Yoshida: Sony Shouldn't Rush PS6, Keep PS5 Generation Going
Former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida says rising component costs and limited consumer budgets are reasons to delay PS6 hardware.
Former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida said Sony should keep the PS5 generation going as long as possible rather than rushing the PS6 release date. Yoshida made the comments when asked about the PS6 by The Verge.
Yoshida pointed to rising component costs and consumers' limited budgets as reasons Sony could consider pushing back PS6 hardware. He also said people are already very happy using the PS5 and the Nintendo Switch 2.
According to Yoshida, he does not think lots of people are asking for more power, suggesting the demand for a more capable console may not be strong enough to justify an early launch.
Console cycle context
Console generations have traditionally released around every seven years. The PS5 Pro already gave Sony an opportunity to offer a more powerful version of the current PlayStation generation without abandoning the original PS5.
The PS6 is expected by some reports to arrive next year with a possible $1000+ price tag, or in 2027 as expected.
Quick answers
What did Shuhei Yoshida say about the PS6 release date?
He said Sony should not rush the PS6 and should keep the PS5 generation going as long as possible, citing rising component costs and limited consumer budgets.
Why does Yoshida think Sony could delay the PS6?
He pointed to rising component costs and consumers' limited budgets, adding that people are already very happy using the PS5 and Switch 2 and that he does not think lots of people are asking for more power.
When is the PS6 expected to launch?
Some reports expect the PS6 to arrive next year with a possible $1000+ price tag, or in 2027 as expected.