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Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Scottish Sun
Surprise ‘PS6 leak' leaves stunned gamers saying ‘this is nuts' over top-secret details about ‘powerful' new machine
GAME ON Surprise 'PS6 leak' leaves stunned gamers saying 'this is nuts' over top-secret details about 'powerful' new machine Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) TOP secret details about the rumoured new PS6 have been leaked, with gamers left stunned by the "nuts" changes. The next PS6 handheld console is rumoured to be released next by Sony's PlayStation for the next generation of gaming hardware. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 The PlayStation 6 will follow the PS5 as Sony's newest handheld console Credit: Getty KelperL2, who has previously shared information, provided more technical details of what they claim will be part of the new PS6 handheld console on the NeoGAF forum. The post was shared on the GamingLeaksAndRumours Subreddit, which had KeplerL2 state: "The only AMD handheld with AI upscaling anytime soon will be the PlayStation handheld." New technical details of the PS6 KelperL2 also revealed that the portable PS6 will have 16GB of RAM, 16MB MALL cache and 4MB L2. This is more cache and improved memory compression than the PS5, although the handheld will only have 1/3 the memory bandwidth of the PS5. They said: "It's pretty obvious that a mode that cuts bandwidth in half is meant to stimulate the handheld." Improved processing speeds and performance improvements, however, may offset the lower memory bandwidth. They added: "There is no planned Z3 lineup for AMD's next-gen APUs. "The next OEM handheld APU lineup (if it happens at all, as AMD seems to be losing interest in this market) will be with their next-next-gen lineup in 2029. Last year, the leaker also commented in a NeoGAF forum in September that the rumoured PS6 has "two SoCs (System-on-a-Chip) in development for next-gen, idk if it's a Series X/S situation or home console + handheld but probably one of them will be affordable at least". They also speculated about the PS6 handheld on the same forum that it's console is a "15W SoC on 3nm", which is less powerful that the current PS5. PS5 and Xbox owners unlock huge game freebie you only have five days to claim – you don't need even need subscription This sparked speculation about whether the PS6 would even be able to play PS5 if less powerful, but KeplerL2 explained: "It can definitely run PS5 games, just not at the same resolution / FPS (frames per second), mainly due to lower memory bandwidth." They added on another comment from a user: "Hard to estimate performance since it's using an unreleased GPU uarch but I think it's somewhere between XSS (Xbox Series S) and PS5." Another hardware leaker who is a reputable source on Chiphell, zhangzhonhao, also claimed the PS6 console will use AMD's next generation UDNA architecture. The GPU will succeed AMD's RDNA 4 and CDNA by combining them, for possibly enhanced ray-tracing in the light, and is used in the PS5 Pro console. Responses from gamers After details from KeplerL2 were shared on Reddit, gamers responded in the comments. One self-proclaimed active member of the Dev community wrote: "This this nuts and also bonkers". Another added: "This is massive news. "My biggest worry with this handheld was no AI upscaling while Switch 2 has DLSS. "Looks like a very compelling product now." PlayStation release date history Sony has turned out an enormous array of consoles over the years. Here's a list of PlayStation release dates, along with the days of the week that they launched on: PlayStation – Saturday, December 3, 1994 (1st Saturday) PS One – Friday, July 7, 2000 (1st Friday) PlayStation 2 – Saturday, March 4, 2000 (1st Saturday) PS2 Slimline – Friday, October 29, 2004 (5th Friday) PlayStation 3 – Saturday, November 11, 2006 (2nd Saturday) PS3 Slim – Thursday, August 27, 2009 (4th Thursday) PS3 Super Slim – Tuesday, September 25, 2012 (4th Tuesday) PlayStation 4 – Friday, November 15, 2013 (3rd Friday) PS4 Slim – Thursday, September 15, 2016 (3rd Thursday) PS4 Pro – Thursday, November 10, 2016 (2nd Thursday) PlayStation 5 – Thursday, November 12, 2020 (2nd Thursday) PS5 Slim – Friday, November 10, 2023 (2nd Friday) Trends show a six to seven year gap between major console releases, however there is no confirmed date for when gamers can expect to get their hands on the PS6. Predictions suggest Sony's preference for "the second or third week of November", as during the end of the week on a Thursday or Friday or Saturday.
