Sony apparently thinks the best fix for slow PS5 sales is… another PlayStation
Sony is reportedly considering the launch of its next-generation PlayStation console, the PS6, amid slowing PS5 sales. Analysts suggest that the PS6 may not arrive until 2028, but some insiders argue for an earlier release to maintain consumer interest. The company is also contemplating changes to the console's memory specifications to manage costs while aiming for a significant performance upgrade.
- ▪Rumors about the PS6's launch timeline and specifications are circulating, with some analysts predicting a release as late as 2028.
- ▪Insiders believe that delaying the PS6 could hurt Sony's market momentum, especially as PS5 sales have slowed.
- ▪Sony may reduce the PS6's memory configuration to keep costs down, potentially impacting its long-term performance goals.
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Rumors surrounding Sony’s next-generation PlayStation console are heating up again, with fresh speculation focusing on the PS6’s launch timeline and hardware specifications. While some analysts believe the next PlayStation may not arrive until 2028 or later, insider Moore’s Law Is Dead (MLID) argues that Sony cannot afford to delay the console any further – even as PS5 sales begin slowing down. The latest discussion also revolves around concerns over memory costs. According to earlier claims from hardware leaker KeplerL2, Sony may consider reducing the PS6’s memory configuration to keep prices under control. The rumored change would reportedly lower the console’s GDDR7 VRAM from 30GB to 24GB while also shifting from a 160-bit memory bus to a slower 128-bit configuration.
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