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Report: Sony Weighs PS6 Delay to 2028–2029 as Nintendo Considers Switch 2 Price Hike

Soaring AI-driven memory costs are reshaping console roadmaps.

Overview

  • Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the plans, reports Sony is considering shifting PlayStation 6 to 2028 or even 2029, extending the PS5 generation beyond its usual cadence.
  • Nintendo is reportedly evaluating a Switch 2 price increase in 2026, with no specific amount disclosed and no company comment provided.
  • Both companies declined to comment to Bloomberg, and the plans remain unconfirmed.
  • Surging demand from AI data centers has tightened DRAM and SSD supply and driven prices higher, with industry leaders warning the imbalance could persist.
  • Microsoft’s next Xbox is still described by AMD’s Lisa Su as targeting 2027 as a best-case window, while Sony has said it has sufficient hardware supply through Christmas 2026.