Sony is considering ways to offset the rising costs of RAM and components for the PlayStation 5 by increasing revenue from its existing user base. This could potentially lead to higher prices for games and possibly an increase in the cost of PS Plus subscriptions.

Currently, the tech industry is facing a memory shortage. Demand for RAM and storage from data centers utilizing artificial intelligence has surged, causing a redistribution of global supplies of these components toward large-scale computing operations. As a result, prices for RAM, SSDs, and graphics cards have risen significantly in recent months.

Sony is also feeling the impact of this situation. Reports suggest the company may delay the launch of the PlayStation 6 to 2028 or 2029, instead of the previously planned 2027, mainly due to the increased cost of memory and components. Despite these challenges, Sony continues to seek solutions to address the current issues related to the PlayStation 5.

According to available information, the company has secured enough memory supplies to maintain stable PS5 prices through 2026 and plans to continue negotiations with suppliers to meet customer demand. However, further increases in memory costs could put additional pressure on the business.

To address this problem, Sony intends to boost monetization of its existing user base, generating more revenue from current PlayStation owners not only through hardware sales but also by expanding income from software and online services, including digital game sales, add-ons, subscriptions, and other online offerings.

Given the current stage of the console's life cycle, Sony may adjust its hardware sales strategy to minimize the impact of rising memory costs, with a greater focus on growing revenue from software and services.

If this strategy is implemented, it could result in higher game prices, fewer large-scale discounts during sales, and increased PlayStation Plus subscription fees, especially for the Premium and Extra tiers.