In November 2021, Sony reportedly cut its PS5 production plans. That made the console even harder to find.
Key Facts
- Report: Bloomberg, November 2021
- Old plan: more than 16 million units
- New plan: about 15 million
- Period: year ending March 2022
- Reason: parts shortages and shipping problems
Why It Happened
Chip shortages and shipping delays hit production.
Update
This story first ran in 2021. We have updated it with what happened next.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Sony cut production?
Parts shortages and shipping problems.
By how much?
From more than 16 million to about 15 million.
Who reported it?
Bloomberg.
Conclusion
Supply was tight for many months.
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