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Sony has not confirmed a PlayStation 6 (PS6) release date, but leaks point to a late 2027-early 2028 launch window. The console (codenamed Orion) is rumored to feature a custom AMD Zen 6 CPU, RDNA 5 GPU, and GDDR7 memory, delivering up to triple the PS5's performance. A dockable handheld companion device may also launch alongside it, further expanding Sony's next-gen ecosystem.

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Sony expects PlayStation to break new profit records even while it invests in PS6Sony expects PlayStation to break new profit records even while it invests in PS6

May 15, 2026 | Sony says that its PlayStation division will maintain higher operating profit even as the group invests heavily into its next-gen PlayStation 6 platform.

Sony reportedly looking at cutting PlayStation 6 memory to keep costs downSony reportedly looking at cutting PlayStation 6 memory to keep costs down

May 13, 2026 | Will Sony be looking to cut down the PS6 specs to make it a more viable product to release in the current climate? That's the big question.

Sony discloses financial results for 2025, takes huge loss on Bungie, PS6 release date still undecidedSony discloses financial results for 2025, takes huge loss on Bungie, PS6 release date still undecided

May 8, 2026 | Sony is set to lose nearly $600 million on its acquisition of Bungie Studios, even though its performance in FY2025 was otherwise steady.

PS6 to hit '10x ray tracing', but only deliver 3x real-world gainsPS6 to hit '10x ray tracing', but only deliver 3x real-world gains

April 20, 2026 | Rumored PlayStation 6 specifications suggest that a 10x increase in ray tracing performance won't translate into equivalent real-world gains.

The PlayStation 6 could offer similar performance to the RTX 5090, roughly 3x the power of the PS5The PlayStation 6 could offer similar performance to the RTX 5090, roughly 3x the power of the PS5

April 19, 2026 | A new leak claims that the PlayStation 6 could offer 3 times the rasterization performance, and up to 12 times the ray tracing performance as the PS5.

PS6 and handheld rumored to feature full PS4 and PS5 backward compatibilityPS6 and handheld rumored to feature full PS4 and PS5 backward compatibility

April 16, 2026 | A new leak suggests that Sony's upcoming PlayStation 6 and its rumored handheld device will feature backward compatibility with both PS4 and PS5 games.

PS6 gen may have 3 systems: PS6S, PS6, and PS6 handheld with prices ranging from $350 to $1000PS6 gen may have 3 systems: PS6S, PS6, and PS6 handheld with prices ranging from $350 to $1000

April 10, 2026 | Leaker and chip industry informant Moore's Law is Dead estimates that Sony could offer three PlayStation 6 systems, including two consoles and a handheld.

New PS5 SDK update may hint at portable PS6 handheld, PlayStation Smart Delivery option reportedly discoveredNew PS5 SDK update may hint at portable PS6 handheld, PlayStation Smart Delivery option reportedly discovered

April 4, 2026 | A new update on the PlayStation 5's Software Development Kit (SDK) adds what appears to be Sony's own version of Smart Delivery, may hint at PS6 handheld.

Sony to release PS6 handheld more powerful than Xbox Series S and Nintendo Switch 2Sony to release PS6 handheld more powerful than Xbox Series S and Nintendo Switch 2

April 1, 2026 | A renowned leaker has provided new information on Sony's rumored PS6-generation handheld, saying it will run an AI upscaler more powerful than DLSS 4.5.

PS6 to reportedly ship with a 1TB SSD, will use AI to reduce game sizesPS6 to reportedly ship with a 1TB SSD, will use AI to reduce game sizes

March 31, 2026 | Sony has dropped the planned 2TB of storage for the PlayStation 6 down to 1TB, to save costs. However, the impact won't be that bad as you think.

PS6 expected to cost Sony $760 in per unit, $699 shelf price still possiblePS6 expected to cost Sony $760 in per unit, $699 shelf price still possible

March 30, 2026 | A renowned GPU leaker has revealed the estimated cost of each PlayStation 6 and what it means for the upcoming console's shelf price.

Next-gen PS6, Project Helix may cost $1,000 at launch, analysts warnNext-gen PS6, Project Helix may cost $1,000 at launch, analysts warn

March 27, 2026 | Analysts and industry experts speculate that the 10th generation of consoles may be the most expensive yet with PS6 and Project Helix retailing for $1,000.

