Sony is considering postponing the PlayStation 6 launch beyond 2027 amid a global shortage of memory RAM, industry sources told Insider Gaming. Internal discussions within the gaming sector are reportedly examining how scarce components and rising prices could affect console release schedules.
AI-driven RAM demand strains supply chain
The shortage is tied to surging demand for memory sparked by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). That increased demand has tightened supply and pushed up RAM prices worldwide, a trend already impacting multiple technology segments and now threatening console hardware availability.
2027 target under threat
Previous leaks suggested Sony had been targeting a November 2027 release for the PlayStation 6. According to the report, those plans are now at risk because essential memory components remain expensive and harder to secure.
Manufacturers passing costs to consumers
Notebook and smartphone makers have begun passing higher component costs to end users, the report notes. With AI-related memory demand expected to persist, companies warn of further price adjustments as supply constraints continue into next year and possibly beyond.
Sony weighing financial trade-offs
Sony faces several difficult choices if it keeps the 2027 launch window. One option is transferring higher production costs to consumers through a more expensive console, which could dampen sales. Another is absorbing the added expense, eroding profit margins.
A third approach under consideration, according to the report, is delaying the PlayStation 6 release until RAM supply and prices stabilize, allowing a launch in a more predictable cost environment.
