so, you guys might've heard that sony just dropped their financial results for the past year, and let's just say it's not all good news for ps5 fans. apparently, they're expecting a decline in hardware sales over the next 12 months, which is pretty surprising considering how popular the console has been.



from what i've gathered, the main reason for this predicted decline is a memory shortage, which is being caused by the rise of generative ai technology. it's not just sony that's being affected, either - valve has already blamed this shortage for delays and supply issues with their steam decks and steam machines. and to make matters worse, it's likely that we'll see price hikes for next-gen consoles, including the potential ps6.



it's pretty frustrating, to be honest. i mean, i get that tech advancements can be expensive, but it feels like we're being penalized for the gaming industry's shift towards more advanced tech. and it's not like this problem is going to disappear anytime soon - apple is already warning about ongoing supply issues, and the new xbox ceo is saying that memory costs could impact console pricing and availability.

on a slightly brighter note, sony is predicting an increase in first-party game sales for the ps5, which is definitely something to look forward to. i mean, if you're already a ps5 owner, at least you'll have some awesome games to play on it, right? preorders are available at major retailers, so if you're planning on getting your hands on some of these new titles, you might want to get in on that. just be prepared for potentially higher prices, unfortunately.

i guess what's really worrying me is how this is all going to affect the gaming industry as a whole. iRead more: Full article on www.eurogamer.net

What do you think about this?