Bold start: the PS6 could slip to 2028 or even 2029, thanks to a perfect storm of chip demand and soaring RAM prices. But here’s where it gets controversial: that delay would upend Sony’s carefully planned cycle for keeping players engaged across generations.
Sony is reportedly weighing a postponement of the PS6’s debut to 2028 or 2029, according to Bloomberg. The outlet cites multiple people familiar with Sony’s thinking and ties the potential delay to two headline factors: AI-driven demand for memory and the resulting chip shortage, plus rising RAM costs.
Bloomberg’s framing underscores a broader shift: a delayed PS6 would disrupt Sony’s strategy to maintain momentum between hardware generations. Nintendo, meanwhile, is said to be considering a price increase for its Switch 2 in 2026, as it also experiences elevated storage-card demand following the new release.
Sony and Nintendo did not comment on the reports.
Industry chatter has increasingly suggested a PS6 launch might slip beyond the previously discussed 2027 target. An MST Financial analyst indicated last month that the PS6 launch could be pushed out longer than many expect. Late-2025 reports had already floated a possible 2027 release window, but that now seems unlikely for Sony. In contrast, Microsoft is guiding expectations toward a next-gen Xbox in 2027, aligning with AMD’s remarks about future hardware releases.
On the supply side, Sony confirms it has enough RAM and components to cover the 2026 holiday period, but the PS6-specific supply path appears more fragile due to ongoing memory market pressures.
Would you be willing to wait an extra couple of years for a PS6, or does a delayed launch dampen your enthusiasm? Share your thoughts in the comments.
Source: Bloomberg
Liam Croft grew up with a PlayStation controller in hand and a fondness for Metal Gear Solid. Today, he’s enjoying the latest PS5 titles and supporting Derby County—though that last part remains his Achilles’ heel.
