India, May 11 -- Sony has finally addressed growing speculation surrounding the PlayStation 6, but the company still appears far from confirming an official launch timeline or pricing for its next-generation gaming console.

During Sony's latest earnings call, company executives admitted that rising hardware costs and memory shortages are making future console planning more difficult. The update quickly sparked debate online, with many gamers saying the PlayStation 5 still feels too new for Sony to move toward a PS6 launch anytime soon.

The discussion has also increased speculation around possible delays, higher console prices and new PlayStation business strategies that Sony could explore over the next few years.

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