Huh…so there may not be a delay after all? I’d be shocked if that’s the case.

For the sake of the PS6's launch, I hope there is.
Because this RAM bubble just keeps expanding and doesn't appear to be popping any time soon and with the PS5 Pro currently at $750 (And that's a DIGITAL console) we could be looking at $800/$900 for the PS6 Digital and Disc editions in 2027.

In that case the PS6 will bomb very hard

Maybe their plans were simply too far along to allow for a delay until whenever the RAM crisis abates.

Then again who knows, maybe the AI bubble will pop by then, the whole thing is a ridiculous circlejerk of companies passing around the same funds and burning billions of dollars they'll never be able to repay chasing the delusional idea that AGI will spontaneously manifest if they waste enough water and gigawatts.

Hmm, interesting. At the same time I wouldn't necessarily read too much into the "still on track" comment as production doesn't need to holt if they're delaying the system to fall 2028

Midgen upgrades are overpriced because they're designed to sell in low quantities to enthusiasts at respectable profit margins.

Series S was overall more advanced and poweful than a One X and it cost $200 less at launch ($500 vs $300). I think if it weren't for the RAM crisis (which may affect old and new consoles alike), PS6 digital would be notably cheaper to buy than a PS5 Pro.

And since PS6 is also launching in handheld form, Sony may offer a VitaTV-esque version of the handheld, which would act like their "Series S". That would be weaker than the Pro at almost all tasks, but it can be $300 cheaper and will mainly sell to remaining PS4 players and people looking for a "cheap" console with a neat form factor.

Still, it's a shame that Sony targeted 2027. Even without the RAM troubles, I would've gone with better specs for 2028 or 29. PS5 and especially PS5 Pro should remain decent platforms to game on for many more years. I don't understand the rush.

Edit:

Another thing PS6 has going for it (against the current PS5 Pro) is that Sony can launch it with 1TB or even 512 GB storage (like Series S). The Pro comes with a standard 2TB SSD. Compression technology improvement and a focus on RT/PT could also lead to game file sizes getting smaller.

Hope this is true, no need to rush. Take your sweet time Sony, still got 200 PS5 and PS4 games to go!! 😖

Sony will keep the original plan up until production would need to start I guess. They will find out that the costs have not shrunk by then and they will subsequently delay I reckon; I will probably be wrong though.

If I'm not mistaken didn't Nintendo keep to their production schedule (Holiday 2024) and just stockpile units throughout early 2025. Essentially they're probably super flexible either way.

Edit:

https://www.t3.com/news/nintendo-switch-2-release-date-delay-explained

"According to Japanese news site Nikkei, Nintendo wants to ensure there are plenty of "Switch 2" consoles on shelves, along with a healthy range of launch games: "Priority was given to ensure the initial inventory of the successor console and a lineup of software titles at the time of its launch," it wrote 

Sadly for those who have shifted their calendar entries from late summer 2024 to March 2025, Nikkei also points out that the release date could slip again depending on manufacturing and supply."

Nintendo did do that, but they were already produced and paid for I guess. I am not sure when Sony would have to hand over the money.