Sony is still keeping things wide open when it comes to its next-generation console.
According to the company’s latest earnings call, the PlayStation 6 still has no confirmed release date or price. Sony says it is closely monitoring rising memory costs and wider market conditions before locking anything in.
The update came during Sony’s annual corporate strategy and investor Q&A session. At this session, CEO Hiroki Totoki addressed concerns about how global supply pressures could shape the company’s next console. His message was simple: nothing is decided yet.
As shared by Eurogamer, Totoki explained that the ongoing memory shortage is driving up manufacturing costs. This is increasing the overall bill of materials (BoM) for hardware like the PS6. While Sony has already secured enough components for 2026 and has some pricing agreements in place, the outlook beyond that is far less stable.
Looking further ahead, he warns that memory prices will likely remain high into FY2027. This means Sony is still evaluating how that will impact production costs and retail pricing. That uncertainty is now directly feeding into PS6 planning.
“We have not yet decided at what timing we will launch the new console, or at what prices,” Totoki said, adding that Sony is running multiple scenarios to figure out its next move. That includes, notably, the possibility of adjusting its business model. However, the company didn’t expand on what that could actually mean for players.
For now, it’s all positioning rather than specifics. Sony isn’t confirming features, pricing tiers, or even a launch window. The company is just acknowledging that external pressures, particularly AI-driven demand for memory, are reshaping its hardware strategy.
The comments echo wider industry concerns, with companies across the tech space warning about supply bottlenecks affecting future products. Within PlayStation itself, former executives and hardware leads have also hinted that the next generation may need a different approach compared to the PS5 era.
As it stands, the PS6 remains firmly in the planning phase. And while speculation around features and timelines continues to build, Sony’s message is clear: the final shape of its next console will depend as much on the global market as it does on its own roadmap.
Stephan is the sports journalist for the Maple Grove Report.