Tech expert comments on PS6 performance versus Xbox's Project HelixTech expert comments on PS6 performance versus Xbox's Project Helix

March 14, 2026 | Tech experts have weighed in on the upcoming console generation, providing estimates on whether the performance gap will be decisive for consumers.

Renowned leaker reveals next-gen Xbox, PS6 and PS handheld release targetsRenowned leaker reveals next-gen Xbox, PS6 and PS handheld release targets

March 12, 2026 | A renowned GPU leaker and data miner has revealed the current condition of the next-generation Xbox and PS6, adding expected target release dates.

PlayStation 6 on track for mass production in 2027, new reportPlayStation 6 on track for mass production in 2027, new report

March 8, 2026 | Sony is apparently moving ahead with the current PlayStation 6 production timeline, which would see console hardware mass-production to commence in 2027.

PlayStation 6 won't feature 'full' RDNA 5: next-gen Xbox is faster, but PS6 still a powerhousePlayStation 6 won't feature 'full' RDNA 5: next-gen Xbox is faster, but PS6 still a powerhouse

February 16, 2026 | Sony's next-generation PlayStation 6 won't feature a 'full' RDNA 5 chip, but it'll still be a powerhouse that sports 6-12x performance in RT gaming.

Report: PS6 may be delayed to 2028 or 2029 due to 'parabolic' rise in chip demandReport: PS6 may be delayed to 2028 or 2029 due to 'parabolic' rise in chip demand

February 16, 2026 | Sources tell Reuters that Sony may delay its incoming PlayStation 6 console as hungry AI datacenters keep eating up the supply of semiconductor chips.

PlayStation 6 will reportedly feature 30GB of high-speed GDDR7 memoryPlayStation 6 will reportedly feature 30GB of high-speed GDDR7 memory

February 8, 2026 | A new leak suggests the PlayStation 6 will feature 30GB of fast GDDR7 memory, with the upcoming next-gen PlayStation handheld featuring 24GB of LPDDR5X.

Sony reportedly working on PlayStation Portable OLED refresh for 2026, PS6 handheld uses RDNA 5Sony reportedly working on PlayStation Portable OLED refresh for 2026, PS6 handheld uses RDNA 5

January 30, 2026 | Sony is reportedly working on a refreshed PlayStation Portable OLED gaming handheld for this year, RDNA 5-based APU for next-gen PS6 gaming handheld.

PlayStation 6 to be delayed 'longer than expected,' analyst predictsPlayStation 6 to be delayed 'longer than expected,' analyst predicts

January 24, 2026 | Global economic and market disruptions lead key analysts to believe Sony will delay its next-gen PlayStation 6 console and elongate the PS5 lifespan.

Intel's new Panther Lake-powered gaming handhelds should offer similar perf to PS6 handheld APUIntel's new Panther Lake-powered gaming handhelds should offer similar perf to PS6 handheld APU

January 12, 2026 | Intel's new Panther Lake SoC is perfect for gaming handhelds, should effectively compete against Sony's next-gen PlayStation 6 handheld in the future.

PlayStation 6 and Xbox Next could be delayed: 'industry as a whole' concerned over RAM supplyPlayStation 6 and Xbox Next could be delayed: 'industry as a whole' concerned over RAM supply

December 29, 2025 | The next-gen PlayStation 6 and Xbox Next consoles could be delayed past 2027-2028, as the RAM supply and massive price increases are a MAJOR concern.

GTA 6 delay could see next-gen PlayStation 6 and Xbox consoles delayed too, says analystGTA 6 delay could see next-gen PlayStation 6 and Xbox consoles delayed too, says analyst

November 19, 2025 | Rockstar Games delayed Grand Theft Auto 6 until November 2026, with an analyst saying the next-gen PlayStation 6 and Xbox consoles could also be delayed.

PS6 to cost half the price of the very premium next gen XboxPS6 to cost half the price of the very premium next gen Xbox

October 22, 2025 | The upcoming PlayStation 6 is rumored to cost half the price of Microsoft's next-generation Xbox console, which is expected to have a $1,200 price tag.

Ex-Sony exec says 'increasing graphics power' isn't the way to go with the PS6 - so what is?Ex-Sony exec says 'increasing graphics power' isn't the way to go with the PS6 - so what is?