The Sun
a day ago
- The Sun
Surprise ‘PS6 leak' leaves stunned gamers saying ‘this is nuts' over top-secret details about ‘powerful' new machine
TOP secret details about the rumoured new PS6 have been leaked, with gamers left stunned by the "nuts" changes. The next PS6 handheld console is rumoured to be released next by Sony's PlayStation for the next generation of gaming hardware. 1 KelperL2, who has previously shared information, provided more technical details of what they claim will be part of the new PS6 handheld console on the NeoGAF forum. The post was shared on the GamingLeaksAndRumours Subreddit, which had KeplerL2 state: "The only AMD handheld with AI upscaling anytime soon will be the PlayStation handheld." New technical details of the PS6 KelperL2 also revealed that the portable PS6 will have 16GB of RAM, 16MB MALL cache and 4MB L2. This is more cache and improved memory compression than the PS5, although the handheld will only have 1/3 the memory bandwidth of the PS5. They said: "It's pretty obvious that a mode that cuts bandwidth in half is meant to stimulate the handheld." Improved processing speeds and performance improvements, however, may offset the lower memory bandwidth. They added: "There is no planned Z3 lineup for AMD's next-gen APUs. "The next OEM handheld APU lineup (if it happens at all, as AMD seems to be losing interest in this market) will be with their next-next-gen lineup in 2029. Last year, the leaker also commented in a NeoGAF forum in September that the rumoured PS6 has "two SoCs (System-on-a-Chip) in development for next-gen, idk if it's a Series X/S situation or home console + handheld but probably one of them will be affordable at least". They also speculated about the PS6 handheld on the same forum that it's console is a "15W SoC on 3nm", which is less powerful that the current PS5. PS5 and Xbox owners unlock huge game freebie you only have five days to claim – you don't need even need subscription This sparked speculation about whether the PS6 would even be able to play PS5 if less powerful, but KeplerL2 explained: "It can definitely run PS5 games, just not at the same resolution / FPS (frames per second), mainly due to lower memory bandwidth." They added on another comment from a user: "Hard to estimate performance since it's using an unreleased GPU uarch but I think it's somewhere between XSS (Xbox Series S) and PS5." Another hardware leaker who is a reputable source on Chiphell, zhangzhonhao, also claimed the PS6 console will use AMD's next generation UDNA architecture. The GPU will succeed AMD's RDNA 4 and CDNA by combining them, for possibly enhanced ray-tracing in the light, and is used in the PS5 Pro console. Responses from gamers After details from KeplerL2 were shared on Reddit, gamers responded in the comments. One self-proclaimed active member of the Dev community wrote: "This this nuts and also bonkers". Another added: "This is massive news. "My biggest worry with this handheld was no AI upscaling while Switch 2 has DLSS. "Looks like a very compelling product now." PlayStation release date history Sony has turned out an enormous array of consoles over the years. Here's a list of PlayStation release dates, along with the days of the week that they launched on: PlayStation – Saturday, December 3, 1994 (1st Saturday) PS One – Friday, July 7, 2000 (1st Friday) PlayStation 2 – Saturday, March 4, 2000 (1st Saturday) PS2 Slimline – Friday, October 29, 2004 (5th Friday) PlayStation 3 – Saturday, November 11, 2006 (2nd Saturday) PS3 Slim – Thursday, August 27, 2009 (4th Thursday) PS3 Super Slim – Tuesday, September 25, 2012 (4th Tuesday) PlayStation 4 – Friday, November 15, 2013 (3rd Friday) PS4 Slim – Thursday, September 15, 2016 (3rd Thursday) PS4 Pro – Thursday, November 10, 2016 (2nd Thursday) PlayStation 5 – Thursday, November 12, 2020 (2nd Thursday) PS5 Slim – Friday, November 10, 2023 (2nd Friday) Trends show a six to seven year gap between major console releases, however there is no confirmed date for when gamers can expect to get their hands on the PS6. Predictions suggest Sony's preference for "the second or third week of November", as during the end of the week on a Thursday or Friday or Saturday.
