PS6 Release Date and Price Not Decided Yet, Says Sony
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Key Points:
- Sony has not yet decided on the release date or pricing for the PlayStation 6, with plans still under consideration amid rising component costs, particularly memory prices expected to remain high through fiscal year 2027.
- President and CEO Hiroki Totoki emphasized the need to carefully evaluate market conditions and explore new business models to determine the best strategy for launching the PS6.
- External reports suggest a potential 2027 launch for the PS6, possibly accompanied by a handheld device, while Xbox's next-gen console, Project Helix, is also expected around the same time.
- A recent poll indicates that most current PS5 owners prefer a PS6 release in 2028 or 2029, showing limited community readiness for a 2027 launch.
- Pricing concerns include fears of a $1,000 console, but leaks suggest the PS6 might be priced closer to the current cost of a PS5 Pro, though final pricing and launch details remain undecided.
