Overview
- Known As
- PlayStation 6 • PS6
- Company
- Sony
- Launched
- 1st Nov 2027
- Type
- Console
- Wikipedia
- wikidata.org/wiki/Q111015181
Latest PlayStation 6 News
News Mounting Evidence Says Sony Really Is 'Accepting Game Pitches' on Fan Fave Franchises
Killzone! Ape Escape! Sly Cooper!
A recognised leaker who previously outed the existence of Metroidvania spin-off God of War: Sons of Sparta says Sony is “accepting multiple game pitches” for projects inspired by fan favourite franchises. Recently there’s been an uptick in rumours related to
News New The Last of Us Projects in 'Very Early Stages' of Development
"These stories are worth telling"
Naughty Dog has started work on a “couple” of “very exciting” new The Last of Us projects. That’s according to boss Neil Druckmann, who made the announcement to conclude its the Last of Us Day celebrations today. The series creator said it can’t reveal much about the new endeavours just yet, but that...
Rumour PS6 Hardware Complete, Double the Power of PS5 with Handheld Model
Less powerful than new Xbox, but potentially cheaper
According to notorious hardware snoop KeplerL2, the hardware configuration of the PS6 has been “taped out”. In industry terms, this means Sony’s completed design of the chip and locked down the specs, and it’s now ready for manufacturing. This all points to a November 2027 launch. The...
News Longest-Ever Tokyo Game Show Curtailed Due to Typhoon Warning in Japan
Safety first
This year’s Tokyo Game Show was scheduled to be the biggest in the long-running event’s history, with activities scheduled to run for a full five days, as opposed to its usual four. But a typhoon warning in Japan has curtailed activities, and in the interest of public safety, organisers have cancelled Monday’s event. Sunday will...
Here we go again
I’m not entirely sure how this rumour got started, but the web is awash with reports this weekend that Sony is considering reversing its stance on physical games. The manufacturer has announced plans to cease manufacturing discs in January 2028, which has led to a loud outcry from select customers, prompting an indefinite “
News PS6's Purported $1,000 Price Point Could Lead to a 40% Slump in Sales
No surprise
It doesn’t really take an in-depth report to determine a $1,000 price point for the PS6 will lead to a slump in sales, but that’s the conclusion Ampere Analysis has come to. In a new document, the industry observers conclude that a “conventionally designed, incrementally improved next-generation console” released in 2028 for...
News Sony Still Hasn't Decided When to Launch PS6, Says CEO
When will PS6 come out?
Many PlayStation players will tell you that the PS5 generation feels like it's barely gotten started, but we're nearly six years in; traditionally, the next console should be on the horizon. Apparently, though, it might not be as close as you'd expect. According to the Wall Street Journal (paywalled), Sony's CEO, Hiroki...
News Sony's Looking to Bring More Ads to PlayStation, and Fans Won't Like It
Push Square for a Taco Bell
Sony may be looking at ways to incorporate ads from “non-endemic” brands into its console, as the company increasingly looks for ways to maximise profits. Digiday spotted a series of new job listings posted last month by the platform holder, which imply it’s looking to explore new advertising opportunities across...
News These New Xbox Prices Are Truly Terrifying for PS6
This is just getting silly now
Sony indicated in its most recent financial report that the PS5’s price should hold until at least April 2027, as it’s secured the memory inventory required to fulfil its hardware targets for the current fiscal year. If that’s the case, then despite prices soaring dramatically earlier this year, it’s going to...
News Could Xbox Get Its Revenge on PS6 by Supporting Physical Games?
"This is how you share your games on Helix"
Even though it happened 13 years ago, I think there’s still a deep-seated resentment among some Xbox enthusiasts for Shuhei Yoshida’s infamous “game sharing” video. It was the PS4’s “finish him” moment on the Xbox One – a blow which truly turned the tides, and pushed PlayStation back out...
Feature 8 Ways Sony Must Improve the PS Store for Our All-Digital Future
It's time for PlayStation to up its game
It’s been almost a month since Sony announced its decision to cease manufacturing physical games in 2028, and it hasn’t uttered a word since. While parts of the PlayStation community plot a blackout in protest, I think it’s also worth considering how the company could improve on its existing digital...
News This Revelation Should Terrify All Console Fans, Particularly Those Looking Forward to PS6
Xbox losing $150 on each console sold
According to a Windows Central report, Microsoft is losing ~$150 on every Xbox Series X|S console it sells right now – and it’ll continue to be in the red even after it increases the device’s price in August. Beginning this Saturday, a 1TB Xbox Series X will set you back $800 – an absurd sum for a...
News 'It's Setting Up for Something So Amazing': Sony Confirms New God of War Starring Kratos
Expect this one on PS6
A new God of War game starring Kratos will continue the story of next year’s Laufey, and is in the early stages of development. Head of Creative Cory Barlog confirmed the project at the San Diego Comic-Con this weekend, where Sony also dated its upcoming adventure in the afterlife
News Sony Imposes 'Strictest Ever Social Media Guidelines' on Staff Due to PS5 Disc Debacle
"They knew everyone would be p*ssed off"
According to ex-Santa Monica Studio employee Alanah Pearace, Sony has imposed the “strictest social media guidelines” ever on its employees due to PS5’s disc debacle. Earlier this month, the manufacturer announced plans to cease manufacturing physical media in January 2028. This has created one of the...
News Sony's Social Media Still Toxic Two Weeks After PS5 Discs Debacle
What a mess
It’s been two weeks since Sony announced its intent to stop manufacturing physical discs, a story which has undeniably dominated the games industry – even in the wake of mass layoffs at Xbox. And the storm is beginning to reach its partners, none of which can promote their games without seeing a wave of responses from irate fans...
News Here Come the Lawsuits! Sony's Physical Disc Debacle Likely to Keep Its Lawyers Busy
Manufacturer already fighting multiple lawsuits
If you’re a lawyer working for Sony’s legal department, you may want to rest up while you have the opportunity – a multitude of lawsuits are coming your way. The platform holder – already battling various suits around the world regarding its control of the PS Store – is about to be faced...
News PS5's Physical Disc Debacle Will Attract More Anger if This Xbox Rumour Is True
Next week could be interesting
The initial wave of anger over Sony’s decision to cease manufacturing physical discs in 2028 has passed, and while the platform holder is still getting peppered with negative comments across all of its so
"It will need to focus on hardcore gamers who spend more than ever"
A brilliant post from Niko Partners director Daniel Ahmad has delved deeply into Sony’s decision to stop manufacturing physical discs. Amid the emotional backlash, the analyst sticks purely to the facts, outlining the thinking behind the Japanese giant’s approach – without...
Big ooft
One of the big stories of the generation has been the rise of PC gaming, and if a Push Square poll is to be believed, 45% of PlayStation enthusiasts are “seriously considering” making the switch to storefronts like Steam. In a survey voted in by over 6,500 of our readers, just 23% indicated they’d stick with PlayStation after a...
Poll Are You Considering Leaving PlayStation for PC?
Pastures new
One sentiment I’ve seen grow exponentially over the past few years is the number of players saying they’re going to leave PlayStation for PC. That comment, already a popular point of view, has increased tenfold over the past week, since Sony’s announced its intent to stop manufacturing physical games. I must admit, I don’t...
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