Overview
- Bloomberg-linked reporting says Sony is considering a 2028–2029 window because AI data centers are soaking up high-bandwidth memory and DRAM.
- Analysts warn memory prices are spiking, raising the risk of either steep launch pricing or constrained supply if Sony moved sooner.
- A delay would push the PS5’s lifecycle beyond the typical seven-year cadence set by its November 2020 launch.
- VGChartz reporting suggests Microsoft may still target a 2027 next‑gen debut, pointing to potentially different timelines between rivals.
- Sony has not announced a PS6 timeline, while developers and commentators note an extended PS5 era could reduce cross‑gen friction and encourage smaller projects.