Game console generations generally run on a seven year cycle with the PS3 in 2006, the PS4 in 2013 and the PS5 in 2020.
Logically, the PS6 will launch in 2027, and there have been rumours of development already being underway on it, though Sony has yet to officially confirm it.
Now, industry insider and Insider Gaming’s Tom Henderson reports that due to the AI-caused RAM shortage and massive price increases, the next generation of consoles may be delayed:
“From what we understand, the situation has led console manufacturers to debate whether the next generation of consoles should be delayed from their intended 2027-2028 release window, with the hope that RAM manufacturers will be able to build out their infrastructure to produce more RAM, thereby allowing prices to drop.”
One thing relatively remarkable, though, has been the reaction to that news. Social media response has been overwhelmingly in the camp of preferring to wait longer for the next generation of consoles rather than releasing something overly pricey or underpowered.
The talk comes as Newsis is reporting that Nvidia and AMD are reportedly “significantly” raising GPU prices for PCs in the coming weeks. Initial increases will take place in January for AMD and February for Nvidia, with subsequent and gradual price increases throughout the year.
The result is a top-end GPU like the Nvidia RTX 5090, which released at $1,999, could increase to as high as $5,000 this year.
