Sony Reportedly on Track to Launch PS6 and PlayStation Handheld in Holiday 2027

Sony’s next-generation console, PlayStation 6 (aka PS6 in short), has been all over the news since late last year. While the next-gen Xbox console has been confirmed to feature AMD’s custom SoC, Sony has been mum about PS6 all this time. However, the rumor mill is doing its job, as we keep hearing some other news about the upcoming gaming console from Sony.

PS6 and PlayStation Handheld reportedly still targeted for Holiday 2027

While previous rumors have been hinting at a possible 2028 or even 2029 launch, a latest claim by industry leaker KeplerL2 suggests that both the PS6 and a rumored PlayStation handheld are still targeting a Holiday 2027 release (via Notebookcheck). Do note that the latest claim is in line with Moore’s Law Is Dead (another tipster), who previously said that pushing the PS6 launch too far could cost Sony more than releasing it in 2027.

Here, it’s worth noting that Microsoft expects to ship alpha hardware to developers in 2027. So, we are assuming the next-gen Xbox console could be released in late 2027, if everything stays on track. So, it makes more sense for Sony to stay on the 2027 launch window than pushing it further, to avoid catching up with the intense competition with Project Helix.

Although the late launch has been linked to the memory crunch and the rising cost of internal components, it seems Sony’s and Microsoft’s plans haven’t been dented by the ongoing situation.

If KeplerL2’s claims turn out to be accurate, awaiting fans can still expect the next-gen PlayStation console and a potential new handheld device within the next 18 months. The timeline also hints that Sony may maintain competitive momentum against Microsoft’s upcoming Project Helix console.

Will the volatile market situation affect the PS5 price?

At a time when the memory market remains volatile, sticking to the original launch window may be a bold but calculated move. If you are also worried about the PS5 price hike due to the situation around internal components, fortunately, Sony has hinted that it won’t immediately hike the price of the current console. However, it plans to offset the market volatility by monetizing existing players. So, you might end up paying more for the in-game content, subscriptions, and more.

Will Sony be able to meet the 2027 window, or could unforeseen supply issues push fans to wait longer? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.