With a last 2020 release of the current PS5, Sony raises suspicions that it would be preparing for the production of the console update for the most anticipated model, the PlayStation 6.
However, these estimates are based on the production periods that the brand itself followed in other releases. However, although Sony has not made any official pronouncements, some evidence may strengthen the suspicions of what is coming. Check it out below.
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When will the PlayStation 6 be launched?
Without a doubt, this is one of the most sought after questions by the console fans. Therefore, we raised some suggestions based on previous periods.
For starters, we can estimate how long the current game device still has life, according to what has been done before. Generally, the console life cycle is up to 7 years. So considering that the PlayStation 5 is going to its third year, the current generation would still have at least 3 or 4 years ahead, considering the usual pro and other optimizations in the package.
Following another indication that the launch is close, Sony registered the PlayStation Until version 10 in 2019, so it is reasonable to assume that it intends to continue the series. However, it is worth remembering that companies regularly acquire registered and patent brands to protect their business, which does not mean that the products will actually be released.
However, one of the most relevant factors that may indicate the possible launch of PlayStation 6 is the relationship between when Sony begins to develop a new PlayStation and when it really hits the market. From there we can consider:
- PS4 began development in 2008 and was released five years later.
- PS5 began development in 2015 and was released five years later.
In addition, if we consider Sony’s job base in 2021, which suggests the development of a new console, we can estimate that the PS6 release date could happen in 2026.
What is the price of PlayStation 6?
One thing is certain, it is always going to come as bad news to Brazilian fans, given the high values of previous consoles and even by increasing prices of this type of technology in recent years.
According to Leaker Kepler (@Kepler_L2 on X/Twitter), the new PlayStation 6 and even Xbox will be much more expensive to make to deliver significant performance jump. Therefore, we can already estimate that this salty price also reaches the pocket of the end consumer.
And if we consider the values of the latest releases, we can also estimate a high price. Since the latest consoles were launched between $ 400 and $ 500. For now, the suggestions is that it can cost up to $ 600.
But this is one of the most uncertain aspects among rumors, as there is no way to say what kind of hardware, extra features, or improvements to next generation PlayStation could have to influence its final price.
What will the PlayStation 6 look like?
Among all rumors about the PlayStation 6 model, this is the most unpredictable. After all, Sony always changes designer and software in a surprising way, which further increases user expectations.
However, some assumptions are unanimous among the curious specialists of the brand. Certain resources are among the most anticipated, such as:
- Integrated wireless console (the existence of an area at the top of the console, or perhaps through a sliding arm that can load accessories);
- Final compatibility with previous versions;
- Updated user interface;
- Better storage;
- Smaller and differentiated design;
- Game series hubs;
- Only digital console.
Another rumor also points out that PlayStation 6 will have Ray Reconstruction and Ia Generative. Not to mention that the PlayStation 6 is expected to have an even faster CPU and more responsive controls.
A confirmation of Sony’s partnership with AMD may indicate that the PS6 and PS5 Pro will be equipped with the company’s chips. As such, the chip will have a 4K to 120fps and 8K to 60fps gaming experience, sources said.