Report: AI Chip Crunch Could Push PS6 Release to 2029 and Hike Switch 2 Prices
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
According to a report from IGN South Africa, heavy AI industry demand for memory chips is driving up component costs, potentially pushing the PS6 release to 2028 or 2029 and threatening price hikes for the Nintendo Switch 2.
The massive global demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure is starting to squeeze our hardware setups. According to a recent report covered by IGN South Africa, the relentless push for advanced AI chips by tech giants like Nvidia and Google is creating severe component shortages. Because these massive corporations take top priority in the supply chain, the resulting scarcity of critical RAM components is driving up manufacturing costs across the board.
For players looking ahead to the next generation, this hardware bottleneck could mean a significant wait. Industry insiders report that Sony is now weighing a delay for the PlayStation 6, potentially pushing its launch window out to 2028 or even 2029. Nintendo is facing similar pressures, with analysts warning that the upcoming Switch 2 could see retail price increases as hardware makers absorb or pass down the soaring cost of memory components.
This situation highlights how broader tech trends directly impact our living rooms and portable rigs. When AI data centers swallow up the global supply of silicon and memory, the ripple effects hit gaming hardware availability and pricing. While waiting longer for a new generation is frustrating, the bigger concern for the community is ensuring that upcoming consoles remain accessible rather than priced out of reach by external market forces.
Tags: PlayStation 6, Nintendo Switch 2, Hardware, Industry News, Sony
Original article: IGN South Africa