Sony says work on its next-generation PlayStation, presumably the PS6, is still on schedule despite the ongoing memory crunch. During the Q2 FY2026 earnings call, CFO Lin Tao stated development is "progressing as scheduled," adding that investment in the new platform will ramp up from next fiscal year, which begins in April 2027. On the memory front, Sony says it has offset rising memory prices on the PS5 through pricing, promotions, and cost cuts, and has already agreed with suppliers on how much memory it needs for next year's projected hardware sales.
Although new PS5 unit sales are gradually declining as expected in this stage of the console life cycle, the PS platform continues to expand and grow in a stable manner. Looking ahead to next fiscal year, Sony aims to enhance user engagement and further strengthen monetization through the release of strong titles and the expansion of its service. During the Q&A, Tao emphasized the need to make necessary investments for the new platform while supporting the soundness of the current platform and investing rationally.
Leaker Kepler L2 claims the console's RAM and storage alone cost over $680, and industry leaders expect the shortage to worsen in 2027. Sony has yet to share a release window, saying only that details will come at an appropriate time.
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