PlayStation 6 likely won't arrive until 2029, rising memory prices are to blame

Discussions about the PS6 have come alive again as a behind-the-scenes source from the gaming community reiterates a 2029 release window.

2029 is back in play, due to manufacturing costs and a tight memory market

An insider known as Detective Seeds recently dusted off their older predictions on social network X, adding weight with new details. In their post, they state that the previously speculated PlayStation 6 release date of 2027 is too optimistic and does not correspond to the current state of development.

According to information that reportedly comes directly from an engineer working for Sony, 2029 appears to be the realistic target date.

However, 2027 won't remain empty in the Japanese manufacturer's calendar. Instead of a full-fledged home console, fans could see the long-rumored handheld, which would function as a standalone device capable of playing titles natively, rather than just via the cloud like the current PlayStation Portal.

The unfavorable situation in the semiconductor market may also impact the price tags of current hardware. Analytical reports suggest that 2026 could see another price increase for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles, which contradicts the standard practice of discounting older models.