NEW YORK — Sony has yet to officially acknowledge the PlayStation 6, but rampant rumors and insider reports in 2026 point to a next-generation console facing potential delays until 2028 or even 2029 due to a global RAM shortage driven by AI demand, while leaked specifications suggest a massive leap in performance with AMD's Zen 6 CPU and RDNA 5 GPU architecture.

The absence of any official announcement has not stopped speculation. As of May 2026, prediction markets show only about 25% of bettors believe Sony will reveal the PS6 before 2027, reflecting widespread skepticism about an early launch. Sony appears focused on extending the PS5 lifecycle through continued software support and the PS5 Pro, a strategy that could push the next full-generation console further into the future.

Release Date Uncertainty

Traditional seven-year console cycles would have pointed to a 2027 launch following the PS5's 2020 debut. However, multiple reports indicate delays. Bloomberg's February 2026 story cited sources saying Sony is considering 2028 or 2029 due to skyrocketing memory costs. Analyst David Gibson of MST Financial echoed this, noting high likelihood of a post-2028 debut as the company prioritizes PS5........

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