PS5 shortage for the GTA 6 launch? Sony says relax

It's the question on the mind of anyone still without a console: will there be enough PS5s on November 19? The backdrop is unnerving — memory prices are soaring across the industry, and a console is, above all, RAM. Sony moved to head off the panic. The company says it has locked in its memory supply to cover the GTA 6 wave, so there should be PS5s on shelves for launch. It's a pointed message at a moment when the faintest shortage rumour sends resale prices climbing. The caveat matters: that guarantee is for 2026. For 2027, Sony is far more cautious — the memory squeeze could outlast the launch. What it means for you: if you're buying a PS5 for GTA 6, the launch window should be stocked. But don't leave it to the final week — on launch day, everyone wants the same thing at once. See our checklist for getting your console ready.