This amount of memory would far exceed what its competitors currently offer, including mid-range gaming PCs. This sets the stage for more accessible 4K experiences at 120 FPS, or even a foundation for 8K gaming.
Processing speeds that border on science fiction
In addition to RAM, Sony would also be banking on revolutionary bandwidth. According to leaks, the console would reach a throughput of 640 GB/s, thanks to a 160-bit memory bus. This would allow massive textures and environments to be loaded almost instantly, without compromising on visual effects.
Figures which suggest that the PS6 could naturally adapt to large-scale real-time ray tracing, and why not to local cloud gaming or on-board artificial intelligence.
An ambitious portable version in the pipeline
Big news, Sony is working on a nomadic version of the PS6. This portable console, often compared to the Steam Deck or the Switch 2, would have 24 GB of GDDR7 RAM. Enough to guarantee a complete console experience in a mobile format.
It would, according to rumors, allow you to play PS5 and PS6 titles with quality close to the home console, in local or native streaming. A strategic orientation which confirms the growing interest in hybrid solutions in the world of video games.
Release date and price: between impatience and uncertainty
For now, Sony is keeping mum on anything related to timing or pricing. However, several analysts estimate that the console will not be released before 2027, in particular due to the surge in prices for components such as RAM.
The price could be revised upwards, flirting with the symbolic bar of €700, or even more for a high-end edition. It remains to be seen whether the performances will keep their promises, and whether Sony will be able to attract players despite a delicate economic context.