Sony apparently thinks the best fix for the PS5’s slow sales is… another PlayStation
Rumors surrounding Sony’s next-generation PlayStation console are heating up again, with new speculation focusing on the PS6’s launch timeline and hardware specifications. While some analysts believe that the next PlayStation may not arrive until 2028 or later, a Moore’s Law Is Dead (MLID) insider says that Sony cannot afford to delay the console again – as PS5 sales begin to decline.
A recent discussion also focuses on memory cost concerns. According to previous claims from hardware leaker KeplerL2, Sony may consider reducing the PS6’s memory configuration to keep prices under control. The rumored change will reportedly drop the console’s GDDR7 VRAM from 30GB to 24GB while also moving from a 160-bit memory bus to a slower 128-bit configuration.
Sony faces a tough balancing act
The rumored reduction will help Sony reduce production costs while bringing performance improvements to the PS5 generation. However, MLID believes that such a compromise would harm Sony’s long-term ambitions for the platform.
In a recent podcast, an insider argued that 30GB of VRAM is actually a minimum requirement for the kind of “next-generation experience” that Sony wants to deliver. He also emphasized that maintaining high memory bandwidth is important for a console that is expected to last for many years.
The debate comes at a difficult time for PlayStation. Sony recently reported that PS5 sales were down compared to the same period last year, while broader economic pressures continue to affect consumer spending. In addition, rising component costs and supply chain issues remain a concern for hardware manufacturers around the world.
Why PS6 timing matters
Despite the financial pressure, MLID says Sony is unlikely to delay the PS6 because the company needs a new hardware boost. According to the report, PlayStation is in danger of losing happiness if it extends the PS5 generation too long. Introducing a new console around 2027 could help revive interest among gamers while giving developers more advanced hardware to work with. Sony may also be willing to take early financial losses on the console, hoping that production costs will improve over time as component shortages ease.
For gamers, the biggest takeaway is that Sony seems to be focusing on delivering a huge technological leap instead of aggressively cutting specs to save money. That could mean better graphics, bigger game worlds, and more demanding AI-driven experiences in future titles.
Sony itself has already published that work on the “next-generation platform” is underway. Although CEO Hiroki Totoki stopped short of confirming a launch window for the PS6, his comments suggest that the company is still investing heavily in future PlayStation hardware.
As the rumors continue to build, attention will now shift to whether Sony will officially unveil the next-gen flagship next year.
