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By Alex Perry on March 28, 2026
Sony’s current struggles highlight the impact of the global memory shortage caused by the rapid expansion of AI data centers. In an announcement on its Japanese website, Sony has suspended SD card sales due to insufficient memory supply, affecting CFExpress Type A and B, as well as regular SD cards. The company is uncertain about resuming production.
Sony’s decision mirrors Western Digital’s earlier announcement of a hard drive shortage for the year. Additionally, Sony recently raised prices on its PlayStation consoles, possibly for related reasons.
Alex Perry, a tech reporter at Mashable, specializes in video games and consumer tech. You can find him on Bluesky at yelix.bsky.social.