Intel’s CEO speaks out with a grim prediction about the ongoing console shortage. Gamers will therefore have to wait longer than feared for the PS5 and Xbox Series X.
The chip crisis in the gaming industry continues and is affecting the Production of graphics cards, the PS5 and Xbox Series X. Intel’s CEO, Pat Gelsinger, has now commented again on the semiconductor shortage – and corrected his availability forecast again, to the chagrin of all gamers.
PS5 & Xbox: shortages are expected to last until 2024
Gelsinger had announced in an earlier forecast that the shortage of semiconductors and consoles would continue until 2023. In a new interview, however, he now suspects that the situation would continue until 2024.
As a reason for his ominous prognosis, Gelsinger stated that the scarcity was no longer limited to the resources for the semiconductors, but also affected the tools required for production. As a result, the factories could not produce enough chips and a balance between supply and demand could not be achieved. (Source: CNBC)
Next-gen consoles remain in short supply
Even if it is of course to be hoped that Gelsinger is wrong with his 2024 prediction, gamers have to be comfortable at least make do with the chip shortage for the near future. The PS5 is particularly affected by the situation: Although the Sony console is always available for a short time, it unfortunately always disappears again within a very short time.
The Xbox Series X, on the other hand, has also not been able to be ordered consistently in recent months, but it is still a bit easier to order than the new PlayStation – Microsoft’s next-gen console is currently also available from Cyberport in the Xbox All Access Bundle. So you can check out the Xbox along with a 24-month Game Pass subscription to back up.
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