Sony has suspended all SD card orders from dealers and its online store starting March 27, 2026, due to a global shortage of memory chips primarily driven by surging demand from AI data centers. The Japanese electronics giant confirmed the halt in a statement citing insufficient supply for CFexpress and SD memory cards, with no clear timeline for resumption. This follows Western Digital's February announcement of a full-year hard drive sellout, highlighting how AI infrastructure needs are crippling even major tech manufacturers.

Sony's move affects all SD card models, though some low-end variants may still be available temporarily. The company also recently hiked PS5 prices, attributing the increases to economic pressures and supply chain constraints.