Key things
- A trusted hardware insider claims that the PS6 will use AMD's upcoming UDNA GPU architecture.
- Sony is reportedly deciding between a Zen 4 or Zen 5 CPU for the PS6.
- The long-rumored new PlayStation handheld will also reportedly use AMD hardware and potentially launch alongside the PS6.
A reputable source has revealed some potential details about the new generation of Sony's lineup PlayStation console. The alleged information mostly concerns chip architectures that may be used for the PS6 and the new PlayStation handheld console that has been rumored for some time.
Now that the PS5 is in the second half of its life cycle, Sony has likely begun development of its successor, the PS6. Rumors surrounding the next-gen console have already begun to emerge in recent months, with educated guesses pointing to a 2028 release window for the PS6. However, Sony may have more interesting hardware in the works, with reports of a new PlayStation handheld console floating around for some time.
Related
Rumor: New PS6 News Possible PlayStation Handheld hints
A reliable insider makes an interesting claim about PS6 development, suggesting the existence of a new handheld PlayStation console.
Another PS6 rumor has now joined the fray, this time from Chinese hardware insider Zhangzhonghao. On the Chiphell forum, an insider provided some anticipated insight into AMD's future GPU architectures, claiming that the manufacturer will switch to the UDNA moniker after RDNA 4. The PS6 GPU will apparently use AMD's UDNA architecture, but the CPU architecture is currently undecided. with Sony switching between Zen 4 and Zen 5. Since the PS6 won't launch until 2027/2028, these architectures run the risk of being obsolete, as AMD will likely release Zen 6 processors by then.
The next generation PlayStation handheld console will reportedly be powered by AMD
The UDNA GPUs will reportedly use an ALU design that will be similar to GCN, a decade-old AMD architecture that also happened to be used for the PS4 GPU. The insider also claimed that the UDNA GPUs are tentatively set to enter mass production in 2026, which is in line with the PS6's speculated 2028 release window. Finally, the next generation PlayStation handheld will reportedly use AMD hardware too, but the insider didn't provide any further information about it. AMD is currently gearing up to release its Z2 Extreme chipset sometime in early 2025, which could offer a glimpse of the type of performance gamers can expect from the new PlayStation handheld.
Regardless, it's looking increasingly likely that Sony's next generation of PlayStation hardware will include the traditional PS6 home console and the highly anticipated handheld. More leaks and rumors about these systems will likely emerge as the current generation of consoles approaches 2028. However, after the extensive sticker shock that the PS5 Pro received with its $700 price tag, it should be interesting to see where the PS6 and its rumored handheld sibling to fall into.
PlayStation 5
Sony's PlayStation 5 is part of the ninth generation of consoles and debuted with a launch lineup that included Demon's Souls and Astro's Playroom. The console comes with a Blu-ray disc, although only a digital edition is available for a cheaper price.
