Rumors of a PlayStation 6 delay due to rising component costs may be exaggerated. According to a well-known hardware insider Moore’s Law is deadSony is unlikely to delay the launch of its next-generation console, even as RAM prices rise across the industry.
The concern stems from what some analysts are calling “RAMmageddon,” where demand for memory chips, driven heavily by AI infrastructure, is driving up prices across the tech industry. Some previous reports suggested that the situation on next-gen consoles could be delayed until 2028 or even 2029. But Moore’s Law Is Dead argues that delaying the PS6 would actually cost Sony more than just paying higher prices for storage components.
Why a console delay may be more expensive
A main reason is production commitments. Sony has reportedly already secured production capacity from TSMC for the console’s processor, which is expected to be manufactured using a 3nm process from around mid-2027. A withdrawal from these contracts or a delay in production could result in significant financial penalties and potentially push Sony to the back of the manufacturing queue.
MLID also points out that Sony has already invested heavily in developing the PS6’s custom APU, codenamed Orion, in collaboration with AMD. Console chip development costs can run into the tens of millions of dollars, making a last-minute delay far more disruptive than facing higher memory prices in the first few months of the console’s lifecycle.
There are also precedents for this strategy. When the PlayStation 5 launched in 2020, Sony had to deal with rising component prices and supply chain disruptions during the pandemic. Instead of delaying the console’s release, the company pushed ahead with its release window and managed cost pressures through price adjustments and logistics changes.
Regardless, Sony hasn’t officially announced the PlayStation 6 or confirmed its release window for now. However, recent leaks and industry speculation still point to a 2027 release date, with the possibility of pushing back to early 2028 if necessary.
