PS6 news
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The gist
Sony CEO Hiroki Totoki says PS6 launch date is undecided amid RAM shortage.
The console may arrive later than 2027, affecting gamers and industry plans.
Background
Sony's CEO Hiroki Totoki confirmed in a Wall Street Journal interview that the PlayStation 6 has no fixed release date, citing the ongoing AI-driven memory crisis. Previously, rumors pointed to a 2027 or 2028 launch, but those estimates are now uncertain. The company is also discontinuing physical game discs for new titles starting January 2028, hinting at a possible all-digital future.
How it unfolded
- May 2026Totoki last spoke about PS6, noting memory prices expected to be very high in FY 2027.
- Aug 16, 2026Digital Trends reports that Sony still hasn't fixed a PS6 launch date, citing WSJ interview.
- Aug 17, 2026Polygon and Push Square cover Totoki's WSJ comments, noting no fixed release date.
- Aug 18, 2026TechRadar and NME report Totoki's statement that Sony must 'take action' to survive the component shortage.
- Aug 19, 2026Ampere Analysis warns that a $1,000 price for PS6 and Xbox Helix could lead to a 40% sales drop over five years.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Sony CEO Hiroki Totoki says the company hasn't fixed a PS6 launch date and must 'take action' amid the RAM crisis.
- Analysts
- Ampere Analysis warns that a $1,000 price for next-gen consoles could lead to a nearly 40% drop in sales over five years.
- Analysts
- Some analysts expect PS6 release at the end of 2028, later than earlier 2027 predictions.
Still unverified
Rumors that PS6 could be a versatile console with an accompanying handheld and disc playback are unconfirmed and disputed by the disc production discontinuation.