Sony CEO Says PS6 Timeline Could Slip as RAM Crisis Drives Costs Through 2027
Sony’s next-generation console plans are being shaped by an ongoing hardware supply squeeze, with the company’s leadership pointing directly at the continuing RAM memory crisis as a factor that could affect timing, pricing, and production decisions for PlayStation 6.
PS6 timing under pressure as Sony forecasts high RAM costs through fiscal 2027
In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Sony CEO Hiroki Totoki said that the internal team responsible for producing and distributing PlayStation 6 is being “heavily” affected by the RAM memory crisis and the knock-on effects it has had across the hardware supply chain.
Totoki also stressed that the combination of component shortages and the current macroeconomic environment is something Sony is closely monitoring. He added that forecasts indicate RAM prices are expected to remain “very high” through Sony’s fiscal year 2027, which runs from April 1, 2027 to March 31, 2028. Because of that outlook, he said Sony needs to “reflect very carefully” on what to do next.
While Sony’s comments do not confirm a launch window for PS6, they imply that leadership does not have full certainty on release timing yet—particularly since the RAM situation is widely expected to continue for at least all of 2027 and potentially longer.
| Platform | Status | Date / window mentioned |
|---|---|---|
| PlayStation 6 | Release timing not confirmed | No date given; impact tied to RAM price forecast through FY2027 (Apr 1, 2027 – Mar 31, 2028) |
What this means for players
If RAM pricing and availability remain tight as Sony expects, it could influence both the production pace and the overall cost structure around PS6—two areas that typically affect how quickly stock can be built and how aggressive pricing can be at launch.
For players, the immediate takeaway is uncertainty: Sony is signaling that the company is still working through supply-chain realities rather than operating from a clearly locked release schedule.
Open questions
At this stage, the biggest unknown is when PS6 can realistically be timed and scaled given the forecast that RAM costs stay elevated through Sony fiscal 2027. Sony has not provided a launch date or window here—only a warning that the company’s planning for production and distribution is constrained by the ongoing memory crisis.
