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Sony Says It Hasn't Decided When to Launch PS6, Nor How Much It Will Cost, With Memory Shortages Set to Continue
- President Hiroki Totoki said Sony has not yet decided on a launch timing or retail price for the PS6 during an investor Q&A session. "We have not yet decided on at what timing we will launch the new console, or at what prices," Totoki said.
- High memory prices and supply shortages are expected to persist through the 2027 financial year, complicating Sony's hardware strategy. Totoki noted the company must "think carefully" about how these rising costs impact development and business models.
- Operating income rose 12% year-on-year, providing Sony breathing room as it manages PS5 inventory. Analyst David Gibson at MST predicted rising RAM prices will not impact short-term performance thanks to Sony's existing materials secured through 2026.
- Sony is exploring new ways to sell the PS6, potentially including a long-rumored handheld device, while Microsoft continues developing its next-gen Xbox console, codenamed Project Helix. The competitive pressure underscores Sony's need for strategic flexibility.
- With the PS5 nearing its sixth birthday, some analysts suggest the PS6 launch could be delayed beyond 2027 as Sony maximizes the current console's lifecycle. GTA 6 launches later this year, potentially extending PS5 viability.
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technewstube.com'We must think carefully about what we will do': Sony shows hesitance to announce PS6 release date or price due to RAM crisis, and finds itself in the same situation Valve is in with the Steam Machine
Sony is hesitant to announce a PS6 release date or price, and is going through extensive consideration over it amid the disruptive RAM crisis.
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The current generation consoles like PS5 and Xbox Series X/Series S were launched in November 2020 and within a few months they will be 6 years old. As you know, this is already a time when details about the new generation of consoles are usually announced and their release should be forthcoming. In fact, if we can confirm that Microsoft gave the pass and gave information about its Project Helix, but Sony is being more cautious and recognizes th…
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