PS5 Lifespan Leaked: Long-Term Use Confirmed Ahead of PS6

Sony launched the PS5 (PlayStation 5) on November 12, 2020, giving the gaming fanatics a new toy to add to their cart. There was a shortage of chips all over the world during its release, as 2020 was the year of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the PS5 was still a hit with players. So far, more than 78 million units of the PS5 have been sold by Sony globally. From the initial PlayStation to PlayStation 5, the company has consistently improved and transformed gaming by launching popular franchises. PS2 is still the best-selling gaming console for Sony, surpassing both Xbox and Nintendo's sales.

PS5's Global Challenges

In 2020, the global shortage of chips caused a lot of trouble for Sony, as the customers were infuriated with the long delays for the consoles to come to the market. Some customers even used to wait outside the stores all night, while others offered hefty amounts to the resellers. Gadget sales skyrocketed in 2020, which made it tough for the semiconductor manufacturers to keep up with the demand. The chips are used in numerous items, including smartphones, automobiles, washing machines, microwaves, etc., so their shortage affected various industries. A survey showed that supplies decreased from an average of 40 days in 2019 to five days in 2021. Fortunately, in 2023, the shortages finally disappeared, and the company stated that its global supply chain is now restored. The console is now easily available, but the surplus might result in merchants competing for sales.

Sony Drops Hints on PS5’s Life Span

Last year, during an interview, Hideaki Nishino, the CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment, revealed the lifespan of PS5 and compared it with the previous consoles. Nishino told Famitsu, “We think that the PS5 will be around for a long time, just like the PS4. However, I don’t think it’s right to delay the release of the next product that incorporates new technology because it will be around for a long time.

He further said, “The timing of introducing new hardware is related to the timeline of technological evolution and the timeline for us to implement it. Therefore, I think it is important to provide new things while playing the ones that are currently in operation and to expand in total."

Nishino also confirmed that the company wants its customers to use PS5 for a long time. He said, “For example, PS4 has been automated since the middle of production, and the quality of the hardware is high. That’s why you can use it for a long time,” he said.

As Nishino suggested that the PS5 will have a lifespan similar to that of the PS4, which was around seven years, this means the PS5 will last up to 2027 at the most. However, some reports suggest that Sony may be considering a shorter cycle, possibly five years, as the new console might release in early 2025.

Currently, the new game releases for the PS5 are ongoing, and an official date for the console’s end-of-life has not been announced by Sony yet. The company will continue to offer software updates and new game titles for the console for the upcoming years, even though they are getting ready for the next generation of gaming hardware. If we talk about the PS6, Sony has yet to make an official announcement about its release date. However, a few leaks claim that it might be launched in 2027 or early 2028.