PlayStation 6 - Official Thread - Unofficial Information

[R3P0]

Reports are coming out based off an internal Sony document which is starting PS5 Pro will release in 2024 and PS6 is scheduled for release sometime in 2028. This would be an 8 year gap between PS5 and PS6.

This internal document release is due to UK law as part of the MS Activision deal.

Full 22 Page Doument: https://assets.publishing.service.go...ertainment.pdf

The full document is rather lengthy at around 22 pages, but a paragraph at the start of Page 8 notes that Sony claims Microsoft had “offered to continue making Activision’s games available on PlayStation only until 2027.” Further on, it continues:

By the time SIE launched the next generation of its PlayStation console (which is likely to occur around [redacted]), it would have lost access to Call of Duty and other Activision titles, making it extremely vulnerable to consumer switching and subsequent degradation in its competitiveness.

When is the PS6 release date?
New reports suggest that the PS6 release date will be during 2028.

In an article that initially claimed that the PS5 Pro has entered production, Insider-Gaming‘s Tom Henderson went on to explain that he “understands that the next generation of the PlayStation, the PS6, is unlikely to release until at least 2028.”

This lines up with a Sony document which revealed that the PS6 release date is scheduled to launch sometime after 2027.

If the reported timeframe proves accurate, gamers can expect to see a PS5 Pro launch in late 2024, followed by the PS6 releasing in 2028.

As for what games will be launching on the next-gen PS6, it seems that The Last of Us Part 3 has “PlayStation 6 in mind,” so don’t expect to see Ellie’s adventure continued anytime soon.

Source: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/...131623034.html

[Steelmaker]

Christ! No! Just...No!

[dyne]

This doesn’t need beat into the ground but it’s way too early for “Pro” systems. They have yet to fully transition from last gen and haven't even scratched what these current ones can do when optimized well.

[R3P0]

Originally Posted by dyne

This doesn’t need beat into the ground but it’s way too early for “Pro” systems. They have yet to fully transition from last gen and haven't even scratched what these current ones can do when optimized well.

I suspect well see what the systems can do with Spiderman 2 and FFXVI. But don't shoot the messenger here lol, its speculation at this point based off an internal document declassified for a UK lawsuit. But it does line up with the Ps5 Pro rumors and diskless PS5 expected to Debut this year for release in 2024/2025

[Derb]

Slim yeah, this year.

Pro, doubtful unless 8K became a thang & I wasn’t aware.

2028 for PS6. Sounds about right on the money.

[bhampton]

To the extent I'm using PS5 .... I'll check back in when PS12 Slim is available.

My PS4 worked a lot better than my PS5 does. I think it's downhill from here. On second thought I don't want the PS12 after all.

[RevolverOcelScott]

I used to be a big Sony fan, but my PS5 has gotten so little use it's sad. God of War Ragnarok, Miles Morales and Horizon, that's about it. And Sony's trend to put their big games on PC makes me think I probably will not get a PS6.

Both Microsoft and Sony as doing this odd game of trying to accomodate last gen, this gen, while also putting their stuff on other platforms, making the main draw of consoles kind of obsolete (for someone like me).

I'm probably going to go PC/Nintendo Switch 2 if this Sony thing holds true. If I didn't get my PS5 for literally -25 bucks (massive screw up by retailer), I'd be pretty bummed.

[NARMAK]

I know people say we don't need a Pro model, but i am still on the side that thinks 8K isn't going to be mainstream for PS6. In fact, PS5 is actually advertised as 8K capable and there's like 1 game or something that does it. The future for gaming lies more towards 4K/60fps as a target with better real time graphics and then continuing with better graphics but trying to upgrade to 120hz.

I know that Samsung has also started doing 144hz capable TVs, so wouldn't be surprised if eventually even that higher refresh rate became a thing but i would say a better frame rate will add more to the experience than going to 8K.

[bradnoyes]

If the standard for mainstream displays never goes beyond 4K/120hz I'll be perfectly fine with that. At this point I just want better pixels, not more of them.

[emailking]

Looking forward to the pro! Framerate isn't locked in several games.

[BLMN]

Do we really need a PS5 Pro ? i would be totally fine with this machine for another 5 years, it didn't even get to its full potential.

[dyne]

Originally Posted by emailking

Looking forward to the pro! Framerate isn't locked in several games.

And it won’t be on a Pro. PS4 Pro didn’t lock framerates. PS5 was a large upgrade and still doesn’t have locked framerates. That’s a developer issue, not a hardware issue. Until developers decide to lock framerate first and turn down some of the gimmicky visual sliders to get that you can have a PS 10 Pro and it won’t matter. How each game being released these days doesn’t have at a minimum 30 and 60 locked and the visual tweaks needed to get there automatically is ridiculous. Have both of those standard for every game and then add a fidelity mode with a fluctuating frame rate for those that want it.

[emailking]

I'm talking about games with unlocked framerates that don't always hit 60. They probably will on a PS5 pro. yeah if the devs patch them to use even higher resolutions they might not, but certainly that's not happening on something like the PS4 version of Cyberpunk which has choppy framerates on PS5 at times.

[Musashi]

For a while I held off simply because I didn't feel like fighting for the limited stock of systems. Now I'm waiting in hopes a smaller model PS5 is announced soon.

[unberechenbar]

Originally Posted by Musashi

For a while I held of simply because I didn't feel like fighting for the limited stock of systems. Now I'm waiting in hopes a smaller model PS5 is announced soon.

Me too. Hopefully the wait is worth it. I'd be fine with just an increase in memory.

[JohnCarpenterLives]

If "pro" ends up equaling "slim" I will be happy. There may even be a game or two released or announced that will encourage me to upgrade (*lights incense in front of BT portrait*) by then!

[Derb]

Originally Posted by Musashi

For a while I held of simply because I didn't feel like fighting for the limited stock of systems. Now I'm waiting in hopes a smaller model PS5 is announced soon.

Guestimates are sometime this September.

If you ask me, I’m thinking more November for Slim.

[NARMAK]

I just wanted to point out because of the few posts earlier about how framerates aren't locked to say that since PS4 Pro and continued on PS5, developers have become better at offering different performance modes for graphics or framerates and usually one in the middle designed to push graphics first but leave the framerate unlocked to try and hit much higher once more powerful hardware comes out with BC etc.

I'm personally thinking 4K/120hz will be a solid standard for a long time to come and if possible, i would even love to see 144hz supported on compatible displays. Although i can see an argument to push 8K for specific types of games.

I'm hoping though prices come down again and a Slim model comes out because there's still solid weight saving to be done. Also, i'm curious on the design.

[Steedeel]

No surprises there, 2028 sounds about right.

[R3P0]

Originally Posted by Derb

Guestimates are sometime this September.

If you ask me, I’m thinking more November for Slim.

You realize it will be very hard to slim down a Ps5. Airflow is a very big problem if not done right. In its current design its not like the Series X which I honestly think has the best design for airflow. The PS5 uses the side cooling options the Nvidia founders cards used to use. Those cards ran loud and hot.