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Memory Chip Crunch Sparks Xbox Shortage for GTA 6 Launch

Soaring memory chip costs force Microsoft to cut Xbox production, risking console shortages during GTA 6’s critical 2025 launch.

Key takeaways

  • How Memory Chip Shortages Threaten Xbox Availability for GTA 6 Launch
  • Microsoft faces a hardware bottleneck at the worst possible moment: GTA 6 is set to launch in 2025, and Xbox consoles may be scarce in stores worldwide. This isn’t jus...
  • Memory prices have soared 30-40% over the past year, driven by AI server demand and lingering post-pandemic supply disruptions. Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron—the Big T...
  • Timing couldn’t be worse. GTA 6 is expected to sell tens of millions in its opening months, with consoles often bundled for new players. If Xbox units are missing from...

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