Almost exactly three months ago, renowned AMD leaker Kepler_L2 claimed that Sony's current BoM (bill of materials) for the upcoming PlayStation 6 console was around $760, thus floating the possibility that the console could be priced at $699 with an initial subsidy from the Japanese corporation. Fellow leaker Moore's Law Is Dead reported a very similar BoM ($743) just days later. However, the component crisis is worsening almost weekly. We've seen that Valve was forced to launch its Steam Machine at $1049, about $300 more than the price it originally targeted, and Microsoft also had to substantially increase the pricing […]

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In the PlayStation 5 generation, Sony Computer Entertainment's software output hasn't been as impressive as it was in the previous console generation. Due to SIE’s aggressive live service push, the Japanese publisher released several games - such as the ill-fated Concord from Firewalk Studios and Marathon from Bungie - that did not meet players' expectations. Despite this, President Hideaki Nishino confirmed they will continue to pursue live-service games, even as he heavily hints at a PlayStation 6 handheld designed to meet the changing playstyles of gamers worldwide. "We believe that live service games are content that attracts users on a […]

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Although an official announcement has yet to be made, leaks from multiple reliable sources have made it clear that the PlayStation 6 will launch alongside a handheld system that should be more than capable of running current and next-generation games. However, much like the Xbox Series S did with the Xbox Series X and possibly the entirety of the current console generation, there is the real possibility this portable system could hold back the home console, especially with mandatory support. According to known leaker Moore's Law is Dead, who first leaked the specs for Sony's next-generation systems, the chances of […]

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The PlayStation 6 is said to deliver up to 10 times the ray tracing performance of the base PlayStation 5, but gamers shouldn't expect this massive performance uplift to deliver 10 times the FPS in games. According to known leaker KeplerL2, AMD documents are being significantly misinterpreted, and the overall real-world performance of the system should be, on average, in games that don't use much ray tracing, closer to 3 times that of the base PS5. “I've explained this before but MLID (Moore's Law is Dead) is misinterpreting AMD docs,” the leaker said on the NeoGAF forums. “He thinks if […]

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Last week, following an in-depth analysis of the PlayStation 6 bill of materials and potential pricing, speculation about a PlayStation 6 "lite" model powered by the APU of the Canis handheld began circulating. Some suggested this model could launch at a lower price than both the home and portable consoles. However, the chances of this happening are nonexistent, as such a model would be a “nightmare” for developers, according to what AMD leaker KeplerL2 said on the NeoGAF Forums. After reacting positively to a post from another user who highlighted how the existence of this third PlayStation 6 model is a complete fabrication, the leaker replied to a […]

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In the past few weeks, we heard the PlayStation 6 could be delayed way past a late 2027/ early 2028 release window due to the current challenging economic conditions, but multiple leaks from Moore's Law is Dead indicate the system is right around the corner as Sony is actively working on an imminent generational transition. More PlayStation 6 Handheld Evidence According to sources, work on Power Saver Mode is proceeding in a way that makes it "100% clear that it is a Trojan Horse for supporting PlayStation 6 handheld," according to the leaker. Using a recreation of a diagram from […]

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The PlayStation 6 has yet to be officially announced, but the current price hikes for components like RAM and SSDs are making it challenging to predict how much the system will cost when it launches in 2027 or 2028. A "reasonable" price shouldn't be expected, according to known Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter, as the days of $500 consoles are likely over. However, an inevitably smaller gaming future could be saved by game streaming. "The console manufacturers can afford to bid up the price of RAM... but the console price will stay the same [or go up] and everybody’s happy," Pachter […]

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AMD leaker Kepler_L2 has provided more info on the likely base spec of Sony's PlayStation 6 (PS6) console. The insider has been one of the most prolific sources of information on both the PS6 and its main competitor, Microsoft's next Xbox console codenamed Project Helix, alongside content creator Moore's Law Is Dead. Both consoles will be powered by AMD's RDNA 5 and Zen 6 architectures, after all, and Kepler_L2 has a historically proven track record for AMD leaks. A few days ago, the leaker shared on the NeoGAF board that the bill of materials, essentially the list of how much […]

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With yet another price increase for the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro, it is expected that the PlayStation 6 will be considerably more expensive than many expected, edging dangerously close to $1000. However, according to known AMD leaker KeplerL2, a $699 price for the system is still possible despite a bill of materials (the cost of all components) estimated to be above $750 if Sony goes the extra mile to keep the price as low as possible. "My current BOM (bill of materials) estimate for PS6 is ~$760, so I would say $699 is still possible with a reasonable […]

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After taking a look at the PS6 and Xbox Next (codenamed Project Helix) individually, we're going to compare them directly in this article. One thing is for sure: the next console generation is shaping up to be one of the most fascinating in years, and also one of the most unusual. Based on a mix of rumors and official information, Sony and Microsoft are building their new gaming platforms around fundamentally different philosophies. The PlayStation 6 is a traditional home console refined to its purest form: powerful, reasonably affordable, and built for the living room TV. Xbox Next is instead […]

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The PlayStation 6 and Xbox Project Helix have yet to be fully revealed, but thanks to leaks, we have a rough idea of what they are capable of. Going by them, Microsoft's next-generation system will be the most powerful of the two, but the difference between them will be "not that meaningful," according to Digital Foundry. During an early analysis of the leaked specifications for both systems conducted during the latest episode of their weekly podcast, the known tech experts commented on how the difference between the two systems will not "get you a whole lot" and it's "basically not […]

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Today's slew of GDC 2026 presentations included a surprisingly interesting keynote talk from Jason Ronald, vice president at Xbox, providing some insight into the next generation of Xbox hardware with Project Helix. Included in that was the confirmation that the alpha versions of Project Helix's development kits won't be going out to developers until 2027, which sparked plenty of concern about the final release dates for the next generation of hardware. If game developers won't go hands-on with Project Helix until next year, what's the earliest players will get their chance? 2028? 2030? Well, according to known AMD leaker Kepler_L2, […]

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The PlayStation 6 will reportedly stick to its 2027/early 2028 launch window despite rising component costs, as the financial penalty for delaying TSMC 3nm production far outweighs the current "RAMmageddon" price hikes. Despite recent rumors suggesting a push to 2029, insider Moore’s Law Is Dead argues that Sony’s production contracts with TSMC and the massive development costs already sunk into the system's Orion APU would make a significant delay extremely problematic. According to the report shared in a new YouTube video, Sony has reportedly already secured its 3nm manufacturing allotment from TSMC for Q2 2027. Pulling out now would be […]

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Sony hasn't even officially announced the PlayStation 6 yet, but that hasn't stopped the rumor mill from churning out an increasingly steady stream of leaks, insider reports, and solid hints from the company itself. With the PlayStation 5 well into the latter half of its lifecycle and the PS5 Pro already on shelves, the attention of hardcore gamers is increasingly turning toward whatever comes next. Here is everything we know so far about the PlayStation 6, from its release window and hardware to pricing and the possibility of an entirely new PlayStation handheld launching alongside it. Read this article with […]

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