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PS5 Pro shortage worsens ahead of GTA 6 release

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The PlayStation 5 Pro console is experiencing significant supply shortages, exacerbated by the upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto 6. Sony has informed distribution partners that these constraints, driven by high demand and a global chip scarcity influenced by the AI boom, will likely persist until at least 2027. The PS5 Pro, launched in November 2024 with upgraded hardware, is already selling for substantially more than its retail price on the resale market, a trend expected to worsen as gamers seek the console for GTA 6. AI

IMPACT The AI boom's demand for chips is contributing to consumer electronics shortages, impacting availability and price.

RANK_REASON Article discusses a consumer product (PS5 Pro) and its availability issues, not a core AI release or research.

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PS5 Pro shortage worsens ahead of GTA 6 release

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Alec Hively) ·

    We're in the middle of a PS5 Pro shortage and GTA 6 will only make it worse

    Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto 6 is set to become the most popular game ever and Sony is finding it very difficult to satisfy demand for the PlayStation 5 Pro.

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