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- The Irish Sun
Surprise ‘PS6 leak' leaves stunned gamers saying ‘this is nuts' over top-secret details about ‘powerful' new machine
TOP secret details about the rumoured new PS6 have been leaked, with gamers left stunned by the "nuts" changes. The next PS6 handheld console is rumoured to be released next by Sony's PlayStation for the next generation of gaming hardware. Advertisement 1 The PlayStation 6 will follow the PS5 as Sony's newest handheld console Credit: Getty KelperL2, who has previously shared information, provided more technical details of what they claim will be part of the new PS6 handheld console on the NeoGAF forum. The post was shared on the GamingLeaksAndRumours Subreddit, which had KeplerL2 state: "The only AMD handheld with AI upscaling anytime soon will be the PlayStation handheld." New technical details of the PS6 KelperL2 also revealed that the portable PS6 will have 16GB of RAM, 16MB MALL cache and 4MB L2. This is more cache and improved memory compression than the PS5, although the handheld will only have 1/3 the memory bandwidth of the PS5. Advertisement Read More Tech News They said: "It's pretty obvious that a mode that cuts bandwidth in half is meant to stimulate the handheld." Improved processing speeds and performance improvements, however, may offset the lower memory bandwidth. They added: "There is no planned Z3 lineup for AMD's next-gen APUs. "The next OEM handheld APU lineup (if it happens at all, as AMD seems to be losing interest in this market) will be with their next-next-gen lineup in 2029. Advertisement Most read in Tech Last year, the leaker also commented in a NeoGAF forum in September that the rumoured PS6 has "two SoCs (System-on-a-Chip) in development for next-gen, idk if it's a Series X/S situation or home console + handheld but probably one of them will be affordable at least". They also speculated about the PS6 handheld on the same forum that it's console is a "15W SoC on 3nm", which is less powerful that the current PS5. PS5 and Xbox owners unlock huge game freebie you only have five days to claim – you don't need even need subscription This sparked speculation about whether the PS6 would even be able to play PS5 if less powerful, but KeplerL2 explained: "It can definitely run PS5 games, just not at the same resolution / FPS (frames per second), mainly due to lower memory bandwidth." They added on another comment from a user: "Hard to estimate performance since it's using an unreleased GPU uarch but I think it's somewhere between XSS (Xbox Series S) and PS5." Advertisement Another hardware leaker who is a reputable source on Chiphell, zhangzhonhao, also claimed the PS6 console will use AMD's next generation UDNA architecture. The GPU will succeed AMD's RDNA 4 and CDNA by combining them, for possibly enhanced ray-tracing in the light, and is used in the PS5 Pro console. Responses from gamers After details from KeplerL2 were shared on Reddit, gamers responded in the comments. One self-proclaimed active member of the Dev community wrote: "This this nuts and also bonkers". Advertisement Another added: "This is massive news. "My biggest worry with this handheld was no AI upscaling while Switch 2 has DLSS. "Looks like a very compelling product now." PlayStation release date history Sony has turned out an enormous array of consoles over the years. Advertisement Here's a list of PlayStation – Saturday, December 3, 1994 (1st Saturday) PS One – Friday, July 7, 2000 (1st Friday) PlayStation 2 – Saturday, March 4, 2000 (1st Saturday) PS2 Slimline – Friday, October 29, 2004 (5th Friday) PlayStation 3 – Saturday, November 11, 2006 (2nd Saturday) PS3 Slim – Thursday, August 27, 2009 (4th Thursday) PS3 Super Slim – Tuesday, September 25, 2012 (4th Tuesday) PlayStation 4 – Friday, November 15, 2013 (3rd Friday) PS4 Slim – Thursday, September 15, 2016 (3rd Thursday) PS4 Pro – Thursday, November 10, 2016 (2nd Thursday) PlayStation 5 – Thursday, November 12, 2020 (2nd Thursday) PS5 Slim – Friday, November 10, 2023 (2nd Friday) Predictions suggest Sony's preference for "the second or third week of November", as during the end of the week on a Thursday or Friday or Saturday.
