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PlayStation 6 Delay Fears May Be Overblown, As Known Leaker Silently Pushes Back Against Latest Reports
Industry insider Kepler_L2 has dismissed rumors that the PlayStation 6 will be delayed to 2028 or 2029. The leaker asserts the console remains on track for a 2027 launch, citing TSMC contracts and AMD validation efforts. Other reports suggest Sony is still undecided on the final price and launch date.
What changed
A known leaker has pushed back against reports suggesting a post-2027 release date.
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Insider Kepler_L2 Contradicts PlayStation 6 Delay Reports
confidence 70%Industry insider Kepler_L2 has dismissed rumors that the PlayStation 6 will be delayed to 2028 or 2029. The leaker asserts the console remains on track for a 2027 launch, citing TSMC contracts and AMD validation efforts. Other reports suggest Sony is still undecided on the final price and launch date.
What's confirmed:
- Insider Kepler_L2 claims the PlayStation 6 is still on track for a 2027 launch.
- Kepler_L2 states that AMD would not waste resources on validation if a delay were planned.
- Kepler_L2 cites TSMC contracts and slowing PS5 sales as reasons for the 2027 window.
Still unconfirmed:
- Some analysts believe Sony is considering pushing the PS6 launch beyond 2027.
- The PlayStation 6 release may be delayed to 2029.
- Sony will use AI-driven frame generation to achieve 4K 120FPS on the PS6.
- Sony cannot decide on the PlayStation 6 price and launch date.
- The next Xbox Project Helix runs Steam and will launch in 2027.
- The PS5 price has increased to $649 due to a 60% surge in DRAM costs.