3 weeks Ago By Sjaak Stechman
With the upcoming release of the Switch 2 , the starting gun for the next generation of consoles has officially gone off. And while it might feel a little early, the rumor mill surrounding the PlayStation 6 is already buzzing. The PS5 is now nearly five years old, so it’s no surprise that Sony is looking ahead.
But what do we actually know so far? We’ve gathered the most important rumors below, and this article will be updated as more information becomes available. In short: absolutely nothing. Sony is keeping the design tightly under wraps, assuming a final version even exists yet.
The PlayStation 5 marked a drastic shift in design, with its bold white exterior. Whether the PS6 will continue this style or return to the classic black look of the PS2 and PS4 remains to be seen. Given Sony’s love for surprises, we might even see something totally unexpected.
A pink PS6, perhaps? Details are still vague here, but one thing’s for sure, the PS6 will be more powerful than the PS5. How much more powerful? That remains unclear. However, one interesting rumor comes from trusted hardware insider KeplerL2 , who claims that Sony is developing two different chips (SoCs) for the PS6.
Additional rumors suggest AMD will be manufacturing the chips. What does that mean? It could indicate a dual-console release, similar to the Xbox Series X and Series S, or perhaps a combination of a traditional console and a handheld device. According to Kepler, one of the two versions is expected to be more affordable.
This seems a bit more concrete. According to KeplerL2 , Sony is indeed developing a handheld device to launch alongside the PS6. Think of something like the Steam Deck or the PS Portal, only more powerful.
The handheld is rumored to feature a chip with a 15-watt TDP, similar to the Steam Deck’s default setting. For comparison, a PS5 draws up to 200 watts. Despite the lower power, the handheld would be capable of running full PlayStation games, though it’s still unclear if that will be via cloud gaming, remote play, or local installs.
Here’s where it gets interesting. According to KeplerL2, the PS6 is currently in its testing phase and could hit the market around 2027. That’s not an official release date, of course—Sony could easily push it back by a year or two.
But if development has indeed begun, a launch within a few years seems very realistic. Nothing is confirmed yet, but it’s likely that the PS6 will be significantly more expensive than its predecessors. PS5 prices have already gone up in recent years, with the Digital Edition even increasing after release.
And don’t forget the PS5 Pro, which carries a hefty €799 price tag. A starting price of €800 to €1000 for the PS6 wouldn’t be surprising—especially if Sony releases two versions, one of which is a high-end model. There’s already some promising info here.
Two major titles are being floated as potential PS6 launch games: The Witcher 4 Intergalactic: A Heretic Prophet Both are rumored to release in 2027, which lines up perfectly with a potential PS6 debut. Given their scale and ambition, it’s likely that developers are targeting the next-gen hardware to fully realize their visions. As always, take these rumors with a grain of salt—Sony has yet to officially comment on the PS6.
But if these reports are even close to accurate, we could be just a couple of years away from another major leap in console gaming..
