Overview
- A SandStoneInsights report by analyst David Gibson says Sony expects a longer PS5 lifecycle and a PS6 launch delayed longer than many anticipated.
- Sony has not confirmed the report, and outlets note the sourcing for the SandStoneInsights claims remains unclear.
- Coverage cites worldwide RAM shortages and sharply higher component costs as key pressures, with analysts arguing delay is preferable to launching at unaffordable prices.
- Earlier expectations centered on 2027–2028, while new reporting and commentary suggest late 2028 or 2029 is more likely, with one insider on X reiterating a 2029 target and a handheld potentially arriving sooner.
- Many players reacted positively to a longer PS5 era, noting lengthy AAA development cycles have limited the number of flagship releases this generation.