– MLID argues the PS6 must launch in 2027 and should not compromise on VRAM or bandwidth to preserve next-gen experience.
– Rumors speculated a downsize of GDDR7 from 30GB to 24GB and a 160-bit bus reduced to 128-bit to cut costs, but this is uncertain.
– Sony faces a delicate balance between memory constraints, price, and a slow PS5 market, yet intends to push a new console to drive lifecycle momentum.
Speculation continues over a potential PS6 release date delay. Recently, there have also been rumors suggesting Sony might reduce specs in response to the memory shortage. However, with PS5 sales flattening, insider Moore’s Law Is Dead believes the system will arrive on time without cutbacks.
Rumors and claims about VRAM shifts
In his latest podcast, the YouTuber addressed a theory from KeplerL2 reported on by TweakTown. The fellow hardware leaker claimed that the manufacturer may downsize the console’s GDDR7 VRAM from 30GB to 24GB. The memory would also run on a slower 128-bit bus rather than the previously expected 160-bit bus. This move could lower the PS6 price while still providing a performance upgrade.
Risk and rationale behind memory decisions
While cost is a concern, MLID doubts that Sony would risk compromising the console’s capabilities. He says that 30GB of VRAM is the “minimum for it to allow the next-gen experience Sony is trying to deliver.” Likewise, the insider argues that when preparing for a long lifecycle, preserving a higher bandwidth is critical.
Gamers might anticipate that, considering the PS5 price increase, PlayStation will hesitate to introduce a follow-up. The latest fiscal report revealed that sales had already slowed compared to the same quarter in 2025. Straining consumers’ budgets, the company expects revenue to dwindle further.
Market pressures and launch expectations
Even facing those challenges, MLID explains that PlayStation can’t afford a PS6 release date delay. Saying that the “PS5 is dying quickly,” exciting hardware could entice buyers. He may be overly pessimistic about the current system, but the insider thinks it’s imperative that a new console ship in 2027.
The manufacturer may also be willing to lose money initially on the system. If the memory shortage eases in a few years, it can recoup lost profits later in its existence.
Statements from leadership
Sony President and CEO Hiroki Totoki recently confirmed that the company was investing more in a “next-generation platform.” Not naming the PS6 or specifying a launch window, he admitted that higher component costs threatened its plans.