Sony May Push PS6 Launch to 2028 or 2029 as AI-Driven Component Costs Soar
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Updated · Push Square · Jun 18
Sony May Push PS6 Launch to 2028 or 2029 as AI-Driven Component Costs Soar
2 articles · Updated · Push Square · Jun 18
Summary
Embracer said some analysts believe Sony is considering delaying the PS6 from a rumored late-2027 debut to 2028 or even 2029.
AI-driven demand has driven up chip and component costs across consumer electronics, complicating Sony's effort to launch a lower-cost next-generation console.
That pressure is already visible in the market: PS5 prices have hit record highs, while Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S and Steam Deck have also faced cost increases.
A delay would not be simple, because Sony likely has manufacturing contracts in place and is unlikely to re-spec the hardware, raising the risk the console could arrive feeling dated.
The report also points to broader next-gen uncertainty, with Microsoft reportedly reworking its own expensive Project Helix plans as console makers weigh pricing against a weak economy.