Memory shortages could delay PlayStation 6 launch until 2029, raise Switch 2 price

[DragonSlayer101]

Facepalm: Sony is reportedly considering delaying the launch of the PS6 to 2028 or even 2029 due to the ongoing memory crisis. Gamers planning to buy the Switch 2 this year could also be in for sticker shock, as Nintendo is said to be planning to raise the price of its latest handheld console.

Multiple analysts and industry insiders have recently claimed that the next-generation PlayStation console could be delayed due to the AI-fueled memory crisis. Bloomberg has now reiterated the rumors, claiming that Sony is unlikely to release the PlayStation 6 next year, even though the next-gen Xbox is still said to be on track for a 2027 launch.

The report, which cites unnamed sources familiar with the company's plans, claims the PS5 successor will miss the expected 2027 launch window due to the skyrocketing prices of memory and storage hardware. The limited availability of components for client devices is also reportedly forcing other consumer electronics manufacturers to rework their product roadmap.

Unfortunately for gamers, the PS6 delay is not the only piece of bad news Bloomberg reported over the weekend. According to the publication, Nintendo is planning to raise the price of the Switch 2 sooner rather than later. However, the report did not specify when the price hike will be announced, nor did it reveal how much more buyers will have to pay for one of the new hybrid consoles.

The Switch 2 price hike will undoubtedly be a big blow for gamers, but it won't be a major surprise. In an interview in November 2025, Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa promised not to raise the Switch 2 price in 2026, but only as long as the company did not have to deal with inflationary pressures from increased tariffs or component costs.

According to recent reports, the PS6 could pack an impressive 30GB of GDDR7 memory with 640 GB/s bandwidth, while the PS6 handheld could ship with 24GB of LPDDR5X RAM. Both devices are expected to be powered by AMD processors, with Sony reportedly working with the chipmaker to develop custom SoCs featuring Zen 6 CPU cores and RDNA 5 graphics for its next-gen consoles.

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Memory shortages could delay PlayStation 6 launch until 2029, raise Switch 2 price

 

[The Talking Tech]

Good!
Delaying the PlayStation 6 hopefully means the PS5 can finally start getting actual PS5 games instead of more PS4 ports, and remasters.

 

[James321]

All in the name of AI, ALL hail AI...

 

[NotYourITguy]

All in the name of AI, ALL hail AI...

Sure but the memory industry has a long history of intentionally maintaining supply shortages. This isn't new.

 

[James321]

Sure but the memory industry has a long history of intentionally maintaining supply shortages. This isn't new.

That should indicate price fixing, isn't price fixing illegal and subject to investigation and possibly a massive fine?

 

[NotYourITguy]

That should indicate price fixing, isn't price fixing illegal and subject to investigation and possibly a massive fine?

Yes and that has happened several times already.

 

[GodisanAtheist]

In a perfect world I'd say more devs would take this delay as an opportunity to really fine tune and optimize their releases going forward, but it's not a perfect world, not at all.

I wish id would license out their id tech engine for more devs to use, looks great and performs great, but only the Doom games really use it.

 

[Theinsanegamer]

In a perfect world I'd say more devs would take this delay as an opportunity to really fine tune and optimize their releases going forward, but it's not a perfect world, not at all.

I wish id would license out their id tech engine for more devs to use, looks great and performs great, but only the Doom games really use it.

ID planned on it, but that was kiboshed by Microsoft.

 

[NumberNine]

Sony's barely released games for the current console. It'll be interesting to see what Playstation's future looks like with no hardware and recycled games.

 

[Theinsanegamer]

Sony's barely released games for the current console. It'll be interesting to see what Playstation's future looks like with no hardware and recycled games.

Look at Microsoft.

A slower version of that. PS will benefit from the xbox not being around anymore as a competitor, but the high prices and restrictions with no exclusives will continue eating into the bottom line.

 

[texasrattler]

AMD make parts for both, if any 1 of the parts they make are delayed, both would likely get delayed. Memory is likely the cause of the PS6 delay but with memory being a issue, GPU for the consoles would likely become a issue too.

Also the original date for consoles was 2028, this was a few years back during the FTC vs MS/Activision acquisition.
Things have changed, new consoles likely 2028. MS could release in 2027 but with memory n gpu shortages, I doubt they'll be rdy for 2027. Even if they did release it will be limited and most people won't get one.

 

[daffy duck]

Yet XBOX is still on schedule for 2027 release.

 

[Theinsanegamer]

Yet XBOX is still on schedule for 2027 release.

Xbox has fully given up on any pretense of being a console and is instead shifting to $2000 mini PCs instead.

 

[James321]

Yes and that has happened several times already.

Well I guess they have not learned their lesson then, maybe the punishment does not fit the crime.

We need a more severe form of punishment going forward.

 

[gamerk2]

That should indicate price fixing, isn't price fixing illegal and subject to investigation and possibly a massive fine?

*cough* Only if there's an actual agreement in place to raise prices. However, it's *very* well understood that price wars are bad for business, so companies generally understand to "not" compete on price if at all possible.

Simple example: A few years ago one of the major airlines (I forget which one) added a fee for a second checked bag. Within a literal week *every other airline* did the same thing. There's no "agreement" in place to litigate them with, just unspoken agreements and good business sense.

 

[Xenocea]

Sony's barely released games for the current console. It'll be interesting to see what Playstation's future looks like with no hardware and recycled games.

Plenty of games on PS5 to play. I'm enjoying mine, along with my gaming PC.

 

[dangh]

Plenty of games on PS5 to play. I'm enjoying mine, along with my gaming PC.

what are top 10 good games you enjoy on ps5, weren't released on ps4, and aren't available on PC?
I have both as well, but I miss ps3 times. As for now, console makes no sense. A steamdeck plus a pc covers all whats important. Rest is just a whim.

 

[Xenocea]

what are top 10 good games you enjoy on ps5, weren't released on ps4, and aren't available on PC?
I have both as well, but I miss ps3 times. As for now, console makes no sense. A steamdeck plus a pc covers all whats important. Rest is just a whim.

Gran Turismo 7, Astro Bot, Astro's Playroom, Death Stranding 2, Ghost of Yotei, Demon Souls Remake..etc Yeah, I know some mentioned are coming to PC.

There's nothing wrong with consoles. Not everyone has a capable PC. Some like myself still enjoy gaming on the couch in the living room on my home theatre surround sound setup, and having games night with my buddies when they come over, even though I do own a gaming PC.

Point and case, there's still plenty of games coming out to PS5. Yes, most all going platforms, but it's all about having options, and that's a win win situation for gamers.

You miss ps3 times? I miss the psone, and ps2 days, when it was truly the golden era of gaming. Consoles have always been around, and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future, whether you like it or not.

 

[daffy duck]

Xbox has fully given up on any pretense of being a console and is instead shifting to $2000 mini PCs instead.

It still needs the memory this article claims isn't available for Sony apparently.