Sony is rumored to be accelerating plans for the PlayStation 6 amid reports of slowing PlayStation 5 sales.
The next-generation console features a potential launch as early as late 2027.
Rising component costs and global economic factors pressure Sony's manufacturing.
To manage the retail price, Sony is debating adjusting hardware specifications, including memory allocation.
Sony scheduled a 60-minute State of Play showcase for June 2.
The event features updates from major studios.
This timing fuels speculation that Sony will tease its next-generation hardware roadmap early.