Sony’s PS6 launch may get delayed; memory shortages, soaring component costs cited as reasons

The same shortages have already forced laptop and smartphone makers to raise prices, a trend that shows no sign of slowing. Demand from AI companies has absorbed a significant share of global memory production, leaving consumer electronics manufacturers competing for limited resources. With warnings of further price increases circulating throughout the supply chain, the pressure is mounting.

For Sony, the situation presents a difficult balancing act. If the company presses ahead with a 2027 PS6 launch, it faces two risky options. The first is to pass higher component costs on to consumers, potentially launching the console at a price point that could dampen early adoption and sales momentum. The second is to absorb those costs internally, which would squeeze profit margins on already expensive hardware. A third option is now gaining attention: delay the PS6 altogether.