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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's new Eco Mode may not be for PS6 handheld after all

NewsSony's new Eco Mode may not be for PS6 handheld after all

August 30, 2026 | Tech experts weigh the speculation that the PlayStation 5's new Eco Mode is paving the way for the rumored and unconfirmed next-gen PlayStation...

PlayStation 6 handheld not expected to stay under $600, warns leaker

NewsPlayStation 6 handheld not expected to stay under $600, warns leaker

August 21, 2026 | Prominent AMD leaker says a $600 PS6 handheld isn't possible right now, blaming LPDDR memory prices that have been squeezed by AI data center...

Sony says PlayStation 6 release date and pricing are still up in the air

NewsSony says PlayStation 6 release date and pricing are still up in the air

August 18, 2026 | Sony CEO Hiroki Totoki said that when it comes to the PlayStation 6, the release date and price are still up in the air due to the memory crisis...

The PS6 controller could eliminate stick drift by using magnetic joysticks

NewsThe PS6 controller could eliminate stick drift by using magnetic joysticks

July 23, 2026 | A new Sony patent suggests the PS6 controller could swap DualSense's wear-prone sticks for magnetic sensors that resist drift entirely.

Sony patent reveals how the PS6 could dramatically outperform the PS5

NewsSony patent reveals how the PS6 could dramatically outperform the PS5

July 21, 2026 | A Sony patent has revealed what appears to be a next-generation cooling system headed for the PlayStation 6, enabling downside-free orientations...

Sony's PS6 controller could feature a touchscreen display and fully modular inputs, according to a new patent

NewsSony's PS6 controller could feature a touchscreen display and fully modular inputs, according to a new patent

July 20, 2026 | A magnetic grid lets players reposition thumbsticks and other controls, while the touchscreen handles menus, notifications, and even incoming...

PlayStation 6 will reportedly ditch the PS5's liquid metal cooling in favor of something else

NewsPlayStation 6 will reportedly ditch the PS5's liquid metal cooling in favor of something else

July 16, 2026 | Sony has a new patent that suggests that the PlayStation 6 will adopt a custom vaporization-based liquid cooling solution, and not liquid metal...

Analyst predicts Helix will be significantly outsold by PS6

NewsAnalyst predicts Helix will be significantly outsold by PS6

July 14, 2026 | S&P Global may not be entirely confident in Microsoft's new next-gen Project Helix Xbox console as projections indicate ~2 million sales at...

AMD 'Zen 6 LP' cores spotted, power-efficient cores back up PS6 Portable rumors

NewsAMD 'Zen 6 LP' cores spotted, power-efficient cores back up PS6 Portable rumors

July 1, 2026 | AMD's Linux kernel patch reveals a new 'Zen 6 LP' core type, backing up leaks about low-power cores in the rumored PS6 Portable APU.

PlayStation 6 soft confirmed to launch without physical disc drive

NewsPlayStation 6 soft confirmed to launch without physical disc drive

July 1, 2026 | Sony has officially given the execution date for physical disc games, and soft confirmed the PlayStation 6 is launching without a disc drive...

Sony on PS6 pricing: 'it's not realistic for us to absorb all component cost increases'

NewsSony on PS6 pricing: 'it's not realistic for us to absorb all component cost increases'

June 30, 2026 | Sony might be preparing consumers for sticker shock as it now says it doesn't plan to take a substantial loss on PlayStation 6 console production...

PlayStation 6 BOM cost now close to $1,000, raising concerns about the console's launch price

NewsPlayStation 6 BOM cost now close to $1,000, raising concerns about the console's launch price

June 28, 2026 | Leaker Kepler_L2 has updated his PS6 BOM estimate to roughly $960, up about $200 from his March figure, ringing alarm bells for the eventual...

Xbox confirms hardware costs are exploding, and that's bad news for the next Xbox and PS6

NewsXbox confirms hardware costs are exploding, and that's bad news for the next Xbox and PS6

June 11, 2026 | Xbox CEO Asha Sharma and Xbox Game Studios head Matt Booty have unveiled the tragic position of Xbox and explained how a reset is underway.

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

NewsSony 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...

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

NewsSony 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 undecided

NewsSony 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 gains

NewsPS6 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 PS5

NewsThe 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...

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

NewsPS6 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...

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

NewsPS6 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...

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

NewsNew 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...

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

NewsSony 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...

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

NewsPS6 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 possible

NewsPS6 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 warn

NewsNext-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...

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

NewsTech 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 targets

NewsRenowned 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...

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

NewsPlayStation 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...

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

NewsPlayStation 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...

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

NewsReport: 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...

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

NewsPlayStation 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...

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

NewsSony 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...

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

NewsPlayStation 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...

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

NewsIntel'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...

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

NewsPlayStation 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...

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

NewsGTA 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...

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

NewsPS6 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...

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

NewsEx-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...

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

NewsPS6 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...

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

NewsPlayStation 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 graphics

NewsAMD 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...

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

NewsPlayStation 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...

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

NewsSony 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...

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

NewsPHYSINT 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...

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

NewsPlayStation 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...

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

NewsAMD'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-...

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

NewsPS6 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...

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

NewsThe 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...

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

NewsPS6 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...

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

NewsPlayStation 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...

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

NewsPlayStation 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...

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

NewsPS6 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 Xboxes

NewsThe 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...

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

NewsPS6 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...

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

NewsPlayStation 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 CPU

NewsPlayStation 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 GPU

NewsAMD'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 more

NewsPlayStation 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 performance

NewsPlayStation 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...

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

NewsSony 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.

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