Fresh leaks from trusted source Moore’s Law Is Dead, known for accurately leaking PS5 Pro specs, have surfaced — and this time, they concern Sony’s next-gen console, the PlayStation 6. The leaker claims to have reviewed an internal AMD presentation from 2023, offering a detailed look at where the PlayStation brand could be heading.
Specs May Shift — But Sony Rarely Deviates from the Blueprint
According to the report, the specs in question were accurate as of 2023 and may have evolved slightly since. However, citing a source familiar with PlayStation hardware development, the leaker notes Sony tends to stick closely to the initial design concepts once development begins in earnest.
So while we should take this with the usual pinch of salt, it may be our clearest look yet at what Sony is preparing behind closed doors.
Perhaps the most reassuring takeaway? Sony is reportedly committed to making the PS6 affordable — potentially more so than the PS5 Pro’s $700 price tag. While economic factors and tariffs could still impact final pricing, the company’s internal goal appears to be focused on accessibility and broad adoption, not pushing the PS6 into ultra-premium territory.
If all goes to plan, the PS6 could enter production as early as mid-2027, with a release window landing somewhere between late 2027 and early 2028. And that’s not all…
Sony’s Rumored Handheld Might Launch Alongside the PS6
Another long-whispered product may finally surface: a new PlayStation handheld. Internally codenamed Canis, this device appears to be progressing on a similar development timeline as the PS6, suggesting a possible simultaneous launch.
Designed to hit a mass market price as well, the handheld will understandably be less powerful than the PS6, but significantly more capable than anything Nintendo has offered to date — including the upcoming Switch 2.
Rumor has it that the device is targeting performance benchmarks comparable to the PS5’s low-power mode, offering developers a familiar ceiling to aim for without compromising portability.
Leaked Technical Specs: PS6 (Codename: Orion)
Here’s what the internal AMD presentation suggests the PS6 could feature:
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CPU: 8x Zen 6 (or newer) cores
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GPU: 40–48+ RDNA 5 compute units at 3GHz+
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Power: 160W Total Board Power
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Memory: 160-bit or 192-bit GDDR7 @ 32GT/s+
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Performance: 3× PS5 rasterization (ray tracing expected to improve significantly)
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Architecture: Chiplet design
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Compatibility: Full backward compatibility with PS5 and PS4 games
Handheld Specs (Codename: Canis)
For the rumored handheld, the leaked presentation outlines:
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CPU: 4x Zen 6c cores
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GPU: 12–20 RDNA 5 CUs @ 1.6–2GHz
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Power: 15W TDP
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Memory: 128-bit LPDDR5X-7500+
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Performance: ~0.5× PS5 rasterization
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Storage: microSD + M.2 SSD slot
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Features: Haptic feedback, touchscreen, USB-C video out, dual mics
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Compatibility: PS5 and PS4 game support
What’s clear from these rumored specs is Sony’s emphasis on energy efficiency, affordability, and a cohesive ecosystem. With backward compatibility baked in and a possible shared game library across platforms, the PS6 and Canis handheld may offer a seamless cross-device gaming experience.
This suggests that we could see extended cross-gen support, meaning many PS5 games (and possibly purchases) will carry forward into the PS6 era — lowering the urgency for users to upgrade on day one.
Will It Be Enough to Justify the Jump?
One of Sony’s biggest hurdles may not be technical, but psychological: how do you convince players to buy a new console when their PS5 still works fine and shares the same game library?
Additionally, with Sony’s growing push into PC and cloud gaming, some players may be less motivated than ever to stay inside the PlayStation hardware ecosystem.
Still, if Sony truly hits that mass market pricing sweet spot — and delivers the rumored power and compatibility — it might be enough to spark a compelling next-gen shift.
These leaks paint a promising — if still speculative — picture of PlayStation’s next generation. Between Orion and Canis, Sony seems poised to pursue a more accessible, ecosystem-driven future, possibly redefining what “next-gen” looks like in 2028.
Of course, we’re only at the beginning of the road. Expect plenty more leaks, rumors, and updates as we approach the mid-2027 production window.
