An Ampere Analysis forecast warns that US$1,000 PS6 and Project Helix consoles could sell 39 million fewer units and reduce player spending.
Sony has not locked in a PlayStation 6 release date, while RAM shortages and rising hardware costs cloud the console’s eventual launch.
Sony has no confirmed PS6 release date as component costs, supply-chain disruption and uncertainty over physical games complicate its next console.
PS6 remains unconfirmed, with memory shortages clouding its launch, price, games, specifications and possible compatibility with Sony’s next handheld.