gaming hardware is discussed these days, the "Ramageddon" memory shortage is likely to come up. In its latest earnings report, Sony made specific mention of the issue in relation to its PS5 console as a way of assuring investors.
- ▪Reviews Gaming Sony says it has secured enough ram for all the PS5s it expects to sell this year That's crucial considering that GTA 6 may cause a big bump in demand.
- ▪By Steve Dent July 31, 2026 3:43 am EST Engadget Whenever computer or gaming hardware is discussed these days, the "Ramageddon" memory shortage is likely to come up.
- ▪In its latest earnings report, Sony made specific mention of the issue in relation to its PS5 console as a way of assuring investors.
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Reviews Gaming Sony says it has secured enough ram for all the PS5s it expects to sell this year That's crucial considering that GTA 6 may cause a big bump in demand. By Steve Dent July 31, 2026 3:43 am EST Engadget Whenever computer or gaming hardware is discussed these days, the "Ramageddon" memory shortage is likely to come up. In its latest earnings report, Sony made specific mention of the issue in relation to its PS5 console as a way of assuring investors. "Regarding the impact of memory market conditions on PlayStation 5 hardware, we have secured the quantity of memory necessary to meet our projected sales volume for fiscal year 2026 [ending April 2027]," the company wrote. The company didn't say if it would increase prices again for the PS5 over the coming year.
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