As we journey through the third year of the PlayStation 5's reign in the gaming world, it's natural for our minds to wander towards what might lie ahead, namely, the much-anticipated arrival of its successor, presumably dubbed the PlayStation 6. Despite the fact that we likely have a bit of a wait before the PS6 hits the shelves, the rumor mill surrounding it has been buzzing with excitement.
The latest tidbit of information comes from YouTuber Moore’s Law Is Dead, a reliable source who previously spilled the beans on Sony's rumored PS5 Pro, boasting beefed-up internals. In a recent video, Moore’s Law Is Dead confidently asserted with "100%" certainty that Sony will once again team up with AMD to power both the PS6 and the speculated PS5 Pro. The chip is rumored to offer gamers a mind-blowing 4K gaming experience at 120 frames per second, with the potential for an even more jaw-dropping 8K resolution at 60 frames per second.
Adding weight to this tantalizing rumor is another report from YouTuber RedGamingTech, who claimed that Sony has never even considered any alternatives to AMD when it comes to powering their next-generation consoles. Remember, the PS4 and PS5 were both equipped with AMD's Jaguar and Zen 2, respectively. Prior to the PS5's launch in 2020, RedGamingTech revealed that Sony did flirt with the idea of switching to different chip vendors, with Nvidia being the most notable contender. However, Sony ultimately opted to stick with AMD, citing reasons such as the seamless backward compatibility and the existence of a dedicated team specializing in custom solutions.
When might we expect the PS6 to make its grand entrance? Well, that's a question that remains shrouded in mystery, and we should take all of these rumors with a pinch of salt until we hear an official word from the PlayStation team. However, thanks to some intriguing court documents that surfaced during the FTC's case against Microsoft regarding its attempted acquisition of Activision Blizzard, we might have a small clue.
In the midst of legal proceedings, some documents hinted at a potential launch window for the PS6, though nothing concrete has been confirmed yet. So, while we eagerly await further details about the PS6's specifications and release timeline, let's keep our fingers crossed and our ears to the ground for any exciting updates from the gaming giant