Sony says PS6 timing and price still undecided
Sony's Hiroki Totoki says the company will watch the market before committing, warning of memory shortages through fiscal 2027.
Sony president and CEO Hiroki Totoki said the company has not yet decided the release timing or pricing of the PlayStation 6, according to gamerant.com.
Totoki said Sony wants to observe and follow the situation before making a decision on the new console, which has not been given a launch window.
He also warned that memory shortages are expected to continue into Sony's fiscal year 2027, the period running from April 2027 through March 2028.
Sony is running various simulations, including changing business models, to find the best solution and strategy for the console, Totoki said.
Older consoles as context
The PlayStation 5 launched in November 2020, following the PS4 in 2013. Separately, a report from Fortune said Microsoft plans to release an Xbox handheld in the 2027 holiday season and its next major console, the Xbox Next-Gen Helix, in late 2028, with internal price projections of USD 1,200 to USD 1,800.
Quick answers
When will the PlayStation 6 be released?
Sony has not announced a release date. Hiroki Totoki said the timing and pricing have not been decided.
How much will the PS6 cost?
No price has been announced. Sony says the pricing decision is still open.
Has Sony said anything about memory shortages?
Totoki said memory shortages are expected to continue into Sony's fiscal year 2027, from April 2027 to March 2028.