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PlayStation 6 Could Be Delayed Due to AI - Inside Games Daily

February 18, 2026·14 min·1 clip

Despite PlayStation's quarterly record and 19% operating income rise, the hosts argue Sony won't absorb RAM cost increases—they'll just monetize you more.

The hosts analyze Sony CFO Lin Tao's comments about offsetting PlayStation manufacturing costs by 'monetizing the installed base,' connecting this to the AI-driven RAM shortage that's inflating hardware prices and potentially delaying the PlayStation 6. They critique Sony's record profits while suggesting practical alternatives for gamers facing increased costs.

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