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Sony has not set a PlayStation 6 date as RAM and component shortages persist

Sony has not chosen an internal release date for the PlayStation 6, the company’s CEO confirmed. A global component shortage — notably RAM — driven by rising AI datacenter demand, disruptions linked to the war in Iran, and accusations of memory-chip price fixing is heavily impacting console manufacturing. Those supply pressures are preventing manufacturers from committing to launch timelines.

• Sony has not set an internal release date for the PlayStation 6.
• Console manufacturing is being heavily impacted by a global component shortage, with RAM highlighted as a key bottleneck.
• Primary drivers of the shortage are increased demand from AI datacenters, supply disruptions tied to the war in Iran, and accusations of memory-chip price fixing.
• Widespread supply pressure is leaving manufacturers unable to commit to firm console launch schedules.