'We cannot survive in this landscape' - Sony CEO confirms the PS6 has no fixed launch date and it needs to 'take some action' as the RAM shortage continues
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Key Points:
- Sony CEO Hiroko Totoki confirmed that the PlayStation 6 release date remains undecided due to ongoing global component shortages and trade wars impacting manufacturing.
- The global RAM crisis, driven by high demand from AI data centers, has caused memory prices to skyrocket, complicating Sony's planning for the PS6 launch.
- Analysts have speculated a 2027 release, but Sony has not fixed a date internally and continues to monitor supply and pricing conditions before making decisions.
- Industry insiders suggest the PS6 launch could include multiple devices, such as two consoles and a handheld, with recent hints from Sony executives supporting a possible handheld version.
- Following Sony's announcement to end physical game disc production by January 2028, some analysts now predict the PS6 launch in late 2028, likely as an all-digital console to reduce costs.
