PS6 leaks & rumors: Everything we know so far

Sony’s strategy for next-gen gaming dominance

It’s been four years since PlayStation 5 was launched and now Sony is focused on the next PS6 console. A fresh leak from a reliable source, zhangzhonghao, on a Chinese forum suggests intriguing hardware options for the next iteration of Sony’s famous platform.

Let’s check out more details on AMD graphics rumors, backward compatibility and more details in this article.

First PS6 Prototype shown off at TGS 2024 according to new rumors ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ + Sony has started showing off a prototype of the PlayStation 6 to select partners+ This rumor comes from Russian journalist Anton Logvinov on… pic.twitter.com/rcmx9PlB8U

— TCMFGames (@TCMF2) October 5, 2024

Advanced graphics & processing power with UDNA architecture

The PS6 is rumored to have AMD’s new UDNA GPU architecture, which is set to debut in AMD’s Radeon 9000 series in 2026. This will completely change and enhance the graphics abilities of a console providing gamers with more enhanced performance, high graphics with high fps.

It is expected that the console might be equipped with either a Zen4 or Zen5 CPU. The final decision is yet to be decided but both of them will provide more powerful processing power and efficiency.

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Commitment to AMD & backward compatibility

Sony’s partnership with AMD for the upcoming PS6 is aligned with the previous reports from September 2024. This is also the reason for maintaining the backward compatibility.

This continued partnership with AMD might ensure that PS5 titles function seamlessly on the PS6, maintaining gamers’ game libraries and improving the transition for users.

It is also expected that Sony’s handled device will also harness AMD technology in the future.

Release Timeline

While exact details are speculative, insider documents suggest that Sony may reveal the PS6 around 2028, however, this has not been confirmed. There is also talk that Sony will create not one, but two alternative SoCs for this next-generation effort, which could result in several models and configurations.

It’s essential to approach these rumors with caution. Sony has not yet made any official announcements regarding the PS6, and the details provided here are based on leaks and rumors.

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