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Sony says no PS6 launch date as component shortages and price hikes bite

Sony CEO Hiroki Totoki confirmed the company has not set a release date or price for the PlayStation 6. The PlayStation 5 turns six in November and Sony has already raised PS5 pricing in 2026, with the PS5 Pro now listed at $900. Heavy demand from AI companies and trade tensions are causing global shortages of high-tech components that complicate a PS6 timetable and could push hardware costs higher. These supply and cost pressures make a firm next‑gen launch window uncertain for Sony and the broader console market.

• Hiroki Totoki, Sony’s CEO, said there is no set release date or price for PlayStation 6.
• The PS5 reaches its sixth anniversary in November and Sony increased PS5 pricing in 2026; the PS5 Pro is priced at $900.
• Surging demand from AI firms and trade‑war disruptions have created shortages of critical components, with three major PC memory manufacturers sold out for 2027 and no plans to produce more.
• Microsoft has warned supply and cost issues will worsen before improving, and outlets are highlighting cheaper gaming options to help consumers cope.