PlayStation 6 (PS6) Specs and Release Date Reportedly Leaked by Analyst
Rumors surrounding the upcoming PlayStation 6 (PS6) are gaining momentum as a new insider report has allegedly revealed detailed specifications and a tentative release timeline. According to YouTube tech analyst Moore’s Law Is Dead, Sony’s next-gen console will be approximately 50% more powerful than the PS5 Pro, with a strong emphasis on affordability and energy efficiency.
PS6 & Portable Console: What We Know So Far
The Gaming community has been buzzing since April, when early leaks hinted that Sony would launch the PS6 alongside a portable variant. This latest leak seems to back up that claim. The PS6 is reportedly being built with a clear intent: to offer a solid performance boost over the PS5 Pro while staying cost-effective and energy-conscious.
In the July 31 update, Moore’s Law Is Dead pointed to internal documents suggesting Sony will utilize a chiplet architecture for the PS6. Notably, the leak implies AMD may provide components similar to the rumored "Navi 5" desktop chiplets.
Potential PS6 Release Window
While there's no official Waypoint announcement from Sony, production is allegedly slated for mid-2027, with a possible release window in Fall 2027 or early 2028. This gives PS5 Pro owners some breathing room, as the next generation is still over two years away—if these details prove accurate.
Leaked PS6 Specs (via Moore’s Law Is Dead)
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Architecture: Chiplet-based design (possibly using “Navi 5” chiplets)
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CPU: 8 x Zen 6 (or newer) cores
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GPU: 40–48 RDNA 5 Compute Units @ 3GHz+
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Bus: 160-bit or 192-bit with GDDR7 memory @ 32GT/s+
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Power: 160W Total Board Power (TBP)
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Backwards Compatibility: Full support for PS5 and PS4 (no mention of PS3)
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Rasterization Performance: Estimated ~3x that of PS5, with even greater uplift in ray tracing
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Manufacturing Start: Mid-2027
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Expected Launch: Fall 2027 to early 2028
PS6 Portable vs Xbox ROG Ally X: A New Handheld Rivalry
In addition to the home console, Sony appears to be investing heavily in a new PlayStation 6 portable device, which, according to the leak, will outperform the Xbox ROG Ally X. While not being branded a “powerhouse,” the PS6 handheld is reportedly designed to exceed the performance of Xbox’s upcoming ROG Ally model, which is set for release this year.
“PS6 portable should beat Xbox Ally X in performance, but it doesn’t come off as a ‘powerhouse,’” said Moore’s Law Is Dead.
This move comes at a time when the Gaming industry is shifting toward hybrid console formats, a trend fueled by the success of the Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, and even Sony’s own PlayStation Portal for PS5. With increasing demand for console-quality gaming on the go, it seems natural for Sony to bring a more powerful handheld to market alongside the PS6.
Final Thoughts: A Controlled Leap in Power
While the PS6 may not represent a generational leap in raw power over the PS5, the shift toward improved efficiency, a balanced pricing strategy, and a dual-format ecosystem (home and portable) reflects Sony's evolving strategy in the modern video game market.
It’s also worth mentioning that the leaked specs are reportedly derived from internal AMD documentation shared with Sony in 2023, which means some hardware details may still change before final production.
As always, gamers and tech enthusiasts should take these leaks with cautious optimism. While early spec leaks often prove accurate, nothing is set in stone until Sony officially unveils the PlayStation 6.
Stay tuned to Waypoint and your favorite Gaming news outlets for further updates on the PS6, Sony's portable ambitions, and how it all stacks up against competitors like Xbox and ROG Ally.