October 21, 2025 | Ex-PlayStation exec argues ray-traced graphics have 'hit the level that I cannot tell the difference' - so what should Sony do with its next-gen console?

PS6 handheld early performance leaks: nearly 3x faster than Nintendo Switch 2 in docked modePS6 handheld early performance leaks: nearly 3x faster than Nintendo Switch 2 in docked mode

October 20, 2025 | Sony's next-gen PS6 handheld will blow Microsoft's just-released Xbox Ally X out of the water, as well as being 3x faster than the Switch 2 in docked mode.

PlayStation 6 and Xbox Magnus console specs finalized, new Xbox to be faster than the PS6PlayStation 6 and Xbox Magnus console specs finalized, new Xbox to be faster than the PS6

October 13, 2025 | Sony's next-generation PlayStation 6 will be slower than Microsoft's next-gen Xbox, with the next-gen console specifications reportedly finalized.

AMD and Sony PS6 deep dive - Path Tracing and AI are the future of PlayStation graphicsAMD and Sony PS6 deep dive - Path Tracing and AI are the future of PlayStation graphics

October 13, 2025 | AMD and Sony recently shared more information on Project Amethyst and the future of PlayStation hardware, and ray-tracing and AI are a core part of it.

PlayStation 6 launches in 2027 says leaker, unless 'unexpected delays' happenPlayStation 6 launches in 2027 says leaker, unless 'unexpected delays' happen

October 10, 2025 | Sony will launch its next-gen PlayStation 6 console in 2027 unless 'unexpected delays' occur says leaker, ready to fight the next-gen Xbox if it happens.

Sony confirms new PS6 tech: Radiance Cores, Neural Arrays, and Universal CompressionSony confirms new PS6 tech: Radiance Cores, Neural Arrays, and Universal Compression

October 9, 2025 | Sony and AMD confirm new technology that could be used in the next-gen PS6, including new high-performance & high-efficiency upgrades built onto the chip.

PHYSINT first images released, Hideo Kojima's Metal Gear spiritual successor coming to PS6PHYSINT first images released, Hideo Kojima's Metal Gear spiritual successor coming to PS6

September 23, 2025 | After 10 years, Hideo Kojima is returning to tactical stealth espionage with a mysterious new Metal Gear spiritual successor, but it's many years away.

PlayStation 6 full specs leak: RTX 5090 level ray tracing, 6-12x faster RT gaming than PS5PlayStation 6 full specs leak: RTX 5090 level ray tracing, 6-12x faster RT gaming than PS5

September 11, 2025 | Sony's next-gen PlayStation 6 home console full specs leaked: AMD semi-custom Orion APU has Zen 6 CPU cores, RDNA 5 GPU cores, next-gen gaming for 2027.

AMD's semi-custom Orion APU specs full leak: PS6 will be ready for next-gen gaming in 2027AMD's semi-custom Orion APU specs full leak: PS6 will be ready for next-gen gaming in 2027

September 11, 2025 | The full leaked specs of AMD's semi-custom 'Orion' APU for Sony's next-generation PlayStation 6 console is here: smaller, cheaper than next-gen Xbox.

PS6 may be disc-less by default, detachable drive sold separatelyPS6 may be disc-less by default, detachable drive sold separately

September 9, 2025 | Sony's next-gen PlayStation 6 may share a common trait of the current PS5 gen and ship without a disc drive--a strategy that's more profitable long-term.

The next-gen Xbox could cost TWICE as much as the PlayStation 6, and here's whyThe next-gen Xbox could cost TWICE as much as the PlayStation 6, and here's why

September 2, 2025 | Microsoft's next-generation Xbox could cost twice as much as the PlayStation 6 because of the Magnus APU, with backwards compatibility in the air.

PS6 handheld full specs leaks here: Zen 6 CPU, RDNA 5 GPU, faster than a PS5, docked mode tooPS6 handheld full specs leaks here: Zen 6 CPU, RDNA 5 GPU, faster than a PS5, docked mode too

August 27, 2025 | Sony's next-gen PlayStation 'Canis' is the PS6 handheld: new leaks tease docked mode, PS5 + PS4 backwards compatibility, and faster than the PS5.

PlayStation 6 ray tracing performance rumored to be FASTER than the RTX 5080PlayStation 6 ray tracing performance rumored to be FASTER than the RTX 5080

August 12, 2025 | Sony's next-generation PlayStation 6 console should have ray tracing performance close to the RTX 5080, with 4K 120FPS gaming the new standard in 2027.

