We're astir 5 years retired from nan merchandise of nan original PlayStation 5 and rumors of Sony's next-gen console are starting to bubble up to nan surface. In a YouTube video from Moore's Law is Dead, nan leaker shares extended accusation astir nan PlayStation 6's imaginable specs, starting value and merchandise timing. It's ever important to return these early leaks pinch a ample atom of brackish and Moore's Law is Dead moreover adds a disclaimer successful nan video that nan info was originated from a leaked AMD position to Sony backmost successful 2023, adding that immoderate of these specs whitethorn person changed by now.
While Sony hasn't confirmed anything, nan leaks show nan institution whitethorn beryllium prioritizing little powerfulness output and keeping costs successful statement pinch erstwhile generations for nan upcoming PS6. The video claims nan next-gen console will person 3 times nan rasterization, aliases 3D rendering, capacity compared to nan guidelines PS5 and astir 2 times what's offered by nan PS5 Pro. The YouTuber explained that nan PS6 is rumored to person PS4 and PS5 backwards compatibility, while perchance releasing pinch a value tag of $499. That value constituent could beryllium an denotation that Sony wants to pat into nan aforesaid occurrence nan PS4 had, which was partially acknowledgment to its little value compared to nan title astatine nan time.
Along pinch nan PS6, Sony is reportedly besides moving connected a handheld that will complement nan console. According to nan leaked info, nan PS6 handheld will get a microSD slot, an M.2 SSD slot, a touchscreen, haptic vibration and dual mics. The PS6 handheld rumors item specs that should hit retired nan ROG Xbox Ally X and a USB-C larboard that could connection video retired capabilities. According to nan leak, nan PS6 handheld could person a value scope betwixt $400 and $500. For nan PS6 and nan PS6 handheld, nan leaker claims that Sony will commencement manufacturing some successful mid-2027, pinch a imaginable merchandise day model betwixt autumn 2027 and early 2028.