PS6 Launch Faces Delay: Memory Shortage & Rising Costs Threaten Sony's Next Console

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Moneycontrol•06-01-2026, 12:55
PS6 Launch Faces Delay: Memory Shortage & Rising Costs Threaten Sony's Next Console
- •Sony PlayStation 6 launch may be delayed beyond its anticipated late 2027 release due to global component shortages.
- •A critical shortage of Random Access Memory (RAM), driven by the rapid expansion of Artificial Intelligence (AI), is causing prices to surge.
- •This supply chain uncertainty is forcing Sony to re-evaluate its production plans and launch timeline for the PS6.
- •The existing PlayStation 5 console may also face further price hikes due to rising component costs and supply pressures.
- •The upcoming PS6 could become a tough choice for price-sensitive gamers if component costs continue to increase.
Why It Matters: PS6 launch faces delays and potential price hikes due to global memory shortages and rising costs.
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