PlayStation 6 is a 4K 120FPS console with 5-10x the ray tracing performance over the base PS5PlayStation 6 is a 4K 120FPS console with 5-10x the ray tracing performance over the base PS5

August 5, 2025 | PS6 will have 5-10x the ray tracing performance of the base PS5, will usher in 4K 120FPS+ gaming for consoles thanks to AMD and Zen 6 + RDNA 5 tech.

PS6 performance estimates: around Radeon RX 9070 XT level, next-gen Xbox around RTX 5080PS6 performance estimates: around Radeon RX 9070 XT level, next-gen Xbox around RTX 5080

August 5, 2025 | Sony's next-gen PlayStation 6 performance estimates are around Radeon RX 9070 XT level says leaker, next-gen Xbox is around RTX 5080 level performance.

The next-gen Xbox won't fight the PS6, instead pre-built PCs with AMD chips are the new XboxesThe next-gen Xbox won't fight the PS6, instead pre-built PCs with AMD chips are the new Xboxes

August 4, 2025 | AMD's semi-custom 'Magnus' APU for the next-gen Xbox has a unique, flexible design for scaling: new Xbox to compete with pre-built gaming PCs, no the PS6.

PS6 handheld early specs leak: runs PS5 + PS4 games, Zen 6 CPU, RDNA 5 GPU, beats Xbox Ally XPS6 handheld early specs leak: runs PS5 + PS4 games, Zen 6 CPU, RDNA 5 GPU, beats Xbox Ally X

August 3, 2025 | Sony's next-gen PlayStation 6 handheld early specs leaked: Zen 6 CPU, RDNA 5 GPU, backwards compatible with PS5 and PS4 games, half the speed of PS5.

PlayStation 6 spec rumor update: 3 x faster than PS5, lower power and cheaper than the PS5PlayStation 6 spec rumor update: 3 x faster than PS5, lower power and cheaper than the PS5

August 1, 2025 | Sony's next-gen PlayStation 6 rumored to be 3 x faster than PS5, it'll reportedly launch in 2027 or 2028 with a cheaper price tag than the PS5.

PlayStation 6 specs leak update: AMD Robin APU teased with powerful RDNA 5 GPU, Zen 6 CPUPlayStation 6 specs leak update: AMD Robin APU teased with powerful RDNA 5 GPU, Zen 6 CPU

July 24, 2025 | Sony's next-generation PlayStation 6 console APU rumor update: Robin APU teased, with Robin+ APU on die shrink from TSMC enters the rumor mill.

AMD's rumored Magnus APU to power next-gen Xbox, PlayStation 6: 11-core Zen 6 CPU, huge GPUAMD's rumored Magnus APU to power next-gen Xbox, PlayStation 6: 11-core Zen 6 CPU, huge GPU

July 18, 2025 | AMD's purported Magnus APU will power the next-gen Xbox and possibly PS6 consoles: 11-core CPU, massive GPU, and 384-bit memory bus leaked.

PlayStation 6 rumored with 24GB RAM for advanced ray tracing, machine learning: won't cost morePlayStation 6 rumored with 24GB RAM for advanced ray tracing, machine learning: won't cost more

July 17, 2025 | Sony's next-gen PlayStation 6 console expected to feature 24GB of RAM, will be used for advanced ray tracing and machine learning.

PlayStation 6 performance estimates: double PS5 Pro, RTX 4090 or faster performancePlayStation 6 performance estimates: double PS5 Pro, RTX 4090 or faster performance

July 12, 2025 | Sony's next-generation PlayStation 6 console should be twice as fast as the PS5 Pro, and should have performance that will equal or beat the RTX 4090.

Sony is designing 'big chunks' of AMD's next-gen Radeon architecture for the PlayStation 6Sony is designing 'big chunks' of AMD's next-gen Radeon architecture for the PlayStation 6

July 2, 2025 | Sony's Mark Cerny has confirmed that it's driving a lot of the development and features of AMD's next generation Radeon architecture.

PS6 and new Xbox console to launch 2027, both powered by next-gen AMD graphicsPS6 and new Xbox console to launch 2027, both powered by next-gen AMD graphics

June 24, 2025 | A trusted leaker has revealed that both Microsoft and Sony's next-generation consoles will be using the same GPU architecture from AMD.

