Latest rumors indicate that the PlayStation 6 could come in two distinct variants
The
PlayStation
5
Pro
hasn’t
even
hit
shelves
yet,
but
that
doesn’t
mean
that
speculation
isn’t
already
running
wild
about
a
potential
PlayStation
6.
Following
reports
that
AMD
will
be
designing
the
console’s
chip
the
latest
rumors
indicate
that
the
PS6
could
come
in
two
distinct
variants.
The
information
comes
from
user
‘Kepler’
on
the
gaming
forum
Neogaf
who
states
that
two
separate
system
on
chips
(SoCs)
are
in
development
by
Sony
for
the
next
console
generation.
If
you’re
unfamiliar,
an
SoC
is
an
integrated
chip
often
used
in
games
consoles
that
combines
the
function
of
many
computing
components.
This
can
include
CPU,
GPU,
and
RAM.
If
accurate,
the
development
of
two
SoCs
would
suggest
that
multiple
distinct
versions
of
the
PS6
are
in
the
works.
The
leaker
says
that
they
do
not
know
why
the
chips
are
being
made,
though
speculates
that
it
could
be
for
a
cheaper
model
of
the
system.
This
would
mean
that
the
PS6
line-up
could
be
remarkably
similar
to
Microsoft’s
current
console
offering,
which
includes
the
Xbox
Series
X
and
lower-spec,
but
significantly
less
expensive,
Xbox
Series
S.
Given
that
analysts
estimate
that
the
PS6
will
cost
around
$600,
a
lower
cost
model
could
be
very
welcome.
There
is
also
a
chance
that
the
second
SoC
could
be
being
developed
for
a
gaming
handheld,
perhaps
something
close
to
the
Steam
Deck.
Although
‘Kepler’
has
provided
some
accurate
leaks
in
the
past,
particularly
when
it
comes
to
the
world
of
PC
graphics
cards,
it’s
worth
bearing
in
mind
that
this
is
far
from
any
official
confirmation.
It’s
also
quite
unlikely
that
we
will
hear
anything
from
Sony
about
the
PS6
until
the
upcoming
PS5
Pro
is
firmly
in
the
rear
view
mirror.
If
you
are
interested
in
picking
up
Sony’s
next
console
at
launch,
be
sure
to
visit
our
dedicated
pre-order
page
before
PS5
Pro
pre-orders
go
live
in
a
week
in
order
to
maximize
your
chances.