Tom's Guide
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
I'm skeptical about the PS6 — here's 3 upgrades that could change my mind
Sony hasn't announced the PS6, but there's been plenty of buzz about the PS5's successor for quite some time. Sony officially said it's developing a new system during a recent earnings call (via VGC), and several alleged leaks (via VideoCardz) hint at its potential specs. Based on what we've heard, the PS6 could arrive in 2027 or 2028. I'm sure Sony will eventually release a PS6. And while I've been a die-hard PlayStation fan for decades, I can't say I'm thrilled about the prospect of this system. As I've previously written, the PS5 doesn't always feel like a next-gen console. If the PS6 generation is anything like the current one, it will be difficult to get excited about the new system. Despite my skepticism, I'm not going to dismiss the PS6 completely. With some meaningful upgrades and features, it could be a system worth purchasing on day one. Here are 3 upgrades that could change my mind about a PS6. I've said this plenty of times, but the PS5 is one ugly console! Its hourglass-like shape and popped collar top are not only unpleasant to the eye, but make it hard to comfortably situate on a shelf or entertainment center. Say what you will about the refrigerator-like Xbox Series X, but at least that system is easier to store… and to look at! I'm not asking for a boring and utilitarian design for the PS6, but something with a streamlined chassis can make the system easier on the eyes and easier to store. I would ask for a smaller system, but given the trajectory of PS system designs, I don't think that's a realistic ask. I'm sure we'll eventually get a PS6 Slim. We've had PlayStation consoles with irregular designs since the PS3 days. It would be nice if Sony went back to the PS1 and PS2 eras and kept things simple yet unique. I don't want to deal with another big and heavy system. A sleek-looking PS6 would definitely get me excited. The PS5 Pro is the most powerful PlayStation console ever made. It plays all the same games as the regular PS5 but can offer increased image quality and higher framerate with supported titles. It's the ideal console for players who want the best performance levels but Pro comes at a high price of $699. With the PS4 and PS5, Sony failed to truly deliver on its resolution and performance promises for those systems. The PS4 didn't have many games that actually ran at 1080p and 60 frames per second, and the same is true for the PS5 and its handful of 4K/60 titles. While the latter is more consistent than the former, resolutions and frame rates in games are all over the place on both the PS5 and PS5 Pro. I'm sure Sony will tout the PS6 as an 8K-ready machine… which would be ironic considering how the company did that with the base PS5. I neither expect nor care if the system can achieve that resolution, especially since I don't think the best 8K TVs will be widely adopted in the next two to three years. To that end, if PS6 can consistently deliver true 4K resolution and 60 frames per second for the majority (or all) of its titles, I'll be one happy camper. I should note that 60 frames per second should be the bare minimum. I'd actually like to see more games that can run at 120 frames per second, either natively or with whatever version of the frame-generating PSSR tech the PS6 will employ. But given the console brand's track record with frame rates, I'm going to set my expectations for at least 60fps. Anything we get over that will be gravy. The PS6 will undoubtedly have a new design and improved performance. I can't say whether I'll approve of the new design or if we'll see meaningful performance gains, but we know those changes will happen in some form or another. However, there's one big thing I'd love to see on PS6 that would instantly make me consider buying the console: actual first-party exclusives. This is as true now as it was when the PS5 launched in late 2020, but there is a severe lack of true PlayStation first-party games that are only available on PS5/PS5 Pro. Yes, we have gotten a lot of exclusive games over the years, but a good chunk of them have been available for the PS4, which has somewhat defeated the point of owning a PS5. According to our friends at GamesRadar, there are only 21 PS5 exclusives currently available. And if you go through the list, you'll notice many of these are third-party exclusives or remakes. Let's also not forget that even some of the first-party games are now available on the best gaming PCs. In a world with PC ports and cross-gen compatibility, true console exclusives seem to be an endangered species. This is something I've accepted, even if I'm not thrilled about it. However, if the PS6 can launch with at least four or five exclusives that won't be on other platforms for at least six months, then I'd accept that as a compromise. With the PS6, Sony seems keen on delivering the same kind of experience players have become accustomed to. Though cloud gaming will play a role, Sony wants games you can play locally on its next-gen system. If reports are true, we might also get a PlayStation handheld, which could leverage the power of the cloud similarly to the PlayStation Portal. In that sense, we could see a return to the PS4/PS Vita days, only with better synergy between both machines. Cloud gaming is all well and good, but I still want games I can play locally on a machine. Since it appears Sony wants to deliver that experience with PS6, I know I'll at least get that. However, for me to really get excited about PS6, I'll need to see a slimmer design, meaningful performance gains and a robust lineup of PS6 exclusives. If I have at least two of those wishes granted, then I'll be excited for the PS5's successor.
