Summary:
- Sony, the Japanese tech giant, has raised its profit forecast for the current fiscal year due to strong demand for its PlayStation 5 game console.
- The company expects its operating profit to reach 1.2 trillion yen (around $8.4 billion), up from its previous forecast of 1.04 trillion yen.
- The increased profit forecast is driven by the continued popularity of the PlayStation 5, which has been in high demand since its launch in 2020, despite ongoing global supply chain issues.