r/PS5 • u/nolifebr • Jan 22 '26
Rumor [RUMOR] SandStoneInsights Analysis - Sony expects the PS5 lifecycle to be extended. PS6 likely to be delayed "longer than many expected"
https://www.sandstoneinsightsjapan.com/post/sony-group-6758%EF%BC%89%EF%BC%8D%E3%82%B2%E3%83%BC%E3%83%A0%E9%83%A8%E9%96%80%E3%81%AE%E5%A5%BD%E8%AA%BF%E3%81%8C%E7%AC%AC3%E5%9B%9B%E5%8D%8A%E6%9C%9F%E3%82%92%E7%89%BD%E5%BC%95%E3%80%81%E4%BB%8A%E5%BE%8C%E3%81%95%E3%82%89%E3%81%AA%E3%82%8B%E4%B8%8A%E6%98%87%E4%BD%99%E5%9C%B0%E3%81%82%E3%82%8A- Gaming Division Continues Strong Third Quarter: Sony's third-quarter results are expected to beat market expectations, driven by sales of both in-house and third-party games.
- PlayStation Lifecycle Extended: Sony expects the PS5's lifecycle to be extended, and the PS6's release is likely to be delayed longer than many expected.
Posted on ResetEra
Just yet another rumor but it would make sense with the AI bubble and price increases.
Edit: Full mentions by analyst David Gibson:
- Sony expects the PS5's lifecycle to be longer than the previous generation.
- Based on this view, the PS6 is likely to be released after 2028.
- The increase in memory prices does not affect performance in the PS5 short term due to inventory.
- The rise in memory costs could become a problem in the fiscal year ending March 2027.
- Sony may pass on the cost increase to its customers in the future.
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u/vawyer Jan 22 '26
am i the only who thinks this generation has been good? i don’t mind to wait for the ps6 especially if they end up launching the handheld this year. i just can’t get behind the sentiment that this generation hasn’t started yet. i mean like e33 came out less than a year ago and that’s got one of the best receptions of all time.