Sony Secures PS5 Memory Supply for Fiscal Year 2026

Sony has secured the memory components necessary to manufacture its projected volume of PlayStation 5 consoles for its current fiscal year, the company confirmed in its latest earnings report, aiming to ensure supply ahead of the highly anticipated release of "Grand Theft Auto VI" this November. The announcement, made on July 31, 2026, addresses industry-wide concerns over rising memory prices driven by surging demand for artificial intelligence hardware.

The company stated it has locked in the required quantity of memory to meet its sales targets for fiscal year 2026, which ends on March 31, 2027. In a note within its financial presentation, Sony said there is no change to its plan for hardware profitability for the fiscal year to remain similar to the previous one. This suggests the company has factored in current component costs and, for now, does not anticipate needing to raise console prices again in the near term due to memory supply issues.

This preparation is seen as critical with the scheduled launch of "Grand Theft Auto VI" on November 19, 2026, an event widely expected to drive a significant surge in demand for the PS5 console. Industry analysts predict the title will...