Sony's PS6 could be latest victim of RAM shortages – delayed until 2029, say sources

The global RAM and storage shortages might have claimed another victim. It is claimed that we might not see a next-gen console from Sony until 2029.

Sources say that because of the issue the company is considering "pushing back the debut" of the PlayStation 6 to "2028 or even 2029". That would potentially leave the PS5 Pro as its main machine for more than three years.

Not that the PS5 Pro is bad – we've only just scratched the surface of its capabilities so far, and Sony will soon push a major firmware update that could make games run even better. But considering Xbox is still expected to release its next console in 2027, it may end up with a major advantage.

The reported delay comes from Bloomberg (via VGC). It claims that the price of 16GB of DDR RAM has rising by 515% in just a few months. Whule 512GB of NAND storage is now 479% more expensive.

Having had to buy 16GB of DDR5 RAM recently, it's something I know all too well.

Nintendo affected by RAMageddon too

Bloomberg also states that Nintendo could raise the price of the Switch 2 at some point this year – once it's existing stock has run out.

And Valve is thought to have delayed the Steam Machine – which was originally expected to release later this year. Considering it was originally announced as offering an affordable, console-like experience, component pricing may have scuppered many of the plans for now.

Of course, RAMageddon – as it's being called – may end up changing Microsoft's scheduled for its next Xbox too, mitigating the absence of the PS6. Either that or its more premium, PC-like device will come with a premium, PC-like price. And that could put it out of reach for many gamers.

Whatever the outcome, at least your existing Xbox Series X/S, PS5 or PS5 Pro have a fair bit of life left in them yet.