Summary
While it’s still likely at least a few years away, thePlayStation 6is now on everyone’s radar, especially after the reveal of the PlayStation 5 Pro alongside its hefty price tag. Nothing has been outright confirmed about the PS6 yet, as it presumably won’t even be revealed until at least 2026,based on Sony’s history. However, little has stopped rumors and reported leaks from surfacing to dominate conversations surrounding the console.
Rumors about the PS6 have only increased in frequency following the unveiling of thePS5 Produe to its divisive price, with many fans likely looking to wait until the PS6 comes out to get another console rather than upgrading their PS5 to its Pro variant. Many of the rumors surrounding the PS6 involve a possible price, unique features, and various models, but they are still nothing more than rumors.
Every Rumor So Far About the PlayStation 6
Rumor: The PS6 Will Cost at Least $600 at Launch
After the lukewarm reception of thePS5 Pro revealdue to its steep price, fans are likely wondering if the PS6 will be cheaper or even more expensive. As the PS5 Pro is launching with an introductory price of $700, it’s hard to believe the PS6 will cost any less than that, now that Sony has broken through that threshold. However, analysts believe that the $700 price point for the PS5 Pro is a way for Sony to test the waters and see what consumers would be willing to pay for a high-end console.
What this ultimately means is that, since thecost of the PS5 Prohas been met with overwhelming backlash, the PS6 could be sold at an introductory price of $600 instead. While that might still be too steep for some to justify purchasing the console, it’s unfortunately unlikely to go lower than that considering the digital PS5 originally launched at $400 and the disc-drive version of the PS5, $500. As such, the PS6 will presumably be at least $100 more expensive than the latter.
Rumor: The PS6 Will Come in Two Different Models
Another rumor about thePS6 suggests it will have two different variants, much like the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. However, what may separate the PS6 from the Xbox Series X|S and simultaneously give it a competitive edge against the next Nintendo Switch is that it is rumored to launch with a handheld model alongside a normal console variant. These rumors are fueled by leaks that claim the PS6 has two SoCs (System-on-a-Chip) in development. If this turns out to be true, the handheld model for the PS6 could be significantly cheaper than the standard model.
Rumor: The PS6 Will Be Backward Compatible
A third and final rumor about thePS6 is that it will be backward compatiblewith both the PS4 and PS5. The PS5 is already backward compatible with the PS4, so the idea of the PS6 being able to stretch back two generations may be an even bigger selling point for the console. Of course, this is only a rumor, but it may be backed up by Sony’s reported deal with AMD to design the PS6’s chipset, instead of Intel. Sony is apparently prioritizing backward compatibility during the PS6’s development, so that should be good news for fans who can take advantage of the feature.
There will likely be even more rumors surfacing in the coming months considering how hot the topic of the PS5 Pro is. Many fans who are unhappy with thePS5 Pro’s price tagwill presumably be anticipating the release of PlayStation’s next big console rather than upgrading their PS5, which will only serve to fuel rumors and leaks about its features, cost, and release date.
PlayStation 5 Pro
Sony’s PlayStation 5 Pro is the mid-generation evolution of the PS5, one that comes with an improved GPU and 2TB of storage space. The graphics card is advertised to offer 67% more compute units than the base PS5, along with 28% faster memory. The PS5 Pro also uses AI to offer an enhanced resolution for 4K TV and Advanced Ray Tracing.The console does not come with a disc drive or a vertical stand, both of which are sold separately.
