We’re almost five years into the PS5 era, which feels both like yesterday and forever ago depending on whether you managed to actually buy one during the great shortage of 2021. And now, with the PS5 Pro already out there doing its thing, the rumor mill is spinning up for the PS6 – because apparently we can never just enjoy what we have. This article will discuss everything about the leaked PlayStation 6, including rumours, specifications, and availability.
PlayStation 6 Overview
The Orion Project
Tech YouTuber Moore’s Law Is Dead claims he’s seen internal AMD and Sony docs for a console codenamed “Orion,” and if he’s right, Sony’s learned some lessons from this generation. Remember when the PS5 launched as this massive, space-age router that barely fit in TV stands? Well, apparently Sony’s aiming for a 160W total board power this time – actually lower than the current PS5.
It’s funny how we’ve gone from wanting the most powerful console possible to realizing that maybe efficiency matters more than having a jet engine in your living room. The leaked specs point to 8-core Zen 6 CPU and 40-48 RDNA 5 compute units running at 3GHz or higher, which should deliver around 3x the rasterization performance of the PS5.
4K 120fps: The holy grail nobody asked for
The big marketing push seems to be 4K 120fps gaming, which sounds impressive until you realize most people are still playing on 1080p TVs or 60Hz displays. But here’s the thing – Sony’s apparently focusing more on ray tracing and efficiency rather than just throwing more compute units at the problem. That’s actually smart, because ray tracing is where current consoles still struggle most.
They’re planning GDDR7 memory with a 160-bit or 192-bit bus, which is interesting because it shows Sony’s not going crazy with memory bandwidth costs. Sometimes the most impressive thing about new hardware is what the engineers choose not to include.
The Chiplet Question and TSMC 3nm
There’s talk of AMD chiplet design and TSMC’s 3nm process, which makes sense given where the semiconductor industry is heading. Chiplets let you mix and match different components more efficiently, though it adds complexity. It’s like building a PC where each part can be optimized separately instead of everything being stuck on one massive chip.
The timing works out too – production supposedly starts mid-2027 for a late 2027 or early 2028 launch. That’s right on schedule for the typical 7-year console cycle, assuming anyone still cares about console generations by then.
The Handheld Wild Card
Speaking of things nobody saw coming, there are whispers about a PlayStation handheld launching alongside the PS6. Which is hilarious because Sony killed the Vita, watched the Switch dominate portable gaming, and now apparently wants back in. The Steam Deck proved there’s demand for powerful handheld gaming, so maybe Sony’s timing is better this time
PlayStation 6 Specifications (Rumored)
- CPU: 8-core Zen 6 (or newer)
- GPU: 40-48 RDNA 5 compute units at 3GHz+
- Performance: ~3x PS5 rasterization, enhanced ray tracing
- Memory: GDDR7 with 160-bit or 192-bit bus
- Target Resolution: 4K 120fps for many games
- Power Consumption: ~160W total board power
- Process Node: TSMC 3nm
- Backward Compatibility: PS4 and PS5 games
PlayStation 6 Pricing and Availability
The PS6 is targeting a $499 launch price with production starting mid-2027 and release in late 2027 or early 2028. Official reveal would likely happen in 2026. When it makes to Nepal, it would probably start at no less than NPR 75,000, assuming Sony actually launches it here officially this time.
