Sony Isn’t Committed On When PlayStation 6 Releases, CEO Says

The course of direction for next-generation consoles is starting to surface. At least, there is some certainty from Xbox thus far. In February, AMD did express certainty in a 2027 launch for the next-generation Xbox. And from Microsoft directly, there has also been glimpses at both the potential boot up as well as the dashboard interface that console & PC will share for the new generation approaching.

For PlayStation however, it is not as transparent. Earlier in January, it was understood that the platform alongside Xbox potentially might be missing its 2027 projected release. Additionally, initiatives are shifting internally as well. The push for PC from a few years ago are now winding down as of recently. There was even a cross-buy concept that was datamined which also might be in jeopardy as well it also appears.

This week, corporate Sony held its latest earnings call revealing new details on PlayStation. For its current PlayStation 5, it was revealed that the console sold more than 93 million units. Elsewhere in a webcast call hosted by the firm, PlayStation CEO Hiroki Totoki did express uncertainty on the current plans for the release of the next PlayStation.

“We have not yet decided on at what timing we will launch the new console, or at what prices. So we would like to really observe and follow the situation,” a Sony translator stated; Video Game Chronicle transcribed. “Looking at the current circumstances, the memory price is also expected to be very high FY 2027, because there will still be a shortage of supply. So under that assumption, we must think carefully what we will do.”

The squeeze on certain components in manufacturing is starting to show for certain. Just recently, it was rolled out in April new price points for all PlayStation hardware. In that, the base PlayStation 5 now costs $649 while the newer PlayStation 5 Pro is now priced at $899. You can read the full report by heading here.

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