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title: "Sony delays PS6 launch decision amid supply chain strain"
type: "News"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/296400877.md"
description: "Sony has delayed the decision on the PlayStation 6 launch date due to high memory costs and volatile supply chains, as confirmed by CEO Hiroki Totoki. The company's shifting focus toward entertainment IP reduces the urgency for new hardware releases. Additionally, plans to discontinue physical game discs by 2028 have sparked fan backlash regarding game preservation."
datetime: "2026-08-19T21:02:41.000Z"
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# Sony delays PS6 launch decision amid supply chain strain

Launch date on hold: Sony CEO Hiroki Totoki confirmed no fixed PS6 release date, citing high memory costs and volatile supply chains. Changing business model: Sony’s growing focus on entertainment IP reduces urgency to release new hardware, allowing flexibility in timing. Fan backlash grows: Plans to end physical discs by 2028 have triggered protests and concerns about game preservation and ownership.

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