PS6 may slip to 2029 as AI-driven RAM crunch hits console plans

Hoping to upgrade to a PlayStation 6 soon? You might be waiting longer than expected. A new Bloomberg report says the ongoing RAM crisis fueled by AI demand could push the PS6 launch to 2028 or even 2029.

That would stretch the PlayStation 5 lifecycle to as long as nine years. Sony typically releases new consoles every six or seven years, with the PS4 launching in 2013 and the PS5 following in November 2020. A 2029 release would mark the longest gap between PlayStation generations ever.

Sony has not officially announced the PlayStation 6, but lead console architect Mark Cerny said in late 2025 during a discussion with AMD senior vice president Jack Huynh that the next generation would arrive “in a few years’ time.” At the time, many interpreted that as late 2028. Since then, RAM prices have surged.

The spike is tied to booming AI infrastructure. Data centers powering artificial intelligence systems require massive amounts of RAM, tightening global supply. That squeeze is not just affecting PC builders. Bloomberg reports Sony is considering delaying the PS6, and Nintendo is weighing a potential price increase for the Switch 2 before the end of 2026 despite earlier signals it would hold pricing steady.

The pressure shows how AI’s rapid growth is reshaping industries far beyond tech startups. When memory costs rise, hardware timelines shift and consumers feel it in delayed launches or higher price tags.

For now, the PS5 is not going anywhere. Sony continues to roll out major titles, including a sequel to Kena: Bridge of Spirits, a new John Wick game from Saber Interactive, and both a remake of the original God of War Trilogy and a surprise new God of War release.

If AI keeps swallowing up memory supply, your next console upgrade could depend less on Sony’s roadmap and more on the global chip market.