Those looking forward to the next console generation may face a longer timeline and higher costs. Recent reports indicate Sony is considering moving the PlayStation 6 launch to 2028 or 2029 amid the continuing global memory crisis.
At the same time, consumers eyeing a Nintendo Switch 2 purchase this year may encounter higher-than-expected pricing, as Nintendo is reportedly preparing a price increase for its newest handheld console.
Several analysts and industry sources have suggested that AI-driven demand for memory chips could delay Sony’s next-generation console. Bloomberg has echoed those reports, stating that Sony is unlikely to launch the PlayStation 6 next year. Meanwhile, Microsoft’s next Xbox is still said to be on schedule for a 2027 debut.
Citing individuals familiar with the company’s plans, the report says the PS5 successor may not arrive in 2027 as previously expected, largely due to rising memory and storage prices. Limited component supply is also said to be affecting product roadmaps across the consumer electronics sector.
The potential PS6 delay may not be the only concern for gamers. According to the same report, Nintendo is preparing to raise the Switch 2’s price in the near term, but no specifics were given about the timing or the size of the increase.
Although a Switch 2 price adjustment would impact demand, it would align with prior guidance. During a November 2025 interview, Shuntaro Furukawa indicated Nintendo would maintain 2026 pricing stability unless tariff-related inflation or escalating component costs made that untenable.
On the hardware side, recent reports indicate the PS6 may feature 30GB of GDDR7 memory delivering up to 640 GB/s of bandwidth. A separate handheld variant is rumored to include 24GB of LPDDR5X RAM. Both systems are expected to run on custom processors developed with AMD, reportedly combining Zen 6 CPU cores with RDNA 5 graphics.
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