Sony’s solution to PS5 shortage is to make more PS4s

Earlier today, Bloomberg confirmed that “increasing production orders by adding the cheaper-to-make PS4 would also give Sony more leeway when negotiating with manufacturing partners for a better deal.” By producing more PS4s, it will help to offset Sony’s PS5 shortage by adjusting the demand. The PS4 also uses less advanced chips, is easier to manufacture and is less costly compared to the PS5.

According to Sony, PS4 production is set to continue throughout the year and there are no plans to stop making the console. Initially, the company’s plan was to make a quick transition to the latest hardware. While the ongoing pandemic did help to make gaming more popular than ever, game development has slowed down and the demand for hardware components have skyrocketed, contributing to the elusiveness of the PS5.