PlayStation has a big fanbase, and gamers are eagerly waiting for the PS6 release date. Though the launch date is not officially out, industry experts have been expecting PS5 to move into a later stage. The Senior Vice President of Sony, Naomi Matsuoka, said,
“Looking ahead, PS5 will enter the latter stage of its life cycle.”
While he has not said it clearly, he has given enough hints that PlayStation 6 has entered its production stage. This news has created a buzz in the gamer community.
PlayStation 6 Release Date
Another hint came to the public when an official Microsoft court document stated-
“By the time SIE launched the next generation of its PlayStation console (which is likely to occur around [redacted]), it would have lost access to Call of Duty.”
Though the PlayStation 6 release date is redacted, we can guess the date by looking at the previous launch dates:
- PS4 entered its development stage in 2008, and it was released in 2013 after a five-year gap.
- PS5 entered its development stage in 2015, and it was released in 2020, again five years later.
- Keeping up the tradition, if PS6 has entered into its developmental phase in 2022 after 2 years of PS5 release, then it is expected to launch in 2027.
PlayStation 6 Specifications and Features
We only have exact specifications for PS6, but it’s 100 percent certain that Sony will continue to partner with AMD to power PS6 and PS5 pro. This indicates that the PlayStation 6 may come with the same chipset that was used in the PS5; this will ensure backward compatibility and cross-generational gaming.
The new AMD chips with next-gen capabilities will launch in 2025. So, PlayStation 6 may get this chip upgrade. SSD is expected to be used to cut down the loading time in PS6. Moreover, experts are also speculating on more storage, at least 1TB.
Insider news claims that the development of PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) is on the go. This is one of the futuristic gaming technologies that will allow the games to work in exceptional quality. It may be either 4K at 120 frames per second (fps) or 8K at 60 fps. The PS5 may get the lower version of this PSSR.
Listing out the features at this stage is very difficult as we have no official information. However, we have listed some of the features that the PlayStation 6 may get.
Wireless Charging:
The latest PlayStations already have a wireless internet connection. However, looking at the evolving technologies used in PS consoles, we can also expect a wireless charging port on the top or the side. Placing a phone, headphone or any other device can get that device charged. With this, the gamers will get free from the DualSense charging station and wireless USB dongle.
VR Integration:
Virtual Reality is the most up-to-date technology when it comes to the gaming industry. The PS6 may be featured with VR integration.
Ultimate Backward Compatibility:
As mentioned earlier, the PlayStation 6 May has backward compatibility. This feature will ensure that this new console remains compatible with the older versions of the console.
Updated User Interface:
The new UI is sure the give a refreshing experience for its users. The new console is expected to make the navigation easier and update it with improved features. All of us who have played PS5 faced difficulty in accessing the built-in web browser. This may be resolved with an easy-to-use and browse interface.
Expandable Storage:
The internal drive may not have enough storage. But Sony may make the external storage more accessible. It may use a plug-in model. While it won’t get this expandable storage option with external storage, then it will come with a bigger SSD.
Smaller Design:
The fashion of bigger things is old now. People prefer things that are handy and compact. The last console was quite tall and visible. And many people complained about it. Therefore PlayStation 6 may get downsized.
Modular Upgrades:
The newer version of PlayStation can be made with separable parts. This means that when one part needs an upgrade, you just need to change that particular part. This will be more like the standard PC in which you can enhance the hardware over the years by upgrading the bits and parts.
Hardware:
This is sure that 5 years put into a new console won’t get wasted. We are sure to see evolution and improvement in every possible way. With the decreasing patience in gamers, the developers must be working on improving the speed. The game is all about responsiveness and engagement. And the PS6 is again on the way to strengthening its CPU and controls and making them more intuitive.
PS6 Price
The PS6 price is very difficult to estimate as no we have no information about its features and specifications. However, we can trace down the price list from the previous one and make a guess accordingly. If we look closely at the cost of the last few consoles, we know it was between $400 and $500. The PS5 price in India was around Rs. 45,000.
Though we don’t know anything about the upgrade, we are sure that there will surely be something better. With improved hardware, added features, and next-generation upgrades, the PlayStation 6 is going to cost somewhere around $600.
Final Lines:
These are just hopes and expectations and reality might end up being very different. As there is no official notice of this. However, we have listed the features and predictions according to our insider news. To stay updated on the PS 6 launch, subscribe to our newsletters.
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