PS5 Pro supply shortages expected to last until 2027

The gaming hardware market is facing significant shifts driven by the upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto 6. Sony is experiencing severe supply shortages for the PlayStation 5 Pro, with availability expected to remain constrained until early 2027. This scarcity is attributed to high consumer demand for the console to play the new title, alongside rising costs and limited supply of critical components like memory and SSDs.

As a result of the shortage, resale prices for the PS5 Pro have surged significantly above official retail prices in various markets. Meanwhile, the broader console market is seeing a downturn in sales for both Xbox and PlayStation, with some regions reporting the lowest sales figures in years due to increased hardware costs.

Regarding software and services, Activision developers suggest that major releases like GTA 6 can benefit the entire industry by attracting new players. There is also ongoing speculation regarding whether GTA 6 will be available via Xbox Cloud Gaming, though Microsoft has not confirmed any exclusive cloud streaming agreements for the title.