As the PlayStation 5 marks its third year on the market, excitement for its successor, presumably named the PlayStation 6, is building. Although the release of the PS6 is still a few years away, speculation about its specifications is already making waves.
Recent insights from YouTuber Moore’s Law Is Dead, a credible source for gaming leaks, suggest that Sony will continue its collaboration with AMD for the PS6 and PS5 Pro. According to a recent video, the next-generation console is expected to feature 4K gaming at 120fps and 8K at 60fps.
Adding weight to this claim, YouTuber RedGamingTech has also reported that Sony is not considering any other vendors besides AMD for its upcoming consoles. Historically, Sony has partnered with AMD, utilizing the AMD Jaguar in the PS4 and the AMD Zen 2 in the PS5. Although there were discussions about potentially switching to other chip manufacturers, such as Nvidia, Sony ultimately decided to stay with AMD due to benefits like ease of backward compatibility and the support of AMD’s dedicated custom solutions team.
Expected PS6 Release Timeline
While no official details have been confirmed by Sony, some clues about the PS6’s launch window have surfaced. According to court documents from the FTC’s case against Microsoft’s attempt to acquire Activision Blizzard, Sony does not plan to release the PS6 until after 2027. Microsoft, in a statement from last summer, mentioned that if the acquisition goes through, it would continue to release Call of Duty games on PlayStation for at least the next decade, extending beyond the anticipated launch of the next generation of consoles expected in 2028.
Moreover, Moore’s Law Is Dead indicated that Sony has already initiated talks with manufacturers regarding the PS6. In the meantime, rumors suggest that the PS5 Pro might be announced this year, with a potential release in late 2024 or early 2025.
Conclusion
As the gaming community awaits more official announcements, it’s evident that the PlayStation 6 is poised to deliver significant advancements in gaming technology, continuing Sony’s successful partnership with AMD. Until then, gamers can look forward to the potential release of the PS5 Pro in the near future.
