PS6 Release Reportedly Pushed Back to 2028 or 2029

Sony Reportedly Considers Delaying PlayStation 6 Launch To 2028 Or 2029

February 18, 2026 Emma Collins The alleged reason is a shortage of memory chips. Sony is allegedly considering delaying the release of PlayStation 6 to 2028 or 2029. According to a Bloomberg report, the information was shared by sources familiar with the company’s thinking. It is also noted that the alleged decision to delay the release of PS6 might challenge PlayStation’s strategy of keeping players engaged across console generations. Also re…

PS6 Release Reportedly Pushed Back to 2028 or 2029

The alleged reason is a shortage of memory chips.

‘RAMmageddon’ Could Set Back PS6 Launch

A global memory chip shortage caused by demand by AI fuelled data centres could set back the release date for Sony’s PlayStation 6 gaming console. Sony had already foreshadowed that the PS6 may hit the markets late. Now 2028 or 2029 seems growingly likely for the next console release. It appears more certain due to the explosive needs of AI infrastructure, says a report by Bloomberg. Other manufacturers of consumer electronics such as smartphone…

RUMOR: Sony Considering PS6 Delay to 2028 or Later - Geeks + Gamers

The rumored 2027 PS6 release could see a delay to 2028 or even 2029, thanks to the RAM scarcity driven by AI companies desperate to hoard memory. Late last year, OpenAI began buying up DRAM, which stands for Dynamic Random Accessing Memory, to supply their data centers, including two new ones being built in South Korea. The goal is to have 900,000 semiconductor wafers in 2029, a supply worth $70 billion and accounting for 40% of the world’s tota…