Sony CEO Breaks Silence on PS6 Release Date and Price Expectations

Eager for the PS6? Sony’s CEO just dropped an update on the console’s release date and cost.

Published: Aug 17, 2026, 4:47 pm Updated: Aug 17, 2026, 4:47 pm

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Primary Subject: PlayStation 6 (PS6)
Key Update: Sony CEO Hiroki Totoki confirmed there is no set release date or price for the PS6, as ongoing global component shortages could cause delays.
Status: Confirmed
Last Verified: August 17, 2026
Quick Answer: Sony has not confirmed a PS6 release date or price, citing ongoing global component shortages that could delay its expected launch past 2027.

Rumors and speculation regarding the PlayStation 6 started in late 2023, with some believing Sony would release it in 2027.

Though it's common knowledge that Sony is working on the new-gen console, information on the PS6 has been hush-hush. For years, players have heard little to no news regarding the features of the upcoming console or when we'll be getting it.

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Until now, Sony CEO Hiroki Totoki has only briefly touched on the topic, and it isn't looking good for those waiting for a release announcement.

Sony CEO Hiroki Totoki Discusses PS6 Release Date

In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Totoki revealed that there still isn't a definite release date for the PS6.

During the interview, Totoki noted the continued global component shortage. He stated, “Considering that importance, we need to take some action. Otherwise, we cannot survive in this landscape." Because of that, it's unlikely we'll be getting a release date announcement anytime soon.

Most analysts theorized the PS6 would arrive sometime in 2027. However, if the shortages continue, components would stay scarce, and prices would remain high. This is likely causing delays in the console's release.

Totoki also noted that there has yet to be an update on how much the new consoles will cost. He explained the situation, stating, “Looking at the current circumstances, the memory price is also expected to be very high in FY 2027, because there will still be a shortage of supply. So under that assumption, we must think carefully about what we will do.”

So if you were financially planning around a console release by next year, it looks like you'll have to wait a little longer.

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