PlayStation 6: what will the next generation console look like and when will it be released

PlayStation has become a real breakthrough in the gaming world. The home gaming console was developed and produced by Sony Computer Entertainment, and the first version was released on December 3, 1994, in Japan.

At the beginning of 2024, Sony Senior Vice President Naomi Matsuoka said in an interview with Bloomberg that PS 5 would soon become a thing of the past. Sony is actively working on the development of PlayStation 6. Although there are no exact characteristics of the new generation of PS, experts make predictions about what the new product will offer.

When is PlayStation 6 expected?

Analysts say that the most likely release date of PS6 is 2027. This assumption is not unfounded - it is based on Microsoft's document on the acquisition of Activision Blizzard, which states that by the time SIE releases a new PlayStation console, it will lose access to Call of Duty. This nuance is consistent with Microsoft's agreement - Activision Blizzard games will remain on PlayStation until 2027. Therefore, the release of the PlayStation 6 no earlier than 2027 is most likely.

This conclusion can also be drawn based on previous PlayStation 6 releases. There was a 7-year production cycle between the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4. PS5 was released in 2020.

How much will the PlayStation 6 cost?

Of course, the exact price of the PS6 is difficult to predict. Analysts have made a preliminary calculation based on historical trends and rumors about specifications. It is likely that the new gaming console will cost at least $500.

PlayStation 6 specifications

Currently, there is little information about PS6 specifications. According to expectations, Sony will continue its partnership with AMD, which was the case during the development of PS5. New AMD chips that will be released in 2025 may become part of the PlayStation 6.

There is a high probability that PS6 will have a new SSD for even faster loading, and the memory will be 1 TB.

According to rumors from Insider Gaming, the key innovation of PS6 will be PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) technology. Experts predict that it will allow running games in 4K resolution at 120 frames per second or 8K at 60 frames per second.

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