The PS6 (PlayStation 6) is still a few years away, but rumors are already circulating about what Sony’s next-generation console could offer. Here’s what we know so far about the potential PS6 release date, specs, pricing, and other key details.
PS6 Release Date (When Will PS6 Be Release)
The PS6 likely won’t arrive until 2026 or later. Looking at PlayStation’s release history provides clues for when the PS6 could debut:
- PS4 launched in 2013, 7 years after the PS3.
- PS5 launched in 2020, 7 years after the PS4.
- Following this pattern, the PlayStation 6 would be released around 2027.
However, some analysts predict the PS6 could arrive slightly earlier, in 2026, based on job listings that suggest PlayStation development kits for a new console. But 2026 is still the absolute earliest we would see the PlayStation 6.
Pricing
The PS5 launched at $499 for the standard edition and $399 for the Digital Edition without a disc drive. Expect the PS6 to cost somewhere in the $499 to $599 range for the standard model. The pricing will depend on the components and technology included.
PS6 Specs and Features
Specific details on the PS6 specs aren’t known yet, but we can make some educated guesses based on the evolution of PlayStation consoles and gaming technology trends:
- CPU/GPU: Expect a faster CPU and more powerful GPU enabling 4K 120fps or even 8K gaming. AMD will likely supply these chips again.
- Ray tracing: More advanced ray-traced graphics and lighting.
- SSD: An even faster internal SSD than the PS5’s custom 825GB model.
- Resolution/Framerate: 4K 120fps or 8K 60fps gaming.
- Backward compatibility: PS5 and select PS4/PS3 games.
- VR/AR integration: Built-in PSVR 2 connectivity and support for VR/AR gameplay.
- Disc drive: Likely a standard disc drive again, but a Digital Edition without a drive is also probable.
- Controller: An updated DualSense controller with extra features.
- UI: A refined user interface and menus.
In terms of physical design, the PS6 may have a slimmer form factor than the PS5 and incorporate design elements from previous PlayStation models. Unique features like integrated wireless charging for the controller would also help the PlayStation 6 stand out.
PS6 Games
It’s too early for concrete details on the launch of games for the PS6. But we can expect titles from PlayStation’s major first-party studios like Naughty Dog, Santa Monica Studio, Insomniac, and Guerrilla Games to make an appearance. Major third-party franchises like GTA, Call of Duty, and FIFA will also likely have early PS6 versions ready around launch. And thanks to backward compatibility, PS5 classics will live on via the PlayStation 6.
The PS6 is still years away, but as more details emerge on Sony’s plans for the next generation, the hype will build steadily. The PS5 set a high bar in terms of performance and immersion, so expectations will be sky-high for the PlayStation 6 to deliver a worthy successor.
It’s important to remember that all information about the PlayStation 6 is currently based on main speculation and rumors. Until Sony officially unveils the console, any details should be considered unconfirmed
