The PlayStation gaming console was first launched in the year 2020 and it is still patronizing the world of gamers through better features and capability.
But like any other technologically developed device, gamers have not taken the time to wander about what its successor PlayStation 6 could be.
It is still very premature to begin prognostications as to what PS6 will be like when PS5 is only some years ahead of it, but such enthusiasm is quite comprehensible.
In the history of PS, there has been an effort to set new standards and that is exactly what the PS6 may well achieve. Consequently, in this article, we shall explore the possibility of when exactly we might find the PS6 available for purchase, what makes it a PS6, and why it is already a buzzword among all gamers.
The PlayStation Lifecycle: That being the case, when is the PS6 expected to be released?
Sony in particular has had a trend of putting out consoles every six to seven years. There was the PS4 in 2013 then came its successor the PS5 after a space of seven years in the year 2020. So by this logic, PlayStation 6 might come into the arena by 2027 or even later.
This leads us to a speculative estimate of the PS5 lifecycle to be roughly a span of 6 to 7 years which was revealed to the public by Masayasu Ito Sony’s Executive Vice President of Hardware Engineering in an interview with Game Informer.
This, he stated in the interview seemed to be due to the extremely fast rate at which technologies are being developed faster than older hardware can accommodate most of the new advancements.
However, given that, it would put the PS6 at an estimated 2027/2028 as Sony will need to produce a console that best defines a technology of the period.
However, of course, it is still all in the realm of conjecture. PS6 has only been hinted at by Sony, and up to date there is a lot of what is available out of trend of the industry and assumptions.
Nonetheless bearing in mind that the PS5 is not even mid-way through its lifecycle, it seems unlikely that Sony would want to bring the next generation sooner than it has to.
However, the next goal Sony should be thinking about is how to optimize the potential of PS5 and put it into accumulation for the success of PS6.
PS6 Price Predictions: What Is the Price Tag? Of course, every one of us is aware that the price factor is among the most discussed matters when speaking about new consoles.
The PS5 was officially launched in the market at an entry point of $ 499. 99/£479. 99, the available version is the digital version at a slightly lower price.
The development costs of games are rising steadily and inflation does not seem to be decreasing anytime soon it is safe to assume that the PS6 might be priced at around $600/£600 at launch.
To arrive at this figure, we assumed average historical pricing volatility for PlayStation consoles. The PS4 was initiated in the year 2013 and with a price tag of USD 399.99/£349.99.
In 2020 the introduction of the PS5 is marked as having a starting price higher, which could be affirmed by the increased internal complexity as well as the manufacturing cost.
If this trend is to be continued, then the PS6 would not be an exception: this would mean a rise in its price, making it the most costly console in the PlayStation family.
However, it looks like Sony will, in all probability, release several PS6 models, just as they did with the PS5, a full-blown version, and a PS6 digital edition. This way, Sony can use these market segments to create varieties for the general gamers and the professional ones at that.
The following are the changes that we would like to see in the PlayStation 6 when it comes to its consoles.
Here are some features and improvements many fans are wishfully hoping for as Sony looks towards the PlayStation 6. Even with the presence of PS5, many have gone agog concerning performance, however what we have now is not poor.
Here’s what we’re hoping to see in the PS6:
1. True 4K Gaming at 60fps
One of the biggest leaps from PS4 to PS5 was 4K gaming, but PS5 does not run all its games in 4K at 60 smooth fps. What PS6 gamers are looking forward to is full 4K resolution at 60fps constantly for smoother, more realistic gameplay. It would be a huge leap in hardware improvement, but it is something that Sony is probably already working on.
2. Better Storage Solutions
The more critical issue that has always come with gaming consoles is storage. The PS5 alleviated load times with its SSD, but as games become more graphically intense, they also take up more room.
Some PS5 games can be as large as 150GB, and this trend is sure to keep going. For the PS6, we’re hoping for more efficient storage solutions, whether through larger internal SSDs or cheaper external storage options.
3. Launch with a Diverse and Exciting Lineup of Games
Demonstrated through its impressive lineup of games at launch, including titles such as Demon’s Souls, Spider-Man: Miles Morales, and Sackboy: A Big Adventure, we are hoping to see more variance in game selection when it comes to the PS6.
This could be through revived classic franchises, such as Sly Cooper and Jak and Daxter, or brand-new IPs that have been built from the ground up to take advantage of the advanced hardware found in the PS6.
4. Improved Backward Compatibility
Among the best features of the PS5 is its backward compatibility with most PS4 titles. It would be good if, for the PS6, backward compatibility could be extended to not just PS4 and PS5 games but to classic PlayStation games too. This can enable gamers to play hundreds of titles from older generations on one console.
5. Innovative Features and Technologies
But finally, we can’t wait to see what new features and technologies the PS6 will bring into our laps. The PS5 came up with the revolutionary DualSense controller having haptic feedback and adaptive triggers, adding a completely new layer to the gaming experience. In the case of the PS6, we could further improvements in that regard, besides new technologies we can’t yet fathom.
Wrapping It All
While the PlayStation 6 is still a few years away, the hype has begun to build. Still, at its peak with the PS5, Sony has ample time to hone and fine-tune their next-generation console.
Based on the usual PlayStation cycle, we could see the PS6 launch sometime around 2027 or 2028; the price tag will more than likely sit in the region of $600/£600.
Regarding features, gamers are expecting true 4K 60fps gaming, improved storage options, and a range of games to be available with the console’s launch.
The PS6 is sure to set an all-new bar in the gaming world, and as we wait, there is much to love with the PS5 and its increasingly very fine lineup of games. For now, we can only speculate and dream about what is to come for PS gamers.
