Sony CEO confirms the PS6 launch date is still undecided due to the ongoing component shortage — 'Considering that importance, we need to take some action. Otherwise, we cannot survive in this landscape'
Analysts have previously determined the PS6 could launch in 2027
Sony CEO Hiroko Totoki has announced that the release date for the PlayStation 6 has yet to be determined. The delay is due to a global shortage of manufacturing components and ongoing trade wars, according to Totoki. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, the CEO briefly mentioned the challenges of developing the next-generation PlayStation console, primarily focusing on the RAM crisis caused by high demand for AI data centers and soaring prices.
Sony has not yet fixed a date for the PS6's launch, as the company continues to observe and follow the situation. Analysts have predicted a launch date of 2027 but believe Sony has not yet decided on the exact timing or pricing. Some insiders suggest a 2027 launch with three devices, including two consoles and a companion handheld, while Sony announced it will end physical game disc production in January 2028, indicating an all-digital plan for the next-gen PS6. The standard version of the PS6 may not include a physical media disc drive to reduce costs.
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