The memory chip market shortage and manufacturing capacity constraints are driving ongoing price hikes and unpredictable supply in the tech ecosystem.

The PS5 Pro delivers notable performance upgrades, including up to 45% higher graphics performance, faster ray tracing (up to three times), and a jump in storage from 1 TB to 2 TB, while its exterior design remains largely the same.

Demand is being fueled in part by anticipation for GTA VI, which is increasing interest in a more powerful console.

Retail availability is extremely limited, with some vendors pulling the console from stock and others leaving only bare shelves.

In Czechia, the PS5 Pro price has surged about 105% since January, with the lowest price up by roughly 20,005 crowns and peaks reaching 47,120 crowns.

There is no clear timeline for price stabilization or improved supply, leaving buyers to either pay inflated prices or wait indefinitely.

Global supply chain issues are contributing to the shortage, including limited Sony production, higher memory and component costs, and AI-driven constraints on memory chip supply.