The Japanese tech giant Sony released their PlayStation 5 consoles back in November 2020. Although never officially announced, the company had planned to stop making the PS4 by the end of 2021. However, a new report has surfaced stating otherwise.
According to a new Bloomberg report, Sony will continue producing PlayStation 4 consoles throughout 2022 as it navigates disruptions to the global supply chain that have limited output of its PlayStation 5.
As per the report, industry insiders have stated that Sony has told its assembly partners that it would continue making the PS4 throughout 2022. The strategy is expected to add about a million PS4 units this year to help alleviate some pressure on the company’s PS5 production.
PlayStation chief Jim Ryan has said that Sony had planned to make a quick transition to the latest hardware (PS5) which has been hindered due to the global pandemic slowing down software development across the gaming industry making for a relatively weak portfolio of must-have exclusive games. The pandemic also triggered a surge in hardware demand making the most basic components scarce which has resulted in the PS5 being hard to find on the market.
Sony’s PlayStation division will continue to rely on the PS4 to provide a substantial portion of its revenue while it figures out solutions for the slower-than-expected PS5 production pace and online scalpers choking off the retail supply of the newer console.
Amid the PlayStation 5 supply chain difficulties, Sony is also exploring new avenues. The brand is preparing to release more powerful virtual reality headsets to take advantage of the recent metaverse boom. The company recently revealed the PSVR 2 at CES 2022. Sony also seems interested in the fast-emerging EV sector as the brand showcased the Vision-S 01 and Vision-S 02 EVs at CES 2022.
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