Despite the PS5’s release being only three years ago, the PS6 ‘s arrival is eagerly awaited, and like other console manufacturers, Sony is probably already planning for the successor.
Although it’s doubtful that Sony will release another new core PlayStation platform for a few more years, we can still dream about what the future console should include and project when we’ll be able to buy it. After all, the PS6, PS7, PS8, PS9, and PS10 names are already trademarked, so we know Sony is planning for the future.
About PS6
Thus, while we’re still enjoying the PS5 and its best titles, we’ve compiled a list of what we hope to see with the estimated PS6 release date.
When Should We Expect it to Debut?
When is the PS6 coming out? The PS6 is still a ways off. Sony is unlikely to launch a completely new PlayStation for several years, as the PS5 was released in November 2020. The PS4 debuted in 2013, and the PS5 followed in 2020, around six or seven years apart from the regular release date.
The PS5 life cycle is anticipated to last roughly six to seven years, according to Sony’s Executive VP of Hardware Engineering Masayasu Ito, which means the PS6 won’t be released until at least 2026.
Given that Sony is following the PS4’s timeline, the PS5 Pro or PS5 Slim will probably be released in the middle of this lifecycle, around 2023 or 2024.
Expected Features in Playstation 6
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A More Compact Console
The PS5 is a sizable gaming system. It is, in fact, the largest console in modern memory. Nevertheless, size isn’t always a good thing, and the PS5’s size renders it unusable for people who don’t have the shelving unit to hold it, which is few of us.
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Extendable Internal Storage that Costs Less
As Sony releases a software update to enable it, it will be possible to increase the internal storage of the PS5 by removing the side panel and installing an SSD, but it’s a challenge. Only compatible NVMe SSDs that meet or exceed the existing drive standards are supported by the PS5, and they are not inexpensive.
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Integrated Bluetooth Audio Support
It is perplexing that a brand-new gaming console was released in 2020, yet using its own wireless headphones involves plugging in a USB dongle receiver. Like, Sony, what the hell? Speak about an under-TV storage place that is offensive to the eyes. Simply incorporate the support into the PlayStation 6.
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Wireless Charging for Headsets and Controllers
We don’t want yet another piece of hardware next to our TV, even though the Sony charging dock for PS5 DualSense controllers works rather well, and the controllers glide against the charging connectors smoothly. At the top of the PS6, Sony should incorporate a wireless charging pad, taking a page from the smartphone sector.
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Enhance the UI
The redesigned PS5 Interface undoubtedly shouts “next-gen,” but it also has a few issues that we hope the PS6 will fix. Finding deals in the PlayStation Store is complex, and attempting to make friends and plan a party is more difficult than it was with PS4. To top it all off, simply trying to locate the “off” button takes longer than what was expected. We felt the PS4 UI was more user-friendly, even if it desperately needed an update. We anticipate Sony will find a balance between accessibility and the future with the PS6.
Conclusion
Despite no official statement indicating what is new or the release date, there have been many concepts and potential designs for the Sony PS 6 circulating on the internet.
The PlayStation 6 will undoubtedly transform the gaming industry, even though we may still need to learn precisely what we can anticipate from this much-awaited device.
