PlayStation 6 Leak Reveals Massive Power Jump... at a Shockingly Low Price
Internal documents have reportedly revealed the very first specs for the PlayStation 6 and its mysterious handheld companion known as “Canis.” And the real surprise? Sony may be aiming for a lower price point than the PS5, while doubling—or even tripling—the power of its next-gen beast.
While the PS5 Pro is about to receive a major performance boost, attention is already shifting to the next generation. According to a leak reported by the YouTube channel Moore’s Law Is Dead, the PS6 is not only slated for a late 2027/early 2028 release, but could also redefine expectations in terms of both performance and pricing.
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Breathtaking performance… at a surprisingly low price
The upcoming PlayStation 6, reportedly codenamed “Orion” internally, would feature a chiplet-based architecture—a modular approach typically reserved for high-end PC components. This design would not only boost performance, but also significantly cut production costs. The goal? Make the console more accessible, while offering power like never before.
Here are the key specs Moore’s Law Is Dead claims to have seen in Sony’s internal documentation. If accurate, the PS6 would be a technological powerhouse:
- Chiplet architecture based on “Navi 5” or equivalent chips
- Backward compatibility with PS4 and PS5 games
- 8-core Zen 6 CPU or newer
- RDNA 5 GPU with 40–48 compute units running over 3 GHz
- GDDR7 RAM on a 160–192-bit memory bus, 32 GT/s+
- Power consumption capped at 160W TBP
- Rasterization performance estimated at 3x that of the PS5
The console would use 3nm fabrication, a cutting-edge process that improves thermal management and power efficiency, while enhancing overall computing performance. In short, the PS6 promises to be faster—and smarter—than anything Sony has built before.
A strategy inspired by the PS4’s success?
According to the leaked details, Sony may be looking to replicate the winning formula of the PS4: a console that’s powerful, affordable, and designed for the mainstream market, in contrast to a previous generation that was often criticized for its high price.
The objective seems clear: deliver great value for money by prioritizing efficiency over excessive tech bravado. It’s the same philosophy that helped the PS4 outperform the PS3 at launch.
If the leaks are legit, the PS6 could be three times more powerful than the PS5, while consuming less energy thanks to refined power optimization. Most importantly, it might launch at a lower price than the PS5’s original release—a bold move that could very well pay off.
PS6 Canis: a bold handheld companion
Alongside the PS6, Sony is also reportedly developing a new handheld console, codenamed Canis. Like its big sibling, it would use 3nm technology and aim to deliver a premium portable experience with full PS4 and PS5 compatibility.
- 4-core Zen 6c processor
- 12–20 RDNA 5 compute units at 1.6–2 GHz
- 128-bit memory bus with LPDDR5X-7500+
- Touchscreen display, dual microphones, haptic feedback, USB-C with video output
- microSD slot and M.2 SSD slot
- Power consumption limited to just 15W TBP
While the raw specs are promising, it’s worth noting that Canis isn’t designed to be a powerhouse, but rather a strong alternative to devices like Xbox’s ROG Ally X. Its real strength? A tighter integration within the PlayStation ecosystem.
Of course, all of this information should be taken with a grain of salt. Sony has not officially confirmed anything, and the project is still years away from becoming reality. Still, if the leaks are accurate, the PlayStation 6 could completely redefine what we expect from next-gen consoles.
One thing’s for sure: the future of gaming looks incredibly exciting—and maybe even more affordable than we thought.
