Sony pauses memory card sales amid shortage
▼ Summary
– Sony is temporarily suspending orders for CFexpress and SD memory cards starting March 27, 2026.
– This suspension is due to a global semiconductor shortage and other factors affecting supply.
– The suspension applies to orders from authorized dealers and the Sony Store.
– Supply is anticipated to be unable to meet demand for the foreseeable future.
– The company will announce a resumption of orders separately after monitoring the supply situation.
Sony has announced a significant pause in sales for its high-performance memory cards. The company cites a persistent global semiconductor shortage, specifically affecting memory components, as the primary reason for this decision. This ongoing supply chain disruption means that for the foreseeable future, Sony cannot meet customer demand for its CFexpress memory cards and SD memory cards.
As a result, Sony will temporarily stop accepting new orders. This suspension applies to both its network of authorized dealers and direct purchases through the Sony Store, effective March 27, 2026. The company expressed gratitude for customer loyalty while making this difficult supply chain decision.
There is no current timeline for when sales will resume. Sony states that it will monitor the supply situation closely and will make a separate announcement on its official product information pages when it is ready to begin accepting orders again. This move highlights the continued, widespread impact of component shortages on the electronics industry, affecting even essential accessories like digital storage media.
(Source: The Verge)
