Will Sony Keep Selling PlayStation 5 Consoles After PS 6 Launch? Here's What We Know

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Sony PS5 is now available in Slim and Pro variants but what happens when the new PS 6 gen console launches in the market?
Sony confirms what happens to the PS 5 series once the PS 6 launches.
Sony has seen big success with the PlayStation 5 series consoles with millions picking up the device. And the company is already starting with the development of the PS6 which has brought concerns about the shelf life of the PS 5 model and how long the company will sell the version in the market.
Sony has publicly talked about these changes and its plans with the successful model and what happens when the PS 6 eventually comes out.
That's the word from one of Sony's senior heads who has quoted speaking in an interview with a Japanese publication recently. The company plans to keep selling the PS 5 models in the market even though the PS 6 is available on shelves.
Sony does not intend to phase out the older version right away and give people some time to grab a unit, probably for a better deal than usual. To be fair, Sony has been updating the PS 5 series with Slim and the Pro variants which should aid the company's efforts to keep its fastest-selling console available for buyers.
It is good to see Sony have a long-term plan for its consoles rather than shift them out of the market in favour of the new versions. The Sony executive even says PS5 was built with long-term use in mind, and adding the Slim and Pro variants shows the longevity of these consoles that can be tested in the best of times.
First Published:
June 13, 2025, 10:45 IST