Sony has not set a release date for the PlayStation 6, CEO Hiroki Totoki told The Wall Street Journal, saying the company has no internal date established despite speculation that the console could arrive in 2027 or 2028.
Sony cites component shortages and rising memory costs
Totoki’s comments come as the technology industry faces higher prices and reduced availability for memory components. Those pressures have already affected current-generation hardware, contributing to price increases for the PlayStation 5 more than five years into the generation.
Analysts and rumor cycles had pointed to a possible PS6 debut during the 2027 holiday season, with later speculation shifting toward 2028 — the same year Sony plans to end support for discs for new PlayStation games. None of those windows have been confirmed by the company.
Memory supply secured for PS5 through March 2027
Sony told investors it has secured enough RAM to meet its PS5 sales forecast through March 2027. The company said less is known about component availability after that date.
Reports indicate RAM production scheduled for the coming year is already fully booked, raising uncertainty about memory availability during the period when Sony would be preparing for a next-generation launch.
The shortage and cost pressures extend beyond consoles and are affecting other segments of the technology market as well.
Higher PS6 price remains a possibility
Price strategy is another key factor for Sony in planning a successor to the PS5. The company has previously told shareholders it does not intend to sell new hardware at large losses, which suggests a potential for the PS6 to launch at a higher price than the PS5’s roughly US$500 debut price.
Some concerns have emerged that next-generation consoles could reach or exceed US$1,000 if component costs continue to climb. The report does not cite any official price from Sony for the PS6.
For now, Sony’s only confirmed position is that no firm decision has been made on when to begin the next PlayStation generation.