Scottish Sun
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Sony issues update on PS6 following reports release date could be ‘sooner' than we thought
Plus why Sony has given out refunds to gamers GAME ON Sony issues update on PS6 following reports release date could be 'sooner' than we thought SONY has issued an update on PS6 following reports that the release date could be 'sooner' than we thought. And gamers can't wait to get their hands on the new exciting console. 2 Sony has issued an update on PS6 following reports that the release date could be 'sooner' than we thought Credit: Getty 2 The upcoming Blade Runner game due for 2027 was axed Credit: Getty The Sun revealed that court documents from Microsoft, which owns Xbox, previously revealed that the tech giant was expecting a 2028 launch for next-gen consoles. That included its own top-secret Xbox successor as well as Sony's unnamed next-gen PlayStation. But countering that was a new report from Insider Gaming that suggested an upcoming Blade Runner game due for 2027 has been cancelled. The report noted that the game was due to land on next-gen consoles that are yet to be released. This unannounced game was reportedly due to be called Blade Runner: Time To Leave. It entered pre-production in September 2024 with a budget of around £33 million / $45 million. But the game has supposedly been canned by the Guildford, UK-based studio. However, it was a major hint that the PS6 might land in 2027 rather than 2028. Now, Sony Interactive Entertainment's new president and CEO, Hideaki Nishino, was asked during a meeting about the future of PlayStation console hardware, and whether it could be superseded by cloud gaming. He said: 'Cloud streaming is progressing well from a technical standpoint, as we have demonstrated with [our] offerings, but end-to-end network stability is not in our control. Watch trailer for free Samurai game for PlayStation fans in May 2025 'And the higher cost per playtime compared to the traditional console model remains a challenge. 'Cloud gaming is increasingly providing an additional option for players to access content, "But our belief is that the majority of players continue to want to experience gaming through local execution without dependency on network conditions. "And PS5 and PS5 Pro have validated this thesis, I believe," reports Video Games Chronicle. Sony PlayStation Release Dates Here's a quick history of the main models released. Sony PlayStation: Japan – December 3, 1994 North America – September 9, 1995 Europe – September 29, 1995 Sony PlayStation 2: Japan – March 4, 2000 North America – October 26, 2000 Europe – November 24, 2000 Sony PlayStation 3: Japan – November 11, 2006 North America – November 17, 2006 Europe – March 23, 2007 Sony PlayStation 4: North America – November 15, 2013 Europe – November 29, 2013 Japan – February 22, 2014 Sony PlayStation 5: Japan – November 12, 2020 North America – November 12, 2020 Europe – November 12, 2020 The CEO continued to explain how Sony's console business has evolved into a 'multi-faceted platform', with a significant portion of its 124 million monthly active users still playing on PlayStation 4. 'We now have a large ecosystem of highly engaged players across both the PlayStation 5 and the PlayStation 4 generations. "So naturally, therefore, there's a huge interest in our next generation console strategy,' he said. 'While we cannot share further details at this stage, the future of the platform is top of mind. "We are committed to exploring a new and enhanced way for players to engage with our content and services.' SVP of finance and corporate development, Lynn Azar, was then asked if Sony expects to see higher profits in the year its next console launches, like it has before. Azar emphasized that Sony's players are now engaged across multiple platforms, including PS4, PS5 and PC. And explained that the vast majority of its revenue now comes from subscriptions and microtransactions, which should provide protection during any future platform migration. She added: 'PS5 represents our most engaged players, with the highest spend per player versus prior generations. "Our PS4 players as well are still active and spending as well. 'So, by providing players with increasing options of how to access the platform, we're able to better target the different play patterns and monetization profiles of different customer segments. "And as we continue to drive a multi-generational ecosystem into the future, we'll provide new ways for players to access the platform and experience our content and services.' WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT THE PS6 LAUNCH WINDOW? Sony hasn't explicitly confirmed a launch timeline for the PS6 but the company has released plenty of consoles in the past, giving us some useful data. Just last year, we asked AI to predict the PS6 release date, based on Sony's PlayStation release history. And it came up with Thursday, November 11, 2027 – fitting in with this latest leak. Here's a list of previous PlayStation release dates, as well as the days of the week that those consoles launched on: PlayStation – Saturday, December 3, 1994 (1st Saturday) PS One – Friday, July 7, 2000 (1st Friday) PlayStation 2 – Saturday, March 4, 2000 (1st Saturday) PS2 Slimline – Friday, October 29, 2004 (5th Friday) PlayStation 3 – Saturday, November 11, 2006 (2nd Saturday) PS3 Slim – Thursday, August 27, 2009 (4th Thursday) PS3 Super Slim – Tuesday, September 25, 2012 (4th Tuesday) PlayStation 4 – Friday, November 15, 2013 (3rd Friday) PS4 Slim – Thursday, September 15, 2016 (3rd Thursday) PS4 Pro – Thursday, November 10, 2016 (2nd Thursday) PlayStation 5 – Thursday, November 12, 2020 (2nd Thursday) PS5 Slim – Friday, November 10, 2023 (2nd Friday) PS5 Pro – Thursday, November 7, 2024 (1st Thursday) That would suggest that Sony would work towards a 2027 launch. November is usually favoured by Sony for PlayStation launches, especially in recent years. That means the console is out just in time for Christmas and the Black Friday spending season. But of course, it's all guesswork - so watch this space. In the meantime, PlayStation owners are having to pay extra for consoles after a recent PS5 price hike. And a shooter game loved by 10million is closing in days – as fans are warned they'll have to pay for an upgrade to keep playing. Plus, Sony has announced that it will be issuing refunds over a gaming blunder. The gaming giant had to issue an apology after gamers experienced significant problems with one if its new releases.
