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| PlayStation has not announced its next console, but memory supply pressure could affect future hardware timing. |
By Jon Scarr
PlayStation is considering delaying its next console until 2028 or possibly 2029, according to a new report from Bloomberg. The report links the possible shift to growing pressure on memory supply as artificial intelligence infrastructure expands.
Bloomberg cites people familiar with PlayStation’s internal planning who said the company is evaluating whether to delay its next hardware launch to avoid releasing during a period of constrained component availability. PlayStation has not officially announced a successor to PlayStation 5 and did not respond to requests for comment, according to the report.
Memory Supply Constraints Are Affecting Hardware Across the Industry
Memory is a core component in modern consoles, supporting large games, faster loading, and higher performance targets. Bloomberg reports that demand for advanced memory is rising as AI data centres expand, increasing competition for the same components used in consumer hardware.
When supply tightens, hardware makers can face higher costs and tougher launch logistics. Pushing a console launch further out can reduce the risk of constrained availability and pricing pressure during a major hardware rollout.
This is not limited to consoles. Other hardware makers are also adjusting timelines and pricing in response to the same supply pressure, as seen when Valve addressed launch timing and pricing uncertainty for its upcoming Steam hardware lineup earlier this month.
Nintendo Switch 2 Pricing Could Also Be Affected by Memory Costs
The report also points to Nintendo Switch 2. Bloomberg says Nintendo is considering raising the price of Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026 as component costs rise.
Bloomberg also reports that Nintendo Switch 2 demand in 2025 contributed to higher consumption of storage-related components. If memory and storage costs continue rising, that pressure can carry over into console pricing.
Nintendo has not announced any pricing changes and did not respond to requests for comment, according to the report.
A Longer PlayStation 5 Generation Could Extend Current Hardware Support
If PlayStation delays its next console until 2028 or later, PlayStation 5 could remain the primary platform longer than many people expected. That would keep current hardware at the centre of major releases for additional years while long-term hardware plans adjust to supply conditions.
PlayStation has not confirmed any next-generation timing. Bloomberg’s report suggests the timeline remains under consideration as memory supply and component costs keep shifting.
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