It has not yet been announced, but already feared by wallets. The PlayStation 6 is talked about well before its formalization, and a leak relayed by Engadget comes to throw oil on the fire. According to the Leaker Moore’s Law Is Dead, the future console of Sony would display performances three times higher than those of the basic PS5, while in remaining at the launch price of $ 499. An ambitious promise, which arouses enthusiasm as much as prudence.
The PS5, launched in 2020, entered its sixth year of life. True to the Sony’s rhythm of renewal, the PS6 could thus arrive within two years, in the course of 2026. If this chronology holds, the current leaks would constitute a first salvo of unofficial teasing.
A price that reassures, but a source to take with tweezers
This is precisely the question of the price that most feeds speculations. In a context of continuous inflation on tech products and rising gaming subscriptions, some feared a console at 700 or 800 dollars. The idea of a powerful PS6, but displayed at “only” $ 499, would therefore be a good surprise for the players.
However, caution remains in order. Moore’s Law Is Dead, although already the author of several exact revelations in the past, is not a model of transparency. As Engadget pointed out, “Moore’s Law Is Dead is not particularly transparent about its sources”. What encourage to temper enthusiasm, pending official communication from Sony.
Sony in the face of priced players’ pressure
This leak falls in a climate where the video game giants are under surveillance. Microsoft’s recent announcement on the Game Pass, now segmented into three offers whose ultimate version increases to $ 29.99 per month, was badly received by players. Many have seen it as a symbolic threshold crossed, and a clear warning: “too expensive” can now scare even the most loyal fans.
Sony knows it. An aggressive price at the launch of the PS6 would make it possible to avoid a similar backlash. Especially since the PS5 PRO, scheduled soon, already targets premium users. The PS6 could then, according to this strategy, to contact the heart of the market, by offering a real technological breakdown without breaking of budget.