PS6 To Focus On Affordability And Mass Appeal Instead of Raw Horsepower

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Will Definitely Be Cheaper Than PS5 Pro!

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  • A new report reveals that the PlayStation 6 will focus on affordability instead of raw power.
  • An insider suggests that Sony will be using the same tactic it used with the PS4.
  • He also revealed that the console will cost less than the PS5 Pro and release in mid-2027.

Although the current PlayStation generation may not be best known for its games, the PS5 boasts solid hardware. Many believe the mid-gen refresh, PS5 Pro, didn’t make sense since the hardware leap isn’t significant compared to the base console. 

However, the price difference was massive, which caused concerns among the fandom regarding the upcoming generation of PlayStation. Fortunately, a new report has revealed that the PS6 will focus on affordability and mass appeal instead of power.

Why it matters: Microsoft has promised that the next Xbox will feature the most significant technical leap yet, so it would be interesting to see how the comparison will go with PlayStation in the coming generation.

According to Moore’s Law is Dead, a source deemed credible for leaks related to Sony, the company will not go all out with the upcoming PlayStation. Instead, it will appeal to the mass market and be affordable, similar to the PS4.

Remember the PlayStation 4? It was a console that made the choice to not go all out in specs so that it could have mass market appeal after the previous generation left some people feeling burned with how expensive it was at its launch.

It appears that Sony is planning to do this sort of strategy again with the PlayStation 6.

He further said that the console will only be 3x more powerful than the PS5, which is a modest upgrade by console standards, but it seems like the tech giant is focusing more on the PSSR.

So, AI will be the main focus on PS6, just as Nvidia has done with its latest 50 series cards.

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While some people speculate that the upcoming console will cost around $1000, the insider reports that this isn’t the case. He has revealed that the console will cost less than $600, which is cheaper than Sony’s mid-gen refresh, PS5 Pro.

He has also claimed that the PS6 will be released in mid-2027, despite some reports mentioning a 2029 release window.

What are your thoughts on the recent reports from Moore’s Law is Dead? Do you think PS6 will be cheaper than the PS5 Pro? Share your thoughts with us in the comments section below or join the official Tech4Gamers forums for discussion

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