PlayStation 6 will deliver 4K 120 FPS ray-traced gameplay, here's howPlayStation 6 will deliver 4K 120 FPS ray-traced gameplay, here's how

June 23, 2025 | AMD's new UDNA GPU architecture will usher in a new AI-powered ray-traced era for PlayStation and Xbox console gaming, and it's going to be fantastic.

AMD's next-gen UDNA GPUs for new Radeon, PlayStation 6, Xbox: 20% faster raster, 2x in RT, AIAMD's next-gen UDNA GPUs for new Radeon, PlayStation 6, Xbox: 20% faster raster, 2x in RT, AI

June 22, 2025 | AMD's next-gen UDNA GPU architecture for next-gen Radeon cards, next-gen Xbox, and next-gen PlayStation 6 20% faster in raster, 2x faster in RT, AI.

Sony on next-gen PS6: 'The future of our platform is constantly top of mind'Sony on next-gen PS6: 'The future of our platform is constantly top of mind'

June 13, 2025 | Sony has no plans to replace its PlayStation console lineup with cloud gaming any time soon, and says a next-gen PlayStation 6 console is in development.

Star Citizen developer is now hiring for current, next-gen consoles, should be on PlayStation 6Star Citizen developer is now hiring for current, next-gen consoles, should be on PlayStation 6

May 29, 2025 | Star Citizen developer Cloud Imperium Games is hiring, looking Cinematic Animators with experience using current, and next-gen consoles.

Sony's new PlayStation 6 handheld rumors: low-power gaming SoC project is codenamed 'Jupiter'Sony's new PlayStation 6 handheld rumors: low-power gaming SoC project is codenamed 'Jupiter'

May 23, 2025 | Sony is reportedly evaluating a new low-power gaming SoC project codenamed 'Juniper' made by AMD, for the purported PlayStation 6 handheld.

Sony to release a PlayStation handheld alongside the PS6Sony to release a PlayStation handheld alongside the PS6

May 15, 2025 | Sony is rumored to be working on a fully fledged handheld console that is pegged to launch around the time the company releases the PlayStation 6.

Did the new GTA 6 trailer just tease the PS6?Did the new GTA 6 trailer just tease the PS6?

May 7, 2025 | Rockstar Games has released Trailer 2 for Grand Theft Auto VI and it briefly showcased a console that some people are claiming to be the PS6.

PlayStation 6 portable should run most PS5 games without much work by game developersPlayStation 6 portable should run most PS5 games without much work by game developers

April 22, 2025 | Sony's purported PlayStation 6 portable is said to be able to run most PS5 games without developers intervention, but patches might improve performance.

PlayStation 6 portable rumored as more powerful than Xbox Series S, less powerful than PS5PlayStation 6 portable rumored as more powerful than Xbox Series S, less powerful than PS5

April 16, 2025 | Sony's purported PlayStation 6 portable will be more powerful than an Xbox Series S, but less powerful than the standard PS5 says new leaks.

Former Sony exec comments on PlayStation 6 release dateFormer Sony exec comments on PlayStation 6 release date

February 18, 2025 | Former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida says he doesn't have any info on the next PlayStation, but also says that a 2028 release 'feels right' for PS6.

Ex-PlayStation boss says next-gen PlayStation 6 won't be completely disclessEx-PlayStation boss says next-gen PlayStation 6 won't be completely discless

February 3, 2025 | SIE Worldwide Studios former CEO Shawn Layden comments on Sony's next-gen PlayStation 6 console going discless, doesn't think it'll happen.

PlayStation 6 SoC is 'design complete' says leaker: AMD Zen 5 with X3D cache, next-gen UDNA GPUPlayStation 6 SoC is 'design complete' says leaker: AMD Zen 5 with X3D cache, next-gen UDNA GPU

January 18, 2025 | Sony's next-generation PlayStation 6 'is design complete' with recent leaks teasing AMD's custom APU will have Zen 5 CPU + X3D and next-gen UDNA GPU.

PlayStation 6 Articles & Reviews
Kingwin HDD-PS6 Hard Drive Power Switch ReviewKingwin HDD-PS6 Hard Drive Power Switch Review

November 3, 2020 | Kingwin's HDD-PS6 Power Switch allows consumers to turn hard drives and SSDs on and off with the push of a button.

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