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Jeremy Laird

Bloomberg claims 'rampant AI demand for memory' is forcing Sony to consider pushing back the launch of its next-gen PlayStation as far back as 2029

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The fact the AI boom is threatening to crater the entire consumer computer market isn't news. But the specifics can be and in this case it's a bit of a bombshell. According to Bloomberg (paywalled), Sony is considering whether to push back its next-gen console as far back as 2029.

In a story titled, "Rampant AI Demand for Memory Is Fueling a Growing Chip Crisis", Bloomberg says: "Sony Group Corp. is now considering pushing back the debut of its next PlayStation console to 2028 or even 2029, according to people familiar with the company’s thinking."

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