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The PS6 and next Xbox may be delayed due to RAM supply shortages driven by AI data center demand.
DDR5 RAM shortages are inflating prices and constraining supply for gaming hardware.
If the PS6 arrives today, costs would likely push past consumer tolerance levels.
AI-driven RAM demand is cited as a key reason for potential pricing and supply challenges ahead of new consoles.
Sony would need more memory or dedicated VRAM/DRAM for a competitive PS6.
RAM inflation could affect pricing strategies across consoles, PCs, and laptops.
Industry deals with major RAM manufacturers may constrain consumer availability.
Nvidia and other GPU suppliers might face delayed VRAM supplies as a result of AI-driven demand.
Prices for high-end RAM and SSDs have risen in response to AI demand, affecting the hardware market.
The piece argues waiting for a delayed PS6 could be preferable to paying inflated prices.

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The Seagate Astro Bot Limited Edition Game Drive offers 5TB of external PS5 storage at $159.99, a contrast to soaring internal SSD prices.
The drive provides up to 5TB of space for PS5/PS4 titles, Plus downloads and game captures, with a cute Astro Bot design.
External drives are cheaper storage options even as internal PS5 SSD costs rise, though they don't match internal performance.
The review notes other storage options, like Crucial P510, remain available at lower prices for smaller capacities.
The Astro Bot drive is praised for its visual appeal and collector value for Astro Bot fans.
Experts advise internal drives for performance, while external drives remain a practical backup option.
External drives like the Astro Bot model are seen as a more affordable option amid rising storage costs.
The article warns that external drives cannot fully substitute internal drives for performance.
The piece references price comparisons between internal and external storage options for PS5.
The article highlights the Astro Bot drive’s LED lighting and design features.

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PS4 owners are being urged to upgrade to PS5, with Sony pushing upgrade messaging via a PS notice and social channels, now framed as timely given current hardware trends.
The PS4 era is winding down, with 12 years in and hints of PS6 on the horizon, aligning with broader next-gen expectations.
Sony leverages QR codes to point PS4 users to PS5 deals, signaling ongoing sales incentives alongside upgrade messaging.
Public sentiment is mixed: some players are ready to leave PS4 behind, signaling a divide in willingness to upgrade.
Headlines also note sunsetting PS4 features as part of the transition, reinforcing the sense that some capabilities will end with the generation.
Industry chatter questions whether anticipated PS5-era titles will be highlighted in upgrade messaging or delayed, affecting rollout expectations.
Forum and social chatter includes switching to Xbox, PC, or Switch 2 as alternatives, reflecting broader platform considerations.
PS5 promotion leans on social posts and QR-linked deals to drive urgency around upgrading, underlining a persistent push strategy.
The reference frame places PS4 sunset amid expectations for new hardware and potential PSP-like cross-compatibility discussions.

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PlayStation 5 users gain the option to enable read receipts for messages via the new system update.
Read receipts will be rolled out gradually to users even after the update is installed.
A new option lets players jump from Friends Activity directly into a friend's game.
Sony also updated system performance and usability on PS5 with the update.
A PS4 system update (version 13.04) accompanies the release, focusing on security fixes.
The PS5 update is identified as 26.01-12.60.00 and arrives with general improvements.
The article cites Tom Phillips as IGN's News Editor and provides contact details.
The PS5 update includes a setting path to enable read receipts under privacy settings.
News coverage confirms both PlayStation 5 and 4 system updates cover more than messaging features.

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