Jakarta, en.SERU.co.id – The next-generation PlayStation 6 (PS6) is rumored to deliver a massive performance leap—up to three times that of the standard PS5 and nearly double the PS5 Pro, particularly in rasterization and ray tracing. Powered by AMD’s Zen 6 architecture and cutting-edge AI technologies, the console is said to target smooth 4K gaming at 120 FPS. Leaks from analysts and alleged internal industry documents point to a launch window toward the end of 2028.
Sony CFO Lin Tao recently stated that, entering its sixth year, the PS5 remains “in the middle of its journey” and is expected to enjoy a longer lifecycle than previous generations. This strategy makes sense given the PS4’s continued market strength, bolstered by ongoing cross-generation releases of major titles like EA FC, NBA 2K, Call of Duty, and Marvel Rivals.
Market Sentiment: No Rush for New Hardware
Current player sentiment shows little urgency for next-gen hardware. Many feel the PS5 has yet to reach its full potential—similar to the PS4’s position in 2018. This dynamic is encouraging Sony to maintain PS5 relevance longer before fully transitioning to PS6.
Major Spec Leak from Moore’s Law Is Dead
The most detailed leak comes from the YouTube channel Moore’s Law Is Dead, which claims access to 2023 AMD internal documents. The PS6 is reportedly built around an AMD chip codenamed “Orion” with the following configuration:
- CPU: 8 Zen 6c cores + 2 Zen 6 cores
- GPU: RDNA 5 with 40–54 Compute Units @ 3 GHz+
- GPU Performance: Approximately 34–40 TFLOPs (FP32)
- RAM: 30 GB GDDR7
- Memory Bus: 160-bit, up to 640 GB/s bandwidth
- Power Consumption: Approximately 160 W TBP
- Chiplet design (derived from Navi 5)
- Backward compatibility with PS5 and PS4 games
In performance terms, the PS6 is claimed to offer up to triple the power of the base PS5 and almost double the PS5 Pro, with especially strong gains in rasterization and ray tracing.
Sony is also reportedly developing next-gen AI technology, including an evolved PSSR 2.0. This would allow games to run at lower native resolutions while delivering high-quality upscaled output, enabling stable 4K 120 FPS gameplay with more consistent ray tracing.
Design-wise, the PS6 is expected to adopt a simpler, slimmer form factor compared to the towering PS5. Sony is said to launch with a single digital-only SKU, offering the disc drive as a separate purchase.
Additionally, rumors mention a dedicated hardware accelerator codenamed “Amethyst” designed to boost AI efficiency and ray tracing performance at the silicon level.
Pricing and SKU Strategy
Despite the ambitious specs, Sony reportedly wants to avoid past pricing missteps. The base PS6 is rumored to start at $599, though a premium variant could cost more and include a 2 TB SSD plus detachable disc drive.
The 30 GB of GDDR7 memory presents a challenge—new-generation memory is currently expensive due to high demand from AI and data center sectors. Some community discussions argue 20 GB would suffice to keep pricing competitive.
One of the more controversial rumors involves a newly patented Sony controller concept that replaces physical buttons with dynamic capacitive touch surfaces. While still just a patent, it has sparked widespread debate.
Sony is also allegedly preparing a PlayStation handheld codenamed “Project Canis.” The device is said to run PS6 games natively thanks to a custom AMD Zen 6c-based APU, without relying on cloud streaming.
Though all details remain unconfirmed rumors, the PlayStation 6 appears poised for a significant technological leap while prioritizing efficiency, affordability, and broad market appeal. Sony seems focused on delivering the most balanced next-gen experience rather than simply the most powerful.
