Sony PS6 leaks reveal $600 price, 30GB RAM, AMD Zen 6 chipset, and AI-powered upgrades. [Photo: X/TCMFGames/legit gaming leaks]
It has been more than five years since Sony launched the PlayStation 5. The console has sold over 80.3 million units worldwide as of June 2025. Now, gamers are eagerly waiting for its successor — the PlayStation 6 (PS6).
While Sony has not made any official announcements yet, several leaks have given fans a glimpse of what to expect from the next-generation console.
While Sony has not confirmed any official release date, insiders claim production could begin in 2027, with the launch expected in late 2027 or early 2028.
Popular tech source Moore’s Law Is Dead also supports this timeline. If accurate, this would align with Sony’s usual console release cycle of around seven to eight years between major generations.
According to recent leaks from credible hardware insiders, the Sony PS6 could be priced around $600. In comparison, Microsoft’s next-gen console, codenamed Xbox Magnus, might cost nearly $1,200 — creating a massive price gap in the gaming market.
The leak originates from a known tipster, KeplerL2 and documents reportedly linked to AMD’s internal hardware roadmap. These details offer one of the clearest pictures yet of what’s coming for both consoles, expected to launch around 2028.
KeplerL2 explained the reason for the large price difference between the two consoles. “Next-gen Xbox has 42 per cent more silicon, 20 per cent more memory, and higher board and cooling costs,” the insider wrote on X.
The post adds that Microsoft cannot subsidise hardware through third-party store revenue. Sony, however, has an advantage with its exclusive games and strong hardware ecosystem, allowing it to manage production costs more efficiently.
The PS6 may feature 30GB of unified memory, while the Xbox Magnus could come with up to 36GB of RAM. Sony is also reportedly developing a handheld PS6 variant with 24GB of RAM, designed to integrate with the main console — continuing the brand’s dual-device strategy.
Sony and AMD are said to be co-developing the PS6 chip under the codename Project Amethyst. The new chipset will likely use AMD’s upcoming Zen 6 CPU and RDNA 5 GPU architectures.
Leaks suggest the PS6 will include neural processing features that support AI-driven upscaling and real-time lighting enhancements. This would enable better graphics performance without significantly raising the console’s price.
These upgrades could make the PS6 not only more powerful but also more energy-efficient — a key factor in next-gen gaming consoles.
If the leaks are true, Sony appears to be prioritising smart efficiency over raw power. With a balanced approach to performance, AI integration, and affordability, the PS6 could appeal to a larger audience — especially if Microsoft’s next Xbox lands at double the price.
The growing price gap might also reshape the console wars, pushing Sony further ahead in market share while forcing competitors to rethink their strategies.
