Sony is reportedly considering delaying its next-generation console, the PlayStation 6, to 2029 at the latest. It was initially rumored that the company was planning to launch the PS6 in 2027, but according to a new report, the next-generation PlayStation console may be delayed until 2028 or even 2029 due to a growing memory shortage driven by artificial intelligence needs.
PS6 may be delayed
Last month, an industry analyst claimed that the PS6 could be delayed beyond 2028 as Sony plans to extend the PS5’s life cycle. Now, a new report from Bloomberg claims that the launch of the company’s next-generation console may be delayed until 2029.
Citing people familiar with Sony’s plans, the report said the PlayStation parent company is considering delaying the launch of the PS6 to 2028 or even 2029 due to ongoing shortages of RAM and memory and rising prices driven by AI demand.
Delaying the PS6 beyond 2027 would disrupt Sony’s release rhythm for home consoles. Since the PS3, the company has launched a new generation of consoles every seven years. PS5 and Xbox Series S/X were released in 2020, nearly six years ago.
The Bloomberg report also claimed that Nintendo is considering raising the price of Switch 2 in 2026. The hybrid console was launched in the United States last year for $449.99 and has sold more than 17 million units.
Sony has yet to reveal its plans for its next-generation console, but the PS6 is believed to be in development. Last year, news broke that the PS6 and next-gen Xbox would launch in 2027.
However, Insider Gaming reported in December that a growing chip crisis caused by artificial intelligence needs could delay the launch of the PS6 and next-gen Xbox. Rising RAM and memory prices have reportedly become a concern for platform holders like Sony and Microsoft.
Recently, AMD CEO Lisa Su said that the next-generation Xbox game console running custom AMD chips is expected to be launched in 2027. However, Microsoft has yet to “fully commit internally” to that release window.